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Classic Hawaii 2001

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What Sets Classic Hawaii Apart
Classic Hawaii specializes in vacations that are customized for when and how you want to travel.

With only one or two weeks of vacation a year, why not take the very best vacation that you can afford?

• The Best Rooms at the Best Hotels. You can book specific room categories, such as oceanfront or elegant suites.
• Money-Saving Hotel Specials. Free nights, free meals, room upgrades, and wonderful inclusions such as free golf or spa visits.
• Free Car — A Classic Hawaii Exclusive. With 7-night stays at 40 different hotels in Hawaii, you get a free economy Alamo rental car! Or use the credit, a $199 value, and apply it to any other car category.
• Free Air. During certain times of the year, Classic Hawaii gives you a free air ticket from Los Angeles or San Francisco or a $250 air credit from other U.S. cities.
• Every Airline to Hawaii. Classic has every airline to Hawaii. So you can choose the airline you prefer. You also get frequent flyer points on Delta, American, Hawaiian, Northwest, Continental, TWA, and United.
• Fly First Class at a Discount! You can even book a specific class of service, such as business class or first class, at a discount!
• Pre-book the Things You Love To Do. Give yourself the peace of mind before you leave that you'll be able to play golf, enjoy a luau, or take the helicopter trip you've always wanted.
• Prices the same or less than mass-market tour operators. With Classic Hawaii, you may be able to afford a much better vacation than you even dared dream about.

Remember that the hotel prices you see in this brochure are the published rates. Classic Hawaii's prices are often 10-50% less. Ask your professional travel agent for the most current prices.

The Right Hotel For You
Every year the Classic Hawaii team personally inspects and rates all the hotels, resorts and condominiums shown in this brochure.

The ratings are done to help you choose a hotel that will meet your expectation and make your vacation enjoyable.

Classic Hawaii Flower Ratings
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• Hotel: A hotel catering to the most discriminating traveler expecting highly personalized service in luxurious surroundings. For sophisticated, independent vacationers willing to pay for the very best.
• Condominium: Luxurious, spacious townhouse in a private setting.
• Private Estate: Distinctive estate ranging in size from 4,000 to 9,000 square feet, located in an exclusive community, and offering the utmost in luxury and privacy.

• Hotel: Luxury hotel or resort in a prime location. Large, luxurious public spaces and well-appointed rooms. Wide variety of activities and all services available, including concierge.
• Condominium: Luxuriously appointed resort condominium set on beautifully landscaped grounds either on or across from the beach. Comfortable designer furnishings in all units. Many hotel-like services.

• Hotel: Well-located hotel offering easy access to the beach, most amenities, and most services such as restaurant, parking, and bell service. Hotels in this category feature contemporary furnishings and well-maintained facilities.
• Condominium: Comfortable unit featuring contemporary furnishings with consistent quality standards. May not offer bell services. Restaurant may be on property or nearby.

• Hotel: A clean hotel of good value for budget-minded travelers. Decor may be somewhat dated; rooms may not have good views and may have limited landscaping with minimal public spaces.
• Condominium: Furnishings are attractive but may be inconsistent from unit to unit. Minimal landscaping.

• Hotels & Condominiums: Do not meet the minimum standards set by Classic Hawaii and are not offered or recommended.

Save Money If Your Plans Change
No matter how hard anyone tries, sometimes things change. In fact, the average reservation has three changes made to it between time of deposit and time of travel. Classic charges $35 per person for every change and $50 per person for cancellation unless the waiver is purchased. Often changes can result in additional charges from the hotels as well.

That's why we created the Classic Hawaii Change and Cancellation Waiver. We recommend that you purchase the Waiver at the time of your booking for each adult over 18 in your party. Purchasing the Waiver will guarantee that once your deposit and waiver fee are received, you will not be charged for:

• hotel, air, and car rental prices increases;
• hotel change or cancellation fees unless otherwise noted;
• cancellation fees for tours and activities if cancelled 24 hours in advance;
• airline change or cancellation penalties except with certain restrictive published fares as noted;
• any change or cancellation fees from Classic Custom Vacations prior to or during travel for any reason.

A Warm Welcome Upon Arrival
Flowers, wine or a special gift basket can set the tone for a wonderful vacation. Pre-order an "Aloha" gift through Classic Hawaii. Just ask your travel agent to make the arrangements.

• Flower Lei Greeting: $11
• Balloons: $12
• Champagne or Wine: $30
• Tropical Flower Arrangements: $37
• "Aloha Munchies" Gift Basket: $43
• Kona Coffee Break: $46
• Honeymooners' Basket: $51
• Fruit Basket: $38

• free nights
• free meals
• room upgrades
• free golf
• spa treatments
• free car rentals

With Romance In Mind
Halekulani
Romance Package Save $XXXX
A special dinner for two at La Mer; round-trip limousine airport transfers; daily buffet breakfast for two; champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries upon arrival; and free rental car. 7 nights from $1,610*

The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua
Honeymoon Package Save $XXXX
5th night free; daily buffet breakfast for two; bottle of champagne upon arrival; free rental car for 7 days. 7 nights from $986*

Just for Families
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa
Family Connection
Two ocean-view rooms at a discount; choice of 2 activities per child, per stay; for kids ages 5-12: one full day at Keiki Beachcomber Club. For kids ages 5-17: one private golf or tennis lesson. Free rental car for 7 days. 7 nights, 2 rooms, from $1,992*

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
Family Suite Promotion
Two connected rooms (based on availability); complimentary daily Camp Mauna Lani for up to 2 children; Keiki (children's) robes; free rental car for 7 days. 7 nights, 2 rooms, from $1,911*

Golfer's Paradise
There are more than 60 courses in Hawaii offering a level of challenge and scenic beauty found nowhere else in the world.

Two recommendations:

• Stay at the resort with the course you plan to play the most, as many resorts offer their guests preferred rates and tee times.
• Have Classic Hawaii pre-book your tee times before you leave. That way you can be assured of playing when you want to.

The Westin Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
Unlimited Golf Package
Accommodations; unlimited golf for two at either of two Mauna Kea golf courses; free rental car. 7 nights from $1,478*

The Kauai Marriott
Golf Package
Accommodations; one round of golf per person per day at choice of two Kauai Lagoons golf courses; daily full breakfast; shared cart and use of practice facilities; free rental car. 7 nights from $1,755*

*Package rates are sample prices that include seven nights accommodations, green fees, shared cart, requested start tee times, and taxes. Tee times are on a request basis only. Prices and programs are subject to change without notice. Some restrictions may apply. Ask your Travel Agent for the most up-to-date pricing available.

O'ahu, the Gathering Place

Postcard from O'ahu
Hiked Diamond Head Crater in the early morning. The view was 360 degrees and it was just the way to start the vacation. Stopped at a local place for breakfast of Portuguese sausage and rice. The people in Hawaii are just so warm and hospitable, you always feel welcome here.

Spent the afternoon at the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the U.S. Toured the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor — it was very moving.

Tonight we're trying a Pacific Rim restaurant, Indigo, in downtown Honolulu. Tomorrow we're going to the North Shore to watch the surfers and to explore Haleiwa, a little town on that side of the island.

This is just a great place for a long weekend!

O'ahu Intro
O'ahu is a fascinating mix of different cultures and packed with fun vacation activities. Here you'll find world-famous Waikiki Beach, lush rain forests, huge surfing waves, great boutique shopping, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and America's only royal palace, Iolani Palace. Amazingly, despite being Hawaii's most populated island, Oahu still offers some of the most beautiful beaches and scenic trails of all the islands.

Oahu is 594 square miles, 44 miles long, 30 miles wide, with a population of 863,100 and 1,122 miles of coastline.

Hawaiian Legends
Long ago the Hawaiian Islands came up from the sea and lay barren. The sun god had not yet come. The tree god came and made seeds and planted some near the beach, on the plains, and in the gulches. Although trees grew, the dim light of the stars and moon was not enough and they withered away.

The tree god searched for his trees, but there were none until he came to the gulches. These little trees had leaves like moonlight seen through floating clouds. Kukui trees still grow in gulches; with the light of the sun their new leaves are green. As the leaves grow they turn silvery. The trees remember that it was the moon that gave light to their ancestors.

O'ahu Hotels
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Halekulani
A world-famous, exquisite jewel on the beach in Waikiki, visited for years by a discriminating clientele, the 456-room beachfront Halekulani is known as a grand oasis of luxury and first-class service. From personalized check-in, a richly appointed room, and award-winning cuisine to a beautiful seashell left on your bed at turn-down, the Halekulani sets the standard for luxury hotels.
Published Room Rates: From $ to $ /night

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Hilton Hawaiian Village
Ali'i Tower. On the grounds of the 20-acre Hilton Hawaiian Village, the 348-room Ali'i Tower is a hotel within a hotel with a private reception desk, private concierge, and its own pool and fitness area. You'll find some of Waikiki's largest and most beautiful guestrooms with maid service three times a day, newspaper delivery, personal designer bathrobes, and lovely ocean views.
Published Room Rates: From $ to $ /night

Things To Do and See in O'ahu
At Classic Hawaii, we're pleased and proud to help you reserve all the things you want to do on your vacation in advance.

The tours and activities described here are some of the most popular. Many of them sell out fast, so have your travel agent make your reservations as soon as possible, so you're sure to get what you want when you get to Hawaii.

Afternoon Snorkel Cruise
Spend a day of fun in the sun with Dream Cruises

Pacific Splash Barefoot Fun Cruise
Relax on the sundeck, glide down the water slide or snorkel in the warm waters. SNUBA and SCUBA diving are available for an additional cost. Your cruise includes a freshly grilled lunch and soft drinks. Departs daily at 11:00 am. Duration: 3 hours.
Price: $65/adult; $35/child (age 17 & under)

Dinner Cruises
Relax over dinner at sea with the lights of Waikiki as the backdrop for a romantic experience with Dream Cruises. Cruise includes hotel transfers.

Island Grill Dinner and Dance Cruise
This 2-hour cruise on the "American Dream" will definitely get you into the Hawaiian mood, with everything from a free cocktail when you board to a casual grilled buffet dinner and the spectacular view of Waikiki and Diamond Head.
Price: $48/adult; $27/child (age 17 & under)

Helicopter Sightseeing
What could be more thrilling than the magnificent view of Pearl Harbor from the sky, Diamond Head, and Oahu's lush mountain ranges and beautiful coastline! For a truly unforgettable experience, take a spectacular night flight with Makani Kai Helicopters.

Pali Makani Tour
This tour takes you over famous film locations such as Hawaii Five-O, Magnum P.I., and Gilligan's Island, along with Honolulu's other highlights.
Flight duration: 40 minutes.
Price: $135/person

Sacred Falls Alii Tour
This 60-minute flight and circles the island of Oahu to you incredible views of Chinaman's Hat, Kualoa Ranch, Sacred Falls, Koolau Mountains, world-famous surfing beaches, sugarcane and pineapple fields, and Pearl Harbor.
Price: $175/person

Kualoa Ranch
This activity adventure tour on 4,000 acres of tropical paradise is located just 20 minutes from Waikiki, and offers all kinds of activities surrounded by Oahu's natural beauty. The ranch was the filming sight for scenes from "Jurassic Park".

Action Adventure Tour
Choose three activities from a list of options including kayaking, snorkeling, volleyball, horseback riding, tennis, and much more. Tours include a ranch-style buffet lunch and hotel transfers.
Price: $104/adult; $52/child (age 12 & under)

Island Tours
Experience Oahu's most popular attractions with E Noa Tours.

Arizona Memorial Excursion/Battleship Missouri Combo
Relive one of the most dramatic moments 20th Century history on an unforgettable trip to Pearl Harbor. This excursion includes a tour of the Visitors Center, museum, the Arizona Memorial and a tour of the Battleship Missouri. Choose from three morning tours, all of which include transfers from your hotel.
Price: $41/adult; $30/child (ages 6-12)

Island Seaplane Service
Island Seaplane Service, Inc. offers what is absolutely the most exhilarating way to see Oahu — taking off and landing on the water! You'll fly over the hidden Oahu of waterfalls, remote beaches and lush steep-walled valleys. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed.
Price: $79/person

Royal Circle Island Tour
Take this one-day tour for a wonderful sampling of Oahu's highlights. You'll be picked up at your hotel for a visit to Oahu's lovely North Shore, incomparable Hanauma Bay, the dramatic Pali Lookout, and the otherworldly Diamond Head Crater. Duration: 8 hours.
Price: $50/adult; $39/child (ages 6-12)

Pearl Harbor/Honolulu City Tour
This tour includes the National Park Visitor's Center film and Museum, a Navy tour to the Arizona Memorial, and a complete Honolulu city tour. Duration: approximately 5 hours. Transportation included. Departure times are 8:30 or 11:00 am.
Price: $23/adult; $20/child (ages 6-12)

The Magic of Polynesia
This show proves that Hawaii means magic in many ways. You'll marvel at the incredible illusions featuring Polynesian music and dance.

Dinner Show
Enjoy a delicious sit-down dinner with a cocktail, compliments of Hawaii's only major stage production. Then sit back as this new showroom at the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel is transformed into a brilliant arena of spellbinding magic.
Price: $64/adult; $44/child (ages 6-12)

Paradise Cove Luau
This is Hawaii's largest luau show, set on 12 private beachfront acres 45 minutes from Waikiki. Enjoy the warm tropical air as you experience an evening of island games, crafts, and tropical feasting. Classic Hawaii's guests receive preferred seating and table service. Includes hotel transfers.
Price: $60/adult; $40/child (ages 6-12)

Polynesian Cultural Center
Relive the history of humankind's arrival in Polynesia as you travel through time while sharing the culture, music, and dance of seven different Pacific islands. This 42-acre center on Oahu's North Shore has been the most popular attraction in Hawaii for the past 20 years. This is a must-see for the first time visitor to Hawaii.

Ambassador VIP Service
This is the tour to take to get the true feel of the Pacific Islands on a special VIP tour. As a VIP, you'll receive round-trip transfers from your hotel, admission to all villages, a lei greeting upon arrival, a guided tour of all villages, admission to one of the featured films, your choice of Ambassador dining buffet or Ali'i Luau, VIP seating for "Horizons" evening show, and a free souvenir video.
Price: $111/adult; $78/child (ages 5-11)

IMAX Show and Buffet with Transfers
This package includes hotel transfers, admission to all villages and daytime activities, admission to either the Polynesian Odyssey IMAX or The Living Sea IMAX film. An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet in the Gateway Restaurant features delicious sweet-sour pork, baked chicken, salads and seating at Horizons! Evening show.
Price: $62/adult; $45/child (ages 5-11)

Submarine Adventures
Descend to depths of more than 100 feet on a fantastic trip aboard an air-conditioned Atlantis Submarine to view natural coral reefs and an abundant and colorful sea life.

Waikiki Odyssey
This deluxe 2-hour tour features large viewports for a close-up experience of Hawaii's marine environment. Departs hourly; hotel transfers included.
Price: $93/adult; $41/child (ages 2-11)

Hawaiian Isle Adventures
A narrator who guides your tour leads these small, exclusive personalized groups. Walk slowly through the rain forest to a waterfall. Snorkel at a reef a half-mile from the famous Magnum P.I. house. Boogie Board at an out-of-the-way sandy beach. Certified lifeguards give hands-on instruction in water activities. Includes scenic stops at Oahu's most important sites; lunch not included.
Price: $59/person

Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park
Experience 25 acres of wild, wet fun, including a mega-wave pool, tube cruising river, and four- and seven-story water slide complexes. There are separate pools and activities for adults and kids, including Jacuzzi-style pools and animal-theme keiki slides. You'll also find shops, restaurants, and space for group functions. Lunch and hotel transfers are included.
Price: $60/adult; $36/child (ages 3-11)

This is just a sample of the tour and activities offered by Classic Hawaii. For details about additional offerings, ask your travel agent to call Classic Hawaii. Prices and programs valid at time of printing and are subject to change.

The Advantages of Flying with Classic Hawaii

• Service from more than 200 cities. You can fly from almost anywhere in the U.S. and a few places in Canada with Classic Hawaii.
• Coordinating Itineraries. If you are traveling with other people or family from other cities, Classic can coordinate all the flights within one reservation.
• Save on Discounted Airfares — Even First Class! You can save up to 40% off published air prices for economy, business, or first-class.
• Scheduled Flights with Seat Assignments at Charter Prices. Classic Hawaii airfares on scheduled carriers are often comparable to the prices quoted by charter operators.
• Frequent Flyer Mileage Credit. Available on American, Continental, Delta, Hawaiian, Northwest, TWA, and United with Classic Hawaii.
• Land-Only Arrangements. Using frequent flyer tickets? Adding a few days pre or post a business trip? Classic Hawaii accepts hotel and car rental only reservations.
• Discounted Airport Parking. Parking discounts are available at selected Los Angeles and San Francisco airport locations.
• Overnight "Park & Fly" Flying out of Los Angeles or San Francisco? Stay at first-class airport hotels for as little as $125 per night. You can enjoy a relaxing stay near the airport and park your car for free for the duration of your stay in Hawaii.

Rental cars include

• Unlimited mileage
• Air-conditioning
• All taxes and service fees

Please note that the rates for Classic Hawaii car rental include the taxes and fees that other tour operators may not include. With other operators these fees are due upon car rental return and can be substantial.

Free Car — A Classic Hawaii Exclusive
With 7-night stays at 40 different hotels in Hawaii, you get a free economy Alamo rental car! Or a $199 credit towards the rental of a larger or specialty vehicle.

Hawaii Isn't Too Far Away
If you live in the central or eastern part of the U.S., you can add to your vacation by stopping in Las Vegas, San Francisco, or Los Angeles on the way to or from Hawaii.

Our Classic America product features luxurious hotels, resorts, and unique boutique hotels. The reservations can be made at the same time as your Hawaii trip.

These are some of the most popular activities in each of these stop-over destinations:

• San Francisco. Dine aboard a Hornblower Yacht and sail under the Golden Gate Bridge. Visit Fisherman's Wharf or take a tour of Alcatraz. Stroll through Golden Gate Park. Take a day trip to the vineyards of Napa Valley, or stay overnight.
• Los Angeles. Spend a day at Disneyland®, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm, or Hollywood. Shop on Rodeo Drive. Visit Venice Beach. Take a tour of the Stars' homes.
• San Diego. Visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo®, Sea World, and the Wild Animal Park. Enjoy the museums in Balboa Park, or do a bay cruise.
• Las Vegas. Nightlife, shows, world-class shopping, and dazzling theme casinos. Also, great activities and amusements for kids!

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