The Spirit of Aloha - Hawaii
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Aloha Aloha The Spirit of Aloha - Hawaii January 23 - February 2, 2019 Wednesday, January 23 (Kickback Reception) This afternoon we will transfer to the Drury Inn St. Louis Airport where we will check in for a relaxing evening. Enjoy the hotel’s Kickback Reception featuring complimentary hot food and cold beverages. Thursday, January 24 (B) Board our flight for beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii! Upon arrival we’ll transfer to the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel to check in for three nights. This lovely property has been freshly renovated and offers accommodations that abound with modern elegance and the lush spirit of Hawaii. Settle in and then get acquainted with your tour manager and traveling companions at a welcome reception. Friday, January 25 (B, D) After breakfast at Dukes on the Beach, we will depart for Pearl Harbor to visit the site of the devastating event that led the United States into World War II. Our tour will begin with a 20-minute film that shows live footage of the attack. Then the group will be shuttled via naval launch to the USS Arizona Memorial where you can pay your respects to the 1,177 fallen soldiers. View the marble wall that has all of their names on it, as well as the ‘black tears,’ which is the oil that is still seeping out of the ship. Our final stop at Pearl Harbor will be a visit to the USS Missouri. The “Mighty MO” served her nation with honor and distinction through three wars, with the service and devotion of her crews spanning three generations. The site of the formal ending of World War II, today she stands proudly as an international icon of strength for freedom. Next, we’ll take a panoramic tour of Honolulu to see Punchbowl National Cemetery, the Capitol and other highlights. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy the amenities at our hotel, stroll along the beach or browse through the shops. This evening we will enjoy dinner at the Hula Grill Restaurant. Saturday, January 26 (B) Breakfast this morning is included again at Dukes on the Beach. We then depart on our morning excursion including a guided tour of Iolani Palace, a visit to the east side of Oahu and the Pali Lookout. The rest of your day is free to enjoy Honolulu and all that Waikiki has to offer. Enjoy the beach, nearby shopping or relax by the pool. Sunday, January 27 (L, D) This morning we board our inter-island flight bound for the Big Island of Hawaii. On arrival in Hilo, we’ll discover the beauty of the slopes of Mauna Loa. At Green Point Nursery you’ll have a glimpse into Hawaii’s floral industry. See premium anthurium, orchids and other tropical plants as they thrive on the slopes of a volcano. Then we’re on our way to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home of the only “drive-in” volcano in the world. Lunch at Kilauea Lodge will be included before we spend time at the National Park Visitor’s Center to see a movie and exhibits. In Hilo we’ll check into our oceanfront rooms for one night at the newly renovated Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Dinner will be at the Hilo Bay Café. Monday, January 28 (B, L) After breakfast, we’re in for another fun day of sightseeing. Our first stop will be at the Pacific Tsunami Museum. The museum serves as a living memorial to those who lost their lives in past tsunami events. See the exhibits and hear the incredible stories of Tsunami survivors. Then relax and enjoy the lush tropical countryside of the Hamakua Coast with its cascading streams and waterfalls, fertile valleys, mountains of lush greenery and spellbinding seascapes. We arrive at Hawaiian Vanilla Kitchen and Plantation, the first commercial vanilla grower in the U.S. During our tour, we’ll learn about the labor-intensive processes involved in producing pure vanilla and then enjoy a vanilla-kissed gourmet lunch. This afternoon we will stop at the Waipio Valley Lookout and Waimea Town on the way to Kona where we will check into the lovely Royal Kona Resort for a two-night stay. Tuesday, January 29 (B, D) Today we’ll visit Greenwell Farms, a producer of world-famous Kona coffee, to learn how coffee beans get from the field to your cup. Then we’re on our way to visit the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory to see how cacao is grown and processed into delicious chocolate! Our final stop today is at one of the most interesting and enchanting cultural sites in the State of Hawaii.Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, also known as “Place of Refuge,” is the most complete restoration of an ancient Hawaiian religious sanctuary. We’ll return to the hotel so you can enjoy some leisure time before dinner at Don the Beachcomber. Wednesday, January 30 (B) After breakfast, we’ll catch a flight to the beautiful island of Maui and check into the Royal Lahaina Resort for two nights. Set amidst 27 tropical acres, this oceanfront hotel sits in a prime location along an exclusive half-mile stretch of Kaanapali Beach. Thursday, January 31 (B, D) Today enjoy a free day in Maui. Take the trolley (nominal fee applies) from the hotel into Lahaina Town for shopping, museum exploration and lunch on your own at one of the fine eateries in this old whaling town. Enjoy the afternoon at the beach, relax by the pool, or shop ‘til you drop in town! Perhaps you’d like to join an optional Road to Hana tour or Whale Watch cruise (additional fees apply). As a dazzling sunset colors the sky over crystal blue seas, enjoy a festive evening at the Royal Lahaina Luau. This impressive cultural celebration featuring the dances, music and traditional festivities of the Hawaiian and Polynesian people is the perfect way to bid farewell to Hawaii. Friday, February 1 (B, L) Enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel before we check-out and depart for sightseeing on Maui. We’ll take a scenic drive to the Iao Valley, an area conquered by King Kamehameha in 1790. We will learn the history of this tropical paradise and then travel to the Iao Needle, an historic 1,200-foot stone pinnacle. We then drive to the uplands of the island where we’ll find the beautiful gardens of Ali`i Kula Lavender, home to approximately 55,000 lavender plants and 45 different varieties of olive trees, lavender, hydrangea and protea. Have lunch, tour the farm and learn about the many uses of lavender in the home. At the Bee Hives learn about the important role that bees play in agriculture. Then we’re off to Haleakala National Park to experience many of the highlights this beautiful park has to offer including the spectacularHaleakala Crater, waterfalls and a world-famous wind-surfing beach! There is time for some last minute shopping before we make our way to the Maui airport for our overnight flight home. Saturday, February 2 Arrive back home today filled with memories of our wonderful Hawaiian vacation! Tour Cost (per person): Double: $4,998 Single: $6,045 Triple: $4,639 Tour Includes: Pre-night at the Drury Inn with Kickback Reception and breakfast All tour-related taxes Round-trip airfare All activities and admissions as listed in the itinerary Two inter-island flights All gratuities for drivers, local guides and Tour Manager Deluxe motor coach transportation in Hawaii Baggage handling Eight nights in deluxe hotel accommodations Services of an Investors’ Club representative Seven breakfasts, three lunches and four dinners in Hawaii Services of a full-time Hawaiian Tour Manager Travel Protection: Cruises and Tours Worldwide has purchased a Group Protection Plan on behalf of all travelers, which is provided by Travel Insured International. A copy of the Plan Document will be provided to all participants. Not Included: Airline baggage check fees, optional tours Airport Transfers: Round-trip St. Louis airport transfers will be included at an additional cost to be determined by the number of tour participants. Travel Documents: Starting October 10, 2018, new guidelines for acceptable travel identification may be imposed. It is each traveler’s responsibility to make sure that their state-issued photo I.D. is compliant with the REAL ID requirements. See the TSA’s website - www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification - for a list of acceptable forms of identification. The Bank of Missouri and Cruises and Tours Worldwide cannot be held responsible for travelers who are not permitted to fly due to non-compliance. Deposit: $300 per person deposit to secure your reservation Balance Due: October 15, 2018 Reservations: Please mail completed reservation form and your $300 per person deposit to: Sally J. Walker, Jackson, MO (573) 243-9300 email: [email protected] Jane Myers, Perryville, MO (573) 547-6541 email: [email protected] Donna Duncan, Columbia, MO (573) 874-4700 email: [email protected] Vicki Lemasters, Centralia, MO (573) 581-6566 email: [email protected] Cancellation Policy: All payments are fully refundable for cancellations received by October 15, 2018. Cruises and Tours Worldwide has purchased a Group Protection Plan on behalf of all passengers which is provided by Travel Insured International. A Travel Protection claim must be filed with Travel Insured International for cancellations received after October 15, 2018. Be prepared to submit any supporting documentation if cancelling your trip for a covered reason. * This document contains highlights of the plan. The plan contains insurance benefits underwritten by the United States Fire Insurance Company. C&F and Crum & Forster are registered trademarks of United States Fire Insurance Company.