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GUEST PROGRAM

Breakfast

The Guest Program for San Diego includes a continental breakfast, Monday through Wednesday, as well as the General Reception on Monday for a $25 registration fee. Guests may register by using the registration form in this Program. Continental breakfasts will be served from 8:30 - 9:30am, Monday through Wednesday. The breakfasts are limited to registered guests only and guests must wear their name badges for admittance.

Tours

Behind the Scenes at the San Diego Zoo
Monday, May 5 - $41
Come to the world famous San Diego Zoo for an exclusive, behind the scenes tour! Covering 100 acres of land, the zoo is home to the world's rarest collection of mammals, birds and reptiles with 5,000 species of exotic plants. In areas that are closed off to the general public, learn about the zoo's breeding efforts with endangered species, what the animals eat and how their ailments are treated. For those who dare, there can be a hands-on experience with some very unusual animals! In addition to this fascinating view of the zoo's daily operations, you will have an hour of free time to see the sights on your own. Buses leave the Town & Country Hotel at 9:00am and return at approximately 1:00pm. Minimum Participants: 15
Tijuana Shopping with Lunch
Tuesday, May 6 - $41
Come South of the Border and join us for an exotic shopping trip to colorful Mexico! With new shopping plazas and Tijuana's open-air bazaars to choose from, you can bargain for hand-made trinkets and treasures from Old Mexico. Don't miss the duty-free stores with unbeatable savings on glassware, china and perfume as well as name brand designer items. This tour includes a traditional Mexican lunch in an elegant hacienda. Buses leave the Town & Country Hotel at 9:00am and return at approximately 2:00pm.

All US and Canadian citizens should carry identification to re-enter the United States; all others must have the correct documentation, i.e., green card, multi-entry visa, passport, etc. We recommend that guardians for minors without identification bring a birth certificate or picture ID.

The Town & Country Hotel, situated in Mission Valley, gives visitors easy access to the charms and sights of San Diego. Many of the attractions are only minutes away.

Within 7 miles of the hotel is the Old Town San Diego State Park, Mission Bay, Sea World and the world famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park museums and galleries, San Diego Bay & Harbor tours, Cabrillo Monument State Park and the San Diego Convention Center. The San Diego Wild Animal Park is 25 miles north of San Diego and Tijuana, BC, Mexico is 30 miles to the south. A few blocks from the hotel is the Stardust Country Club 27-hole golf course. Information on most of these attractions is available in the hotel lobby; the concierge can make arrangements for individual tours.

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