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| HAWAIIAN SPLENDOR (ECO2009)
A 10-Day tour starting from $3,169
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Vacation Overview Lush tropical scenery provides the perfect backdrop for this enchanting Hawaii vacation. After arriving in Honolulu and being greeted with a warm aloha and a lei of fresh flowers, you have an entire day to relax and explore on your own. Then enjoy a day of guided sightseeing that includes a tour to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, visits to Chinatown and the royal 'Iolani Palace, and a wonderful evening of dining and entertainment. Next, fly to Kauai for three nights on the “Garden Isle.” Here you have time to relax and soak in the sun and scenery, view ‘Opaeka‘a Falls, and tour the beautifully restored Kilohana sugar plantation. Visit Hanapepe Valley and Waimea Canyon, a 3,500-foot-deep scenic canyon that offers stunning panoramic views. In Kauai, enjoy a traditional Hawaiian luau. Finally, travel to Maui to see the 'Iao Valley and tour Haleakala National Park, site of the huge volcanic Haleakala Crater. A full day at leisure is the perfect ending to your Hawaii vacation.
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Hotels Oceanview rooms at each hotel. Honolulu Sheraton Waikiki (F), Kauai Sheraton Kauai (SF), Maui Sheraton Maui (SF) Meals Breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L), 5 three-course dinners (D), including a luau with Polynesian revue on Kauai and a special farewell dinner on Maui.
Day 1:
Arrival in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Sun.) Upon arrival you are greeted in the traditional Polynesian way—with a warm aloha and a lei of fresh flowers. Transfer to your hotel in Waikiki. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Day 2: Honolulu. (Mon.) A breakfast get-together with your Tour Director to review activities scheduled throughout your stay. The balance of the day is free to relax, swim, enjoy water sports, or laze on the beach. Take the optional excursion to the Polynesian Cultural Center for authentic island arts, crafts, history, music, a dinner buffet, and a spectacular Polynesian show with more than 100 performers. This evening there’s an optional sunset cruise with dinner, Hawaiian cocktails, and splendid views of the glittering Waikiki coastline and Diamond Head. (B) Day 3: Honolulu. (Tue.) Begin with a tour of PEARL HARBOR’S famous Battleship Row. Listen to a narration of the dramatic air attack of December 7, 1941, and visit the USS Arizona and the impressive MEMORIAL dedicated to the 1,102 men still entombed. You will also have an opportunity to visit the MUSEUM, an excellent way to learn about Pearl Harbor Day, the Japanese strategy and military craft, and the individuals involved in the attack. Then, on to Punchbowl National Cemetery and Honolulu Lookout. Other sights include Chinatown, the Hawaii State Capitol, royal ‘Iolani Palace, and the statue of Kamehameha the Great. Tonight, a wonderful evening of dining and entertainment awaits! See the most popular show in Waikiki, the SOCIETY OF SEVEN, with an evening of classic impersonations, comedy acts, Broadway show tunes, and today’s popular hits! (B,D) Day 4: Honolulu–Kauai. (Wed.) Morning flight to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai, whose lush landscapes featuring orchids, hibiscus, and plumeria are often used as a setting for Hollywood films depicting tropical paradise. View pretty `Opaeka`a Falls on the Wailua River before visiting the beautifully restored Kilohana sugar plantation, whose elegant, Tudor-style mansion was one of the grandest and most expensive on Kauai when it was built in 1935. Enjoy lunch and a wagon tour of the 35-acre estate, dotted with tropical gardens and century-old plantation cottages. Afterward, continue south to sunny Poipu Beach and your resort. (B,L) Day 5: Kauai. (Thu.) Spend the day as you please! Take in refreshing ocean breezes from the beautiful white sand beaches, immersing yourself in the heart of the island’s beauty. No activities have been scheduled today to give you time to relax and enjoy your oceanfront resort. Optional tours include helicopter flightseeing and snorkeling. (B,D) NOTE: If you have scheduled independent activities for this evening, you can opt to have dinner at your leisure on Day 4. Day 6: Kauai. (Fri.) Start the day with a drive to Waimea, once the Polynesian capital of Kauai and the site where Captain Cook landed in the islands in 1778. Sightseeing highlights include WAIMEA CANYON, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” and Hanapepe Valley. With the afternoon free, your Tour Director will suggest an optional horseback ride on the trails and along the sandy beaches. Spend your last afternoon on Kauai relaxing at the resort, exploring further, or indulging yourself in some last-minute souvenir shopping. Dinner tonight is a splendid LUAU feast. Sit back and watch a captivating Polynesian revue of dancers and musicians. (B,D) Day 7: Kauai–Maui. (Sat.) Today begins with a short and scenic flight to Kahului on the “Valley Island” of Maui. Drive to the lush `IAO VALLEY to see the `Iao Needle, a spectacular volcanic spire. Then to Lahaina, once a whaling center and the capital of the Hawaiian monarchy. Continue to Maui’s resort area of Ka`anapali, your home for the next three nights. Balance of the day at leisure. (B) Day 8: Maui. (Sun.) This morning is dedicated to HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK, site of the huge volcanic Haleakala Crater, known to islanders as the “House of the Sun.” The park is in a setting of stunning natural beauty, ranging from cinder cones to dense rainforest. In 1980, this fragile native ecosystem was designated an International Biosphere Reserve. Plenty of time in the afternoon to relax and enjoy your resort’s facilities. (B,D) Day 9: Maui. (Mon.) Activities abound and your Tour Director is on hand to help you plan your day. A full free day to swim and sunbathe at the beach or hotel pool. Consider our optional helicopter flightseeing excursion: fly over Molokai for spectacular views of Kahiwa Falls and Kalaupapa National Historic Park. Another choice is the “Road to Hana,” one of the world’s most spectacular drives with its 54 bridges and many waterfalls. From mid-December to mid-April your Tour Director will suggest a special whale-watching cruise to seek out the mighty humpback. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale to a memborable Hawaiian vacation! (B,D) Day 10: (Tue.) Transfer to Kahului Airport to connect with your homebound flight. (B)
City Highlights Honolulu: Traditional lei greeting; guided sightseeing; visit Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial & Museum; dinner and showKauai: Lunch at Kilohana Plantation; enjoy Waimea Canyon and a luauMaui: Visit `Iao Valley, Lahaina, and Haleakala National Park; enjoy a farewell dinnerAll Intra-Tour Flights Note:
Related Tours EC|Hawaiian SplendorECE|Extend Your Stay on Maui Price Details US Land-only price includes intra-tour flights, and must be purchased with this vacation.Supplement to upgrade to oceanview rooms: $360.Single Room Supplement: $1515. Triple Room Reduction per person: $215. Extra nights per person in Honolulu: In single room $290; in twin room $170; in triple room $160Extra nights per person in Maui: In single room $440; in twin room $250; in triple room $210.2010 prices and itineraries are subject to change. CURRENT SPECIALS: Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus
Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second vacation We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.
Triple room reduction On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.
Avoid the single room supplement We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
Book a group of 10 or more and one travels FREE! *Book a group of 10 or more members on any 2009 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon group benefit eligible vacation to receive the one free (land only) offer. To qualify, group must be booked and under deposit between October 17 and February 28, 2009, for travel commencing by December 31, 2009. Applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer excludes tour vacations with cruises of three or more nights. Not combinable with other group incentives. Additional restrictions may apply. Save up to $400 per couple on Europe river cruises
$400 off per stateroom on the air-inclusive price of any 2009 Europe river cruise.*
$200 off per stateroom on the land/cruise only price of any 2009 Europe river cruise.*
*Book a 2009 Globus Europe River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $200 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $100 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer except Journeys Club and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
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