Wed 23 Apr Australia - Las Vegas - Depart your capital city for your Air New Zealand international flight to Los Angeles via Auckland. In L.A. we transfer for our domestic flight to Las Vegas, we will be met and transferred to our hotel, the famous Flamingo, for 2 night's accommodation. Tonight a welcome drink, to get to know our fellow travellers.
Thu 24 Apr
Las Vegas - After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy this fascinating city at your leisure, checking out the casinos or just relaxing. An optional tour today is a Grand Canyon scenic flight, which needs to be booked prior to departure from Australia. Tonight try your luck on the tables or perhaps take in one of the many shows.
Fri 25 Apr
Las Vegas - New Orleans Our American Airlines flights today take us to the cosmopolitan city of New Orleans and our hotel, the Holiday Inn French Quarter. Tonight's arrival, is also the opening night of the New Orleans Jazz Festival, one of music's (and life's) great festivals.
Sat 26 Apr
New Orleans - Today we undertake a historic plantations tour, exploring the stately grandeur, and southern hospitality of Louisiana, as well as seeing some of the fascinating South.
Sun 27 Apr New Orleans - A day of rest or to the chance to explore New Orleans at your leisure. Perhaps a paddle steamer ride along the mighty Mississippi River. Tonight we enjoy a fabulous Cajun meal at one of New Orleans' famous jazz clubs for an evening of fun and entertainment.
Mon 28 Apr
New Orleans - Barbados This afternoon we board our domestic flight for Miami, and our international connection for the Caribbean island of Barbados. A transfer to our beachside accommodation, the beautiful Sea Breeze Hotel, for the next eight nights.
Tue 29 Apr
Barbados - This is now the opportunity to really enjoy the Caribbean for what it is, and what it purports to be, sheer luxury and relaxation.
Wed 30 Apr
Barbados - This morning we undertake a half day tour of the island, including Pass Deep Water Harbour, Holetown Monument, East Coast Road, Bathsheba, Sam Lord's Castle, Olstins Fishing Village and Speightstown. The remainder of the day at leisure.
Thu 1 May
Barbados - The first day of the Third Test at Kensington Oval.
Fri 2 May
Barbados - The second day of the Third Test at Kensington Oval.
Sat 3 May
Barbados - The third day of the Third Test at Kensington Oval.
Sun 4 May
Barbados - The fourth day of the Third Test at Kensington Oval.
Mon 5 May
Barbados - The fifth day of the Third Test at Kensington Oval.
Tue 6 May
Barbados - Antigua Our British West Indies Airlines flight this morning, takes us to St John's Antigua, where we transfer to the beautiful seaside resort of Halcyon Cove for the next eight nights.
Wed 7 May
Antigua - A day to sightsee around town, a round of golf or simply enjoy a day by the pool or at the beach.
Thu 8 May Antigua - Today we have a tour of the island, including the capital St John's, Jolly Harbour, Bethesda with an extended lunch time stop at English Harbour, taking in Nelson's Dockyard, Clarence House and Shirley Heights.
Fri 9 May
Antigua - The first day of the Fourth Test at the Recreation Ground.
Sat 10 May
Antigua - The second day of the Fourth Test at the Recreation Ground.
Sun 11 May
Antigua - The third day of the Fourth Test at the Recreation Ground.
Mon 12 May
Antigua - The fourth day of the Fourth Test at the Recreation Ground.
Tue 13 May
Antigua - The fifth day of the Fourth Test at the Recreation Ground. Tonight we have our farewell party, not only to say farewell to the Caribbean, but also to newly made friendships that often last a lifetime.
Wed 14 May
Antigua - Australia This morning board our American Airlines flight back to Los Angeles via Miami, then our Air New Zealand flight to Australia.
Thu 15 May . Australia Crossing the International Date Line.
Fri 16 May
Australia - Arrive Back in Australia at your departing city.
