California Calling

Your Californian journey begins in the heart of West Hollywood, where creativity, culture and cool collide. After touching down in Los Angeles, collect your hire car before checking into the West Hollywood EDITION, an elevated urban retreat designed with space, privacy and flexibility in mind for families. Your interconnecting rooms with terraces create a sense of calm above the city, while the pool and public spaces invite you to settle in, rather than rush out. Spend your first day easing into LA life at your own pace - lounging poolside, exploring nearby boutiques, or enjoying an early night to reset after your flight.

The next morning, venture outdoors to explore your surroundings with a private guided hike to the Hollywood Sign. Designed to suit your family’s pace, this experience blends iconic views with storytelling, photo opportunities and moments to simply take it all in together. The remaining time is yours to shape - a spontaneous beach visit, or an afternoon discovering LA’s neighbourhoods.

Experiencing Universal Studios Hollywood as a VIP will be a holiday highlight for adults and kids alike. From the moment you arrive, the day feels different. With priority access throughout the park, you move seamlessly between rides, worlds and shows, without queues or compromise. You’ll step beyond the public areas and into working studio sets, walking among locations usually seen only on screen. A private guide shapes the experience around your family - dialling up the thrills, slowing things down when needed, and ensuring every moment feels one of a kind.

Trade city buzz for desert calm as you make the two hour drive from West Hollywood into Greater Palm Springs, where wide-open landscapes and mid-century glamour set the tone for a slower, sun-soaked chapter. Your base for 3 nights is the iconic Parker Palm Springs, a playful yet polished resort with plenty of space to unwind.

Adventure comes calling with a thrilling private Red Jeep Desert Experience, taking you deep into the desert landscape via open-air Jeep, navigating narrow canyons and rugged terrain shaped by seismic movement over millions of years. A naturalist guide provides insight into the region’s geology, landscape and history, making the experience a fun, engaging way for families to explore nature, geology and dramatic scenery together.

Balance adrenaline with something unexpected: a private surfing lesson at the Palm Springs Surf Club. Whether you are first-time surfers or confident riders, this controlled wave experience is tailored to your family’s comfort and ability - and guarantees big smiles.

Transfer back to Los Angeles International Airport and bid farewell to California as you depart for the journey home.