For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected].
Please note: Due to decreased capacity restrictions, it is important to book early, as space is limited.
Great news! We have just received word that the Pageant of the Masters, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, and the Tournament of Roses Parade will be taking place. We were hopeful, but just last week received confirmation.
They will be limiting capacity. And we have guests who rolled over their reservation from 2020 to 2021, so availability is tight. If you are interested in any of these vacations, please book early. A $100 deposit (refundable up until 45 days prior to departure) is required with your booking.
Pageant of the Masters
July 21-23, 2021
Price: $775 pp/double; $975 pp/single
The Pageant of the Masters is a remarkable presentation of “living pictures,” where the cast creates classical and contemporary artwork. Package also includes the Festival of the Arts and the Sawdust Festival.
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
October 5-8, 2021
Price: $895 pp/double; $1,195 pp/single
Every October, the New Mexico skies are painted, as hundreds of balloons lift off from Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park. Nothing rivals the power of mass ascension on a crisp early morning as these graceful giants leave the ground to take their place in the cerulean desert sky. Includes Santa Fe.
Tournament of Roses Parade! We have five different options for you!
You’ll have great seats for the “Parade of all Parades” which will be making its way down Colorado Boulevard on New Year’s Day. See the giant floral floats and hear the marching bands.
Rose Bowl Parade Deluxe – Dec. 29, 2021 to Jan. 2, 2022
Rose Bowl Parade Four-Day – Dec. 30, 2021 to Jan. 2, 2022
Rose Bowl Parade Volunteer Opportunity – Dec. 30, 2021 to Jan. 2, 2022
Rose Bowl Parade Mini-Getaway – Dec. 31 to Jan. 2, 2022
Boats and Floats – Rose Bowl Parade followed by seven-night cruise on Norwegian Bliss – Dec. 31, 2021 to Jan. 9, 2022
Utah Mighty 5 from Phoenix
Departs First Sunday of every month
Price: $1,899 pp/double; $2,249 pp/single
Join us for a seven-day adventure through Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion National Parks. These magnificent parks are known as the Utah Mighty 5. Each park will enable you to see unique geological formations, all within the region of Southern Utah. It will be a week you won’t soon forget!
Pine and Tonto Natural Bridge
June 9, 2021
Price: $115 per person
Travel to the small, quaint community of Pine. Begin by visiting the Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm where three varieties of lavender are grown using the water of the Pine Creek. Then continue to Tonto Natural Bridge where a picnic lunch is included.
Sierra Nevada Journey
June 18-22, 2021
Price: $1,075 pp/double; $1,350 pp/single
Fly from Phoenix to Sacramento and discover Old Town. Then travel to Reno on Amtrak through Donner Pass, along the Truckee River. Visit Lake Tahoe, a pristine 22-mile-long lake and enjoy the MS Dixie cruise on the crystal-blue lake. Walk through time in Virginia City. Includes airfare.
Prescott Bluegrass Festival
June 26, 2021
Price: $99 per person
Travel to the mile-high City of Prescott for the annual Bluegrass Festival. Enjoy a music-filled day and stroll the historic downtown streets of Prescott for shopping, eating, and old-fashioned saloons.
Full Circle of Gratitude Tour to Laughlin
June 30 to July 1, 2021
Price: $99 pp/double; $129 pp/single
As some of you may know, my first tour ever was to Laughlin in June of 1981—40 years ago. I was in my early 20s and loved my job “serving seniors.” Well, now I am a senior myself, and my last tour as the owner of Free Spirit Vacations and Events will be to Laughlin on June 30 to July 1, 2021. Free Spirit has come full circle. This date is significant, as I will be the owner on Day 1 of the trip, and Suzanne Hagberg will be owner on Day 2 of the trip. We will be passing the baton at midnight!
Fourth of July in San Diego
July 3-6, 2021
Price: $1,125 pp/double; $1,495 pp/single
Travel to San Diego for a “Big Bay Boom” Fourth of July. San Diego will light up with a spectacular fireworks display orchestrated to originally-produced music selections. It is one of the largest fireworks displays in the country. Also includes USS Midway, a harbor cruise, SeaPort Village, and Coronado Island.
Fourth of July in Flagstaff
July 3-4, 2021
Price: $299 pp/double; $379 pp/single
Spend the July 4th Holiday Weekend in Flagstaff. Enjoy the fireworks and the Flagstaff Art in the Park arts and crafts festival featuring tightly juried one-of-a-kind fine art and fine crafts designed and shown by the artists.
Cave Creek High Tea and Shopping
July 17, 2021
Price: $125 per person
Established in 2002, the English Rose Tea Room has been regularly voted Best Place for Afternoon Tea by Phoenix Magazine. With an interior to rival the Ritz Hotel and a romantic, shady patio for tea al fresco, the English Rose Tea Room is a true gem.
Wine Down Wednesday at Javelina Leap
July 28, 2021
Price: $145 per person
Enjoy an elegant lunch, tasting, and tour at Javelina Leap Vineyard, a family-operated, premium boutique winery with award-winning 100% Arizona wines.
Broadway in the Desert – Tuacahn Outdoor Theatre
August 23-26, 2021
Price: $775 pp/double; $925 pp/single
Tuacahn is well known for its professional productions, and the 2021 season promises to be another great one. In addition to the performance at Tuacahn are the Penn and Teller show in Las Vegas, Zion, and Valley of Fire State Park.