TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN LA?

Planning a trip to Los Angeles? Hungry for American Dreams? The City of Angels is waiting for you, and Mad Tours has 5 must-sees for you to experience during your stay. Experience activities that will make many envious…

1. VISIT PARAMOUNT STUDIOS

Walk in the footsteps of many stars at these Hollywood studios. Discover the sets of many films, the backstage of various shoots and maybe you’ll even have the chance to meet some of the stars on stage… All accompanied by a guide who will show you the nooks and crannies of the world of cinema…

2. SEE A LAKERS GAME

Whether you’re a basketball fan or not, seeing a basketball game at the STAPLES CENTER will have you vibrating to the rhythm of the ball. Enter the Lakers arena, jersey and goodies in hand, and live the game to the full.

3. A STAR PHOTO SHOOT

Look out! Become a star for a photoshoot. Make-up artist, stylist, professional photographer, MAD TOURS takes you to the most beautiful and unusual places in LA for the shoot of your life. You’ll leave with a portfolio full of memories and stars in your eyes.

4. ENJOY A SUNSET AT HOLLYWOOD SIGN

Lalaland, Once upon a time, movies that make you dream… And what if this dream came true? Bring your picnic basket, a sheet and take a hike to the Hollywood sign! Once up there, you’ll be left speechless by the romantic, magical view of the city at sunset…

5. SURF AT VENICE BEACH

Baywatch beware! Live like the Angelins, with your surfboard in hand, and head for Venice Beach. With the help of one of our coaches, learn to surf LA’s best waves on one of its most beautiful beaches. Don’t forget your red swimsuit 😉”

THE EXTRAVAGANT HISTORY OF LAS VEGAS!

The reputation of Las Vegas is well established: a city of excess, luxury and excess of all kinds, the gambling capital of the world is and will remain inimitable. One thing’s for sure: you won’t forget your stay in Las Vegas.

A festive destination for gamblers, families, couples and friends, but also for sports enthusiasts, thrill-seekers and adventure seekers, Las Vegas has many facets, each as attractive as the next.

Let’s step back in time and relive the glorious history of Las Vegas. From a simple desert, a fortress was built. Located in the Mojave Desert, this must-see city was built from nothing.

• 1829: Antonio Armijo, a European, discovers a desert plain which he names Las Vegas (the prairies, in Spanish).
• 1855: The Mormon people settle in Las Vegas.
• 1905: Plots of land in Las Vegas are auctioned off, allowing the city to blossom.
• 1906: The first hotel opens: the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, still in operation today.
• 1931: The state of Nevada legalizes gambling by signing a treaty.
• 1941: El Rancho, the first resort on the Strip, transforms small gambling dens into luxury hotel-casinos.
• 1946: Gangster Bugsy Spielgel creates Las Vegas’ first themed hotel: The Flamingo.
• 1966: Billionaire aviator Howard Hughes “cleans up the city”. As he conquered the city, he fought against the crime that persisted in the streets.

In the years that followed, many of today’s world-famous hotels were built. These included the Tropicana (1956), Caesars Palace (1966), Mirage (1989), Excalibur (1990), MGM Grand (1993) and Bellagio (1998).

Today, Las Vegas is a must-see destination not only for casino gamblers, but also for families, thanks to the development of theme parks and shows. It offers a number of out-of-the-ordinary attractions, including a volcano with fake eruptions, giant aquariums and miniature reproductions of historic monuments from all over the world.