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Explore the World! WWW.NONSTOP.TRAVEL | (808) 593-0700 | JANUARY 2015 ExploreReunions • Anniversaries The • Escorted HawaiiWorld! Groups Top Photo: Lincoln & Linda Yamashita; Inset Photos: June Kadomoto found a statue of her zodiac sign in the National Folk Museum, South Korea; Franklin and Marilyn Goo, along with Donald and Laverne Chong, enjoy the sights in the Dutch Lowlands, Amsterdam; Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France; Background Photo: Denali National Park, Alaska inside: JAPAN CRUISE TOURS › korea › JAPAN LAND TOURS › south america › ALASKA › europe › AND MORE! Aloha, Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued patronage. We are excited to announce three new land tours to Japan: • Ultimate Tohoku & Hokkaido 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 Wishing you continued Good Health, Happiness and Safe Travels! Gene Miyake Danny Ching Vice President President Lezlee Tam Janet Tanaka Brenda Cabral Assistant Manager Manager Manager PS – “New and Improved” Western Korea & Discover Korea Tours on pages 20 & 21. Background Photo (Left): Fall leaves in Kyoto, Japan | Background Photo (Right): Sculpture in Bangkok, Thailand Inset Bottom Left: Greg and Mary Sur, Yvonne Nakata, Al Hirai, and Daphne Ikeda (in back) at the DMZ visitor’s area, South Korea. | Inset Bottom Right: Cornelia and Nicholas Revuelto in St. Peter’s Cathedral, Rome. 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 Vietnam, Cambodia and The Riches of the Mekong › 28 AMA Europe River Cruises › www.nonstop.travel 30 Explore Alaska & Europe › 31 Heart of Europe – Circle & Grand Tours › 32 Photo Contest Monday – Saturday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fully Validated Parking (Entrance on Young Street) 2 | January 2015 Canada and New England Plus Las Vegas October 2014 • Royal Princess Tour Managers: Annette Nishikawa and Lisa Ann Kahalewai Photos courtesy of Annette Nishikawa and Lisa Ann Kahalewai A B A Corazon and Cheryl Cobangbang pose before devouring their lobsters (Bar Harbor, Maine) B Kai and Frances Torngren New York tram C Group selfie in New York D J. Maile Lee, Moana Olaso, Shirley Young on the Royal Princess with Captain Tony Drapero E Phyllis Lonokapu at NY Deli F Annette and Clifford Nishikawa enjoyed the Fenway Park and City Tour G Formal Night group photo C D H Sakimoto Ohana enjoy the colors of the season in Bar Harbor, Maine E H 1150 South King Street, Suite 102, Honolulu, HI 96814 (808) 593-0700 or Toll-Free 1-800-551-1226 www.nonstop.travel Monday – Saturday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fully Validated Parking (Entrance on Young Street) F G 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 Lake Towada • Hirosaki • Aomori • Hakodate • Noboribetsu • Lake Shikotsu • Sapporo Otaru • Asahikawa • Biei • Furano • Sounkyo • Kitami • Abashiri • Lake Akan • 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 • Lake Tazawa • Oirase Gorge • Lake Towada 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 was 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).
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