LA to Mexico City Bolt

This incredible Mexico trip crosses from the USA to Baja Peninsula, before making the epic crossing across to Mexico's mainland. You visit some incredible 'off the beaten track' areas in Mexico as well as the highlights you simply cannot miss.With a built in Spanish language session to help you delve underneath the surface of Mexico plus a walking tour in nearly all towns and cities, you can discover the pulse of each place you visit. Dance to a mariachi beat in Mexico City, shop for bargains in the colourful markets and try delicious food and local drinks. Baja Peninsula has been quoted as being 'a rare and undiscovered treasure for international travellers'. Don't miss out!
 


 Book before 26th October 2012 and save 10% off all new 2013 trips departing before 30th September 2013! From $1557 pp.  Conditions apply.

Times Square, New York

From the hustle of the Port Authority Bus Terminal to the bustle of Seventh Avenue and 42nd Street, much of New York’s dazzling vibrancy and energy emanates from this area stretching from Times Square to Central Park South. Packed with theaters, tourist attractions and tall office buildings, the buzz and glow of the city are most obvious amid the huge neon signs, giant wraparound news tickers and Broadway marquees.

 
Times Square New Year's Information

5:00 p.m. - If you want to be in the thick of the celebration, arrive early and dress appropriately! You should wear warm winter clothing, especially warm socks and a hat, and ideally carry with you a hot beverage in a thermos. Average temperatures for this event are typically 32°F or 0°C. Revelers start arriving late in the afternoon on New Year's Eve. By approximately 6:00 p.m., the Bow Tie of Times Square (42nd to 47th Sts. Between Broadway & 7th Ave.) is fully closed to traffic. Revelers are directed by the NYPD to gather in separate viewing sections. As one section fills up, the revelers are directed by police to the next viewing section. As the evening progresses, revelers continue to fill the Times Square neighborhood along Broadway and Seventh Avenue.

6:00 p.m. - At approximately 6 pm, the raising and lighting the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball takes place.The lighting and raising of the New Year's Eve Ball traditionally kicks off the evening's events. The New Year's Eve Ball is lit and raised to its highest position on the flagpole at One Times Square.  Music will continue throughout the evening marked by hourly countdowns.

6:58 p.m. - Hourly Video Countdown Begins! And don't worry, you will know when the New Year is close at hand. Two minutes of sound effects and music culminate in a 30-second video countdown on giant Panasonic Astrovision screens mark the end of each hour. The music and sound effects are heard using a wireless surround sound system specially engineered for the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration.

9:30 p.m - The Times Square BID sanitation crews clad in bright red uniforms distribute tens of thousands of fun handouts to the assembled revelers for cheering in the New Year. The handouts include pom-poms, balloons. confetti Bags, single-use cameras, and American flags.

10:00 p.m. - Beginning at 10:00 p.m., a live video feed of the celebration in Times Square is sent to broadcasters worldwide via fiber and via satellite at 11:15 p.m. This video feed will be carried by Crosswalks TV in Manhattan and Channel 74 on Time Warner Cable.

10:30 p.m. - The Times Square wireless surround sound system begins running continuously to heighten the excitement of the rapidly approaching New Year.

Eastern Discovery Tour

 

Contiki's Eastern America tour will give you action and adventure, as well as time to chill out and unwind. From the relaxed beauty of the Southern States to the fast-paced lifestyle of the Northern hotspots, get a good taste of America! While you're up north, why not get consumed by the city that never sleeps, New York. And down South, get charmed by some traditional southern hospitality. 

Total Price from $2150 per person