Welcome to the USA! Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting in the lobby today at 6 p.m. It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. If you do arrive early, perhaps take a stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, or spend some time learning about the lives of the rich and famous on a celebrity homes tour. After the welcome meeting, we’ll head beachside and visit Venice and Santa Monica beaches for a stroll and some people-watching. Day 1 is all about introductions, so why not spend some time getting to know your fellow travelers with an optional group dinner? Special Information ROOMING: The group will be in 8 and 6-person dorms, with shared bathrooms. The hostel will do their best to separate the group by gender, but it's not guaranteed.