Roadies is a new tour company that lets you see America’s West Coast like a star
e’ve all probably dreamt of kicking back in a celebrity-worthy motor coach and pulling up in one destination after the next rock-and-roll style. A new California-based travel company called Roadies is offering a similar experience, with A-list kitted-out coaches, not for stars, but for groups of travelling friends and families.
You’ll hit the road with a “Tour Manager” who arranges experiences that show off the destinations as a local would see them – think hikes at the Grand Canyon, sunning on secluded beaches in San Diego or enjoying a tipple at some of LA’s best bars. There are also add-ons such as hot-air balloon rides and song-recording sessions at the legendary Nightbird Recording Studio.
But what about the coaches themselves? Each includes flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, games, a bathroom with a shower, 11 sleep pods with plush bedding and a variety of food (both healthy and naughty) to satisfy all on board. Rich wooden panelling and sleek black furnishings lend a stylish vibe.The inaugural trips will set off on June 3, 2018 (though can be booked now), and include a seven-day tour along the West Coast with stops in San Diego, Los Angeles and Joshua Tree.