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February 2016 - Non

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USA Escorted groups list
Background Photo (Left): Statue at the Shiraoi Ainu Village in Hokkaido | Background Photo (Right): Boseong Tea Field in Western Korea
Inset Bottom Left: Galen Lee and Gerald Kwock at Peggy's Cove in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the Canada & New England Cruise Plus Las Vegas, Oct 2015 – Regal Princess
Inset Bottom Right: Gloria Talvo feeding the kangaroos at the Wildlife Sanctuary on Australia-New Zealand, Feb 2015 – Diamond Princess
Table
of Contents
›› 3 Photos: 2015 Office Japan FAMTrip › 4 Sydney Cup 2016 › 6 2016 USA & CanadaTours
› 8 Journey Through Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand › 10 Fall Amazing Burma, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur & Bali › 12 2016 Summer Japan Land Tours
› 14 2016 Summer Break – Ultimate Tokaido Road › 16 2016 Summer Break – Deluxe Tokaido Road › 18 2016 Fall Japan Land Tours
› 20 2016 Fall Japan – Takayama Festival › 22 2016 Fall Japan – Grand Hokkaido Plus Shopping › 24 2016 Canada & New England –
Princess Cruise
› 25 2017 Australia & New Zealand – Princess & Norwegian › 26 2016 Fall Discover Korea & Western Korea › 27 2016 Heart of
Europe & Grand Heart of Europe
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› 28 2016 Alaska Cruise Tours › 29 2016 Avalon Waterways › 30 2016 Oceania › 32 Photo Contest
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2015 Office
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We closed our office Thanksgiving weekend in order to
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We would love to share our experience with you.
November 2015
Non-Stop Travel Group having a
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A Group at the Sensoji Temple in Tokyo.
B Alana Aki-Carvalho, Lester Kurima, Gina Kahilihiwa,
Janet Tanaka and Annie Pacquing at the Fushimi Inari
Shrine in Kyoto.
C Iona Paga, master sushi chef.
D Group in front of the Kinkakuji Temple
(Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto.
E Group in the Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama.
F Danny Ching, Hong Duong, and Melissa Ching
walking in the streets of Kyoto.
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SYDNEY CUP
2016 FOOTBALL
SEASON OPENER!
UH Warriors vs. California Golden Bears
Enjoy Hawaiian Airline’s Legendary Hospitality aboard
their Non-Stop flight to Sydney, Australia!
5 Nights / 7 Days Complete Package • Escorted from Honolulu
9 Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Tailgate Party & 2 Dinners
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Tour #1: August 24 – 30, 2016 • Tour Manager: Marie Kanealii-Ortiz
Tour #2: August 23 – 29, 2016 • Tour Manager: Lisa Ann Kahalewai
Four Points by Sheraton (4-Star Luxury): You’re gonna love it here! Welcome
to Australia’s largest hotel, the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour.
With 648 rooms including 17 suites, you can enjoy simple comforts and stellar
convenience at the best location in Sydney. Take a stroll and explore! Located in
Sydney’s central business district and overlooking Darling Harbour, it’s just a short
walk from the major entertainment and shopping districts including Pitt Street Mall,
Queen Victoria Building, and Chinatown. Steps away from the National Maritime
Museum, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Enjoy Free
Wifi (public areas) and Free Access to a 24 Hour Fitness Centre.
Sightseeing Highlights: Sydney Opera House • Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the Botanical
Garden • Bondi Surf Bather’s Life Saving Club • Blue Mountains • Featherdale Wildlife
Park • Three Sisters Rock Formation • Scenic Railway • Scenic Cableway & Scenic
Skyway • Parramatta River Cruise • Wine Tasting – Hope Estate & McGuigan Wines
Hunter Valley Gardens Village
Your UH Warrior Football Package Includes: Roundtrip Economy Airfare from
Honolulu to Sydney • 5 Nights Hotel Accommodations • 9 Meals (5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch,
1 Tailgate Party & 2 Dinners) • Game Tickets • Tailgate Party (Food Only) • Bus Transfers
(game and airport) • Sightseeing • Hotel Porterage for 2 bags • Tips for Local Licensed
Professional Guides & Bus Drivers • All Taxes & Fees
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COMPLETE PACKAGE!
$ 2975*
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE
FROM HONOLULU, 5 NIGHTS
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS,
9 MEALS & SIGHTSEEING AS
INDICATED ON ITINERARY,
ALL TRANSFERS, TIPS FOR
LOCAL GUIDES & BUS DRIVERS,
TAXES & FEES
EARLY BOOKING
DISCOUNT PER PERSON
SAVE $ 100
BOOK BY FEBRUARY 15, 2016†
* Fares are per person, USD based on double or triple 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. 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 may apply. Group
departures may be cancelled, if there is less than (20) tour members. 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. Deposit: $500 per person. Final Payment Due: 04/16/16.
Final Payment to NST for Air & Land package must be made by cash, check or money
order only.
† Early booking discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air &
Land package is required.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1– HONOLULU. Depart Honolulu via HAWAIIAN AIRLINES FLT #451 at 12:35 pm.
Day 2 – SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. Arrival in Sydney, Australia at 7:20 pm. Welcome to
Sydney, Australia. Meet your Tour Director at the airport for a transfer to your hotel.
A deluxe buffet dinner is included tonight at the hotel. FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON
(5 Nights) (D)
Day 3 – SYDNEY – HIGHLIGHTS OF SYDNEY. Explore one of the world’s most
beautiful cities. Visit the Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
for a guided tour of its interior and theaters. Travel to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the
city’s Botanic Gardens for a great photo opportunity and sweeping views of the
harbor and Harbour Bridge. Visit world-famous Bondi Beach for an insider’s tour of
Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club with one of the lifesavers. Along the way,
learn about the history of the club and enjoy a lifesaving demonstration! See some
of the city’s suburbs and the historic Rocks area, home to Sydney’s original convicts.
Return to your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 4: – SYDNEY – GAME DAY. A round-trip transfer is provided to ANZ Stadium.
Depart the hotel and transfer to ANZ Stadium. Game Time – University of Hawaii
Warriors vs. University of California Golden Bears. Official Tailgate Party time
and location to be announced (Food Only – Drinks for Purchase) Departure time for
the return transfer to the hotel to be determined. (B, Tailgate Party)
Day 5 – SYDNEY – EXCURSION TO THE GRAND BLUE MOUNTAINS. Experience spectacular
scenery, wildlife, plant life and fresh mountain air. You will spend a full day exploring the
Blue Mountains region on an all-inclusive tour. Enjoy a unique and relaxing environment
– the best that nature has to offer. Your day includes a visit to Featherdale Wildlife
Park, a chance to view the Three Sisters Rock Formation, ride the world’s steepest
Scenic Railway, Scenic Cableway and Scenic Skyway, and enjoy an Australian
inspired lunch and a delightful scenic Cruise on the Parramatta River back to Sydney
Harbour. (B, L)
Day 6 – SYDNEY – EXCURSION TO HUNTER VALLEY WINE COUNTRY. Drive into
one of Australia’s most celebrated wine producing regions, Hunter Valley in
New South Wales. Visit the internationally renowned Hope Estate, one of
the Hunter’s premier wineries. You’ll be greeted by their cellar-master and taken
on a guided tour of their winery while Tasting some of their award-winning
wines. Settle into a secluded country inn for lunch and treat your taste buds to
local seasonal produce paired with wine tastings that complement the meal. Stop
at McGuigan Wines for tastings from one of the most respected industry pioneers.
Top off the day at Hunter Valley Gardens Village a beautiful spot, brimming with
boutique stores and majestic gardens. Enjoy a 3-Course Warriors’ Victory Dinner
at a water-front restaurant whilst enjoying awe-inspiring views of the Sydney
Harbour Bridge and the world-famous Opera House before returning to the hotel this
evening. (B, L, D)
Day 7 – SYDNEY – HONOLULU. Full Day at Leisure – Your Local Tour Director will
have many suggestions for shopping, dining and independent sightseeing. A
group transfer is provided to the Sydney airport today. Depart Sydney via HAWAIIAN
AIRLINES FLT #452 at 9:20 pm. Arrive Honolulu on same day at 11:00 am. (B)
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First Class
Touring!
2016 USA & CANADA TOURS
2016 EXPLORING
AMERICA’S GREAT PARKS
with Extended Stay in Las Vegas
Mother Nature has produced some remarkable scenery, and on this National Parks tour, you’ll have
the opportunity to experience some of nature’s finest. This tour focuses on some of the West’s
great national and state parks, including Grand Canyon National Park, Arches National Park, Mount
Rushmore, Custer State Park, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Bryce Canyon
National Park, and Zion National Park. From spectacular rock formations and deep canyons to
sparking waterfalls, geysers, and lakes, you’ll see a wide variety of breathtaking natural wonders.
16 Nights / 18 Day Land Tour • July 27 – August 13, 2016 • Escorted From Honolulu
24 Meals: 16 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 7 Dinners • Tour Manager: Norman Iwamoto
Featuring: Las Vegas • Grand Canyon National Park • Monument Valley • Moab • Arches National Park
Grand Junction • Denver • Custer State Park • Excursion to Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse • Deadwood
Devils Tower National Monument • Sheridan • Cody • Yellowstone National Park • Grand Teton National Park
Jackson • Salt Lake City • Bryce Canyon National Park • Zion National Park
A NON-STOP TRAVEL
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COMPLETE PACKAGES!
$ 5009*
$ 4632*
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU,
16 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS,
MEALS & SIGHTSEEING AS INDICATED ON
ITINERARY, ALL TRANSFERS, TAXES & FEES
First Class
Touring!
2016 CLASSIC FALL FOLIAGE
New England is steeped in history and known for its amazing fall foliage, and on this fall foliage
tour you’ll have a chance to experience the spectacular beauty and historic places. Some history
museums will show you what life was like in New England’s past, including a living museum
simulating life in a 1800s New England coastal village, a living history museum of Vermont’s rural
past, and a living history museum showcasing 19th-century New England. A sightseeing tour in
Boston highlights landmarks that were pivotal to the United States’ history, and a visit to Cornelius
Vanderbilt’s mansion, The Breakers, gives you a taste for life in a bygone era.
9 Nights / 11 Day Land Tour • September 30 – October 10, 2016 • Escorted From Honolulu
14 Meals: 9 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners • Tour Manager: Marie Kanealii-Ortiz
Featuring: Boston • Portland • Bar Harbor • Excursion to Acadia National Park • North Conway
Dartmouth • Woodstock • Killington • Stockbridge • Southbridge • Mystic Seaport • Newport
* 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. 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 may apply. Group departures
may be cancelled, if there is less than (20) tour members. 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. Deposit: $450 per person ($250 is non-refundable). Final payment to NST for Air/Transfer portion must be made by
cash, check or money order only. Final payment for Land portion may be made by credit card.
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SAVE $377
MUST RESERVE BY FEB 29, 2016
A NON-STOP TRAVEL
EXCLUSIVE OFFER!
SAVE $366
COMPLETE PACKAGES!
$ 3960*
$ 3594*
2016 WESTERN EXPLORER
with Extended Stay in San Francisco
First Class
Touring!
Experience the best of the West on this grand adventure — with its vibrant cities,
spectacular mountains, unique rock formations, and serene lakes. This National
Parks tour begins in Los Angeles and ends in San Francisco with overnights along
the way in Lake Havasu, Grand Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, Bryce
Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, Mammoth Lakes, and Yosemite National Park.
Featuring: Los Angeles • Lake Havasu • Grand Canyon National Park • Lake Powell • Bryce Canyon
National Park • Zion National Park • Las Vegas • Mammoth Lakes • Yosemite National Park • San Francisco
2016 PACIFIC COAST ADVENTURE
First Class Touring!
A NON-STOP TRAVEL
EXCLUSIVE OFFER!
SAVE $428
COMPLETE PACKAGES!
$ 3321*
$ 3749*
9 Nights / 10 Day Land Tour • July 14 – 23, 2016 • Escorted From Honolulu
15 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 5 Dinners • Tour Manager: Gerald Nakasone
9 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS &
SIGHTSEEING AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY,
ALL TRANSFERS, TAXES & FEES
Featuring: Seattle • Mount St. Helens • Portland • McMinnville • Newport
Florence • Orange Dunes National Recreation Area • Gold Beach
Redwood National Park • Eureka • San Francisco
2016 MAJESTIC ROCKIES
SAVE $442
COMPLETE PACKAGES!
$ 4679*
$ 4237*
15 Nights / 16 Day Land Tour • July 18 – August 2, 2016 • Escorted From Honolulu
20 Meals: 15 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 4 Dinners • Tour Manager: Lana Ige
A sampling of Seattle, the beautiful Oregon coast, and San Francisco make this magnificent
journey along the Pacific Coast one you’ll remember. Start your Pacific Coast tour in
charming Seattle, end in San Francisco, and overnight also in Portland, Newport,
Gold Beach, and Eureka. Sightseeing in Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco includes the
must-see sights, such as a visit to Seattle’s Space Needle for spectacular views of the city
and Portland’s International Rose Test Gardens, the largest rose garden in Portland.
A NON-STOP TRAVEL
EXCLUSIVE OFFER!
First Class Touri
ng!
The Canadian Rockies—a land of majestic mountain scenery, fascinating wildlife,
sparkling glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and interesting towns. If you want to see
breathtaking scenery and jagged mountain peaks, this Canadian Rockies tour is for
you. Spend time in Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Sun Peaks, Jasper National Park, and
Banff National Park. A tour highlight is the Ice Explorer ride on the 1,200-foot-thick
Columbia Icefield. It is one of the few places where you go right up to an icefield.
You’ll also enjoy unsurpassed scenery on the drive between Jasper National Park and
Banff National Park. As you parallel the Great Divide, keep an eye out for alpine
meadows, waterfalls, massive glaciers, and wildlife, including big horn sheep and elk.
Other tour highlights include a stop at gorgeous Lake Louise and a cruise on Maligne Lake,
one of the most picturesque spots in the Canadian Rockies with the beautiful lake and towering peaks.
10 Nights / 12 Day Land Tour • August 27 – September 7, 2016 • Escorted From Honolulu
13 Meals: 10 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners • Tour Manager: Carol Nakasone
A NON-STOP TRAVEL
EXCLUSIVE OFFER!
SAVE $287
COMPLETE PACKAGES!
$ 3605*
$ 3318*
10 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS &
SIGHTSEEING AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY,
ALL TRANSFERS, TAXES & FEES
Featuring: Vancouver • Victoria • Whistler • Sun Peaks • Jasper • Columbia Icefield • Lake Louise • Banff • Calgary
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JOURNEY THROUGH
VIETNAM, CAMBODIA
& THAILAND
14 Night / 17 Day • Escorted From Honolulu • Includes English-speaking local guide
Tour #1: November 3 – 19, 2016 • Tour Manager: Trinh Toyofuku
Tour #2: February 23 – March 11, 2017 • Tour Manager: Trinh Toyofuku
Visit: Ha Noi • Ninh Binh • Tam Coc • Ha Long Bay • Hue • Hoi An • Da Nang
Ho Chi Minh City • Mekong Delta • Siem Reap • Angkor Wat Temples • Chiang Mai
Vietnam Tour Highlights: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum • One Pillar Pagoda • Temple of
Literature • Hoan Kiem Lake • Ngoc Son Temple • Rickshaw (Cyclo) tour around the
French Quarters • Hoa Lo prison (the infamous “Ha Noi Hilton”) • Water Puppet performance
Bich Long Temple • Ha Long Bay • Sung Sot Cave • Thien Mu Pagoda • Dragon boat trip
down stream • Khai Dinh Mausoleum and Royal Tomb of Tu Duc (Tombs of the Nguyen
Emperors) • Candy factory • Imperial Citadel (including Flag Tower, Nine Holy Cannons and
Thai Hoa Palace) • Japanese Covered Bridge • Tan Ky Old House • Chinese Assembly Hall
Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains) • Boat cruise across the Mekong River • Performance of
traditional folk music • Cu Chi Tunnels • Reunification Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace)
Norte Dame Cathedral • Post Office • Ben Thanh Market
Cambodia Tour Highlights: Boat excursion on the Tonle Sap Lake • Visit a Night Market
Temples of Angkor (Angkor Thom & Angkor Wat)
Thailand Tour Highlights: Visit the Akha and Padong long-necked hill tribes
Maetaman Elephant Camp • Elephant Safari • Bamboo raft down river • Orchid nursery
Butterfly farm • Traditional dance performance • Handicraft workshops (silk weaving,
umbrella making and painting) • Gem store • Persian carpet and rug shop • Doi Suthep
Mountain • Wat Prathat Temple
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
$ 4495*
FROM HONOLULU, INTRA-VIETNAMCAMBODIA-THAILAND FLIGHTS,
14 NIGHTS HOTEL, 39 MEALS,
SIGHTSEEING, TIPS FOR LOCAL
GUIDES AND DRIVERS,
TAXES AND FEES
EARLY BOOKING
DISCOUNT PER PERSON
SAVE $ 150
SAVE $ 75
BOOK BY APRIL 30, 2016†
* Fares are per person, USD based on double or single 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 increase. 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 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. Deposit: $500 per person. Final payment due: Tour # 1: 7/01/16. • Tour # 2: 10/21/16
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air & Land package is required.
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Ha Noi
Ha Long Bay
Seoul
Chiang Mai
SOUTH
KOREA
Hue
THAILAND
Bangkok
CAMBODIA
Siem Reap
Hoi An
VIETNAM
Ho Chi Minh City
Day 1: Thur – HONOLULU – SEOUL. Depart Honolulu via Asiana Airlines.
Day 2: Fri – SEOUL – HA NOI. Arrive Incheon, South Korea. Depart Incheon via Asiana
Airlines. Arrive Ha Noi, Vietnam. Bus transfer to LAN VIEN HOTEL (3 Nights).
Day 3: Sat – HA NOI. Tour of Ha Noi includes: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda,
Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, rickshaw (cyclo) ride around the
French Quarter, Hoa Lo prison (“Ha Noi Hilton”), and Water Puppet perfromance. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Sun – HA NOI – NINH BINH-TAM COC – HA NOI. Tour of Ninh Binh-Tam Coc
includes: Bich Long Temple. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Sat – HO CHI MINH CITY. Tour of Ho Chi Minh City includes: Cu Chi Tunnels,
Reunification Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace), Norte Dame Cathedral, and Ben
Thanh Market. (B, L, D)
Day 11: Sun – HO CHI MINH CITY – SIEM REAP. Fly to Siem Reap. Tour of Siem Reap
includes: Boat excursion on Tonle Sap Lake and a visit to the night market. SOMADEVI
ANGKOR HOTEL (2 Nights). (B, L, D)
Day 12: Mon – SIEM REAP – ANGKOR TEMPLES – SIEM REAP. Tour of Angkor Temples
includes: Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat. (B, L, D)
Day 13: Tues – SIEM REAP – CHIANG MAI. Fly to to Chiang Mai. Rest of the day is at your
leisure. MOVENPICK SURIWONGSE HOTEL (3 Nights). (B, D)
Day 14: Wed – CHIANG MAI – ELEPHANT SAFARI – CHIANG MAI. Tour includes: visit
Karen Village and the Akha and Padong long-necked hill tribes, Maetaman Elephant
Camp, Elephant safari, bamboo raft down river, orchid nursery, butterfly farm, and
traditional dance performance. (B, L, D)
Day 15: Thur – CHIANG MAI. Tour of Chiang Mai includes: handicraft workshops (silk
weaving and umbrella making), Gem store, Persian carpets and rug shop, and Wat Prathat
Temple. (B, L, D)
Day 16: Fri – CHIANG MAI – BANGKOK – SEOUL. Fly to Bangkok. Fly to Seoul. (B)
Day 17: Sat – SEOUL – HONOLULU. Arrive in Seoul. Depart Seoul via Asiana Airlines.
Arrive Honolulu, same day. Aloha and Welcome Home!
Day 5: Mon – HA NOI – HA LONG BAY. Cruise Ha Long Bay. SAIGON HA LONG HOTEL
(1 Night). (B, L, D)
Day 6: Tues – HA LONG BAY – HA NOI – HUE. Fly to Hue. Tour of Hue includes: Thien Mu
Pagoda and dragon boat trip down stream. HUONG GIANG HOTEL (1 Night). (B, L, D)
Day 7: Wed – HUE – HOI AN. Tour of Hue includes: Khai Dinh Mausoleum and Royal
Tomb of Tu Duc (Tombs of the Nguyen Emperors), candy factory, and the Imperial Citadel
(including Flag Tower, Nine Holy Cannons, and Thai Hoa Palace). Travel to Hoi An by motor
coach. VINH HUNG RESORT (1 Night). (B, L, D)
Day 8: Thur – HOI AN – DA NANG – HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON). Tour of Hoi An
includes: Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, and Chinese Assembly Hall. Tour
of Da Nang includes: Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains). Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
GRAND HOTEL (3 Nights). (B, L, D)
Day 9: Fri – HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH CITY. Tour of Mekong
Delta includes: Boat cruise across the Mekong River, visit a local farmer’s house, traditional
folk music performance, and coconut candy workshop. (B, L, D)
Hurry! Book Early &
Save! Call Today!
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2016 FALL AMAZING
BURMA, BANGKOK,
KUALA LUMPUR & BALI
12 Night / 15 Day • October 13 – 27, 2016 • Escorted From Honolulu
Includes English-speaking local guide • Tour Manager: Trinh Toyofuku
Visit: Yangon • Bagan • Mandalay • Bangkok • Kuala Lumpur • Malacca
Bali • Kintamani
Myanmar-Burma: Yangon Colonial Style City Center • Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda • Shwedagon
Pagoda • Nyaung-Oo morning market • Shwezigon Pagoda • Amanda Temple • Horse cart
ride to Pyitthagyi • Mt. Popa • Boat excursion along the Irrawaddy River • Amarapura
Maha Gandayone Monastery • U Bein Bridge • Kaungmudaw Pagoda
Thailand: Boat cruise on the Chao Phraya River • Wat Trimir (Temple of the Golden Buddha)
Grand Palace • Wat Phra Keow (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) • Sampan boat ride at the
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market • Rose Garden
Malaysia: Batu Cave • Cathedral Caves • King’s Palace • Independence Square • Petronas
Twin-Towers • National Museum • Lake Gardens • St. Peter’s Church • Bukit Cina (Chinese Hill)
Sultan’s Well • Perigi Raja (King’s Well) • Porta De Santiago • Red Square • Christ Church
Indonesia: Tohpati • Royal family temple of Taman Ayun • The holy monkey forest of Alas
Kedaton • Sea temple of Tanah Lot • Barong & Keris dance performance • The holy spring water
of Tampak Siring
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
$ 5950*
FROM HONOLULU, INTRA-BURMATHAILAND-MALAYSIA-INDONESIA
FLIGHTS, 12 NIGHTS HOTEL, 36
MEALS, SIGHTSEEING, TIPS FOR
LOCAL GUIDES AND DRIVERS,
TAXES AND FEES
EARLY BOOKING
DISCOUNT PER PERSON
SAVE $ 100
SAVE $ 50
Hurry! Book Early
& Save! Call Today!
* Fares are per person, USD based on double or single 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 increase. 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 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. Deposit: $500 per person. Final payment due: 6/10/16.
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Mandalay
Day 1, Thur Oct 13: HONOLULU – SEOUL. Depart Honolulu via KOREAN AIRLINES Flt #54 at
12:00 pm.
Day 2, Fri Oct 14: SEOUL – YANGON. Arrive Incheon, South Korea at 5:50 pm. Depart Incheon
via KOREAN AIRLINES Flt #471 at 6:45 pm. Arrive Yangon, Burma at 10:05 pm. Bus transfer to
CHATRIUM YANGON HOTEL (2 Nights).
Bagan
Seoul
BURMA
SOUTH
KOREA
Yangon
THAILAND
VIETNAM
Bangkok
CAMBODIA
Day 3, Sat Oct 15: YANGON. Tour of Yangon includes: Yangon Colonial Style City Center, Chauk
Htat Gyi Pagoda and Shwedagon Pagoda. (B, L, D)
Day 4, Sun Oct 16: YANGON – BAGAN. Fly to Bagan. Tour of Bagan includes: Nyaung-Oo
morning market, Shwezigon Pagoda, Amanda Temple, and Horse-cart ride to Pyitthagyi Temple.
THARABAR GATE BAGAN HOTEL (2 Nights). (B, L, D)
Day 5, Mon Oct 17: BAGAN. Tour of Bagan includes: Mt. Popa and boat excursion along the
Irrawaddy River. (B, L, D)
MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur
Malacca
Day 6, Tue Oct 18: BAGAN – MANDALAY. Fly to Mandalay. Tour of Mandalay includes: Maha
Gandayone Monastery, U Bein Bridge and Kaungmudaw Pagoda. MANDALAY HILL RESORT
(1 Night). (B, L, D)
Day 7, Wed Oct 19: MANDALAY – BANGKOK. Fly to Bangkok. THE AETAS HOTEL (3 Nights).
(B, L, D)
Day 8, Thur Oct 20: BANGKOK. Tour of Bangkok includes: boat cruise on the Chao Phraya River,
Wat Trimir (Temple of the Golden Buddha), Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keow (Temple of the Emerald
Buddha), city tour and MBK shopping center. (B, L, D)
Day 9, Fri Oct 21: BANGKOK. Tour of Bangkok includes: Sampan boat ride on the Damneon
Saduak Floating Market, Rose Garden and cultural show. (B, L, D)
Day 10, Sat Oct 22: BANGKOK – KUALA LUMPUR. Fly to Kuala Lumpur. IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL
(3 Nights). (B, L, D)
Kintamani
BALI
Day 14, Wed Oct 26: BALI – KINTAMANI – BALI. Tour of Kintamani includes: Barong & Keris dance
performances, Tampak Siring holy spring water, and view of rice terraces. (B, L, D)
Day 15, Thur Oct 27: BALI – KOREA – HONOLULU. Depart Bali via KOREAN AIRLINES Flt #630 at
1:25 am. Arrive Incheon, South Korea at 9:25 am. Depart Incheon via Korean Airlines Flt #53 at 9:00 pm.
Arrive Honolulu, same day, at 10:30 am. Aloha and Welcome Home!
Day 11, Sun Oct 23: KUALA LUMPUR. Tour of Kuala Lumpur includes: Batu Cave, Cathedral
Caves, King’s Palace, Independence Square, Petronas Twin-Towers, National Museum, Lake
Gardens, view of the National Monument, National Mosque, the Old Railway Station and the
Royal Selangor Visitor Center. (B, L, D)
Day 12, Mon Oct 24: KUALA LUMPUR – MALACCA. Tour of Malacca includes: St. Peter’s Church,
Bukit Cina (Chinese Hill), Sultan’s Well, Perigi Raja (King’s Well), Porta De Santiago, Red Square
and Christ Church. (B, L, D)
Day 13, Tue Oct 25: KUALA LUMPUR – BALI. Fly to Bali. Tour of Bali includes: Tohpati Batik
Factory, Royal Family temple of Taman Ayun, Alas Kedaton (holy monkey forest) and Tanah Lot
sea temple. KUTA SEA VIEW BOUTIQUE HOTEL (1 Night). (B, L, D)
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2016 SUMMER JAPAN LAND TOURS
Early Booking Discounts Book by 02/29/16 and Save Up To $100 Per Person
New & Improved Itinerary!
KYOTO GION FESTIVAL
with 2 Night Miyajima Experience!
Experience One of the Oldest and Greatest
Festivals in Japan!
9 Nights / 11 Days • July 08 – 18, 2016 • Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura
Escorted from Honolulu and 18 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches &
4 Dinners) • Includes English-Speaking Licensed Local Guide
Visit: Himeji, Kurashiki, Miyajima (2-Night Stay), Hiroshima, Kyoto,
Arashiyama & Nara
COMPLETE PACKAGES
$ 3850*
9-NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, 18 MEALS, TIPS FOR
LOCAL TOUR GUIDES & BUS DRIVERS, ALL TAXES & FEES
Tour#1 & #2 – New Tour!
HOKKAIDO LAVENDER HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy Hokkaido’s cooler summer climate and delicious seafood! Japan’s
most revered delicacies, such as snow crab, salmon roe and sea urchin.
Experience the best of Hokkaido on this adventure of a lifetime!
9 Nights / 11 Days • Escorted from Honolulu • English-Speaking Licensed Local
Guide and 22 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 8 Dinners)
Tour # 1: July 12 – 22 • Tour Manager: Carol Nakasone
Tour # 2: July 26 – August 5 • Tour Managers: Clayton & Nadine Izu
Visit: Lake Shikotsu, Noboribetsu, Otaru, Sapporo, Biei, Furano,
Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Abashiri, Lake Akan & Tokachigawa
COMPLETE PACKAGES
$ 3750*
HOKKAIDO YOSAKOI SORAN
SUMMER FESTIVAL # 2
Enjoy the combined energy of the dynamic “Yosakoi” dance from
Kochi/Shikoku Island and the rhythmical “Soran” music of Hokkaido!
9 Nights / 11 Days • June 02 – 12, 2016 • Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura
Escorted from Honolulu • English-Speaking Licensed Local Guide
and 19 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 6 Dinners)
Visit: Lake Shikotsu, Noboribetsu, Otaru, Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Abashiri,
Lake Akan, Tokachigawa & Sapporo
COMPLETE PACKAGES
$ 3450*
New & Improved Itinerary!
MIYAJIMA, HIROSHIMA,
KYOTO, NARA & OSAKA
Now Featuring 2 Nights at the incomparable Iwaso Inn
on Miyajima Island. Authentic Onsen Hot Springs Experience
with Two Gourmet Multi-Course Kaiseki Dinners
9 Nights / 11 Days • May 29 – June 08, 2016 • Escorted from Honolulu • EnglishSpeaking Licensed Local Guide and 18 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 4 Dinners)
Tour Manager: Trinh Toyofuku
Visit: Himeji, Kurashiki, Okayama, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Kyoto, Arashiyama,
Nara & Osaka
COMPLETE PACKAGES
$ 3750*
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2016 SUMMER JAPAN LAND TOURS
Early Booking Discounts Book by 02/29/16 and Save Up To $100 Per Person
Tour#1 & #2 – Very Popular Itinerary!
TASTE OF TOKYO
A Perfect Introduction to Japan! Enjoy Hot Spring Onsen
and Gourmet Kaiseki Dinner!
6 Nights / 8 Days • Includes English-Speaking Local Guide and
13 Meals (6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 2 Dinners)
Very Popular Itinerary!
Tour #1: June 05 – 12 • Tour Manager: Lana Ige – All Nippon Airways
Tour #2: July 25 – August 01 • Tour Manager: Andy Lau – Hawaiian Airlines
Hot Springs Onsen Experience with Two Seasonal Kaiseki Dinners!
Visit: Nikko, Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, Hakone & Yokohama
9 Nights / 11 Days • May 31 – June 10, 2016 • Includes English-Speaking
Licensed Local Guide • Escorted from Honolulu • 20 Meals (9 Breakfasts,
6 Lunches & 5 Dinners) • Tour Manager: Bernie Matsumura
COMPLETE PACKAGES
TREASURES OF SOUTHERN JAPAN
Visit: Himeji, Kurashiki, Okayama, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Fukuoka,
Nagasaki, Arita, Beppu, Matsuyama, Takamatsu & Osaka
COMPLETE PACKAGES
$ 3850*
$ 2850*
Tour#1 & #2 – Very Popular Itinerary!
TASTE OF KYOTO, NARA & OSAKA
6 Nights / 8 Days • Includes English-Speaking Local
Guide and 10 Meals (6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 1 Dinner)
Annie Pacquing survived her boating lesson on
the Hozu River Downstream Cruise.
Tour #1: June 05 – 12 • Tour Manager: Lisa Ann Kahalewai
Tour #2: July 25 – August 01 • Tour Manager: Mildred Kimura
Visit: Kyoto, Arashiyama, Nara & Osaka
* 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. 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.
COMPLETE PACKAGES
$ 2650*
13
2016 SUMMER BREAK
ULTIMATE TOKAIDO ROAD
Luxury Hot Springs Onsen Experience with Gourmet
Kaiseki Dinner in Hakone & Miyajima! Travel to Tokyo and
return from Osaka!
Includes English-Speaking Local Guide • 19 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 4 Dinners)
9 Nights / 11 Days • June 04 – 14, 2016 • Tour Manager: Gerald Nakasone
Visit: Tokyo • Hakone • Miyajima • Hiroshima • Okayama • Kurashiki • Kyoto • Nara • Osaka
4.5-Star Luxury Hotel Accommodations: Grand Pacific Le Daiba (Tokyo), Sengokuhara Prince
Hotel (Hakone), Iwaso Inn (Miyajima), Hotel Granvia (Okayama), Royal Park Hotel (Kyoto)
Overview: The Tokaido (East Sea Road) was the most important of the Five Routes of the Edo period,
connecting Edo (modern-day Tokyo) to Kyoto in Japan. Unlike the inland and less heavily traveled
Nakasendo, the Tokaido traveled along the sea coast of eastern Honshu, hence the route’s name.
Tour Highlights: Imperial Palace Plaza, Ameyoko, Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku,
Mt. Fuji, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani Valley, Lake Ashi Cruise, Bullet Train Ride, Itsukushima Shrine
(Miyajima Island), Peace Memorial Park, A-Bomb Museum, A-Bomb Dome, Children’s Memorial,
Kurashiki-Bikan Area, Himeji Castle, Golden Pavilion, Heian Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Todaiji Temple,
Nara Deer Park & Costco Shopping
Hands-on Experiences: Sushi Making Class, Yuzen Table Mat Dyeing Experience
& Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience
Your Escorted Tour Includes: Pre-Tour Luncheon, Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu, 9-Nights Hotel
Accommodations – 4.5 Star Luxury, 19 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 4 Dinners,
Tips for Local Tour Guides & Bus Drivers, All Taxes & Fees
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COMPLETE PACKAGE!
$ 3750*
FROM HONOLULU, 9 NIGHTS HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS, SIGHTSEEING AS
INDICATED ON ITINERARY, 19 MEALS,
TIPS FOR LOCAL TOUR GUIDES & BUS
DRIVERS, ALL TAXES & FEES
EARLY BOOKING
DISCOUNT PER PERSON
SAVE $ 100
SAVE $ 50
* 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. 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 canceled, 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. Deposit: $500 per person. Final Payment Due: 02/01/16.
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 &
Kurashiki
Hiroshima
Bus
Bullet Train
Ferry
Okayama
Himeji
Kyoto
Miyajima
Hakone
Osaka
JA PA N
Tokyo
PACIFIC OCEAN
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY:
DAY 1: Sat, June 04 – HONOLULU – NARITA/TOKYO. Depart Honolulu via JAPAN AIRLINES #783 at 12:35 pm.
DAY 2: Sun, June 05 – NARITA/TOKYO. Arrive Narita Airport at 4:20 pm. After entry formalities, transfer by coach
to your hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy your Welcome Dinner at a local Izakaya. GRAND PACIFIC LE DAIBA (3 Nights) (D)
DAY 3: Mon, June 06 – TOKYO. After a sumptuous buffet breakfast, embark on a full day of discovery! View
the Imperial Palace. Asakusa is the center of 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 temple built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has
been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries. Today’s
highlight will be a hands-on, Sushi-Making session, which will yield your delicious lunch. Ameyoko is a busy
market street along the Yamanote Line tracks between Okachimachi and Ueno Stations. The name “Ameyoko” is a
short form for “Ameya Yokocho” (candy store alley), as candies were traditionally sold there. Alternatively, “Ame”
also 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 products such as clothes, bags, cosmetics,
fresh fish, dried food and spices are sold along Ameyoko. After visits to Meiji Shrine and the visually stimulating
Harajuku Shopping District, return to your hotel. Evening at leisure to explore your surroundings for a multitude
of dining and shopping options! (B, L)
DAY 4: Tue, June 07 – TOKYO. Full Day at Leisure. (B)
DAY 5: Wed, June 08 – TOKYO – HAKONE. We now make way to Mt. Fuji – we will ascend to the 5th station
at an elevation of 7,500 feet above sea level. Continue to Hakone. We begin with a 20 minute ropeway from
Togendai to Owakudani. Much of the area is considered an active volcanic zone since its creation from the
eruption of Mount Hakone some 3,000 years ago. Enjoy a boat ride on beautiful Lake Ashi. Enjoy the traditional
Japanese “ryokan” style of hospitality. Savor an authentic multi-course, seasonal, gourmet kaiseki dinner. The
public baths – which are divided for men and women – allow you to enjoy the hot springs whether indoors or
outdoors. The high-quality service and facilities are sure to become some of your fondest memories of your visit to
Japan. SENGOKUHARA PRINCE HOTEL (1 Night) (B, L, D)
DAY 6: Thur, June 09 – HAKONE – BULLET TRAIN RIDE – HIROSHIMA – MIYAJIMA. Morning at leisure to
enjoy another soak in the onsen hot springs and explore the manicured hotel grounds. Later transfer to Odawara
Train Station where we will board a Shinkansen Bullet Train (reserved seating) to Hiroshima Station – (your
suitcases will be sent separately to your Okayama hotel by baggage truck.) After a short ferry ride arrive on the island
of Miyajima, considered sacred by many. 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 streams
while taking a bath. This evening enjoy a Traditional, Multi-Course Kaiseki Dinner featuring Hiroshima’s local
and seasonal ingredients including fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. IWASO INN (1 Night) Onsen and Kaiseki
Dinner (B, D)
DAY 7: Fri, June 10 – MIYAJIMA – HIROSHIMA – OKAYAMA. After a delicious breakfast explore Itsukushima
Shrine. At high tide, the vermilion torii gate 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). Now board the ferry back to Hiroshima. In Hiroshima visit the Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb
Museum, A-Bomb Dome and Children’s Memorial. Upon arrival to Okayama enjoy an evening of shopping
and dining at the Super AEON Shopping Mall. HOTEL GRANVIA OKAYAMA (B, L)
DAY 8: Sat, June 11 – OKAYAMA – KURASHIKI – HIMEJI – KYOTO. Visit Kurashiki and it’s beautiful BikanArea. In merchant days, this scenic town thrived as a port for rice shipments. Several old rice granaries and examples
of historic architecture still remain, in addition to the stone lined canal. Next we drive to Himeji to visit Himeji Castle.
It is known as “White Egret Castle” and “White Heron Castle” because of it’s brilliant white exterior, resembling
a bird taking flight. Himeji Castle is the largest and most visited castle in Japan. This splendid example of traditional
architecture was declared one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan. Arrive in Kyoto. ROYAL PARK
HOTEL KYOTO (3 Nights) (B, L)
DAY 9: Sun, June 12 – KYOTO. After a sumptuous Japanese/Western buffet breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full
day of sightseeing beginning with a visit to the Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), a Zen Temple whose top two
floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Next visit Heian Jingu Shrine. The shrine was built on the occasion of the
1100th anniversary of the capital’s foundation in Kyoto and is dedicated to the spirits of the first and last emperors who
reigned from the city, Emperor Kammu (737-806) and Emperor Komei (1831-1867). Heian is the former name of
Kyoto. A giant torii gate marks the approach to the shrine. Today’s hands-on experience is “Surikomi Yuzen (brush
dyed Yuzen)”. Since the patterns are dyed by placing a paper stencil over a Tablemat you can make an authentic
piece, even if this is your first time. Lastly, we visit Kiyomizu Temple (literally “Pure Water Temple”). In 1994, the
temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. (B, L)
DAY 10: Mon, June 13 – KYOTO. Full Day at Leisure. (B)
DAY 11: Tue, June 14 – KYOTO – OSAKA – HONOLULU. On our way to Osaka, experience a traditional Japanese
Tea Ceremony before having lunch at the Hotel Nikko Nara’s buffet. Next visit the Todaiji Temple, the largest
wooden building in Japan, which houses the larges bronze statue of Buddha at 16.3 meters high. The surrounding
Nara Deer Park is inhabited by over 1,000 deer. Before arriving in Osaka, stop at COSTCO for a little shopping.
Yes COSTCO! Don’t forget your membership card. Enjoy your Farewell Dinner. Transfer to Kansai Osaka International
Airport for our flight home. Depart at 10:10 pm via JAPAN AIRLINES #792. Arrive same day in Honolulu at 10:55 am.
Aloha and Welcome Home! (B, L, D)
15
2016 SUMMER BREAK
DELUXE TOKAIDO ROAD
Luxury Hot Springs Onsen Experience with Gourmet
Kaiseki Dinner in Hakone & Miyajima! Travel to Tokyo and
return from Osaka!
7 Nights / 9 Days • June 02 – 10, 2016 • Tour Manager: Marie Kanealii-Ortiz
Visit: Tokyo • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Kyoto • Nara • Osaka
4.5-Star Luxury Hotel Accommodations: Grand Pacific Le Daiba (Tokyo), Sengokuhara Prince
Hotel (Hakone) & New Miyako Hotel (Kyoto)
Overview: The Tokaido (East Sea Road) was the most important of the Five Routes of the Edo period,
connecting Edo (modern-day Tokyo) to Kyoto in Japan. Unlike the inland and less heavily traveled
Nakasendo, the Tokaido traveled along the sea coast of eastern Honshu, hence the route’s name.
Tour Highlights: Imperial Palace Plaza, Ameyoko, Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku
Shopping, Mt. Fuji, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani Valley, Lake Ashi Cruise, Bullet Train Ride,
Kiyomizu Temple, Heian Jingu Shrine, Golden Pavilion, Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park,
COSTCO Shopping
Hands-on Experiences: Sushi Making Class, Yuzen Table Mat Dyeing Experience & Traditional Tea
Ceremony Experience
Your Escorted Tour Includes: Pre-Tour Luncheon, Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu, 7-Nights Hotel
Accommodations – 4.5 Star Luxury, 14 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 3 Dinners, Tips for Local Tour
Guides & Bus Drivers, 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. 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-StopTravel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be canceled, 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. Deposit: $500 per person. Final Payment Due: 01/29/16.
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.
16 | February 2016
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
$ 3150*
FROM HONOLULU, 7 NIGHTS HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS, SIGHTSEEING AS
INDICATED ON ITINERARY, 14 MEALS,
TIPS FOR LOCAL TOUR GUIDES &
BUS DRIVERS, ALL TAXES & FEES
EARLY BOOKING
DISCOUNT PER PERSON
SAVE $ 100
SAVE $ 50
JAPAN
Kyoto
Osaka
Nara
Hakone
Tokyo
PACIFIC OCEAN
DAY 1: Thur, June 02 – HONOLULU – NARITA/TOKYO. Depart Honolulu via JAPAN
AIRLINES #785 at 9:35 am.
DAY 2: Fri, June 03 – NARITA/TOKYO. Arrive Narita Airport at 1:25 pm. After entry
formalities, transfer by coach to your hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy your Welcome Dinner at a
local Izakaya. GRAND PACIFIC LE DAIBA (3 Nights) (D)
DAY 3: Sat, June 04 – TOKYO. After a sumptuous buffet breakfast, embark on a full day
of discovery! View the Imperial Palace. Asakusa is the center of 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 temple
built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping
street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional local snacks
and tourist souvenirs for centuries. Today’s highlight will be a hands-on, Sushi-Making
session, which will yield your delicious lunch. Ameyoko is a busy market street along
the Yamanote Line tracks between Okachimachi and Ueno Stations. The name “Ameyoko”
is a short form for “Ameya Yokocho” (candy store alley), as candies were traditionally
sold there. Alternatively, “Ame” also 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 products such as clothes, bags, cosmetics,
fresh fish, dried food and spices are sold along Ameyoko. After visits to Meiji Shrine and
the visually stimulating Harajuku Shopping District, return to your hotel. Evening at
leisure to explore your surroundings for a multitude of dining and shopping options! (B, L)
DAY 4: Sun, June 05 – TOKYO. Full Day at Leisure. (B)
DAY 5: Mon, June 06 – TOKYO – HAKONE. We now make way to Mt. Fuji – we
will ascend to the 5th station at an elevation of 7,500 feet above sea level. Continue to
Hakone. We begin with a 20 minute ropeway from Togendai to Owakudani. Much
of the area is considered an active volcanic zone since its creation from the eruption of
Mount Hakone some 3,000 years ago. Enjoy a boat ride on beautiful Lake Ashi. Enjoy
the traditional Japanese “ryokan” style of hospitality. Savor an authentic multi-course,
seasonal, gourmet kaiseki dinner. The public baths – which are divided for men and
women – allow you to enjoy the hot springs whether indoors or outdoors. The highquality service and facilities are sure to become some of your fondest memories of your
visit to Japan. SENGOKUHARA PRINCE HOTEL (1 Night) (B, L, D)
DAY 6: Tue, June 07 – HAKONE – BULLET TRAIN RIDE – KYOTO. Morning at leisure
to enjoy another soak in the onsen hot springs and explore the manicured hotel grounds.
Later transfer to Odawara Train Station where we will board a Shinkansen Bullet Train
(reserved seating) to Kyoto Station – your suitcases will be sent separately to your
Kyoto hotel by baggage truck. Walk to your hotel across the train station. After check
in, explore the many restaurants and shops conveniently located near your hotel. NEW
MIYAKO HOTEL (3 Nights) (B)
DAY 7: Wed, June 08 – KYOTO. After a sumptuous Japanese/Western buffet breakfast
at the hotel, embark on a full day of sightseeing beginning with a visit to the Kinkakuji
Temple (Golden Pavilion), a Zen Temple whose top two floors are completely covered
in gold leaf. Next visit Heian Jingu Shrine. The shrine was built on the occasion of the
1100th anniversary of the capital’s foundation in Kyoto and is dedicated to the spirits of
the first and last emperors who reigned from the city, Emperor Kammu (737-806) and
Emperor Komei (1831-1867). Heian is the former name of Kyoto. A giant torii gate marks
the approach to the shrine. Today’s hands-on experience is “Surikomi Yuzen (brush dyed
Yuzen)”. Since the patterns are dyed by placing a paper stencil over a table mat you can
make an authentic piece, even if this is your first time. Lastly, we visit Kiyomizu Temple
(literally “Pure Water Temple”). In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO
world heritage sites. (B, L)
DAY 8: Thur, June 09 – KYOTO. Full Day at Leisure. (B)
DAY 9: Fri, June 10 – KYOTO – NARA – OSAKA – HONOLULU. On our way to Osaka,
experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony before having lunch at the Hotel
Nikko Nara’s buffet. Next visit the Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden building in Japan,
which houses the larges bronze statue of Buddha at 16.3 meters high. The surrounding
Nara Deer Park is inhabited by over 1,000 deer. Before arriving in Osaka, stop at COSTCO
for a little shopping. Yes COSTCO! Don’t forget your membership card. Enjoy your Farewell
Dinner. Transfer to Kansai Osaka International Airport for our flight home. Depart at
10:10 pm via JAPAN AIRLINES # 792. Arrive same day in Honolulu at 10:55 am. Aloha and
Welcome Home! (B, L, D)
Hurry! Book Early &
Save! Call Today!
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2016 FALL JAPAN LAND TOURS
SCHOOL’S OUT! PLAN YOUR VACATION TODAY!!
PUBLIC SCHOOL FALL BREAK IS: OCTOBER 8 (SAT) – 16 (SUN)
Includes: English-Speaking Licensed Local Tour Guide
Hosted Pre-Departure Lunch Meeting • Escorted from Honolulu
Very Popular Itinerary! A perfect introduction to Japan!
TASTE OF KYOTO, NARA & OSAKA
6 Nights / 8 Days • October 8 – 15, 2016 • 10 Meals (6 Breakfasts,
3 Lunches & 1 Dinner) • Tour Manager: Gerald Nakasone
Visit: Kyoto, Nara & Osaka
COMPLETE PACKAGE
$ 2950*
Includes: English-Speaking Licensed Local Tour Guide
Hosted Pre-Departure Lunch Meeting • Escorted from Honolulu
Early Booking Discounts
Book by February 29 and Save $150 per person†
Very Popular Itinerary!
DELUXE TOKAIDO ROAD
Includes Hot Spring
Onsen & Gourmet Seasonal Multi-Course Kaiseki Dinner
6 Nights / 8 Days • 13 Meals (6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 3 Dinners)
Tour #1: October 8 – 15, 2016 • Tour Manager: Lana Ige
Tour #2: October 9 – 16, 2016 • Tour Manager: Janet Tanaka
Visit: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka
COMPLETE PACKAGE
$ 3250*
MIYAJIMA, HIROSHIMA, KYOTO,
NARA & OSAKA Now Featuring 2 Nights at the
incomparable Iwaso Inn on Miyajima Island.
9 Nights / 11 Days • Authentic Onsen Hot Springs Experience with Gourmet
Multi-Course Kaiseki Dinners • 17 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 3 Dinners)
Tour #1: September 04 – 14, 2016 • Tour Manager: Norman Iwamoto
Tour #2: November 04 – 14, 2016 • Tour Manager: Gerald Nakasone
Visit: Himeji, Kurashiki, Okayama, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Kyoto, Arashiyama,
Nara & Osaka
COMPLETE PACKAGE
$ 3750*
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TASTE OF TOKYO
A perfect introduction to Japan! Includes Hot Spring Onsen &
Gourmet Seasonal Multi-Course Kaiseki Dinner
6 Nights / 8 Days • October 08 – 15, 2016 • Tour Manager: Carol Nakasone
Visit: Nikko, Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, Hakone & Yokohama
COMPLETE PACKAGE
$ 2950*
ULTIMATE TOKAIDO ROAD
WITH MIYAJIMA ISLAND
Includes an overnight stay at the incomparable Iwaso Inn
on Miyajima Island
Tour #1: September 5 – 15, 2016 • Tour Manager: Mildred Kimura
Tour #2: November 4 – 14, 2016 • Tour Manager: Norman Iwamoto
Visit: Tokyo, Hakone, Miyajima, Hiroshima, Okayama, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka
COMPLETE PACKAGE TOUR #1
$ 3750*
$ 3950*
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 9-NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, 19 MEALS,
TIPS FOR LOCAL TOUR GUIDES & BUS DRIVERS, ALL TAXES & FEES
2016 FALL JAPAN LAND TOURS
GRAND OKINAWA PLUS
TOKYO SHOPPING
9 Nights / 11 Days • November 05 – 15, 2016 • Tour Manager: Mildred Kimura
Visit: Naha, Onna Village, Motobu Peninsula, Nakijin Village, Mabuni Hill,
Nikko & Tokyo
Very Popular Tour!! See it All!
TREASURES OF SOUTHERN JAPAN
Hot Springs Onsen Experience with Seasonal Kaiseki Dinners!
Tour #1: September 6 – 16, 2016 • Tour Manager: Marie Kanealii-Ortiz
Tour #2: November 3 – 13, 2016 • Tour Manager: Carol Nakasone
COMPLETE PACKAGE
$ 3595*
Visit: Himeji, Kurashiki, Okayama, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Fukuoka, Nagasaki,
Arita, Beppu, Matsuyama, Takamatsu & Osaka
GRAND KYUSHU ISLAND
FALL FOLIAGE PLUS SHOPPING!
See All Off Kysushu! Enjoy Hot Spring Onsen and Kaiseki Dinner!
$ 3850*
$ 4295*
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 9-NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, 20 MEALS,
TIPS FOR LOCAL TOUR GUIDES & BUS DRIVERS, ALL TAXES & FEES
9 Nights / 11 Days • November 03 – 13, 2016 • Tour Manager: Wally Mau
Visit: Fukuoka, Sasebo, Nagasaki, Unzen, Shimabara, Kumamoto, Kagoshima,
Ibusuki, Miyazaki & Beppu
COMPLETE PACKAGE
SADO ISLAND, SNOW MONKEYS,
HAKONE & TOKYO
$ 3350*
Hot Springs Onsen Experience with Seasonal Kaiseki Dinners
on Sado Island and Hakone! One of Japan’s largest islands,
Sado island has an interesting history along with unique
traditional arts and entertainment.
Let’s Support Tohoku! “Ganbatte Tohoku!”
9 Nights / 11 Days • November 04 – 14, 2016 • Tour Manager: Andy Lau
Tour #1: September 4 – 14, 2016 • Tour Manager: Trinh Toyofuku
Visit: Niigata, Sado Island, Nagano, Nagoya, Shizuoka, Hakone & Tokyo
Tour #2: October 19 – 30, 2016 • Tour Manager: Walter Kinoshita
COMPLETE PACKAGE
$ 3650*
TOHOKU & HOKKAIDO
Visit: Sendai, Matsushima, Kesennuma, Hiraizumi, Tsunagi, Tazawako, Morioka,
Lake Towada, Aomori, Hakodate, Noboribetsu, Sapporo & Otaru
COMPLETE PACKAGE
$ 3550*
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 9 OR 10
NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS, TIPS FOR LOCAL TOUR
GUIDES & BUS DRIVERS, 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. Deposit: $500 per person. 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.
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2016 FALL TAKAYAMA
AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Hot Springs Onsen Experience with Gourmet
Kaiseki Dinners in Takayama & Hakone! Travel
from Osaka to Tokyo!
8 Nights / 10 Days • October 5 – 14, 2016 • Escorted from Honolulu
Includes English-Speaking Local Guide • Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura
Visit: Osaka • Nara • Kyoto • Kanazawa • Shirakawago • Takayama • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Tokyo
Overview: The Takayama Festival is ranked as one of Japan’s three most beautiful festivals
alongside Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri and the Chichibu Yomatsuri. It is held twice a year in spring
and autumn in the old town of Takayama, and attracts large numbers of spectators. From
delightful hot springs (onsen) to specially prepared, Kaiseki dinners, this tour has something
for everyone! Join us!
Tour Highlights: Todaiji Temple • Nara Deer Park • Byodoin Temple • Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Gion Geisha District • JR Limited
Express Train Ride • Shirakawago, Shiroyama View Point • Myozenji Temple • Takayama
Autumn Festival Evening & Daytime Floats • Takayama Morning Market • Kami-Sannomachi
(Old Town) • Mt. Fuji (5th Station) • Lake Ashi Cruise • Hakone Ropeway • Owakudani Valley
Ameyoko • Asakusa Sensoji Temple • Meiji Shrine • Harajuku
Hands-On Experiences: Traditional Japanese Green Tea Ceremony • Yuzen Table Mat Dyeing
Yosegi-Zaiku Craft Experience • Sushi-Making Class
Japanese Cuisine Highlights: Kaiseki – Traditional Multi-Course Dinner (Takayama & Hakone)
Special Teishoku Lunch (Kyoto) • Izakaya Farewell Dinner (Tokyo)
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
FROM $
*
3950
FROM HONOLULU, 8-NIGHT HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS, SIGHTSEEING
AS INDICATED ON DAY-BY-DAY
ITINERARY, 19 MEALS, TIPS,
TAXES & FEES
EARLY BOOKING
DISCOUNT PER PERSON
SAVE $ 150
SAVE $ 100
Your Escorted Takayama Autumn Festival Includes: Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu
8-Nights Hotel Accommodations • 19 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 5 Dinners
Tips for Local Tour Guides & Bus Drivers • 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. Deposit: $500 per person. Final
Payment to NST for Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check by 06/02/16. 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.
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Kanazawa
Shirakawago
JAPAN
Takayama
Kyoto
JAPAN
Tokyo
Osaka
Nara
Hakone
PACIFIC OCEAN
2016 FALL TAKAYAMA AUTUMN FESTIVAL: DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Wed, Oct 5 – HONOLULU – OSAKA. Depart Honolulu via HAWAIIAN AIRLINES FLT #449 at
2:05 pm.
Day 2: Thur, Oct 6 – OSAKA. Arrive Kansai International Airport at 6:15 pm. After entry formalities,
walk to hotel located acroos the Kansai Airport. A deluxe buffet dinner has been arranged at hotel.
HOTEL NIKKO KANSAI (1 Night) (D)
Day 3: Fri, Oct 7 – OSAKA – NARA – KYOTO. In the morning we will travel to Nara, the oldest
capital city of Japan. Visit Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden building in Japan. The largest bronze
statue of Buddha at 16.3 meters high and the surrounding park is inhabited by over 1,000 Shika Deer.
Then we proceed to Uji where we will experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Next visit,
Byodoin Temple. Together with its garden, the temple represents the Pure Land Paradise and was
influential on later temple construction. Byodoin was initially built in 998 as a countryside retreat villa
for the powerful politician Fujiwara no Michinaga, not as a temple. On our way to Kyoto, we will visit
the stunning vermilion colored Fushimi Inari Shrine, whose 4km long tunnel of scarlet torii gates
was featured in the film Memoirs of a Geisha. After check in, explore the many restaurants and shops
conveniently located near your hotel. NEW MIYAKO HOTEL KYOTO (2 Nights) (B, L)
Day 4: Sat, Oct 8 – KYOTO. Today we continue our tour of Kyoto, once the capital of Japan and
still considered its cultural center. First is a visit to the famous Kiyomizu Temple (literally “Pure
Water Temple”), is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site
of the Otowa Waterfall. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.
Today’s hands-on experience is “Surikomi Yuzen (brush dyed Yuzen)”, which is one of Kyoto’s
traditional craft “Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing” techniques. Since the patterns are dyed by placing a paper stencil
over a piece of fabric, such as a table mat you can make an authentic piece, even if this is your first
time. Your very own original work will be a perfect memento for yourself of a gift for someone. Lunch
will be served at “Ganko Sanjo” where you will enjoy a specially prepared teishoku set – “Ganko
Gozen”.Next, visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), a Zen Temple whose top two floors are
completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of
the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Lastly, we will tour Gion, the old Geisha Quarter. Our local tour
guide will have many suggestions for dinner. (B, L)
Day 5: Sun, Oct 9 – KYOTO – KANAZAWA – SHIRAKAWAGO – TAKAYAMA. After breakfast, take
a JR Limited Express train to Kanazawa located on the shores of the Sea of Japan. Enjoy lunch in
Kanazawa before we head out to Shirakawago. Ogimachi is the largest village and main attraction
of Shirakawa-go. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, the village is home to several
dozen well preserved gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old. The
Shiroyama Viewpoint is north of the village center and offers nice views of Ogimachi and its
farmhouses. Myozenji Temple, which is unique for its thatched roof rather than the typical tiled
roof seen on most temples, is connected to the Myozenji-ke farmhouse next door where the priest of
the temple lives. Then, we continue on to Takayama, where a festival that dates to the 15th century
will be heating up. Located amongst the Japan Alps it is known as “Little Kyoto” for its preserved
historical structures. It was cut off from the rest of Japan for most of its history and thus has maintained
a very unique and traditional atmosphere. This festival is held on the 9th and 10th of October to give
thanks for good harvest. The highlight of the festival is in the evening when colorful dashi (floats)
are led through the streets amid cheers and drums. These ornate floats are decorated with intricate
wood carvings and beautiful metal work that look even more amazing against the backdrop of fiery
reds and oranges of vibrant autumn leaves. HOTEL ASSOCIA TAKAYAMA RESORT (2 Nights) (B, L, D)
Day 6: Mon, Oct 10 – TAKAYAMA. After breakfast we will continue sightseeing in Takayama, which
includes the Morning Market, Takayama Jinya and Old Town. You can browse the market
stalls for local crafts and fresh farm products. Takayama’s Old Town has been beautifully preserved,
with many buildings and whole streets of houses dating from the Edo Period (1600–1868). On some
streets, like Sannomachi Street, you can find many old homes, shops, coffee houses and sake
breweries, some of which have been in business for centuries. Later, watch the floats as they parade
through Old Town. This evening relax with a restful soak in the onsen (hot springs). Enjoy the
seasonal bounty of your specially prepared, Multi-Course Kaiseki dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Tue, Oct 11 – TAKAYAMA – HAKONE. We now make way to Mt. Fuji – we will ascend
to the 5th station at an elevation of 7,500 feet above sea level. Continue to Hakone. Again, enjoy
a relaxing soak in an onsen (hot spring) before this evening’s Gourmet Kaiseki dinner. HAKONE
PALACE HOTEL (1 Night) (B, D)
Day 8: Wed, Oct 12 – HAKONE – TOKYO. Today we begin with a 20 minute ropeway from
Togendai to Owakudani. Much of the area here is considered an active volcanic zone since its
creation from the eruption of Mount Hakone some 3,000 years ago. Enjoy a pirate boat ride on
beautiful Lake Ashi. Next enjoy a Yosegi-Zaiku Craft Experience. Then, proceed to Tokyo. This
evening, explore on your own. There are many shops and restaurants nearby your hotel. KEIO PLAZA
HOTEL TOKYO (2 Nights) (B)
Day 9: Thur, Oct 13 – TOKYO. Full Day at Leisure. Your Hawaii-based tour manager may arrange
an “optional” day trip. (B)
Day 10: Fri, Oct 14 – TOKYO – HONOLULU. Aftera sumptuous buffet breakfast embark on a full
day of discovery! Asakusa is the center of 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 temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the
Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional local
snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries. Ameyoko is a busy market street along the Yamanote Line
tracks between Okachimachi and Ueno Stations. The name “Ameyoko” is a short form for “Ameya
Yokocho” (candy store alley), as candies were traditionally sold there. Today, various products
such as clothes, bags, cosmetics, fresh fish, dried food and spices are sold along Ameyoko. Today’s
highlight will be a hands-on, Sushi-Making Class, which will yield your delicious lunch. After visits
to Meiji Shrine and the visually stimulating Harajuku shopping district, enjoy your Farewell Dinner
at an Izakaya restaurant. Depart Narita, Tokyo via HAWAIIAN AIRLINES FLT #458 at 11:55 pm. Arrive
Honolulu, same day at 12:25 pm. Aloha and Welcome Home! (B, L, D)
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2016 FALL GRAND
HOKKAIDO
PLUS SHOPPING
Enjoy Hokkaido’s fall beauty and delicious seafood!
Japan’s most revered delicacies, such as snow crab,
salmon roe and sea urchin. Experience the best of
Hokkaido on this adventure of a lifetime!
9 Nights / 11 Days • September 06 – 16, 2016 • Tour Managers: Delbert & Gale Nakaoka
Tour Highlights: Lake Shikotsu • Shiraoi Ainu Museum • Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
Otaru Canal Shopping • Tenguyama Ropeway • Sapporo Beer Museum
Okurayama Observatory Chair Lift • Susukino Shopping Area
COSTCO Membership Store • The Blue Pond • Tomita Lavender Farm
Shikisai-No-Oka • Otokoyama Sake Brewery • Ginga Ryusei Waterfall
Sounkyo Onsen • Kitami Peppermint Museum • Abashiri Prison Muesum
Lake Akan Cruise • Marimo Moss Museum • Lake Onneto • AEON MALL Shopping
Hands-On Experiences: Music Box Making • Sake Tasting • Beer Tasting
Japanese Cuisine Highlights: Kaiseki – Traditional Multi-Course Dinners (2)
Crab Feast & Seafood Buffet • Salmon Teppanyaki Lunch
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
FROM $
*
3350
FROM HONOLULU, 9-NIGHTS HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS, 22 MEALS, TIPS FOR
LOCAL GUIDES & BUS DRIVERS,
ALL TAXES & FEES
EARLY BOOKING
DISCOUNT PER PERSON
SAVE $ 150
SAVE $ 100
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* 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 Due:
05/04/2016. 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 &
HOKKAIDO
Sapporo
Asahikawa
Kitami Abashiri
Sounkyo
Otaru
Tokachigawa
Lake
Shikotsu
Noboribetsu
Lake Akan
Chitose
Airport
JA PA N
PACIFIC
OCEAN
Day 1: Tue, Sep 6 – HONOLULU – CHITOSE. Depart Honolulu via HAWAIIAN AIR FLT #441
at 12:30 pm.
Day 2: Wed, Sep 7 – CHITOSE. Arrive Chitose International Airport at 5:00 pm. After entry
formalities, walk to your hotel located within the terminal. A bento dinner will be provided.
AIR TERMINAL HOTEL (1 Night) (D)
Day 3: Thur, Sep 8 – CHITOSE – LAKE SHIKOTSU – NOBORIBETSU ONSEN. After breakfast
we head out for a full day of sightseeing. Lake Shikotsu is located in southwestern
Hokkaido, west of the city of Chitose. It is a crater lake that was formed over 40,000 years
ago by volcanic acitivity, and it has a maximum depth of 363 meters, making it the second
deepest lake in Japan. Next we stop at a local restaurant and enjoy a Salmon Teppanyaki
Lunch. We continue our journey to the town of Shiraoi, visiting Porotokotan (Shiraoi
Ainu Museum), an outdoor reproduction of an Ainu Village. Enjoy a traditional Ainu song
and dance performance. Jigokudani or “Hell Valley” is a spectacular, appropriately
named valley just above the town of Noboribetsu Onsen, which displays hot steam vents,
sulfurous streams and other volcanic activity. It is a main source of Noboribetsu’s hot spring
waters. This evening enjoy a soak in the hot springs and enjoy a Gourmet “All You Can Eat”
Crab and Seafood Buffet. HOTEL MAHOROBA (1 Night) (B, L, D)
Day 4: Fri, Sep 9 – NOBORIBETSU ONSEN – OTARU. Today we visit Otaru, which served
as a major trade and fishing port in the 1800s. The Otaru Canal makes for a pleasant stroll.
Stops at Kitaichi Glass Company will delight your eyes with beautiful creations. We will
stop at the Otaru Music Box Museum to make our very own music box. Top off the day
with a ride on the Tenguyama Ropeway to the top of Mt. Tengu. Drink in the panoramic
views of Otaru and Ishikari Gulf stretching below you. Your hotel this evening is located on
the tranquil canal. During the heyday of herring fishing, large Herring Mansions (Nishin
Goten) were built by wealthy fishermen. This evening you’re in for a real treat! A multicourse gourmet dinner experience at a genuine, Nishin-Goten. HOTEL UNGAMAE
HOTEL SONIA (1 Night) (B, D)
Day 5: Sat, Sep 10 – OTARU – SAPPORO. Now we make way to Sapporo. First we stop at
the Susukino Shopping Area for a lunch break at the famous Ramen Alley (lunch on own).
Sapporo Beer has been brewed in Sapporo since 1877. The Sapporo Beer Museum
opened in 1987 in a former brewery from the Meiji Period. Enjoy refreshing beer tasting.
Spectacular views from the top of Mount Okura. The 90 meter ski jump competitions of the
Winter Olympics 1972 were held in the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium. Nowadays, when
the stadium is not being used for World Cup or other ski jump events, the Okurayama
Observatory at the top of the hill is accessed via a chair lift for spectacular views of Sapporo.
Today we also visit a COSTCO Membership Store. An amazing variety of gifts can be found
here! Enjoy dinner at local restaurant. SAPPORO CENTURY ROYAL HOTEL (2 Nights) (B, D)
Day 6: Sun, Sep 11 – SAPPORO. Full Day at Leisure. Enjoy some shopping time at Tanuki
Koji Shopping Arcade, the largest and oldest shopping mall in Sapporo. A long covered
shopping arcade which houses over 200 shops. (B)
Day 7: Mon, Sep 12 – SAPPORO – BIEI – ASAHIKAWA. The Blue Pond outside the hot
spring town of Shirogane Onsen is named after its deep blue color, which it owes to natural
minerals dissolved in the water. Next visit Tomita Farm, famous for the flower fields, has
cafes and shops that sell a wide range of lavender related products. The panoramic flower
gardens of “Shikisai-no-oka” provide spectacular views across the hills of the Biei area.
ASAHIKAWA GRAND HOTEL (1 Night) (B, L, D)
Day 8: Tue, Sep 13 – ASAHIKAWA – SOUNKYO ONSEN. First stop is at the Michi-noEki Asahikawa, a shopper’s paradise. 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
products. Our destination for the day is Sounkyo, a hot sprIng resort nestled in the middle of
Sounkyo Valley. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs onsen and a sumptuous dinner
buffet at your hotel. SOUNKYO CHOYO RESORT HOTEL (1 Night) (B, L, D)
Day 9: Wed, Sep 14 – SOUNKYO ONSEN – KITAMI – ABASHIRI. This morning, we’ll
enjoy a visit to Ginga Ryusei Waterfall. The word “Ginga” means “the Milky Way” and the
word “Ryusei” means “a shooting star”. It was peppermint that built Kitami’s economy in
the early days. During the peak production in 1938/1939, Kitami’s peppermint accounted for
approximately 70% of the global market and became globally recognized as a special produce
of Kitami and of Japan. We arrive in Abashiri and visit Abashiri Prison. This evening enjoy
a special seasonal Kaiseki – Multi-course Traditional Japanese dinner. ABASHIRI
KOSO HOTEL (1 Night) (B, L, D)
Day 10: Thur, Sep 15 – ABASHIRI – LAKE AKAN – TOKACHIGAWA. Today we’re in for
a real treat! The sightseeing boat around Lake Akan is Akan’s most popular tour. From the
boat you can see the unspoiled primitive forest that shows natural beauty in each season. At
the Spherical Moss Exhibition and Observation Center on Churui Island, you can see
the real Moss Ball known as Marimo, a natural treasure in Japan. Lake Onneto is about 25
minute drive from Lake Akan and part of Akan National Park. While it isn’t as famous
with tourists as some of the other lakes in the area like Lake Mashu or Lake Akan, it certainly
should be! This evening soak your body in the healing hot springs of Tokachigawa and
enjoy a bountiful Farewell Buffet Dinner of local and seasonal vegetables and other specialties.
TOKACHIGAWA DAIICHI HOTEL (Onsen) (1 Night) (B, L, D)
Day 11: Fri, Sep 16 – TOKACHIGAWA – CHITOSE AIRPORT – HONOLULU. Morning at
leisure. One last shopping stop at the AEON MALL before checking in for our flight home.
Depart via HAWAIIAN AIR FLT # 442 at 8:00 pm. Arrive Honolulu, same day at 8:55 am. Aloha
and Welcome Home! (B)
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2016 CANADA &
NEW ENGLAND
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2016 Ultimate East Coast, Canada
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New York, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia & Washington DC
16 Nights / 18 Days • Oct 6 - 23, 2016 • 8-Night East Coast Land Tour Plus
7-Night Cruise • Sail Roundtrip from New York • Regal Princess® – New Ship!
Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Clifford Nakamura
Cruise Highlights: Halifax, Nova Scotia • Saint John - Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick
Bar Harbor, Maine • Boston, Massachusetts • Newport, Rhode Island
A Very Popular Tour! East Coast Pre-Cruise Sightseeing Highlights: Daily Breakfast & 2 Dinners
Pocono Mountains • Niagara Falls Sightseeing Cruise • Philadelphia – “The City of Brotherly Love” • Arlington
National Cemetery • Korean & Vietnam War Veterans Memorials • Illumination Tour of DC with Dinner
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island • New York City • Central Park • Times Square • Ground Zero
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11 Nights / 13 Days • Oct 13 - 25, 2016 • Sail Roundtrip from New York
Regal Princess® – New Ship! • Escorted from Honolulu • Includes 1-Night
Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay in New York Airport Area Hotel and 3 Nights
at the Golden Nugget Hotel, Downtown Las Vegas • 7-Night Deluxe Cruise
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Cruise Highlights: Halifax, Nova Scotia • St. John - Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick
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11 Nights / 13 Days • October 13 – 25, 2016
Sail Roundtrip from New York • Regal Princess® – New Ship!
Escorted from Honolulu • Includes 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay
in New York Airport Area Hotel plus a Luxurious 3-Night
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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.explorefl ightfees.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.
24 | February 2016
2017 AUSTRALIA & NEW
ZEALAND CRUISE TOUR
Touring!
First Class
Sail between Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand!
19 Nights / 21 Days • Norwegian Star® • Feb 2 – 21, 2017
Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Gerald Nakasone
12 Nights Deluxe Cruise from Sydney to Auckland Plus 3 Nights Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay and
Comprehensive Sightseeing in Sydney and 3 Nights Post-Cruise Hotel Stay and Comprehensive
Sightseeing in New Zealand.
Cruise Highlights: Sydney & Melbourne – Australia • Burnie (Tasmania) • Milford Sound Scenic Cruising
Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Akaroa, Wellington, Rapier , Tauranga & Auckland - New Zealand
COMPLETE PACKAGES!
Sydney, Australia Pre-Cruise Sightseeing Highlights: Sydney Opera House • Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair
in the Botanical Gardens • Bondi Surf Bather’s Life Saving Club • Featherdale Wildlife Park
Blue Mountains • Three Sisters Rock Formation • Ride the World’s Steepest Scenic Railway Cableway
& Skyway • Scenic Cruise on the Parramatta River
FROM
$ 5859*
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM
HONOLULU, 12-NIGHT CRUISE, HOTEL
STAYS, MEALS & SIGHTSEEING AS
INDICATED ON ITINERARY FOR THE
LAND PORTION, ALL TRANSFERS,
TAXES & FEES
New Zealand Post-Cruise Sightseeing Highlights: Waitomo Glow Worms • A Traditional Hangi Dinner
and Maori Concert • Agrodome • Rainbow Springs • Te Wairoa Buried Village • Lakeland Queen Lunch
Cruise • Te Puia Thermal Reserve • Hobbiton Movie Set • Sky Tower • Auckland War Memorial Museum
Maori Court • Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World • Harbour Cruise
19 Nights / 21 Days • Emerald Princess® • Feb 9 – 28, 2017
Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Managers: Clayton & Nadine Izu
First Cla
ss Touri
ng!
11 Night Deluxe Cruise from Sydney to Auckland Plus 3 Nights Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay and
Comprehensive Sightseeing in Sydney and 4 Nights Post-Cruise Hotel Stay and
Comprehensive Sightseeing in New Zealand
Cruise Highlights: Sydney – Australia • Hobart (Tasmania) • Fjordland National Park Scenic Cruising
Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Akaroa, Piston, Rapier , Tauranga & Auckland - New Zealand
Sydney, Australia Pre-Cruise Sightseeing Highlights: Sydney Opera House • Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair
in the Botanical Gardens • Bondi Surf Bather’s Life Saving Club • Featherdale Wildlife Park
Blue Mountains • Three Sisters Rock Formation • Ride the World’s Steepest Scenic Railway Cableway
& Skyway • Scenic Cruise on the Parramatta River
New Zealand Post-Cruise Sightseeing Highlights: Waitomo Glow Worms • A Traditional Hangi Dinner
and Maori Concert • Agrodome • Rainbow Springs • Te Wairoa Buried Village • Lakeland Queen Lunch
Cruise • Te Puia Thermal Reserve • Hobbiton Movie Set • Sky Tower • Auckland War Memorial Museum
Maori Court • Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World • Harbour Cruise
*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.explorefl ightfees.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.
COMPLETE PACKAGES!
FROM
$ 5999*
HONOLULU, 11-NIGHT CRUISE, HOTEL
STAYS, MEALS & SIGHTSEEING AS
INDICATED ON ITINERARY FOR THE
LAND PORTION, ALL TRANSFERS,
TAXES & FEES.
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2016 KOREA LAND TOURS
DISCOVER KOREA “10-NIGHT” LAND TOUR
10 Nights / 12 Days All-Inclusive Vacation! Choose from 2 Group Departures
Includes English-Speaking Professional Local Guide • Escorted from Honolulu
Visit: Seoul, Jeju Island, Busan, Gyeongju, Chungju, Mt. Seoraksan
Tour #1: October 9 – 20, 2016 • Tour Manager: Mildred Kimura
Tour #2: October 30 – November 10, 2016 • Tour Manager: Lana Ige
Tour Highlights: Jeju Island • Busan Jagalchi Seafood Market • Gyeongju National Museum
Bulguksa Temple • Seokguram Grotto • Fruit Picking • Chungju Lake – Boat ride
Mt. Seoraksan • Korean Folk Village • KBS Drama Center DMZ • Itaewon
Gyeongbok Palace • Insadong Antique Street • Myeongdong – Seoul’s #1 Shopping District
Namdaemun Market • Ample Free Time for Shopping
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 • Sightseeing and Admissions • All Meals
(Total 30) – 10 Buffet Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 10 Dinners • Tips for Local Tour Guides & Bus
Drivers • All Taxes & Fees
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
FROM
$ 3995*
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIR FROM
HONOLULU, 10 NIGHTS HOTEL,
SIGHTSEEING, ALL MEALS, TIPS,
TAXES & FEES
EARLY BOOKING
DISCOUNT PER PERSON
SAVE $ 150
WESTERN KOREA “7-NIGHT” LAND TOUR
7 Nights / 9 Days • All-Inclusive Vacation! • Includes (21) Complete Meals!
Includes English-Speaking Professional Local Guide
October 29 – November 6, 2016 • Tour Managers: Dean & Annette Mizumura
Visit: Seoul, Gongju, Jinan, Suncheon, Boseong, Gochang, Cheongju
Tour Highlights: Dongdaemun Design Plaza • Gongju National Museum
King Muryeong’s Tomb • Jeonju Hanok Village • Deep-Rooted Wood Museum
Naganeupseong Folk Village • Boseong Tea Field • Seounsa Temple • CheongNamDae
Korean Folk Village • KBS Drama Center • Blue House • Gyeonbok Palace
Your Escorted Western Korea Land Tour Includes: Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu
7 Nights “4 & 5 Star” Hotel Accommodations • Seoul (Total 4 Nights) – Lotte Hotel Seoul
Gwangju Holiday Inn (2 Nights) • Cheongju Ramada Plaza (1 Nights) • All Meals (Total 21)
– 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 7 Dinners • Tips for Local Tour Guides & Bus Drivers
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. Deposit: $500 per person.
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.
26 | February 2016
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
FROM
$ 2995*
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIR FROM
HONOLULU, 7 NIGHTS HOTEL,
SIGHTSEEING, ALL MEALS, TIPS,
TAXES & FEES
EARLY BOOKING
DISCOUNT PER PERSON
SAVE $ 100
2016 HEART OF
EUROPE CIRCLE TOUR
Perfect for First-Time Travelers to Europe! A Great Value!
Image Tour’s Heart of Europe tour, celebrating it’s 55th 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.
16-Day Tour Featuring Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium &
Holland • Escorted from Honolulu†† • October 11 – 26, 2016
Tour Manager: Andy Lau
Your Escorted Heart of Europe Land Tour Includes:
Superior Tourist Class & First Class Hotels • Roundtrip Economy Airfare from Honolulu
13 Daily Breakfasts – Either Continental or Buffet • 9 Dinners • Services of a Europebased Tour Manager • Land Transportation – Deluxe, Air-Conditioned Motor Coach
Airport Transfers • Baggage Handling • All Taxes, Transfers and Fees
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
$ 4690*
HONOLULU, HOTELS, 13 BREAKFASTS,
9 DINNERS, AIRPORT TRANSFERS,
LAND TRANSPORTATION, ALL
TRANSFERS, TAXES & FEES
2016 GRAND HEART
OF EUROPE TOUR
Popular Sights, Charming Villages and Scenic Countryside!
Experience Western Europe’s most popular sights…Rome, Paris, London, charming
villages, scenic countryside and more! See it all on the Grand Tour!
23-Day Tour Featuring Holland, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland,
France & England • Escorted from Honolulu†† • September 7 - 29, 2016
Tour Manager: Wally Mau
Your Escorted Heart of Europe Land Tour Includes:
Superior Tourist Class & First Class Hotels • Roundtrip Economy Airfare from Honolulu
20 Daily Breakfasts – Either Continental or Buffet • 13 Dinners • Services of a Europebased Tour Manager • Land Transportation – Deluxe, Air-Conditioned Motor Coach
Airport Transfers • Baggage Handling • All Taxes, Transfers and Fees
* Per person based on double occupancy. All taxes & fees included. Subject to change at anytime with/without notice. Tipping is not included Image Tours Deposit: $250 per person
(credit card OK) • Final Payment by credit card OK Non-Stop Travel Deposit: $500 per person (credit card OK) • Final Payment by personal check only 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. †† Escorted from Honolulu with a minimum of 20 tour members.
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
$ 6390*
HONOLULU, HOTELS, 20 BREAKFASTS,
13 DINNERS, AIRPORT TRANSFERS,
LAND TRANSPORTATION, ALL
TRANSFERS, TAXES & FEES
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2016 ALASKA CRUISE TOUR
Glacier Bay National Park & Hubbard Glacier • Direct to the Wilderness
Cruise + Land Tour = Cruise Tour • See It All By Land & Sea!
15 Nights / 17 Days • Two (2) Escorted Departures from Honolulu • 6 Nights in the Alaskan
Wilderness Plus 7-Night Alaska Glacier Bay Cruise with 2-Night Post-Cruise Hotel Stay at
Tulalip Resort Casino and Half-Day Sightseeing in Vancouver & Seattle • Star Princess®
Escorted from Honolulu
Tour #1: May 21 – June 06 • Tour Manager: Carol Nakasone
Tour #2: Sept 10 – 26 • Tour Manager: Gerald Nakasone
Land Tour Highlights: 2 Nights in Fairbanks, Alaska • 2 Nights at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
2 Nights at Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge • Sternwheeler Riverboat Down the Chena River
Gold Dredge #8 Mine Tour with a Hearty Miner’s Lunch • Natural History Tour into Denali National Park
Cruise Highlights: Hubbard Glacier Scenic Cruising • Glacier Bay National Park Scenic Cruising
Ketchikan • Skagway • Juneau
Post-Cruise Highlights: Half-Day Sightseeing in Vancouver • 2 Nights Tulalip Resort &
Casino Experience • Half-Day Sightseeing in Seattle
Your Escorted Alaska Cruise Tour Includes:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu
2-Nights Hotel Accommodations in Fairbanks
2-Nights Hotel Accommodations in Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
2-Nights Hotel Accommodations in Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge
7-Nights Shipboard Accommodations
Unlimited Shipboard Gourmet Dining
Full Shipboard Casino
24 Hour Shipboard Room Service
All Transfers & NCF
Half-Day Vancouver Sightseeing
2-Night Hotel at Tulalip Resort Casino
Half-Day Seattle Sightseeing
Scenic Motor Coach Transfer from Vancouver to Seattle
Gratuity for Airport/Hotel Porters, Bus Drivers & Land
Tour Service Providers††
COMPLETE PACKAGES!
FROM
$ 3467*
FROM HONOLULU, 6-NIGHT LODGE
STAY, 2-NIGHT HOTEL AT TULALIP,
SEATTLE SIGHTSEEING, 7-NIGHT
CRUISE, ALL TRANSFERS,
TAXES & FEES
EARLY BOOKING
DISCOUNT PER PERSON
SAVE $ 25
*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.
FOR ALL PRINCESS CRUISES OFFERS: Fares are per person, based on double occupancy, subject to availability, capacity controlled. Call Non-Stop Travel for more details. Princess reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all
passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. Government fees and taxes are additional. See applicable Princess® brochure for terms, conditions and definitions that will apply to your booking. Offer available to
residents of U.S. and Canada. ©2013 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan registry.
28 | February 2016
2016 AVALON WATERWAYS
2016 THE BLUE
DANUBE DISCOVERY
12 Nights / 15 Days • October 31 – November 14, 2016 • Avalon Passion
Tour Manager: Cora Kinney • Travel to Budapest, Hungary & Return from Prague,
Czech Republic • 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
Countries: Hungry • Austria • Germany • Czech Republic
Highlights & Sightseeing:
•Budapest: Guided sightseeing, see Fishermen’s
Bastion; welcome reception
•Passau: Guided walk
•Vienna: Guided sightseeing
• Main Danube Canal: Cruise in the canal
•Dürnstein: Guided walk, see the Stiftskirche
•Melk: Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey;
wine tasting
•Regensburg: Guided sightseeing; beer tasting
•Nuremberg: Guided sightseeing
•Prague: Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical
Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
FROM $
*
5385
FROM HONOLULU, 2-NIGHT
PRE-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM,
7-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, 3-NIGHT
POST-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM,
MEALS & SIGHTSEEING AS
INDICATED ON ITINERARY, ALL
TRANSFERS, PORT CHARGES,
TAXES & FEES
2016 CHRISTMAS TIME
ON THE DANUBE
8 Nights / 11 Days • Nov 25 – Dec 5, 2016 • Escorted from Honolulu
Tour Managers: Clayton & Nadine Izu • Avalon Impression • Travel to Prague,
Czech Republic & Return from Vienna, Austria
Spend 2 Nights in Prague, then Enjoy a 6-Night River Cruise from Nuremberg
to Vienna • Featuring 200 sq. ft. Panorama Suite
Countries: Czech Republic • Germany • Austria
Highlights & Sightseeing:
•Prague: Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock,
Hradčany Castle grounds, Christmas market
•Nuremberg: Welcome reception, choice of guided
sightseeing or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour,
Christmas market
•Melk: Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey
•Regensburg: Guided sightseeing, snack at the
Historische Wurstkuche, beer tasting, Christmas market
•Passau: Guided sightseeing, Christmas market
•Vienna: Guided sightseeing, Christmas market
* 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. Prices shown include cruise in Category D in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to
baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.explorefl ightfees.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 fl y together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “fi nal”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 PACKAGE!
FROM $
*
4416
FROM HONOLULU, 2-NIGHT
PRE-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM,
6-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, MEALS
& SIGHTSEEING AS INDICATED
ON ITINERARY, ALL TRANSFERS,
PORT CHARGES, TAXES & FEES.
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2016 OCEANIA CRUISES
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
2016 PANORAMIC PANAMA CANAL
16 Nights/18 Days • November 24 – December 11, 2016 • Aboard Sirena®
Tour Manager: Janet Tanaka • Travel from Miami, Florida to Los Angeles, California
Visit: Bahamas • Colombia • Costa Rica • Nicaragua • Guatemala • Mexico • California
Where Atlantic Meets Pacific — Your world travels are not complete until you have traversed the engineering
marvel known as the Panama Canal, where the spirit of innovation lives on as the canal is expanded with a second
set of larger locks. The canal is a gateway that takes you from the sun-kissed white sands of the Bahamas to the lively
resorts of the Pacific Riviera. Along the way, you’ll be enchanted by the colonial charms of Colombia, the rainforests of
Costa Rica, the hidden treasures of Nicaragua and the beauty of Guatemala. From the Cuban flavor of sleek Miami to
the Hollywood chic of laid-back Los Angeles, you will find yourself intrigued by each fascinating port of call.
$15,998
FROM
$6,499*
FROM
2 FOR 1 CRUISE FARES PLUS FREE
AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU!
HURRY! LIMITED SPACE!
BOOK BY FEBRUARY 29, 2016!
2016 SOUTHERN HOLIDAYS
17 Nights/20 Days • December 17, 2016 – January 05, 2017 • Aboard Marina®
Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura • Travel from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Valparaiso, Chile
Visit: Argentina • Uruguay • Falkland Islands • Chile
Festive Adventures — It’s the season of celebration, and you can enjoy it in true South American style. Begin in
Buenos Aires with a fiesta hosted by local gauchos. You will be greatly impressed by their skilled horsemanship,
unparalleled talent and traditional music. Meet more “locals” in Port Stanley at the Bluff Cove Lagoon, home to gentoo
and Magellanic penguins as well as geese, dolphins, sea lions and other wildlife. To find unique handcrafted gifts, shop
at the market in Coyhaique near Puerto Chacabuco. For scenic South American landscapes, it will be difficult to decide
which is more amazing: the views from the Train to the End of the World as it chugs through Tierra del Fuego National
Park or the vistas from Marina’s decks as she sails amidst the magnificent Chilean Fjords.
* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy. Free airfare promotion does not include ground transfers ($198 roundtrip) and applies to economy roundtrip flights subject to cruise line
discretion. For specific dates/flights, a $175 per person air deviation fee plus any fare difference is applicable. 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. 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. Price shown based on
category B2 rate. Argentine reciprocity fee of approximately $165 per person (subject to change) is not included and will be an additional cost. More information about the reciprocity fee will be
provided after final payment.
30 | February 2016
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
$17,398
FROM
$7,199*
FROM
HURRY! LIMITED SPACE! BOOK BY FEBRUARY 29, 2016!
2016 OCEANIA CRUISES
2016 SCANDINAVIAN TREASURES
10 Nights / 13 Days • July 11 – 23, 2016 • Aboard Marina® • Tour Manager: Chef Paul H. Onishi
Travel from Copenhagen, Denmark to Stockholm, Sweden • Escorted from Honolulu
Visit: Denmark • Germany • Lithuania • Latvia • Finland • Russia • Estonia • Sweden
Jewels of the Baltic Sea — From the stately palaces of Stockholm to the peaceful Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen,
this voyage is an opportunity to behold Europe’s immense beauty and historic wealth and create a treasure trove of
memories to last a lifetime. Ornately gilded rooms, original sparkling chandeliers and a magnificent white marble
staircase are a few highlights of the opulent Catherine Palace near St. Petersburg. The thickly wooded Latvian countryside beautifully cradles the 13th century Turaida Castle and its fortification tower near Riga. Once a summer residence
for members of the Russian imperial family, the Haikko Manor near Helsinki is now an elegant spa and hotel in a
picturesque park near the sea.
2016 LANDMARKS & LIGHTHOUSES
14 Nights/16 Days • October 21 – November 5, 2016
Tour Manager: Lisa Ann Kahalewai • Travel from Montreal, Quebec
to Miami, Florida • Aboard Regatta® • Escorted from Honolulu
Visit: Quebec • Nova Scotia • Maine • Massachusetts • New York
Virginia • South Carolina • Florida
The Arc of History Leads South — From Montreal’s 17th century Place d’Armes to the art deco boutiques and sidewalk cafés of Miami’s world-famous South Beach, this remarkable journey spans the ages, and from Halifax to
Charleston, charming lighthouses illuminate the stunning coastline and the arc of history. Outside Quebec City,
traverse a suspension bridge over Canyon Sainte-Anne, a steep gorge carved out of a 900-million-year-old rock
formation by the relentless force of water. In Port Canaveral, your gaze is drawn heavenward at one of the three
surviving original space shuttles and a complete Saturn V rocket at the Kennedy Space Center. Be sure to take in a
Broadway musical during an overnight stay in New York, and dine in a colonial Williamsburg pub during another
overnight stay in Norfolk.
2016 RIVIERA ROMANCE
12 Nights / 15 Days • Travel from Venice, Italy to Barcelona, Spain • November 07 – 21, 2016
Aboard Riviera® • Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Marie Kanealii-Ortiz
Visit: Italy • Croatia • Montenegro • Monaco • France • Spain
Lovely Vistas — Beauty, romance, intrigue and history – they’re all yours to experience. A short trip from Venice takes
you to Verona, where star-crossed lovers began their tragic tale. Casa di Giulietta, the home believed to have belonged
to Juliet Capulet, features a courtyard, a balcony and a statue of Shakespeare’s heroine. For a more daring adventure,
take a four-wheel-drive vehicle into the Velebit mountain range and through some of the most inspiring terrain in
Croatia. You’ll also be inspired by two of the most stunning cathedrals in Sicily – Palermo and Monreale. Handsomely
adorned with impressive mosaics, both were influenced by the variety of cultures that left their marks there.
COMPLETE PACKAGE!
$14,098
FROM
$5,749*
FROM
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FROM
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ENTRY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29, 2016
FIRST PRIZE:
$100 Non-Stop Travel
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CONTEST RULES:
• One photo per household
• Photo must be less than one year old
• Winner to be announced in the APRIL 2016 issue
• Management reserves the right to determine the winning photos
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