Item Description:

TimesTalks: Los Angeles Weekend Package
1 Package
Saturday, July 24 – Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Los Angeles, CA

It’s Show Time.

The New York Times – TimesTalks is taking the show on the road to Los Angeles. Will Ferrell and Adam McKay met in New York in 1995 on their first day at “Saturday Night Live.” The rest is comedy history. Longtime collaborators Will Ferrell and Adam McKay went on to create the box-office hits “Anchorman”, “Talladega Nights”, “Step Brothers” and the instant-hit video website FunnyOrDie.com. Ferrell and McKay will be interviewed by New York Times Magazine contributor Lynn Hirschberg. In addition to VIP seats to the TimesTalks event featuring Ferrell and McKay, you and a guest will enjoy a three (3) night stay in Los Angeles packed with activities and dining experiences including tickets to The Comedy Store, spa treatment, shopping spree, dinner at Delphine Restaurant, tickets to In The Heights, plus much more. Place your bid now to enjoy a fabulous weekend in L.A.

This package includes:

• Roundtrip coach class travel for two (2) on Continental Airlines to Los Angeles International Airport*
• Three (3) night stay at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel and Spa
• Two (2) VIP tickets to the TimesTalks in Los Angeles event featuring Will Ferrell and Adam McKay
• VIP show package at the world famous Comedy Store
• $200 shopping spree at The Hollywood and Highland Center
• Two (2) tickets to a showing of In The Heights at the Pantages Theater
• Dinner for two (2) at the Delphine Eatery & Bar
• $50 gift card for cocktails at STATION HOLLYWOOD
• Spa treatment for two (2) at SPA Luce in Hollywood
• $100 gift card for lunch at Geisha House on Hollywood Boulevard
• Car service to and from the Los Angeles International Airport

PLUS:

• One (1) free year-long subscription to “Times Reader”
• A 15% discount to the New York Times store
• One (1) photo print of Los Angeles At Night

Trip Itinerary:

Saturday, July 24, 2010

• Travel to Los Angeles on Continental Airlines*
• Check-in to the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel and Spa for three (3) night stay
• Attend a stand-up comedy show at the world famous Comedy Store, providing  non-stop comic relief in the heart of The Sunset Strip

Sunday, July 25, 2010

• Complimentary breakfast at the hotel
• $200 shopping spree at the Hollywood and Highland Center, featuring the Kodak Theater and more than 75 shops and restaurants
• See In The Heights, an award-winning hit about immigrant dreamers in Washington Heights, at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood
• Dinner, including Amuse Bouche, at the Delphine Eatery & Bar located in the W Hollywood Hotel & Residences. The restaurant offers a modern, French/ Mediterranean brasserie menu
• After dinner, head to W Hollywood’s exclusive outdoor oasis, STATION HOLLYWOOD and enjoy  cocktails

Monday, July 26, 2010

• Complimentary breakfast at the hotel
• Spa treatment at SPA Luce in Hollywood
• Lunch at the Geisha House, a modern Japanese Restaurant, Sushi Bar and Sake Lounge that embraces the flavor of traditional Japan
• Attend TimesTalks featuring Will Ferrell and Adam McKay from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. at ArcLight Hollywood Cinema

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

• Complimentary breakfast at the hotel
• Travel to Los Angeles International Airport and take flight back to originating destination

Continental Airlines is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of TimesTalks.

Special thanks to:

A physical mailing address within the 48 United States is required to bid on this item. Ships to U.S. 48 only. Cannot ship to a P.O. Box.

Fulfillment information:  If you win this item, a Continental representative will contact you with more information on your package. You will also receive an email with more information. In order for us to contact you in a timely manner, please ensure your e-mail address and mailing address are current in your auction account profile before you bid.

*Flight times are based on availability. Departure city will be confirmed once winner is determined. 

**Transportation, alcohol at all meals and incidentals are the responsibility of the winner.

Package for two (2) persons. Continental Airlines is fully responsible for the creation and implementation of this package. The New York Times Company was not involved in the preparation of this package. Please note, once a bid has been placed you cannot retract it. Reselling or bartering of this item is not permitted and, if it occurs, may result in forfeiture of the item and/or the suspension or termination of your OnePass® account.