Frances Travel & Tours - Trip #6

Hawaiian Adventure
Three Islands featuring
Oahu, Kauai and Maui

February 14-23, 2008 (10 days) Explore Hawaii during the sweetest time of the year

Day 1 - Wednesday, February 14   
Arrive Honolulu, Oahu - After our flight from the Mainland, our Hawaiian Adventure begins ? Aloha! We arrive in Honolulu greeted with a traditional Hawaiian floral lei, you'll be taken by limousine to your hotel.

Day 2 - Thursday, February 15
Oahu - Following a brief welcome meeting, your introduction to Hawaii begins on a scenic cross island tour to the popular Polynesian Cultural Center. Experience the spirit of aloha as you meet Hawaiians eager to share their stories and their heritage. The Hawaiian greeting, "aloha", is recognized around the world and reflects the beauty of both the islands and the Hawaiian people. Learn about Hawaiian culture as natives in each village demonstrate crafts, skills and the preservation of traditions and history.

Day 3 - Friday, February 16
Oahu - Depart for Pearl Harbor and view a 23-minute documentary on the "Day of Infamy" at the Visitor's Center. Afterwards, travel by Naval launch to the USS Arizona Memorial for a poignant experience as you step into the past and the tragic events of December 7, 1941. Later, a city tour of Honolulu highlights the historic Iolani Palace, the impressive state Capitol building, and the moving National Cemetery of the Pacific, commonly referred to as Punchbowl. Tonight take a short stroll to enjoy a mouthwatering Pikake seafood buffet and show. The Society of Seven Show offers a must see musical revue that has been voted the "Best Show in Waikiki". Offering a spirited mixture of dance, show tunes, Vegas thrills, and pop hits, their high-energy performance will leave you breathless.

Day 4 - Saturday, February 17
Oahu - Spend the day experiencing this scenic island at your leisure. Perhaps you will explore Hawaii through an optional Grand Circle Island Tour including Dole Plantation or an afternoon excursion to Diamond Head Lookout.

Day 5 - Sunday, February 18
Oahu - Kauai - Board your inter-island flight for the "garden isle" of Kauai, the oldest island in the chain. Only on the outer islands can you find the timeless world of ancient Polynesia. Upon arrival, cruise the picturesque Wailua River to the famous tropical Fern Grotto for the singing of the Hawaiian Wedding Song. While on your cruise, enjoy learning the hula during a lesson provided by a hula dancer. Tonight, you are invited to join your fellow travelers poolside for a cocktail party and torch lighting ceremony. Enjoy drinks and conversation as a Hawaiian native moves swiftly along the property carrying a brilliant torch, lighting each tiki along the way.

Day 6 - Monday, February 19
Kauai - After breakfast travel to Waimea Canyon, the largest canyon in the Pacific. The canyon measures 10 miles long, 1 mile wide, and more than 3,500-feet deep. Carved thousands of years ago by rivers and floods, the lines in the canyon walls depict different volcanic eruptions and lava flows that have occurred over the centuries. Though smaller than the Grand Canyon of Arizona, Waimea Canyon rivals its beauty and is truly a dramatic sight to behold. A visit to Hawaii's largest coffee estate provides the opportunity to browse the museum of artifacts, sample the estate-grown coffees and learn about the coffee bean's journey from tree to cup.

Day 7 - Tuesday, February 20
Kauai - Your day is at leisure to revel in the many optional activities Hawaii offers. Perhaps you'll choose a helicopter flightseeing tour along the wild and inaccessible Napali Coast, take a stroll along the beach, or relax poolside while enjoying your hotel's resort activities. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a traditional Polynesian Luau featuring drinks, dinner, music and a hula show.

Day 8 - Wednesday, February 21
Maui - Board an inter-island flight to the "valley isle" of Maui, one of the most beautiful and popular outer islands. You will visit the Iao Valley and view the mammoth Iao Needle, one of Maui's natural land forms. You then travel through sugar cane and pineapple fields before arriving at the resort area of Kaanapali and your deluxe beachfront hotel.

Day 9 - Thursday, February 22
Maui - The day is at leisure to enjoy what many feel is one of the world’s finest beaches. You may choose to take the shuttle to the old whaling capital of Lahaina, once home of the world’s largest whaling fleets. Or, choose an optional whale-watching cruise or an early morning sightseeing tour to the top of Haleakala Crater, the world’s largest dormant volcano. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner, marking the end of a wonderful tour of Hawaii.

Day 10 - Friday, February 23
Maui - Bid "Aloha" to Hawaii as your wonderful tour ends in Maui and we begin our journey home.

Travel Package Includes: 9 nights deluxe accommodations and luggage handling Transportation to and from St. Louis Airport and driver's gratuity 12 meals; 7 breakfasts and 5 dinners Visit Pearl Harbor Travel by Naval launch to the USS Arizona Memorial Cruise the picturesque Wailua River and learn to Hula dance during the cruise Experience a traditional Polynesian Luau featuring tropical drinks, dinner, Jula and the Samoan Fireknife Dancers View the Iao Needle one of Maui's natural land forms Travel through sugar cane and pineapple fields Plus, many more adventures await you on this Three Island tour of Hawaii Escorted by Francis Travel & Tours and Collette Vacations

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