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You might say “star treatment” originated in Los Angeles—it is the home of Hollywood, after all. With our partner Elite Adventure Tours, you’ll see LA VIP-style, by land, air, sea, or a combination of the above. They’ll whisk you away in a helicopter to a private winery, land you on a rooftop helipad for a downtown event, or sail you up the coast on a private yacht. Their adventure specialists will take you to all the famous local landmarks, and find the very best places for photo ops (the driver/guides are also professional photographers). Their philosophy is that no one should be treated like a tourist, and they will show you a side of LA you’ve never experienced, even if you’re a resident or frequent visitor.

Last year, my husband Terry and my son Ali took the signature ground tour, and absolutely loved it. Ali is a movie buff, so they checked out Universal Studios, Paramount Studios, Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Beverly Hills, and of course, the Hollywood sign. They have fantastic photos from that day which we will cherish forever. Elite Adventure Tours will customize your tour around whatever you want to see and do, and they have a large variety of themed tours for every type of interest, from exotic animal encounters to golf tours to zip-lining adventures.

Wine enthusiasts might enjoy the new “Sideways” tour, inspired by the award-winning film. You’ll enjoy a scenic drive from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez, watching the film along the way if you wish. Once in Santa Ynez, you’ll visit many of the film’s locations as you explore the region’s renowned wineries and restaurants. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the fall harvest season.

Los Angeles is an ideal destination for a girls’ weekend, a romantic getaway, or a father/son or mother/daughter bonding weekend, especially for those of us on the West coast. Why not give your vacation an extra touch of glamour, with a celebrity-style private tour?