THE BEST OF HAWAII
Ocean-view guest rooms at all resorts (Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa at left) begin and end each day with the beauty of the sea... and a luau introduces cultural traditions
Nature’s beauty, retold
Hawaii is all about head-turning beauty in people and places blessed by nature. Tropical rainforests, thundering waterfalls, powder-sand beaches and aquamarine seas mingle with lava landscapes smoldering with legends and lore. In fact, stories are the lifeblood of the people who have called these islands home since the first outrigger landed on sun-kissed shores hundreds of years ago. Like many tribal cultures, the early Hawaiians explained nature’s handiwork through myths, song and dance. Listen to talk stories from a beach boy who talks about the sea on Waikiki, dancers and singers who interpret island history at a luau on Maui and discover ancient traditions at Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park.
1. ARRIVE HONOLULU Tour begins: The Royal Hawaiian. A transfer is included from Honolulu International Airport to The Royal Hawaiian, a regal landmark located oceanfront on Waikiki Beach. Enjoy an à la carte dinner with stunning views of the beach and sea at the hotel’s acclaimed Azure Restaurant, a culinary treat on your first night on Oahu. Meals D
2. PEARL HARBOR / ROYAL PALACE DINNER Few experiences are as poignant as standing on the deck of the
USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor; begin your day with a sightseeing excursion out to this hallowed site, honoring those
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PACIFIC OCEAN
Hanalei Bay KAUAI
Koloa Lihue OAHU Pearl Harbor Honolulu Waikiki Kaanapali Beach Lahaina MAUI Kahului
Haleakala National Park (10,023 ft.)
who lost their lives in the attack of December 7, 1941. Drive through the Capitol District of downtown Honolulu this afternoon, seeing the historic sea captain’s mansion and former governor’s residence at Washington Place and the grandiose State Capitol Building. A special Tauck evening awaits at a private cocktail reception and dinner at Iolani Palace, where you’ll receive a royal welcome. Built in 1882, this National Historic Landmark reigns as the only official state residence of royalty in the United States. Meals BD
Kohala Coast
Kailua-Kona
Mauna Loa Volcano
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
HAWAII Maximum Elevation: 10,023 ft.
HAWAII
Hilo
3. WAIKIKI / OUTRIGGER RIDE It’s off to the windward side of Oahu this morning for a scenic tour of southeastern beaches, bays and birds. Sights include the
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