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We are excited to announce three new land tours to Japan: • Ultimate Tohoku & Lavender Highlights Tour • Sado Island, Snow Monkeys, Hakone & Tokyo Tour • Treasures of Southern Japan – Wisteria Flower Tunnel

And a spectacular land tour to South America: • The Wonders of South America

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Table of Contents ›› 3 Photos: Canada & New England Plus Las Vegas › 4 Ultimate Tohoku & Hokkaido Lavender Highlights Tour › 6 Treasures of Southern Japan with Wisteria Flower Tunnel in Fukuoka › 8 Sado Island, Snow Monkeys, Hakone & Tokyo ›

10 Treasures Of Southern Japan in Autumn › 12 Photos: Japan › 14 Japan Land Tours › 16 Princess Cruises – 50th Anniversary 1150 South King Street, Suite 102, Honolulu, HI 96814 › 18 Japan Cruises › 20 Western Korea › 21 Discover Korea › 22 Photos: Burgundy & Provence River Cruise › 23 Avalon Europe (808) 593-0700 or Toll-Free 1-800-551-1226 River Cruises › 24 The Wonders of South America › 26 , and The Riches of the Mekong › 28 AMA Europe River Cruises › www.nonstop.travel

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www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 3 2015 Ultimate Tohoku & Hokkaido Lavender Highlights Tour Let’s Support Tohoku! “Ganbatte Tohoku!” Explore the scenic Tohoku region then enjoy Hokkaido’s cooler summer climate and delicious seafood! Enjoy seven (7) Onsen (hot springs) and three (3) gourmet multi-course Kaiseki dinners in Morioka, Abashiri & Tokachigawa. 14 Nights / 16 Days • Escorted from Honolulu • Includes English-Speaking Local Guide Tour #1: July 11 – 26, 2015 • Tour Manager: Lisa Ann Kahalewai Tour #2: July 18 – August 2, 2015 • Tour Manager: Gerald Nakasone Visit: Sendai • Matsushima • Ishinomaki • Hiraizumi • Hanamaki • Tazawako • Morioka Towada • Hirosaki • Aomori • • Noboribetsu • • Otaru • Asahikawa • Biei • Furano • Sounkyo • Kitami • Abashiri • • Tokachigawa

Few Japanese, and even fewer tourists, make it as far north as Hokkaido, Japan’s final frontier. A shame, since the sweeping vistas, amazing wildlife, wide open roads and spaciousness offer a refreshing contrast to the often claustrophobic density of Honshu (Main Island of Japan). Hokkaido comprises one-fifth of the country’s land mass, yet only 5% of the population lives here, in part because of the Siberian cold that descends from November to March. Hokkaido’s main industries are tourism, forestry and agriculture. It remains a top supplier of some of Japan’s most revered delicacies, such as snow crab, salmon roe and sea COMPLETE PACKAGE! urchin. Experience the best of Tohoku and Hokkaido on this adventure of a lifetime! $4950* Tour Highlights: TOHOKU (5 Nights): Matsushima Scenic Cruise • Entsu-In • Zuiganji Temple • Kadowaki School INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE (see the ruins from tsunami and the remarkable recovery taking place in Ishinomaki) FROM HONOLULU, 14-NIGHTS Onagawa Seafood Market • Chusonji Temple • • Oirase Gorge • Cruise HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, 33 Nebuta House Warasse MEALS, TIPS FOR LOCAL TOUR HOKKAIDO (9 Nights): Hakodate • Fort Goryokaku • Jigokudani—Hell Valley • Ainu Village GUIDES & BUS DRIVERS, Jidai-Mura • Lake Toya • Lake Shikotsu • Mt. Okura Ropeway • Otaru Canal • Shiroi Koibito Park ALL TAXES AND FEES Tomita Lavender Farm • Shikisai no Oka • Sounkyo Gorge • Ryusei and Ginga Waterfalls Kitami Peppermint Museum • Abashiri Prison Museum • Lake Akan & Cruise • Lake Onneto Shichiku Garden • Tokachi Hills EARLY BOOKING Hands-on Experiences: Sasa-Kamaboko (Fishcake) Making • Nanbu Senbei (Japanese DISCOUNT PER PERSON Rice Cracker) Making • Asahi Beer Factory & Tasting • Otokoyama Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting SAV E $200 BOOK BY FEBRUARY 28, 2015† Your Escorted Tour Includes: Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu • 14-Nights Hotel Accommodations • 33 Meals: 14 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 11 Dinners • Matsushima Scenic Cruise Lake Towada Cruise • Super Hakucho (JR Limited Express • Train from Shin-Aomori to Hakodate) Mt. Okura Ropeway Lake Akan Cruise • Tips for Local Tour Guides & Bus Drivers • All Taxes and Fees SAV E $100 BOOK BY APRIL 30, 2015† * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Tour fare is subject to change due to fluctuation of the rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currency. In the event of revaluation, the land portion of the tour may be adjusted prior to final payment. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST for Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. Deposit: $500 per person. FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE: NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the Tour #1: 3/09/15 • Tour #2: 3/16/15 right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required.

4 | January 2015 2015 ULTIMATE TOHOKU & HOKKAIDO LAVENDER HIGHLIGHTS TOUR – DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY: its military importance, it turned into a public park. Now make way to Noboribetsu. Tour #1: Hotel Mahoroba (Onsen). Tour #2: Hotel Toya Sun Palace. Day 1: Sat – HONOLULU – SENDAI, JAPAN. Depart Honolulu via HAWAIIAN AIR FLT #441 at 11:50 am. Day 9: Sun – NOBORIBETSU – SHIRAOI - LAKE TOYA – NOBORIBETSU. We continue our journey to the Day 2: Sun – SENDAI, JAPAN (Dinner). Arrive Sendai, Japan at 4:45 pm. After entry formalities transfer town of Shiraoi, visiting Porotokan (Shiraoi Ainu Museum) an outdoor reproduction of an Ainu Village. by coach to hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening. Tour #1: Hotel Metropolitan Sendai (2 Nights). Enjoy a traditional Ainu song and dance performance. For lunch enjoy a Salmon Teppanyaki Lunch. A Tour #2: Sendai Royal Park Hotel (2 Nights). real treat! Next stop at Jidai Mura, a history theme park highlighting the Edo Period, one of the most Day 3: Mon – SENDAI – MATSUSHIMA – SENDAI (Breakfast & Lunch). After a sumptuous breakfast attractive eras in Japanese history. Step back in time to enjoy traditional games, activities, theaters, street buffet at hotel depart for a full day of sightseeing to Matsushima. For hundreds of years, Matsushima Bay performances and more. The charm of ancient Japan is abundant as you mingle with the Ninja and Oiran has been celebrated as one of Japan’s three most scenic views alongside Miyajima and Amanohashidate. courtesans so symbolic of the Edo Period. This evening enjoy a soak in the onsen (hot springs) and a Crab The bay is dotted by over 200 small islands covered by pine trees. Embark on an unforgettable sightseeing and Seafood Buffet. Hotel Mahoroba (Onsen). cruise. Next visit, Entsuin Temple built in 1646 to house the mausoleum of Date Mitsumune, the son of the Day10: Mon – NOBORIBETSU – SAPPORO (Breakfast). Lake Shikotsu is located in southwestern ruling local feudal lord Date Terumune. Zuiganji Temple is one of the Tohoku Region's most famous and Hokkaido, west of the city of Chitose. It is a crater lake that was formed over 40,000 years ago by volcanic prominent Zen temples, and is well known for its beautifully gilded and painted sliding doors (fusuma). activity, and it has a maximum depth of 363 meters, making it the second deepest lake in Japan. Now Day 4: Tue – SENDAI – ISHINOMAKI– HIRAIZUMI – HANAMAKI ONSEN (Breakfast & Dinner). Today we we make way to Sapporo. First we stop at the Susukino Shopping Area for a lunch break at the famous make way to Kadowaki Elementary School to witness firsthand the devastation caused by the Great East Ramen Alley. Spectacular views from the top of Mount Okura. The 90 meter ski jump competitions of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami on March 11, 2011. We then make way to Onagawa Seafood Market, to Winter Olympics 1972 were held in the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium. Nowadays, when the stadium is see the incredible economic recovery taking place. Enjoy a super-fresh seafood donburi for lunch (on not being used for World Cup or other ski jump events, the Okurayama Observatory at the top of the hill own). Hiraizumi’s most famous attraction, Chusonji Temple was established in 850 as a temple of the can be accessed via a chair lift for spectacular views of Sapporo. Sapporo Century Royal Hotel (2 Nights). Tendai sect of Buddhism. The temple came to prominence when the northern branch of the Fujiwara clan Day 11: Tue – SAPPORO – OTARU – SAPPORO (Breakfast & Dinner). This morning visit Otaru which moved their base to Hiraizumi. At its peak, the temple consisted of a large network of dozens of buildings. served as a major trade and fishing port in the 1800s. The Otaru Canal makes for a pleasant stroll. On our Enjoy a soak in the luxurious hinoki open-air onsen (hot springs) and a deluxe dinner buffet at your hotel. way back to Sapporo, stop at Asahi Beer Factory. Stop by the Shiroi Koibito Park. Hanamaki Onsen Hotel. Day 12: Wed – SAPPORO – BIEI – ASAHIKAWA (Breakfast & Lunch). The Blue Pond outside the hot Day 5: Wed – HANAMAKI – TAZAWAKO – MORIOKA (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Lake Tazawa spring town of Shirogane Onsen is named after its deep blue color, which it owes to natural minerals (Tazawako) is a scenic that has not been overly developed and retains a natural and rustic dissolved in the water. Next visit Tomita Farm, simply the best spot to enjoy the lavender fields. Lavender atmosphere. At the western end of the lake there is a famous golden statue of a woman named Tatsuko usually starts blooming in late June and reaches its peak around mid-July to early August. The panoramic that has become a local symbol. According to legend, Tatsuko was a beautiful girl who prayed to retain flower gardens of “Shikisai-no-oka” provide spectacular views across the hills of the Biei area. Tour #1: her beauty forever but was instead cursed and turned into a dragon and eventually sunk to the bottom Asahikawa Grand Hotel. Tour #2: Loisir Hotel Asahikawa. of Lake Tazawa. Next experience making “Nanbu Senbei” (Japanese rice cracker) at Morioka “Tezukuri” (handmade) Village. This evening enjoy a soak in the Onsen Hot Springs and the special traditional, Day 13: Thur – ASAHIKAWA – SOUNKYO (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). First stop is at the Sunagawa multi-course Kaiseki Dinner. Tsunagi Onsen Hotel Shion. Highway Oasis, a shopper’s paradise on the way to Asahikawa. Enjoy a bowl of famous Asahikawa Ramen. Next we stop at the Otokoyama Sake Brewery for a quick tour and tasting of sake and other tasty Day 6: Thur – MORIOKA – LAKE TOWADA (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Oirase Stream is a picturesque products. Our destination for the day is Sounkyo, a hot spring resort nestled in the middle of Sounkyo mountain stream in Aomori Prefecture that is one of Japan’s most famous and popular destinations. Valley. Sounkyo Choyo Resort Hotel (Onsen). The stream flows along the floor of the Oirase Gorge, winding among trees which, while a lush green in spring and summer, turn brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange from late October through early Day 14: Fri – SOUNKYO ONSEN - ABASHIRI (Breakfast & Dinner). Visit, Ginga Ryusei Waterfall. The word November. Over a dozen waterfalls cascade down into the stream its length from the walls of the “Ginga” means “the Milky Way” and the word “Ryusei” means “a shooting star”. It was peppermint that built gorge. After lunch enjoy a sightseeing cruise on Lake Towada. The largest caldera lake on Honshu, Japan’s Kitami’s economy in the early days. We arrive in Abashiri and visit Abashiri Prison. This evening marvel main island. It is characterized by two large peninsulas, which extend nearly a third of the way across the at the variety and quality of items served with your second Kaiseki dinner. Abashiri Koso Hotel (Onsen). lake. Towada Prince Hotel (Onsen). Day 15: Sat – ABASHIRI - LAKE AKAN - TOKACHIGAWA ONSEN (Breakfast Lunch & Dinner). Today we’re Day 7: Fri – LAKE TOWADA – AOMORI – HAKODATE (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). This morning we make in for a real treat! The sightseeing boat around Lake Akan is Akan’s most popular tour. From the boat you way to Aomori. , built in 1611 by the Tsugaru Clan. A three-story castle tower, fortified can see the unspoiled primitive forest that shows natural beauty in each season. At the Spherical Moss moats, castle gates and some corner turrets (yagura) survive or were reconstructed. Next visit the Nebuta Exhibition and Observation Center on Churui Island, you can see the real Moss Ball known as Marimo, a House Warasse, an interesting museum dedicated to the city’s famous Nebuta Matsuri which is held natural treasure in Japan. Lake Onneto is about 25 minute drive from Lake Akan and part of Akan National annually in early August. The museum attempts to capture the spirit of the festival and gives visitors a Park. While it isn’t as famous with tourists as some of the other in the area like Lake Mashu or taste of its lively atmosphere, history and traditions. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Hakodate Lake Akan, it certainly should be! This evening soak your body in the healing hot springs of Tokachigawa by “Super Hakucho – JR Limited Express Train”. To travel between the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido, and enjoy a bountiful Farewell Kaiseki Dinner of local and seasonal vegetables and other specialties. trains pass through the Seikan Tunnel, the longest seabed tunnel in the world. After dinner at your hotel Tokachigawa Daiichi Hotel (Onsen). enjoy a spectacular, “night-view tour”. Tour #1: Hakodate Kokusai Hotel. Tour #2: Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisatee. Day 16: Sun – TOKACHIGAWA – OBISHIRO - CHITOSE – HONOLULU (Breakfast). Shichiku Garden displays the beauty of over 2,500 types of flowers on its expansive grounds. The English Garden and Day 8: Sat – HAKODATE – NOBORIBETSU ONSEN (Breakfast & Dinner). After breakfast, visit the world- the Wild flower Garden are made up of Hokkaido’s wild flowers. Next we make a stop at the spectacular famous Hakodate Morning Market. Sample a variety of freshly caught seafood. Next visit, Fort Goryokaku, Tokachi Hills Garden. Then one last shopping stop at the AEON MALL before checking in for our flight a massive, star shaped, Western style citadel, which was built in the last years of the Edo Period for the home. Depart via HAWAIIAN AIR FLT #442 at 9:30 pm. Arrive Honolulu, same day at 10:20 am. Aloha defense of Hakodate against the imperialist threat posed by the Western powers. After the fort had lost and Welcome Home!

www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 5 Treasures of Southern Japan with Wisteria Flower Tunnel In Fukuoka Enjoy two incredible hot spring “Onsen” experiences with seasonal “Kaiseki” dinners in Miyajima Island & Beppu! Travel Roundtrip from Osaka! 7 Nights / 9 Days • English-Speaking Local Guide Daily Tour Manager: Lisa Ann Kahalewai • May 11 – 19, 2015 Visit: Himeji • Kurashiki • Okayama • Hiroshima • Miyajima • Kokura • Fukuoka Yufuin • Beppu • • Takamatsu • Osaka

Kawachi Fuji Garden is home to an incredible 150 Wisteria flowering plants spanning 20 different species. The garden’s main attraction is the Wisteria flower tunnel** that allows visitors to walk down an enchanting tunnel exploding with color! Explore Southern Japan on this comprehensive itinerary. Experience the feeling of becoming one with nature and enjoy the changing panorama as you travel from Honshu to Kyushu, then and back to Honshu. From soothing hot springs (onsen) to Kaiseki dinners featuring the season’s best harvest bounty, this tour has something for everyone! Join us! COMPLETE PACKAGE! $ * Tour Highlights: 3395 • Kurashiki • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park • A-Bomb Museum • Itsukushima INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE Shrine • Overnight Stay in Miyajima • Shinkansen Bullet Train Ride • Wisteria Tunnel FROM HONOLULU, 7 NIGHTS HOTEL, Fukuoka Tower • Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Bridge • Yufuin • Beppu • Matsuyama Castle 17 MEALS, SIGHTSEEING, TIPS, Ishiteji Temple • Ritsurin Park • Akashi Bridge • Awaji Island • Onaruto Bridge Interpretive Center TAXES AND FEES.

Japanese Cuisine Highlights: EARLY BOOKING Kaiseki – Traditional Multi-Course Dinners (Miyajima & Beppu) • Kobe Wagyu Beef Dinner DISCOUNT PER PERSON Hiroshima Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake SAV E $200 BOOK BY JANUARY 31, 2015† Your Escorted Treasures of Southern Japan Tour Includes: Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu • 7 Nights Hotel/Ryokan Accommodations 17 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 4 Dinners • Shinkansen Bullet Train Ride SAV E $ Ferry to Miyajima • Ferry from Beppu to Yawatahama • Tips for Local Tour Guides & Bus Drivers 100 BOOK BY FEBRUARY 28, 2015† All Taxes & Fees

* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Tour fare is subject to change due to fluctuation of the rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currency. In the event of revaluation, the land portion of the tour may be adjusted prior to final payment. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST for Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check by 01/31/15. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required. ** Wisteria Flower Tunnel viewing is not guaranteed and is subject to weather conditions.

6 | January 2015 Gardens. After lunch in Kokura visit Fukuoka Tower. Our local tour guide will have many suggestions Kurashiki for shopping and dinner tonight. Check out Fukuoka’s open air food stalls (yatai). There are over Hiroshima Okayama 150 yatai across the city. Typical dishes include grilled chicken skewers (yakitori), hot pot (oden), Fukuoka Himeji and Hakata Ramen, a famous local dish featuring thin ramen noodles simmered in pork bone soup Miyajima (tonkotsu). HOTEL NIKKO FUKUOKA (1 Night). Kobe Day 6: Sat, May 16 – FUKUOKA – YUFUIN – BEPPU (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Today, Osaka Beppu Naruto experience “A Walkway through the Skies” (Kokonoe “Yume” Otsurihashi). 173 meters above Matsuyama the Naruko-gawa Gorge and at a length of 390 meters, this is the largest pedestrian suspension Takamatsu bridge in Japan. After lunch in the rustic town of Yufuin, we now drive east to a bather’s paradise Yawatahama - the celebrated hot spring resort of Beppu. Beppu is famous for its “hells” dramatic pools of bubbling water, mud, and geysers. View four of the nine hells of Beppu, hot springs ideal for viewing rather than bathing. At night we will savor local flavors in a traditional Japanese Kaiseki JAPAN PACIFIC OCEAN Bus banquet provided by your hotel. BEPPUWAN ROYAL HOTEL (1 Night) Onsen and Kaiseki Dinner. Bullet Train Day 7: Sun, May 17 – BEPPU - FERRY to SHIKOKU - MATSUYAMA - TAKAMATSU (Breakfast & Ferry Lunch). After a Japanese breakfast at the hotel, we will board a ferry to Shikoku Island where we will visit Ishiteji Temple in Matsuyama. This impressive temple is number 51 on the “88 Temple Pilgrimage”, the most famous religious pilgrimage route in Japan. The “Niomon” gate at this TREASURES OF SOUTHERN JAPAN TOUR – DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY: temple is a national treasure and its three story pagoda and main hall are designated important Day 1: Mon, May 11 – HONOLULU – OSAKA. Depart Honolulu via HAWAIIAN AIR FLT #449 cultural properties, with the architecture style of the Kamakura Period (1192-1333). Next we at 1:50pm. visit Matsuyama Castle, one of the 12 original wooden castles in Japan that survived wars, fires, and the Meiji restoration. Now head east to Takamatsu. JR HOTEL CLEMENT TAKAMATSU Day 2: Tue, May 12 – OSAKA (Dinner). Arrive Kansai Int’l Airport at 6:50pm. After entry (1 Night). formalities, transfer by coach to hotel in Osaka. Welcome Buffet Dinner at Hotel. HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT (1 Night). Day 8: Mon, May 18 – KOTOHIRA - RITSURIN PARK - NARUTO - AKASHI BRIDGE - OSAKA (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). In the morning we visit Ritsurin Park, a masterpiece of Japanese Day 3: Wed, May 13 – OSAKA - HIMEJI - KURASHIKI – OKAYAMA (Breakfast & Lunch). After a 100 years in the making. This sprawling park features beautiful ponds and pavilions sumptuous buffet breakfast we drive to Himeji to visit Himeji Castle. It is known as “White Egret with a backdrop of the majestic Mt. Shiun. We then visit the Kompirasan, also known as Castle” and “White Heron Castle” because of it’s brilliant white exterior, resembling a bird taking Kotohira-gu is the main shrine dedicated to sailors and seafaring. Our next stop is the Onaruto flight. Himeji Castle is the largest and most visited castle in Japan. This splendid example of Bridge Interpretive Center, where we will learn about Japan’s largest natural whirlpool and the traditional architecture was declared one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan. Next engineering innovations that went into the construction of its massive bridges. We now make is a visit to Kurashiki. In merchant days, this scenic town thrived as a port for rice shipments. way back to Osaka. This evening savor the world famous Kobe Wagyu Beef Shabu Shabu Dinner. Several old rice granaries and examples of historic architecture still remain, in addition to the HOTEL GRANVIA OSAKA (1 Night). stone lined canal. In the afternoon we continue our journey to Okayama. Explore the newly opened AEON MALL a block from your conveniently situated hotel. GRANVIA OKAYAMA HOTEL Day 9: Tue, May 19 – OSAKA (Breakfast). Choice of Japanese/Western breakfast buffet or an (1 Night). authentic Japanese breakfast. Remainder of your day is free to shop and dine. The Hotel Granvia Hotel is adjacent to major department stores, HANKYU and HANSHIN among other famous Day 4: Thur, May 14 – OKAYAMA - HIROSHIMA - MIYAJIMA (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). retailers. Bus transfer to Kansai Int’l Airport. Depart via HAWAIIAN AIR FLT #450 at 9:15pm. After breakfast make way to Hiroshima. In Hiroshima visit the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Arrive Honolulu same day at 9:50am. Aloha and Welcome Home! Bomb Museum. Next, we will try a popular Japanese dish called Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake). After a short ferry ride arrive on the island of Miyajima, considered sacred by many. At high tide, the vermilion torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine looks like it’s floating in the middle of the sea. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Miyajima has been selected as one of Japan’s three most scenic places (nihon sankei). This evening soak in the relaxing atmosphere of Iwaso Inn and the Onsen, hot spring baths. You can enjoy the beauty of the primeval forests and gentle sound of mountain stream while taking a bath. This evening enjoy Hiroshima’s local and seasonal ingredients including fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. IWASO INN (1 Night) Japanese-Style Room with Onsen and Kaiseki Dinner. Day 5: Fri, May 15 – MIYAJIMA – HIROSHIMA – KOKURA – FUKUOKA (Breakfast & Lunch). After breakfast explore Miyajima Island. From Hiroshima, we take a ride on the top speed Shinkansen bullet train to Kokura (Kyushu). Explore the magnificent Wisteria Flower Tunnels at Kawachi Fuji

www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 7 Sado Island, Snow Monkeys, Hakone & Tokyo Hot Springs Onsen Experience with Seasonal Kaiseki Dinners on Sado Island and Hakone! Travel Roundtrip from Tokyo! November 09 – 19, 2015 • 9 Nights / 11 Days Escorted from Honolulu • Includes English-Speaking Local Guide Tour Manager: Sharon Miyashiro Visit: Niigata • Sado Island • Nagano • Matsumoto • Nagoya • Shizuoka Hakone • Mt. Fuji • Tokyo Spectacular Hot Springs Onsen Experiences: RYOTSU YAMAKI HOTEL (SADO ISLAND) - Scenic location overlooking Ryotsu Harbor and Lake Kamo with one of the best hot springs on the island with both indoor and open air baths. PALACE HOTEL HAKONE (HAKONE) - A spacious hot spring bath and open air bath, with a beautiful view of Hakone nature throughout the seasons. COMPLETE PACKAGE! Overview: One of Japan's largest islands, Sado Island has an interesting history. Its culture $3995* can be seen in its unique traditional arts and entertainment. Jigokudani, home of the world- INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE famous "snow monkeys", is situated in the valley of the Yokoyu River. 200 or so Japanese Macaque monkeys inhabit the area. FROM HONOLULU, 9-NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, SIGHTSEEING AS Hakone is famous for its hot springs, natural beauty and the view of nearby Mt. Fuji, one of the most INDICATED ON ITINERARY, 18 MEALS, popular destinations among Japanese and international tourists looking for a break from Tokyo. TIPS FOR LOCAL TOUR GUIDES & BUS Tokyo is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis and offers a seemingly DRIVERS, ALL TAXES & FEES unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture and dining to its visitors.

Tour Highlights: Sado Island Tarai-bune ride • Nagano Snow Monkeys • Toyota Museum EARLY BOOKING Koga Ninja House • Unagi Pie Factory • Hakone Ropeway • Mt. Fuji • Tokyo DISCOUNT PER PERSON $ Hands-on Experiences: Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting • Soba Noodle Making SAV E 100 † Orange Picking • Hakone Yosegi-zaiku Box Making • Sushi Making Class BOOK BY FEBRUARY 28, 2015

Your Escorted Tour Includes: Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu • 9-Nights $ Hotel Accommodations • 18 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 6 Dinners • Tips for Local Tour SAV E 75 Guides and Bus Drivers • All Taxes and Fees BOOK BY APRIL 30, 2015†

* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Tour fare is subject to change due to fluctuation of the rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currency. In the event of revaluation, the land portion of the tour may be adjusted prior to final payment. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST for Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. ** Earn Rewards Every Time You Refer a Friend. For each “New-to-NonStop Travel” customer you refer, both you and your referral can receive a $25 discount off your next Non- Stop Travel escorted group. † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required.

8 | January 2015 SADO ISLAND, SNOW MONKEYS, HAKONE & TOKYO – DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY: Bus Sado Island Day 1: Mon, November 9 – HONOLULU – TOKYO. Depart Honolulu via HAWAIIAN AIRLINES FLT #457 at 5:40pm. Ferry Bullet Train Niigata Day 2: Tue, November 10 – TOKYO. Arrive Narita Airport at 10:05 pm. After entry formalities, transfer by coach to the hotel in Tokyo. KEIO PLAZA HOTEL.

Day 3: Wed, November 11 – TOKYO – NIIGATA – SADO ISLAND (Breakfast & Dinner). Nagano (*Baggage will be carried by truck from Tokyo to Nagano, skipping Sado Island. Prepare overnight bag for 2 nights.) After a sumptuous breakfast buffet at hotel, transfer to Tokyo station by coach. Leave for Niigata by JR super express train. Arrive at Niigata station and brief sightseeing in Niigata by coach, visiting Niigata Furusato Village, Northern Culture Museum and Sake Brewery. Transfer to Niigata Port. Ride Jet Foil to Sado Island. Arrive in Sado JAPAN Island and transfer to hotel in Sado. Enjoy a traditional multi-course Kaiseki Dinner, featuring Nagoya ingredients unique to Sado Island. RYOTSU YAMAKI HOTEL (for 2 nights). Hakone Tokyo Day 4: Thur, November 12 – SADO ISLAND (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Full-day Shizuoka sightseeing of Sado Island by coach, visiting Sado Gold Mine, Tarai bune Boat, Soba making and Sado Japanese Crested Ibis Conservation Centre. Group Dinner at hotel. Day 5: Fri, November 13 – SADO ISLAND – NAGANO (Breakfast & Dinner). Transfer to Ogi Port. Take ferry to Naoetsu Port. Transfer to hotel in Nagano by coach. HOTEL METROPOLITAN Day 10: Wed, November 18 – TOKYO (Breakfast). Full day at leisure. Your hotel is only NAGANO. minutes away from the most popular shopping and entertainment spots. Department Stores: Isetan, Takashimaya, Odakyu, Keio, Lumine & Mylord. Electronics Stores: Yodobashi Camera, Day 6: Sat, November 14 – NAGANO – MATSUMOTO – NAGOYA (Breakfast & Dinner). Bic Camera & Yamada Denki. (*Baggage will be carried by truck from Nagano to Hakone, skipping Nagoya. Prepare overnight bag for 2 nights.) Full-day sightseeing in Nagano and Matsumoto by coach, visiting Day 11: Thur, November 19 – TOKYO – HONOLULU (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). After Zenko-ji Temple and Jigokudani Monkey Park. Transfer to hotel in Nagoya. HOTEL CASTLE a sumptuous buffet breakfast embark on a full day of discovery! Asakusa is the center of PLAZA (for 2 nights). Tokyo’s shitamachi (literally “low city”), one of Tokyo’s districts, where an atmosphere of the Tokyo of past decades survives. Asakusa’s Main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist Day 7: Sun, November 15 – NAGOYA (Breakfast). Transfer to Iga and Koga by coach, temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street visiting: Iga-ryu Ninja Museum, Toyota Museum & Koga Ninja House. that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional local snacks and tourist Day 8: Mon, November 16 – NAGOYA – SHIZUOKA – HAKONE (Breakfast & Dinner). souvenirs for centuries. Today’s highlight will be a hands-on, sushi-making session, which will Transfer to Hakone by coach, via Shizuoka, visiting the famous “Unagi-Pie” Factory and all- yield your delicious lunch. Ameyoko is a busy market street along the Yamanote Line tracks you-can-eat orange picking at Hamamatsu Fruit Park. This evening, soak your body in the between Okachimachi and Ueno Stations. The name “Ameyoko” is a short form for “Ameya healing hot springs of Hakone. Enjoy an incredible Kaiseki dinner tonight! One of the best in Yokocho” (candy store alley), as candies were traditionally sold there. Alternatively, “Ame” also Japan! PALACE HOTEL HAKONE. stands for “America”, because a lot of American products used to be available there when the street was the site of a black market in the years following World War Two. Today, various Day 9: Tue, November 17 – HAKONE – Mt. FUJI – TOKYO (Breakfast & Lunch). Full-day products such as clothes, bags, cosmetics, fresh fish, dried food and spices are sold along sightseeing in Hakone by coach, visting Owakudani Valley, Hakone Ropeway, Experience Ameyoko. Enjoy your Farewell Dinner at an Izakaya restaurant. Sharing your many memories making Hakone Yosegi box, Fuji Visitor Centre and 5th station of Mt. Fuji (if weather permits). with some old and many new friends, depart Haneda, Tokyo at 11:55pm. Arrive Honolulu at Transfer to the hotel in Tokyo. KEIO PLAZA HOTEL (for 2 nights). Noon on same day. Aloha and Welcome Home!

www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 9 2015 Treasures of Southern Japan in Autumn Hot Springs Onsen Experience with Seasonal Gourmet Kaiseki Dinners on Miyajima Island (IWASO INN) & Beppu (SUGINOI HOTEL) • Travel Roundtrip from Osaka! 7 Nights / 9 Days • Includes English-Speaking Local Guide TOUR #1: October 05 – 13, 2015 • Tour Manager: Cora Kinney TOUR #2: November 02 - 10, 2015 • Tour Manager: Wally Mau Visit: Osaka • Himeji • Kurashiki • Miyajima • Hiroshima • Fukuoka • • Arita Beppu • Matsuyama • Takamatsu • Kobe The Ultimate Hot Springs Onsen Experience: IWASO INN (MIYAJIMA ISLAND) - Enjoy the beauty of the primeval forests and gentle sound of mountain stream while taking a bath. SUGINOI HOTEL (BEPPU) - Open-air baths boasting a magnificent view with a complex of tubs COMPLETE PACKAGE! spread out in five tiers like terraced rice paddies. $ * Overview: Explore Southern Japan on this comprehensive itinerary. Experience the feeling 3395 of becoming one with nature and enjoy the changing panorama as you travel from Honshu to INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIR FROM HONOLULU, HOTELS, 17 MEALS, Kyushu then onto Shikoku and back to Honshu. From soothing hot springs (onsen) to Kaiseki SIGHTSEEING, TIPS, TAXES & FEES dinners featuring the season’s best harvest bounty, this tour has something for everyone! Join us!

Tour Highlights: Himeji Castle • Kurashiki • Overnight Stay in Miyajima EARLY BOOKING Itsukushima Shrine • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park • A-Bomb Museum • Shinkansen Bullet DISCOUNT PER PERSON Train Ride • Glover Garden • Oura Church • Nagasaki Peace Park • Arita-yaki Ceramics Kiln $ Beppu • Ishiteji Temple • Matsuyama Castle • Ritsurin Park • Akashi Bridge • Awaji Island SAV E 100 BOOK BY FEBRUARY 28, 2015† Japanese Cuisine Highlights: Kaiseki – Traditional Multi-Course Dinner (Miyajima & Beppu) • Kobe Wagyu Beef Dinner • Nagasaki Champon Noodles SAV E $75 Hiroshima Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake) BOOK BY APRIL 30, 2015†

Your Escorted Treasures of Southern Japan Tour Includes: SAV E $ Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu • 7 Nights Hotel / Ryokan Accommodations • 17 Meals: 50 BOOK BY JUNE 30, 2015† 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 4 Dinners • Shinkansen Bullet Train Ride • Ferry to Miyajima Ferry from Beppu to Yawatahama • Tips for Local Tour Guides & Bus Drivers • All Taxes & Fees FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE: Tour #1: 6/02/15 • Tour #2: 6/30/15 * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Tour fare is subject to change due to fluctuation of the rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currency. In the event of revaluation, the land portion of the tour may be adjusted prior to final payment. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST for Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. ** Earn Rewards Every Time You Refer a Friend. For each “New-to-NonStop Travel” customer you refer, both you and your referral can receive a $25 discount off your next Non- Stop Travel escorted group. † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required.

10 | January 2015 2015 TREASURES OF SOUTHERN JAPAN IN AUTUMN – DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY:

Day 1: HONOLULU - OSAKA. Depart Honolulu via HAWAIIAN AIRLINES FLT #449 at 1:50pm. Hiroshima Kurashiki Himeji Day 2: OSAKA - Arrive Kansai International Airport at 6:50pm. After entry formalities, transfer Fukuoka by coach to hotel in Osaka. Welcome dinner buffet at hotel. HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT (1 Night). Arita Miyajima Kobe Day 3: OSAKA - HIMEJI - KURASHIKI - MIYAJIMA (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). After a Osaka Nagasaki Beppu sumptuous buffet breakfast we drive to Himeji to visit Himeji Castle. It is known as “White Egret Matsuyama Naruto Castle” and “White Heron Castle” because of it’s brilliant white exterior, resembling a bird taking Takamatsu flight. Himeji Castle is the largest and most visited castle in Japan. This splendid example of Yawatahama traditional architecture was declared one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan. Next is a visit to Kurashiki. In merchant days, this scenic town thrived as a port for rice shipments. JAPAN PACIFIC OCEAN Several old rice granaries and examples of historic architecture still remain, in addition to the Bus stone lined canal. In the afternoon we continue our journey to Hiroshima. After a short ferry ride Bullet Train arrive on the island of Miyajima, considered sacred by many. This evening soak in the relaxing Ferry atmosphere of Iwaso Inn and the onsen, hot spring baths. You can enjoy the beauty of the primeval forests and gentle sound of mountain streams while taking a bath. This evening enjoy Hiroshima’s local and seasonal ingredients including fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. IWASO INN (1 Night) Japanese-Style Room with Onsen and Kaiseki Dinner. Day 4: MIYAJIMA - HIROSHIMA - FUKUOKA (HAKATA) (Breakfast & Lunch). After breakfast explore Miyajima Island. At high tide, the vermilion torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine looks like it’s floating in the middle of the sea. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Miyajima has been selected as one of Japan’s three most scenic places (nihon sankei). In Hiroshima visit the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. Next, we will try a popular Japanese dish called Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake). From Hiroshima, we take a ride Day 7: BEPPU - FERRY to SHIKOKU - MATSUYAMA - TAKAMATSU (Breakfast & Lunch). After a on the top speed Shinkansen bullet train to Hakata (Fukuoka). Our local tour guide will have Japanese breakfast at the hotel, we will board a ferry to Shikoku Island where we will visit Ishiteji many suggestions for shopping and dinner tonight. Check out Fukuoka’s open air food stalls Temple in Matsuyama. This impressive temple is number 51 on the “88 Temple Pilgrimage”, the (yatai). There are over 150 yatai across the city. Typical dishes include grilled chicken skewers most famous religious pilgrimage route in Japan. The “Niomon” gate at this temple is a national (yakitori), hot pot (oden), and Hakata Ramen, a famous local dish featuring thin ramen noodles treasure and its three story pagoda and main hall are designated important cultural properties, simmered in pork bone soup (tonkotsu). HAKATA MIYAKO HOTEL (1 Night). with the architecture style of the Kamakura Period (1192-1333). Next we visit Matsuyama Day 5: FUKUOKA - NAGASAKI (Breakfast & Lunch). After breakfast, we will head to Nagasaki Castle, one of the 12 original wooden castles in Japan that survived wars, fires, and the Meiji and visit the Peace Memorial Park with its famous peace statue. Next is Oura Catholic Church, restoration. Now head east to Takamatsu. JR HOTEL CLEMENT TAKAMATSU (1 Night). the oldest church in Japan and the only western building to be designated as a national Day 8: KOTOHIRA - RISTURIN PARK - NARUTO - AKASHI BRIDGE - KOBE – OSAKA (Breakfast, treasure. At Glover Garden we will enjoy a beautiful collection of historic homes from the Meiji Lunch & Dinner). In the morning we visit Ritsurin Park, a masterpiece of Japanese landscape 100 Restoration Period. Enjoy Nagasaki Champon noodles, a local favorite! This evening enjoy some years in the making. This sprawling park features beautiful ponds and pavilions with a backdrop free time to shop and enjoy time with your travel companions. ANA CROWN PLAZA HOTEL of the majestic Mt. Shiun. We then visit the Kompirasan, also known as Kotohira-gu, is the main GLOVER HILL (1 Night). shrine dedicated to sailors and seafaring. Our next stop is the Onaruto Bridge Interpretive Center, Day 6: NAGASAKI - ARITA - BEPPU (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). We visit Arita, where one where we will learn about Japan’s largest natural whirlpool and the engineering innovations of the most famous styles of “yakimono” (Japanese Pottery) called Aritayaki originates. At the that went into the construction of its massive bridges. This evening savor the world famous end of the 16 century, the political of Japan (Hideyoshi Toyotomi) invaded Korea. When Kobe Wagyu Beef Shabu Shabu Dinner. HOTEL GRANVIA OSAKA (1 Night). his forces withdrew, the Nabeshima Gun (armed forces) brought back several Korean potters Day 9: OSAKA (Breakfast). Choice of Japanese/Western breakfast buffet or an authentic to Japan. Among these potters was Yi Sam-pyeong (Japanese name Kanagae Sanpei) who in Japanese breakfast. Remainder of your day is free to shop and dine. The Hotel Granvia Hotel is 1616 discovered Kaolin clay on Izumiyama (Izumi Mountain) in Arita, and produced the first adjacent to major department stores, HANKYU and HANSHIN among other famous retailers. Bus fine white porcelain in Japan. We now drive east to a bather’s paradise – the celebrated hot transfer to Kansai International Airport. Depart via HAWAIIAN AIRLINES FLT #450 at 9:15 pm. spring resort of Beppu. Beppu is famous for its “hells” dramatic pools of bubbling water, mud, Arrive Honolulu same day at 9:50 am. Aloha and Welcome Home! and geysers. View four of the nine hells of Beppu, hot springs ideal for viewing rather than bathing. At night we will savor local flavors in a traditional Japanese Kaiseki banquet provided by your hotel. SUGINOI HOTEL (1 Night) Onsen and Kaiseki Dinner. Plan your next vacation today!

www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 11 Right: Kaiseki lunch at Tsubaki Hotel, Maizuru Far Right: Hakone Yosegi-Zaiku woodcrafting hands-on activity with Jean Tateishi, Jesse Choi, Richard Rodrigues, Charlotte Katayama and Anita Choi.

Ancient Capitals of Japan Right: Rose and Richard Brislin, ® September 2014: Diamond Princess Victoria Young, and Pamela Waki Tour Manager: Sharon Miyashiro enjoying themselves at our Photos courtesy of Sharon Miyashiro Non-Stop Travel Cocktail Party.

Wanneta Wilson learning the proper way to drink tea from the Antoinette Tasato, Anita Choi, Shirley Ng, and Marilyn Nakamura Daryl Wilson purifying himself before entering into a temple sensei at Sankeien Park, Yokohama enjoying a mahjong game during Sea Day on the Diamond Princess 12 | January 2015 Below: Sumiko Nishi & Gwenn Ojiri Left: Michael & Diane Chinen, Corazon Hobbs-Oshiro and Wayne Oshiro at a Russian Orthodox Church, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

Below: Dawna Moody at Motomachi District, Hakodate

Round Hokkaido Plus Russia Cruise Tour Lavender Highlights July 2014: Sun Princess® Tour Manager: Dennis Kawahara • Photos courtesy of Dennis Kawahara

Ross & Marian Moody at the Morning Market, Hakodate Robert & Valenila Baay enjoying ice cream at Annette & Milton Morishige at Tomita Lavendar Farm, Furano Hokkaido Hakone Farms, Chitose

www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 13 “The Ryokan on Miyajima was awesome. It gave you a feeling of being within a natural environment with just a touch of modern convenience. We liked that there were Japanese and American breakfasts available at most hotels. We were able to experience all different modes of transportation: bus, Shinkansen (bullet train), ferries, etc.” –M/M Kenyon & Jemalee Wong, Kaneohe Tour Manager: Sharon Miyashiro • Treasures of Southern Japan, October 2014

Cherry Blossoms: 2015 Tohoku & Hokkaido Tour #2

9 Nights / 11 Days • April 16 – 26, 2015 • Tour Manager: Sharon Miyashiro • Escorted from Honolulu Includes English-Speaking Local Guide and 19 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 6 Dinners) Visit: Sendai • Matsushima • Kesennuma • Hiraizumi • Hanamaki • Tazawako • Morioka Lake Towada • Aomori • Hakodate • Noboribetsu • Sapporo • Otaru Tour Highlights: Cherry Blossom Viewing†† in Tohoku Region – Kitakami & Hirosaki Park • Matsushima Scenic Cruise • Kadowaki School (see the ruins from tsunami and the remarkable recovery taking place in Kesennuma) • Kaisen Seafood Market • Chusonji Oirase Gorge • Lake Towada Cruise • Nebuta House Warasse • Jidai-Mura • Lake Shikotsu • Mt. Okura Ropeway • Kitaichi Glass Shop • Asahi Beer Factory Nikka Whiskey Factory COMPLETE PACKAGES Book by January 23, 2015 and save FROM $3250* $50 per person! Call for more details!

2015 Treasures of Southern Japan “Cherry Blossoms”

7 Nights / 9 Days • Includes English-Speaking Local Guide • Escorted from Honolulu TOUR #1: March 30 - April 7, 2015 • Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura – Guaranteed! TOUR #2: March 31 - April 8, 2015 • Tour Manager: Lisa Ann Kahalewai – Guaranteed! * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE Visit: Osaka • Himeji • Kurashiki • Miyajima • Hiroshima • Fukuoka • Nagasaki • Arita TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change Beppu • Matsuyama • Takamatsu • Kobe and tour member is responsible for any increases. Tour fare is subject to change due to fluctuation of the rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currency. In †† the event of revaluation, the land portion of the tour may be adjusted prior to final Tour Highlights: Cherry Blossom Viewing • Himeji Castle • Kurashiki • Overnight Stay in payment. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to Miyajima • Itsukushima Shrine • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park • A-Bomb Museum • Shinkansen baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www. Bullet Train Ride • Glover Garden • Oura Church • Nagasaki Peace Park • Arita-yaki Ceramics Kiln exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than Beppu • Ishiteji Temple • Matsuyama Castle • Ritsurin Park • Onaruto Bridge • Awaji Island (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST for Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary COMPLETE PACKAGES INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, HOTELS, SIGHTSEEING, are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including 17 MEALS, TIPS, TAXES & FEES but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. FROM $ * † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & 3695 Plan Your Next Vacation! Book today! Land package is required. †† Cherry blossom viewing is dependent upon many factors including weather and is not guaranteed. 14 | January 2015 2015 Hokkaido Yosakoi Soran Summer Festival

7 Nights / 9 Days • June 6 - 14, 2015 • Tour Manager: Mildred Kimura • Escorted from Honolulu Includes English-Speaking Local Guide and 15 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 6 Dinners) Visit: Lake Shikotsu • Noboribetsu • Otaru • Asahikawa • Sounkyo • Abashiri Lake Akan • Tokachigawa • Sapporo Tour Hightlights: Lake Shikotsu • Shiraoi Ainu Museum • Jigokudani • Otaru Canal • Noboribetsu Bear Park • Otokoyama Sake Brewery • Ginga Ryusei Waterfall • Sounkyo Onsen • Kitami Peppermint Museum • Abashiri Prison • Lake Akan Cruise • Marimo Moss Museum • Lake Onneto • Hokkaido Shrine • Sapporo Beer Museum • Yosakoi Soran Festival with Main Stage Admission Tickets COMPLETE PACKAGES Book by Feb 28, 2015 and save $100 per person! FROM $2950* Book by April 30, 2015 and save $75 per person! 2015 Kyoto Gion Festival Plus Miyajima Experience

7 Nights / 9 Days • July 10 - 18, 2015 • Tour Manager: Gene Miyake • Includes English-Speaking Local Guide Escorted from Honolulu • Plus 15 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 3 Dinners) Visit: Himeji • Kurashiki • Miyajima • Hiroshima • Kyoto • Arashiyama • Nara Tour Highlights: Kyoto Gion Festival – Reserved Seating • Himeji Castle • Miyajima Hot Springs & “This trip was thoroughly enjoyable Multi-Course Kaiseki Dinner • Itsukushima Shrine • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Nishijin Textile Museum • Kiyomizu Temple • Hozu River Downstream experience! No worries about how/where Cruise • Torokko Train from Arashiyama to Kameoka • Fushimi Inari Shrine • Todaiji Temple we should go because it was already Nara Deer Park planned and coordinated! I could really COMPLETE PACKAGES Book by Feb 28, 2015 and save $100 per person! relax and enjoy all the new places and FROM $ * things we did!” 3150 Book by April 30, 2015 and save $75 per person! –Carolyn Muraoka, Honolulu

Tour Manager: Mildred Kimura 2015 Takayama Autumn Festival Plus Takayama Festival, October 2014 Kyoto, Nara, Hakone & Tokyo

8 Nights / 10 Days • October 5 - 14, 2015 • Escorted from Honolulu * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE Includes English-Speaking Local Guide • Tour Manager: Carol Nakasone TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Tour fare is subject to change due to Visit: Osaka • Nara • Kyoto • Kanazawa • Shirakawago • Takayama • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Tokyo fluctuation of the rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currency. In the event of revaluation, the land portion of the tour may be adjusted prior to final payment. Some Tour Highlights: Todaiji Temple • Nara Deer Park • Byodoin Temple • Fushimi Inari Shrine airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority Kiyomizu Temple • Nishijin Kimono Show • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Gion Geisha District boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. JR Limited Express Train Ride • Shirakawago • Myozenji Temple • Takayama Autumn Festival Evening After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. & Daytime Floats • Takayama Morning Market • Kami-Sannomachi (Old Town) • Mt. Fuji (5th Station) Final Payment to NST for Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Lake Ashi Cruise • Hakone Ropeway • Owakudani Valley • Ameyoko • Asakusa Sensoji Temple Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Meiji Shrine • Harajuku Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. COMPLETE PACKAGES Book by Feb 28, 2015 and save $100 per person! † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & FROM Land package is required. $ * Book by April 30, 2015 and save $75 per person! 3995 www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 15 50 MUST-DO ACTIVITIES To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Princess Cruises

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30 Take in live music and street performers in 37 Celebrate our “Love Boat®” heritage at a #43 Get a massage the Italian-inspired Piazza. top-deck party. 31 Sing karaoke in the lounge, join the Princess 38 Watch the sun set over the ocean from the at Lotus Spa®, voted Pop Choir, or compete for the title of Princess Aft Deck. “Best Spa on a Cruise Ship” by Pop Star. 39 Sail through the Panama Canal and check 32 Attempt to figure out the tricks of our it off your travel bucket list. Spafinder Wellness 365. renowned illusionists. 40 Find wonders Down Under, including the 33 Join our Creativity@Sea program and craft Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, and epic Lord 44 Get a portrait created by the talented unique keepsakes to bring home with you. of the Rings settings. photographers in our Platinum Studio. 34 Taste authentic regional cuisine—from fresh 41 Enjoy our complimentary soft-serve ice 45 Stroll on our glass-floor SeaWalk®, 128’ salmon in Alaska to handmade gelato in Italy. cream on the pool deck—with sprinkles! above the sea aboard Regal Princess and Royal Princess. 35 Pour the bubbly atop the Champagne 42 Immerse yourself in Asian culture at the Waterfall at the Captain’s Welcome Aboard Party. first Japanese Bath on any cruise, on board 46 Yell Bingo! Win prizes and meet other Diamond Princess® passengers who love to play, too. 36 Treat yourself to exquisite cuisine at The Chef’s Table. 47 Excite your kids with Jr.CHEF@Sea cooking classes, sports and videogame tournaments, † 3rd & 4th guests up to 50% off is based on a discount off the third and/or fourth person fares in a stateroom. Discount is taken at time of booking. and activities that teach about the places and ^ Reduced deposit of $100 per person applies to all guests in a stateroom. Deposits made under this promotion are refundable and non-transferable. cultures they encounter. ‡ Free onboard spending money is in the form of an onboard credit. Up to $200 USD onboard credit per stateroom applies to select sailings and varies according to category booked and sailing duration. Any unused onboard credit is non-refundable. Past guests may for lower fares than those advertised that do not combine with the 48 Pamper yourself with a facial, nail treatment, Onboard Credit offer. See website included below for more details. ** Bookings on applicable sailings will receive a complimentary dinner for two in one of our onboard specialty restaurants, Sabatini’s, Crown Grill, Bayou Cafe, or Sterling or hair styling at the Lotus Spa. Steakhouse. Restaurants vary by ship and reservations will be made on your behalf by Princess. Special dining events that take place in Specialty restaurants are excluded from the dining offer. Offer cannot be used toward the purchase of specialty dining packages. Alcoholic beverages and sodas are not included, and are available at an 49 Join our chefs for a culinary demo, followed additional cost. Specialty dining gratuities are included. It will be at the guest’s discretion as to which two guests in the booking redeems the offer. One offer per stateroom. Offer is non-transferable, has no cash value and Princess reserves the right to substitute for an onboard credit of equal value and will expire if not used by 10:00 PM on the by a tour of the ship’s galley. last evening of the cruise. * Save up to $500 per person is based on a discount off applicable Launch Fares on a space available basis at time of booking on select sailings only. Launch Fares are offering 50 Bask in Mexico’s cuisine, heritage, and warm fares and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual sales in all categories. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain hospitality, which half a century ago inspired at discounted levels after this promotion. Fares apply to minimum lead-in categories on a space-available basis at time of booking. Fares for other categories, sailings and cruisetours may vary. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise- or cruisetour-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two guests in a stateroom. These fares the very first cruise by Princess—voted a 2014 do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth guests. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses of up to $450 are additional and subject to change. This offer applies to new bookings only, is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public or past guest discount. Deposits made under this promotion are non-refundable and non- World’s Best Mega-Ship Cruise Line by Travel + transferable. Offers available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bermuda and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and Leisure readers! receive this offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer to princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 17 2015 Japan & Southeast Asia Cruise Plus 4-Day Hakone Onsen & Tokyo Experience to Yokohama, Japan Diamond Princess® – Newly Renovated! 19 Nights / 21 Days • April 12 - May 2, 2015 • Tour Manager: Gerald Nakasone 14-Night Cruise Plus 2-Night Singapore Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay & Sightseeing Plus 3-Night Hakone & Tokyo Post-Cruise Hotel Stay & Sightseeing COMPLETE PACKAGES FROM $5692* Call for more details! 2015 Best of Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto & Nara Plus Kyushu & Korea Cruise See It All – Cruise & Land Tour Vacation! A Great Value! 12 Nights / 14 Days • May 8 - 21, 2015 • Diamond Princess® – Newly Renovated! Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura • 6-Night Land Tour from Osaka to Yokohama Followed by a 6-Night Cruise from Yokohama to Kobe • Includes English-Speaking Local Guide Plus 14 Meals on the Pre & Post-Cruise Land Portions

COMPLETE PACKAGES FROM $4396*Plan your next vacation to Japan! “Pre and post cruise excursions were

well planned. Our local tour guide 2015 Southern Japan Land Tour Plus (Yukari) was excellent. We enjoyed Hokkaido Cruise the hands-on sushi making. Sharon had “cute” games to share at our cruise Experience All Four Main Islands of Japan: Honshu, Kyushu, get-togethers. The traveling group was Shikoku & Hokkaido! A Unique “Value-Packed” Opportunity! compatible – everyone got along well.” 17 Nights / 19 Days • June 6 - 24, 2015 • Diamond Princess® – Newly Renovated! –Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Waki Tour Manager: Janet Tanaka • Escorted from Honolulu • 7-Night Land Tour of Southern Japan Including Two “Hot Spring Onsen Experiences” with Seasonal Kaiseki Dinners in Miyajima Island Tour Manager: Sharon Miyashiro

& Beppu Followed by a 10-Night Cruise to Hokkaido • Includes English-Speaking Local Guide Ancient Capitals of Japan with

Plus 18 Meals on the Pre & Post-Cruise Land Portions Mount Fuji & Tokyo COMPLETE PACKAGES FROM $5625*Call for more details! Diamond Princess • September 2014 * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE & CRUISELINE TAXES AND FEES. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. †† Gratuity is not included for optional shore excursions, shipboard personnel and your Tour Manager. FREQUENT CRUISER REWARDS - A reward certificate equal to 3% of the value of your current cruise fare (excluding airfare, NCF, taxes, fuel surcharges and fees) will be automatically sent to you upon completion of your current trip. Certificate is redeemable towards the final payment balance of your next trip. Reservation and deposit for your next trip must be made within one year of the issuance of your Frequent Cruiser Rewards certificate. Ship Registry: British 18 | January 2015 “This trip was so memorable – the natural beauty of Hokkaido, the shipboard accommodations, our informative and funny bus guides and our tour manager who kept us happy and safe throughout our trip.” –Mrs. Ruth Chun Tour Manager: Sharon Miyashiro • Round Hokkaido Plus Russia – Lavender Highlights • Sun Princess • July 2014 2015 Round Hokkaido Cruise and Round Japan Cruise RUSSIA Korsakov 19 Nights / 21 Days • July 14 - August 3, 2015 • Tour Manager: Clayton Izu • 17-Night Cruise Plus Otaru 2-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay with Included Sightseeing • Roundtrip from Yokohama, Japan Shiretoko Diamond Princess® – Newly Renovated! Hakodate Peninsula Aomori COMPLETE PACKAGES FROM $ * 5941 Two cruises in one! Great value! JAPAN PACIFIC Tokyo OCEAN 2015 Round Hokkaido Cruise Plus 4-Day (Yokohama) 2015 Round Hokkaido Cruise Plus Hakone Onsen & Tokyo Experience Hakone Onsen & Tokyo Experience A Very Popular Itinerary! 13 Nights / 15 Days • 9-Night Cruise Plus 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay Plus 3-Night Post-Cruise Hotel Stay with Included Sightseeing Roundtrip from Yokohama, Japan • Diamond Princess® – Newly Renovated! TOUR #1: July 6 - 20, 2015 (Sharon Miyashiro) TOUR #2: July 15 - 29, 2015 (Bernie Matsumura) Cruise Highlights: Kushiro, Japan • Shiretoko Peninsula Scenic Cruising Korsakov, Russia • Otaru, Japan • Hakodate, Japan • Aomori, Japan Pre & Post-Cruise Highlights: Sankeien Garden • Mount Fuji Lake Ashi Cruise • Owakudani • Palace Hotel Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs) Asakusa Sensoji Temple • Ameyoko COMPLETE PACKAGES FROM $5002*Popular itinerary! Book now & save!

Aomori 2015 Round Japan Cruise Plus 4-Day Kanazawa

Hakone Onsen & Tokyo Experience SOUTH Maizuru KOREA 12 Nights / 14 Days • July 24 - August 6, 2015 • Tour Mgr: Mildred Kimura • 8-Night Cruise Plus 1-Night Busan Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay Plus 3-Night Post-Cruise Hotel Stay with Included Sightseeing • Roundtrip from JAPAN Tokyo Yokohama, Japan • Diamond Princess® – Newly Renovated! • Escorted from Honolulu (Yokohama) PACIFIC Nagasaki Cruise Highlights: Nagasaki, Japan • Busan, South Korea • Maizuru, Japan • Kanazawa, Japan OCEAN Aomori, Japan Pre & Post-Cruise Highlights: Sankeien Garden • Mount Fuji • Lake Ashi Cruise • Owakudani 2015 Round Japan Cruise Plus Palace Hotel Hakone Onsen (Hot Springs) • Asakusa Sensoji Temple • Ameyoko Hakone Onsen & Tokyo Experience COMPLETE PACKAGES FROM $4790* Popular itinerary! Book now & save! www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 19 Western Korea “Natural Beauty” Autumn 2015 7 Nights / 9 Days • All-Inclusive Vacation! • New & Improved Tour! Includes (21) Complete Meals! • Includes English-Speaking Professional Local Guide

Visit: Seoul • Gongju • Jeonju • Jinan • Suncheon • Boseong Gochang • Cheongju

October 8 – 16, 2015 • Tour Manager: Patricia Miyake November 5 – 13, 2015 • Tour Manager: Cora Kinney

Tour Highlights: Dongdaemun Design Plaza • Gongju National Museum King Muryeong’s Tomb • Jeonju Hanok Village • Maisan Tapsa Temple • Naganeupseong Folk Village Boseong Tea Field • Seounsa Temple • CheongNamDae • Korean Folk Village • KBS Drama Center Blue House • Gyeonbok Palace

Shopping Highlights: Special Highlights: • Dongdaemun Market • Han River Scenic Dinner Cruise • Gwangjang Market • Tent Bar Experience • Insadong Antique Street Market • Seafood Pancake & Kimbap (Korean sushi) • Namdaemun Market Tasting • “Home Plus” shopping • Farewell Dinner – Premium Seafood Buffet COMPLETE PACKAGES! “Hands-on” Experiences Include: Your Escorted Western Korea FROM $ * • Beauty Experience (Skin Diagnosis, Facial Skin Land Tour Includes: 2995 INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIR FROM Care, Upper Body 60 minute massage) • Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu HONOLULU, 7 NIGHTS HOTEL, • Jjimjilbang Spa Experience • 7 Nights “4 & 5 Star” Hotel Accommodations SIGHTSEEING, ALL MEALS, • Fruit Picking • Seoul (Total 4 Nights) – Lotte Hotel Seoul TIPS, TAXES & FEES • Traditional Wedding Ceremony Dress-up • Jeonju Core Riviera Hotel (1 Night) Photo Op • Gwangju Holiday Inn (1 Night) • Bibimbap (Rice with Vegetable & Meat) • Cheongju Ramada Plaza (1 Nights) EARLY BOOKING Cooking Class • All Meals (Total 21) – 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & DISCOUNT PER PERSON • Korean Mulberry Paper Fan Making 7 Dinners $ • Tea Ceremony & Tasting • Tips for Local Tour Guides & Bus Drivers SAV E 150 † • All Taxes & Fees BOOK BY FEBRUARY 28, 2015

* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member SAV E $75 is responsible for any increases. Pricing does not include cancellation or medical insurance. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority † boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. BOOK BY APRIL 30, 2015 Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE: OCT 2015 Tour: 6/05/15. NOV 2015 Tour: 7/03/15. Single Supplement is $950. † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required.

20 | January 2015 Fall 2015 Discover Korea 10 Nights / 12 Days All-Inclusive Vacation! • Choose from 3 Group Departures Includes English-Speaking Professional Local Guide • Escorted from Honolulu

Visit: Seoul • Jeju Island • Busan • Gyeongju • Chungju • Mt. Seoraksan

Tour #1: September 27 – October 8, 2015 • Tour Manager: Lisa Ann Kahalewai Tour #2: October 11 – 22, 2015 • Tour Managers: Annette Honda & Dean Mizumura Tour #3: November 1 – 12. 2015 • Tour Manager: Mildred Kimura COMPLETE PACKAGES! Tour Highlights: Jeju Island • Busan Jagalchi Seafood Market • Gyeongju National Museum FROM $ * Bulguksa Temple • Seokguram Grotto • Fruit Picking • Chungju Lake – Boat ride • Mt. Seoraksan 3995 Korean Folk Village • KBS Drama Center • DMZ • Itaewon • Gyeongbok Palace INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIR FROM Insadong Antique Street • Myeongdong – Seoul’s #1 Shopping District • Namdaemun Market HONOLULU, 10 NIGHTS HOTEL, Ample Free Time for Shopping SIGHTSEEING, ALL MEALS, TIPS, TAXES & FEES

Korean Cuisine Highlights: Samgyetang – Chicken Ginseng Soup • Abalone Stew Pheasant Shabu-Shabu • Dolsot Bibimbap • Gyeongju Ssambap (Vegetable Wraps) • Jagalchi Buffet EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT PER PERSON

Art Performances: NANTA - Modern “Cooking Spoof” Broadway-Style Show • MISO - Traditional SAV E $200 Korean Dancing, Singing and Instruments • VOLCANO FOUNTAIN SHOW (12 min.) – Lotte Hotel Jeju BOOK BY FEBRUARY 28, 2015†

Your Ultimate “Hands-On” Korean Cultural Experience Includes: SAV E $100 Traditional Wedding Ceremony Dress-Up - Photo-Op • Korean Mulberry Paper Fan Making BOOK BY APRIL 30, 2015† Kimchi Making Class • Bulgogi (Barbecued Beef) Cooking Class • Bibimbap (Rice with Vegetables & Meat) Cooking Class SAV E $50 BOOK BY JUNE 30, 2015† Your Escorted Korea Land Tour Includes: Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu 10-Nts “4 & 5-Star” Hotel Accommodations • Gimpo (1 Nt) – Lotte City Hotel Gimpo Jeju Island (2 Nts) - Lotte Hotel Jeju • Gyeongju (2 Nts) - Hotel Hyundai Gyeongju Mt. Seoraksan (2 Nts) - Kensington Star Hotel • Seoul (Total 3 Nts) - Lotte Hotel Seoul NEW AND IMPROVED Sightseeing and Admissions • All Meals (Total 30) – 10 Buffet Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 10 Dinners TOUR INCLUSIONS: Tips for Local Tour Guides & Bus Drivers • All Taxes & Fees • Hawaiian Airlines – Earn HAWAIIAN MILES and enjoy Hawaiian’s signature international in-flight service. See the natural beauty of Korea! Call & book today! • Lotte Hotel Seoul - Enjoy “5-Star” accommodations and gourmet breakfast buffets for 3 continuous days at the end * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member of your tour. is responsible for any increases. Pricing does not include cancellation or medical insurance. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. • Lotte Hotel Jeju - Volcano Show Buffet – Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Western that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors cuisine plus Jeju seafood specialties. or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE: September 27 Departure – 5/26/15; October 11 Departure – 6/09/15; November 01 Departure – 6/30/15; Single Supplement is $1,300 † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required. www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 21 Burgundy and Provence River Cruise October 2014 Tour Manager: Janet Tanaka Photos courtesy of Norm Kumura, Fujio Tomita, Jan Young and Gerald Lee

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22 | January 2015 2015 The Blue Danube Discovery 12 Nights / 15 Days • Travel to Budapest, Hungary & Return from Prague, Czech Republic Avalon Vista – Featuring 200 sq. ft. Panorama Suites • Escorted from Honolulu Spend 2 Nights in Budapest, Enjoy a 7-Night River Cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg, then End with 3 Nights in Prague • Choose from 2 Escorted Group Departures TOUR #1: May 29 - June 12, 2015 (Annette Nishikawa) TOUR #2: October 30 - November 13, 2015 (Janet Tanaka) — Wine Appreciation Cruise** Countries: Hungary • Austria • • Czech Republic The delightful Danube sets the stage for this incredible journey as you sail through beautiful scenery and quaint towns. Begin in Budapest, Hungary, with two overnights and guided sightseeing. Enjoy Hungarian cuisine, explore its famous produce market—Central Market Hall, wander around the former Royal Palace grounds, explore its famous churches, or visit one of the many museums. Then, board your river cruise vessel and sail westward, with guided sightseeing in magical Vienna, Passau, and medieval Regensburg. Also take a guided walk in the charming town of Dürnstein and see the baroque Stiftskirche; visit the awe-inspiring Benedictine Abbey in Melk and marvel at its beauty. Enjoy a wine tasting in Melk and a beer tasting in fascinating Nuremberg. Disembark your ship and travel to the “Golden City” of Prague for a final three overnights, guided sightseeing, and plenty of free time to discover the Hradcany A NON-STOP TRAVEL Castle grounds, wander through Prague’s Jewish Quarter, shop for hand-cut crystal, savor authentic EXCLUSIVE OFFER Czech dumplings, stand in the square where protestors demonstrated against Communism, or visit one of the many churches. All of this and more await you on this marvelous vacation! SAV E $500 COMPLETE PACKAGES INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 2-NIGHT PRE-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM, MUST RESERVE BY 7-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, 3-NIGHT POST-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM, MEALS & SIGHTSEEING AS FROM JANUARY 16, 2015† $4936* INDICATED ON ITINERARY, ALL TRANSFERS, PORT CHARGES, TAXES & FEES Call today for your detailed flyer! Book early and save!

2015 Magnificent Europe 14 Nights / 17 Days • Travel to Budapest, Hungary & Return from Amsterdam, Holland October 21 - November 6, 2015 • Avalon Impression – Featuring 200 sq. ft. Panorama Suites 14-Night River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam • Tour Manager: Annette Nishikawa Countries: Hungary • Slovakia • Austria • Germany • Holland See the highlights of Central Europe on this enchanting cruise between Budapest and Amsterdam. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with beer tasting in Nuremberg, a traditional baking demonstration in Miltenberg, wine tasting in Austria’s Wachau Valley, and time in charming * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE & CRUISELINE TAXES AND FEES. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements, Dürnstein, Regensburg, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Bamberg, and Vienna. Also enjoy inside visits of Bratislava’s taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, the amazing Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz. increases. Prices shown include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck. Some airline-imposed personal charges, Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock, and glide past quaint towns, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may beautiful scenery, and historic buildings along the Danube. Your vacation concludes with a scenic cruise apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may through the delightful canals of Amsterdam. be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal COMPLETE PACKAGES INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 14-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, MEALS Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to & SIGHTSEEING AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY, ALL TRANSFERS, PORT CHARGES, TAXES FROM change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including $ * & FEES but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. 6593 ** Special Food & Wine pairing dinner and wine tastings with lectures on board. Also learn and enjoy wine tastings in local cellars. Call and book your European vacation today! † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required.

www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 23 The Wonders of South America 11 Nights / 13 Days • Travel from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Santiago, Chile November 4 – 16, 2015 • Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Jean Seu

Tour Highlights: Rio de Janeiro • Copacabana Beach • Churrascaria • Christ the Redeemer • Iguazu Falls Buenos Aires • Tango Show • Santiago de Chile COMPLETE PACKAGE! FROM $5499* Experience It! Iguazu Falls: INCLUDES ROUND TRIP AIR FROM Iguazu Falls is one of the most impressive international borders in the world. The falls take up nearly HONOLULU, AIR TAXES AND FEES, two miles of border between Argentina and Brazil and consist of 275 individual cascades. The most SURCHARGES, HOTEL TRANSFERS, striking section is a 350-foot high U-shaped waterfall nicknamed “The Devil’s Throat.” It is so powerful, AND MEALS & SIGHTSEEING AS the spray it generates reaches high overhead and will often create rainbows. Iguazu National Park is INDICATED ON ITINERARY a UNESCO World Heritage site. In addition to the remarkable falls, it is surrounded by a diverse jungle ecosystem. Due to the constant spray the falls create, the plant life is able to flourish. As a result, there are over 2,000 species of flora and fauna in the park. In addition, there are a multitude of butterflies and birds that thrive here including colorful parrots and toucans. EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT PER PERSON SAV E $200 BOOK BY FEBRUARY 28, 2015†

* All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change. IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. Visa for Brazil (approximate visa cost is $269 USD) & Argentine reciprocity fee (approximate cost is $160 USD) is required for this tour at your own expense (cost subject to change). This tour may require a certificate of Yellow Fever inoculation when applying for your Brazilian visa especially if you have travelled to Peru prior to Brazil. These fees are at your own expense. Rates are approximate and can be changed at any time based on governing authority. To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. Due to flight schedules, a pre/post night may be required in some gateway cities (at an additional cost). Please inquire at time of reservation. The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilize your time on tour. This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected. Each client is responsible for proper documentation and inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic or personal physician for specific details on the destinations you are traveling to and from. The internal flights on this program are not included in the land price of your vacation. These flights need to be arranged and purchased separately if you arrange your own air. Internal flights are included with the air portion of your vacation if you purchase air through us. Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. A deposit of $250 per person due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the seat reduction date of April 29, 2015 are based upon availability. Final payment due by August 07, 2015. Please note: should you cancel your tour after paying deposit, certain charges will apply and be retained by Non-Stop Travel.

24 | January 2015 THE WONDERS OF SOUTH AMERICA – DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY: Day 8: Wed, November 11, 2015 – IGUAZU FALLS – BUENOS AIRES. Fly to Buenos Aires, birthplace of the tango. Stretching along the banks of the Rio de la Plata, the “Paris of South Day 1: Wed, November 4, 2015 – DEPART HONOLULU. Overnight Flight Depart Hawaii to America” is a mosaic of European-styled architecture and South American spirit. Tonight, enjoy begin your South American adventure. an interactive presentation from a local resident where you can ask questions about daily life Day 2: Thurs, November 5, 2015 – OVERNIGHT FLIGHT. Travel day – US mainland to in Buenos Aires before enjoying dinner together. (B, D) South America. Day 9: Thur, November 12, 2015 – BUENOS AIRES. Today enjoy a guided tour of the capital. Day 3: Fri, November 6, 2015 – RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL. Tour Begins. Welcome to Rio de See the lavish Teatro Colon opera house; the Avenida 9 de Julio; Recoleta Cemetery, where Evita Janeiro! Magnificent views, beautiful beaches, flamboyant Carnival costumes, great cuisine and Peron rests; the Presidential Palace, the Casa Rosada; the colorful La Boca neighborhood and the friendly people make Rio the cultural capital of Brazil. Witness the transformation taking place historic San Telmo barrio. Later, stroll through San Martin Park or Calle de Florida, a shopper’s as Rio prepares to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. You may want to stroll down the beach of paradise. The rest of the day is yours to explore this magnificent city. (B) the "Girl from Ipanema" and see lovely Flamengo Park. Tonight, learn how to craft caipirinhas – Day 10: Fri, November 13, 2015 – BUENOS AIRES. Today is yours to explore the cultural Brazil’s famous cocktail made with sugar cane liquor and lime – before having dinner with your delights of Buenos Aires. Visit a local market, art museum or spend the afternoon at an elegant fellow travelers in a typical Brazilian churrascaria. (D) sidewalk café. Or perhaps you’ll choose to cross the Argentine Pampas to experience the culture Day 4: Sat, November 7, 2015 – RIO DE JANEIRO. Start your day with a morning visit to of Argentina’s gauchos at a typical estancia and enjoy a hearty asado lunch – a typical Argentine Corcovado by train to see Christ the Redeemer, one of the largest Art Deco statues in the world. barbeque. This evening, savor Argentine cuisine and wine before embracing the art of the dance Enjoy panoramic vistas of Tijuca Forest National Park, the world’s largest urban forest. To one that has made Buenos Aires famous during a stunning tango performance. You can even try side you’ll view the city and its centerpiece, the Maracanã Football Stadium, host to soccer’s some of your own steps during an included tango lesson. (B, D) 2014 World Cup. On the other side lies the lagoon, beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. Continue Day 11: Sat, November 14, 2015 – BUENOS AIRES – SANTIAGO, CHILE. Fly to Santiago exploring downtown Rio, the famous cathedral and many other sites of interest on a locally- de Chile. Upon arrival, embark on a city tour viewing such sights as the La Moneda Presidential guided tour. The rest of the afternoon is yours. (B) Palace and Paseo Ahumada pedestrian avenue. Ride the cable car up Cerro San Cristobal for Day 5: Sun, November 8, 2015 – RIO DE JANEIRO. This is your chance to experience the sweeping views of Santiago and the Andes and admire the Statue of the Immaculate Conception. “Marvelous City” your way. Make the most of a full day at leisure to relax or discover more of Rio Meet the locals at a bustling market where delicacies such as Chilean sea bass are abundant. The on your own. As always, your tour manager will be on hand to help you plan your day. (B) evening is yours to explore this wonderful city on your own. (B) Day 6: Mon, November 9, 2015 – RIO DE JANEIRO – IGUAZU FALLS, ARGENTINA. Fly Day 12: Sun, November 15, 2015 – SANTIAGO. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore fabulous to Iguazu Falls, located at the crossroads of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay and heralded as Santiago on your own. Or you may choose to discover Chilean wines during a tasting at an the most beautiful waterfall in the world. Enjoy a walking tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu elegant local winery. Or perhaps visit Viña del Mar and Valparaiso, two gorgeous coastal towns Falls. Tonight’s dinner is near the Three Frontiers Landmark where the Iguazu and Parana rivers with incredible history. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. (B, D) converge. (B, D) Day 13: Mon, November 16, 2015 – DEPART SANTIAGO. Transfer to the airport for your Day 7: Tue, November 10, 2015 – IGUAZU FALLS. Board the Rainforest Ecological Train homeward flight. ARRIVE HONOLULU. Aloha and welcome home! inside the national park on the Argentine side and walk to the platform overlooking powerful Devil’s Throat. Discover unparalleled views of five waterfalls as they plummet into the Iguazu River. This afternoon you may choose an optional jungle boat ride at the base of the falls or relax at your hotel. (B)

www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 25 2016 Vietnam, Cambodia and The Riches Of The Mekong 15 Nights / 17 Days • Travel to Hanoi & Return from Ho Chi Minh City Aboard AMA DARA – NEW SHIP! • February 22 – March 09, 2016 Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura

Exploring Vietnam & Cambodia Your journey begins in Vietnam’s bustling capital, Hanoi, followed by an excursion to breathtaking Ha Long Bay for an overnight sojourn. A short flight to , Cambodia, brings you to the gateway of the ancient . Spend three days touring the temples of Archeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before embarking your Mekong cruise on Tonle Sap Lake. Visit rural villages, historic pagodas, floating markets and a Buddhist monastery along the way. Overnight in Phnom Phen, capital of Cambodia. Conclude your cruise in lively Ho Chi Minh City, where you will enjoy a two-night stay.

Included Features: • Complimentary house-brand spirits, beer • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Hanoi and soft drinks during cruise at the Sofitel Legend Metropole (or similar), • Bottled water in every stateroom COMPLETE PACKAGE! including daily buffet breakfast replenished daily • Overnight stay on board a traditional • Welcome Dinner and Farewell Cocktail FROM $ * wooden Junk in Ha Long Bay Party & Dinner 7146 • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Siem • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Ho Chi INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE Reap at the Sofitel Royal Angkor (or similar), Minh City (Saigon) at the Sheraton (or FROM HONOLULU, 7 NIGHT RIVER including daily buffet breakfast similar), including buffet breakfast CRUISE, 6 NIGHT PRE-CRUISE & 2 • 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation • Onboard special highlights including folklore NIGHT POST-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM, in an outside stateroom – all staterooms dances and music performances, culture MEALS AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY with balconies discussion forums, theme dinners and & ALL TRANSFERS. • Life enriching tours and excursions piano entertainment • Fine dining with all meals included during • Non-smoking environment (smoking your cruise permitted only on the Sun Deck) EARLY BOOKING • Unlimited wine with every lunch and dinner DISCOUNT PER PERSON on board SAV E $300 BOOK BY FEBRUARY 28, 2015† “The whole experience was wonderful; great pace, variety, interesting focus on the human aspect was appreciated.” –Norman & Winifred Kumura Tour Manager: Janet Tanaka • Vietnam, Cambodia and The Riches of the Mekong • Ama La Marguerite • January 2014 SAV E $100 BOOK BY APRIL 30, 2015† * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE & CRUISELINE TAXES AND FEES. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Pricing does not include required visas (Vietnam and Cambodia), cancellation or medical insurance. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www. exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) $ tour members. Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members SAV E 50 will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions BOOK BY JUNE 30, 2015† including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required. 26 | January 2015 2016 VIETNAM, CAMBODIA AND THE RICHES OF THE MEKONG – DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY: Day 10: Wed, March 2 – OUDONG – KAMPONG TRALACH - PHNOM PENH. This morning you will be transferred to Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia, and tour a monastery where you Day 1: Mon, February 22 – DEPART HONOLULU will receive a special Buddhist blessing. In Kampong Tralach, you will have a truly memorable Day 2: Tue, February 23 – ARRIVE IN HANOI, VIETNAM. Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant excursion – an oxcart ride through the rice paddies surrounding a small village. Later, your ship capital city, known for its graceful colonial architecture, frenetic streets, verdant parks and ancient will depart for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, where an afternoon walking tour will give temples. After your airport greeting, transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to you a wonderful introduction to the city. Your tour includes a stop at Wat Phnom. Return to the explore the city on your own, or perhaps, visit the fabled Old Quarter. ship for dinner and an onboard Khmer folk performance presented by local children. The vessel moors overnight in Phnom Penh. (B,L,D) Day 3:Wed, February 24 – HANOI. A morning sightseeing tour will take you to some of Hanoi’s most famous historical and cultural sites, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Day 11: Thur, March 3 – PHNOM PENH. A morning tour explores the highlights of Cambodia’s Square, One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature. You will also visit the infamous prison capital city, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafes, vibrant nightlife and renovated that American POWs sarcastically dubbed the “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War. In the river “corniche.” Visit the Royal Palace and the spectacular Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is afternoon, experience an authentic rickshaw ride (known as “cyclo”) in the Old Quarter, followed another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. After lunch onboard, another excursion by a traditional water puppet show. (B) leads to the infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre (Genocide Museum) situated in the suburbs of the city. An overnight on the waterfront provides Day 4: Thur, February 25 – HANOI - HA LONG BAY. After breakfast, leave Hanoi behind and an opportunity to dine in one of many nearby restaurants and experience Phnom Penh’s vibrant take a scenic ride to one of Vietnam’s most renowned locations, Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World nightlife, should passengers so choose. (B, L, D) Heritage Site. Board a traditional wooden Junk, where you will spend the night – an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience and an AmaWaterways exclusive. After visiting a floating village, Day 12: Fri, March 4 – PHNOM PENH - BORDER CROSSING - TAN CHAU, VIETNAM. Spend a day enjoy an onboard dinner set against the Bay’s magnificent scenery and dramatic limestone cliffs cruising the Mekong River and crossing the border into Vietnam. Your vessel moors at the small and rock formations. (B,L,D) town of Tan Chau, Vietnam. (B, L, D) Day 5: Fri, February 26 – HA LONG BAY - HANOI - SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA. This morning, your Ha Day 13: Sat, March 5 – TAN CHAU - SA DEC. Today, you will take a small local boat through Long Bay Junk continues its scenic cruising during breakfast onboard. Late morning, disembark the narrow channels to several scenic locations, including a small village known as “Evergreen Island.” ship and transfer to Hanoi Airport, stopping for lunch en route. A short flight will take you to Siem Later, you will see Tan Chau from the vantage point of a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) that will take Reap in Cambodia, the gateway to Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer empire and one of the you around to all the sights, with stops at a silk-making workshop and another that produces most renowned archeological sites in all of Southeast Asia. Tonight, you will enjoy a special “Apsara rattan mats and slippers. This afternoon, your ship cruises to Sa Dec, where it will moor overnight. Dancing Show” at your hotel, featuring local Cambodian/Khmer folk dancers. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) Day 6: Sat, February 27 – SIEM REAP - ANGKOR. After breakfast, you will have a guided Day 14: Sun, March 6 – SA DEC - XEO QUYT - CAI BE. In the morning, board a local boat for sightseeing tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights Sa Dec. Once ashore, you will tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras spent many include , the newly restored Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, and the years in her youth. Visit a colorful local market, and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras' Terrace of the Leper King. You will also see the Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling Chinese paramour, now a small museum. Afterwards, board a motor coach for Xeo Quyt, once stone faces. This afternoon, travel through the rural countryside to visit the pink sandstone used as a base during the French and U.S. wars and now an important ecological site. After lunch temple of . Afterwards, you will visit an English-language school sponsored by on board, a local boat will take you to Cai Be’s spectacular floating market. You will also have AmaWaterways in the village of Ta Toum. (B,D) an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper workshops. This evening, enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D) Day 7: Sun, February 28 – SIEM REAP - ANGKOR. This morning we will visit the most iconic temple of all Angkorian temples, . This massive temple complex was built in the early Day 15: Mon, March 7 – HO CHI MINH CITY - DISEMBARKATION. Your cruise comes to an end as 12th century to honor the Hindu god Vishnu. You will also visit , known as the “Kingdom the ship docks at My Tho Port, followed by a transfer to nearby Ho Chi Minh City (still affectionately of Trees” for the way in which the temple stones have become intertwined with thick forest referred to by locals as Saigon). This former capital of Indochina was once known as “Paris of the vegetation over the centuries (an incredible sight that will be easily recognized by fans of the film Orient.” Today, Vietnam’s largest city is an industrial, cultural and educational hub, but still retains “Tomb Raider”). The afternoon is yours to spend however you wish. (B,D) vestiges of its colonial past. Upon your arrival, enjoy a city tour that explores such famous landmarks as the former Presidential Palace, the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Cho Lon ( Day 8: Mon, February 29 – SIEM REAP - TONLE SAP LAKE - EMBARKATION - KAMPONG Town) and the Thien Hau pagoda. You will also visit the War Remnants Museum, one of the city’s CHHNANG. Today you will board your river cruise ship at Tonle Sap Lake, the great lake that most popular tourist attractions, known for its vast collection of artifacts from the Vietnam War. An has dominated Cambodia and its people for centuries. Meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome optional tour of Thanh Market is available this afternoon. You will spend the night at a fine hotel in Dinner as the ship cruises to Kampong Chhnang. (B,L,D) Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L) Day 9: Tue, March 1 – KAMPONG CHHNANG – KOH CHEN. After breakfast, a local boat will take Day 16: Tue, March 8 – HO CHI MINH CITY. Today is free to explore Ho Chi Minh City on your you into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the Tonle Sap River. Enjoy the stunning own, perhaps venturing to nearby shops and markets for mementos of your Southeast Asian variety of bird life here, and be on the lookout for the traps used to catch fish in this area – some odyssey. (B) are over a half-mile long! In the afternoon, take a leisurely walk to the Koh Chen village. You will also visit home workshops specializing in silversmithing and copper-smithing. (B,L,D) Day 17: Wed, March 9 – DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY. Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B) ARRIVE HONOLULU. Aloha and welcome home!

www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 27 2015 Christmas Cruises Christmas Time Cruise – Danube River 2015 9 Nights / 12 Days - Travel to Budapest, Hungary and return from Prague, Czech Republic Visit multiple Christmas Markets on the scenic river route from Budapest to Nuremberg then enjoy 2 nights in Prague • Aboard AMA SONATA - NEW SHIP! Nov 28 – Dec 09, 2015 • Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Lisa Ann Kahalewai Countries: Austria • Czech Republic • Germany • Hungary • Slovakia Celebrate the Magic of the Holiday Season with a Festive Journey that Kicks Off in Budapest! After boarding your ship in Budapest, you will cruise through the charming region where so many of today’s most beloved Christmas traditions originated. Experience a number of enchanting Christmas markets in places such as Vienna, Salzburg, and Regensburg, each with its own local flavor and traditions. Conclude your holiday cruise in Nuremberg, followed by two nights in historic Prague.

COMPLETE PACKAGES Includes Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu, 7-Night River Cruise, FROM $4717* 2-Night Post-Cruise Land Program, Meals as indicated on Itinerary & Transfers

Christmas on The Rhine 2015 11 Nights / 14 Days • Travel to Amsterdam and Return from Zurich, Switzerland Enjoy a 7-Night Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel then spend 2 Nights in Lucerne, then enjoy 2 Nights in Zurich • Aboard AMA SERENA – NEW SHIP! Nov 30 – Dec 13, 2015 • Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Gerald Nakasone Countries: Holland • Germany • France • Switzerland Begin your winter adventure from Amsterdam amidst the city’s legendary canals and colorful holiday surroundings. Your enchanting 7-night Rhine River cruise takes A Non-Stop Travel you through the fabled Black Forest region and the Alsace region. You will also visit Exclusive Offer! Heidelberg and Cologne, famous for its majestic Cathedral and bustling Christmas markets. Conclude your journey with a visit to two of Switzerland’s loveliest cities, 30% Discount from Lucerne and Zürich, where you will enjoy a lake excursion, magical Christmas markets Brochure Cruise Fare! and pristine Alpine vistas.

COMPLETE PACKAGES INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 7-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, 2-NIGHT EARLY BOOKING POST-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM IN LUCERNE, 2-NIGHT POST-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM IN DISCOUNT PER PERSON FROM $ * ZURICH, MEALS AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY AND ALL TRANSFERS 5357 SAV E $100 BOOK BY FEBRUARY 28, 2015† * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE & CRUISELINE TAXES AND FEES. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Pricing does not include cancellation or medical insurance. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. ** FREQUENT CRUISER REWARDS - A reward certificate equal to 3% of the value of your current cruise fare (excluding airfare, NCF, taxes, fuel surcharges and fees) will be automatically sent to you upon completion of your current trip. Certificate is redeemable towards the final payment balance of your next trip. Reservation and deposit for your next trip must be made within one year of the issuance of your Frequent Cruiser Rewards certificate. † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required. **

28 | January 2015 2015 Port Wine and Flamenco 13 Nights / 16 Days • Travel to Madrid, Spain and Return from Lisbon, Portugal Spend 3 Nights in Madrid, Enjoy a 7-Night Douro Cruise Followed by 3 Nights in Lisbon Aboard AMA VIDA • July 30 - August 14, 2015 — Prime Sailing Season! Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Janet Tanaka – Guaranteed Departure! A Non-Stop Travel Begin your journey in beautiful Madrid, renowned for its great cultural and artistic heritage. Travel to the Spanish border where you will embark upon your Douro River cruise. Traverse Exclusive Offer! through one of Europe’s wildest and unexplored regions, filled with vineyards, dramatic gorges and steeply terraced hillsides. Visit the small town of Pinhão, a Mecca for wine lovers, SAV E 5% then on to the beautiful region of Tras-os-Montes and the village of Entre-Os-Rios. You will also FROM BROCHURE FARE visit and conclude your journey in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Lisbon. MUST RESERVE BY FEBRUARY 28, 2015† COMPLETE PACKAGES INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 3-NIGHT PRE-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM IN MADRID, 7-NIGHT DOURO RIVER CRUISE, 3-NIGHT POST-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM IN LISBON, FROM $7112* SIGHTSEEING & MEALS AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY, ALL TRANSFERS, TAXES AND FEES Call today for your detailed flyer! Book early and save!

2015 Melodies of the Danube 10 Nights / 13 Days • Sept 7 - 19, 2015 — Prime Sailing Season! • Aboard AMA SERENA Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Jean Seu • Travel to Budapest, Hungary & Return from Munich, Germany • Enjoy a 7-Night Cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen Followed by 3 Nights in Munich Countries: Hungary • Slovakia • Austria • Germany Travel on the beautiful Danube through four European countries. Experience the sights and sounds that have long inspired musicians, poets and artists. Begin your cruise in Budapest, continuing on to Bratislava and Vienna, the romantic birthplace of the waltz. Cruise through the scenic wine-growing region of the Wachau Valley, visit the spectacular Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and explore charming medieval towns. Conclude your journey with a three night stay in Munich.

COMPLETE PACKAGES INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 7-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, 3-NIGHT POST-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM IN MUNICH, MEALS & SIGHTSEEING AS INDICATED ON FROM $6487* ITINERARY, ALL TRANSFERS, TAXES & FEES Call and book your European vacation today!

* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE & CRUISELINE TAXES AND FEES. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required.

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* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE & CRUISELINE TAXES AND FEES. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than (24) tour members. Final Payment to NST for “non- cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required.

30 | January 2015 2015 Heart of Europe Circle Tour Perfect for First-Time Travelers to Europe! A Great Value! 16-Day Tour • Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium & Holland Escorted from Honolulu†† • October 11 - 26, 2015 Tour Manager: Clayton Izu – Guaranteed Departure! Image Tour’s Heart of Europe tour, celebrating it’s 54th year, is the ideal choice among first-time travelers to Europe and anyone looking for a great vacation value. The exclusive itinerary offers a potpourri of seven countries, major cities, and wonderful local flavor. FROM Your Escorted Heart of Europe Circle Tour Includes: • Superior Tourist Class and First Class Hotels $ * • Roundtrip Economy Airfare from Honolulu 4690 • 13 Daily Breakfasts – Either Continental or Buffet INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE • 9 Dinners FROM HONOLULU, HOTELS, • Services of a Europe-based Tour Manager 13 BREAKFASTS, 9 DINNERS, TRANSPORTATION, ALL • Land Transportation – Deluxe, Air-Conditioned Motor Coach TRANSFERS, TAXES & FEES • Airport Transfers • Baggage Handling • All Transfers, Taxes and Fees Early Booking Discount! Book by 2/11/15 and save $150 per person!† 2015 Grand Heart of Europe – Fall Tour Popular Sights, Charming Villages and Scenic Countryside! 23-Day Tour • Holland, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France & England September 9 - October 1, 2015 • Escorted from Honolulu†† Tour Manager: Mildred Kimura – Guaranteed Departure! Experience Western Europe’s most popular sights… Rome, Paris, London, charming villages, scenic countryside and more! See it all on the Grand Tour! FROM Your Escorted Grand Heart of Europe Fall Tour Includes: • Superior Tourist Class and First Class Hotels $6390* • Roundtrip Economy Airfare from Honolulu INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE • 20 Daily Breakfasts – Either Continental or Buffet FROM HONOLULU, HOTELS, • 13 Dinners 20 BREAKFASTS, 13 DINNERS, • Services of a Europe-based Tour Manager TRANSPORTATION, ALL • Land Transportation – Deluxe, Air-Conditioned Motor Coach TRANSFERS, TAXES & FEES • Airport Transfers • Baggage Handling Plan Your European • All Transfers, Taxes and Fees Adventure! Early Booking Discount! Book by 2/11/15 and save $150 per person!†

* Per person based on double occupancy. All taxes & fees included. Subject to change at anytime with/without notice. Tipping is not included – Guideline (per person per day): Tour Manager: Euro 3.00; Driver: Euro 2.00 † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required. †† Escorted from Honolulu with a minimum of 20 tour members. Pricing: Prices are subject to change at any time and the applicable price will be determined by the current pricing in effect on the date we receive each deposit and Reservation Application. After Deposits are received, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel cancellation fee will also apply. NST cannot guarantee that all tour members will travel on the same air itinerary as tour escort. Tour escort assignments are subject to change with/without notice. Cancellation Penalties: For cancellations received 150 - 120 days prior to departure – deposit forfeiture; within 119 days or less from departure –100% of total charges. Travel Insurance: Non-Stop Travel recommends purchasing the Travel Protection Plan. Group Insurance premium is $199 per person and must be added to your initial tour deposit, payable to Image Tours. www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 | 31 TRAVEL TIMES Photo 1st Contest Place Winners Congratulations to our Top Three Winners! CHERRY BLOSSOMS TOHOKU & HOKKAIDO TOUR #2

Hayden and Lorna Hu riding in an ATV on Second Group Added Due to the Takshanuk Mountain Trail 4X4 ATV excursion in Skagway, Alaska. Popular Demand! Mahalo! Norwegian Pearl Alaska Cruise September 2014 • Submitted by The Hu Family 9 Nights / 11 Days Let’s Support Tohoku! “Ganbatte Tohoku!” Mahalo for 2nd VISIT: Sendai, Matsushima, Place sharing! Keep Kesennuma, Hiraizumi, sending in Hanamaki, Tazawako, Morioka, Lake Towada, Aomori, Hakodate, your photos! Noboribetsu, Sapporo & Otaru April 16 – 26, 2015 • Tour Manager: Sharon Miyashiro 3rd Ahhh - Resting our weary feet at the 'Hells of Beppu' Explore the Tohoku region during Cherry Blossom season hot springs. Left to right: Darrylene Chun, Place Kathleen Teruya, Kenyon Wong then enjoy an early “Spring-Time” visit to Hokkaido. Treasures of Southern Japan Enjoy the onsen (hot springs) of Hanamaki and October 2014 • Submitted by Jemalee Wong Noboribetsu… a once in a lifetime experience!

TRAVEL TIMES PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2015 FIRST PRIZE: $100 Non-Stop Travel Cruise Certificate CONTEST RULES: • One photo per household SECOND PRIZE: • Photo must be less than one year old $50 Non-Stop Travel • Winner to be announced in the MARCH 2015 issue Cruise Certificate • Management reserves the right to determine the winning photos Nayda Gamiao in front of National Bird - THIRD PRIZE: The Crane. Located at Abashiri Park, Japan. PHOTO TIPS: • Cell phone photos will not be accepted $25 Non-Stop Travel Round Hokkaido Plus Russia Cruise Tour Cruise Certificate Lavender Highlights trip • Sun Princess Cruise • Digital photos must be a minimum of 1800 x 1200 pixels September 2014 • Submitted by Nayda Gamiao • Photo prints are acceptable but will not be returned to sender • Photos should be clear and in focus • Provide a short caption that includes the destination, cruiseline, 1150 South King Street, Suite 102 departure date, names of people or the place in the photo, etc. Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO: Email: [email protected] 593-0700 or Toll-Free 1-800-551-1226 Mail: Non-Stop Travel, Attn: Photo Contest www.nonstop.travel 1150 South King St, #102 • Honolulu, HI 96814