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Hawaii, Australia, Asia & the Pacific Q&A

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Will I need a visa? Q: What are some good souvenirs to bring home?

A: In addition to a valid passport, U.S. citizens visiting A: In Australia, sapphire or opal jewelry, Aussie hats, and
Australia and New Zealand must have an Electronic Aboriginal handicrafts are guest favorites. In New
Travel Authority (ETA), also known as an electronic visa Zealand, you can find opal jewelry, greenstone (jade),
waiver. These take less time to apply for than a traditional paua shells, and sheepskin rugs. In Vietnam and
visa, but you do need two separate ETAs when visiting Cambodia, silk scarves, lacquerware, paper lanterns, and
both countries. We will provide the necessary information traditional Khmer art make wonderful keepsakes. On the
to guide you through the process. Vietnam and Cambodia Tahitian Islands, black pearls are a top souvenir choice as
require two separate e-visas; however, these are provided well as stone carvings and traditional pareos. On the
upon arrival. Tahiti only requires a valid passport. As part Hawaiian Islands, world-famous Kona coffee, puka shell
of the United States, Hawaii does not require a passport necklaces, and tapa cloth are great options. With all
or visa for U.S. citizens. destinations, handmade crafts that represent the culture
Q: What are the seasons and weather like? are beautiful mementos of your travels.
A: The seasons in the Southern Hemisphere are opposite of Q: What language is spoken?
those in the Northern Hemisphere. Australia and New A: English is the written and spoken language of Australia,
Zealand experience a moderate temperature drop during colored with a delightful accent and unique local
their winter months (June-August). Our tours of Australia expressions. Māori is the official language of New Zealand,
travel along the eastern coast, where the climate varies though English is the most widely spoken. Vietnamese is the
from tropical in the north to temperate in the south. official language of Vietnam and Khmer is the official
Temperatures include highs of 63°F to 87°F and lows of language of Cambodia, but English is generally spoken in
44°F to 72°F. New Zealand's climate changes based on tourist areas of both countries. In Tahiti, French is the official
elevation and location. You can expect highs ranging from language and locals frequently speak Tahitian; however,
56°F to 75°F and lows ranging from 44°F to 72°F. English is often spoken in shops, restaurants, and other
Northern and Central Vietnam are pleasantly mild with tourist areas. Hawaii is the only U.S. state with two official
average highs around 75°F and lows between 59°F to languages: English and Hawaiian.
67°F. Cambodia and Southern Vietnam are typically
sunny with highs between 80°F to 90°F and lows ranging Q: How long are the flights?
from 72°F to 77°F. Tahiti remains comfortably warm all A: For Tahiti, Australia, and Vietnam, guests will take a
year long and fairly consistent across all islands, with connecting flight – often to Los Angeles – and meet their
highs around 82°F and lows around 70°F. Hawaii shares Tour Director. From there, it is just over eight hours to
the same seasons as we do in the contiguous United Papeete (Tahiti), about 15 hours to Sydney or Melbourne
States. The summer seasons have a drier climate with (Australia), and 17 hours to Singapore or Tokyo (Japan).
highs around 85°F and lows around 70°F. The winter Guests going to Vietnam will then take a roughly four-hour
tends to be wetter and mildly colder with highs around flight to Hanoi. The flight from Australia to New Zealand
75°F and lows around 65°F. is about three hours. For Hawaii, many tours fly into
Q: What should I pack? Honolulu (Oahu) from the western United States – often
Denver or Los Angeles – and fly home from Kahului
A: Plan on bringing casual and comfortable clothing that is (Maui). Depending on the airport, this flight is five to
light or medium weight, as well as a sweater for cooler seven hours. For most guests, there is a connecting flight.
nights or when traveling to higher elevations. Your clothing All interisland flights are under one hour. Remember, all
should allow you to easily layer up or down to manage airfare is included in your tour price!
temperature changes. A rain-or-shine jacket, portable
umbrella, waterproof shoes, and a hat are highly Q: What local cuisine should I try?
recommended. You will also want comfortable walking A: In Australia, all guests have the opportunity to try crocodile.
shoes and sunglasses, plus reef-safe sunscreen for In Australia and New Zealand, look for a local favorite treat,
Pacific Destinations. Be sure to pack clothing that covers pavlova, a meringue-based dessert often topped with
your shoulders and knees if traveling to Vietnam and whipped cream and fresh berries. Culinary staples in
Cambodia, as modest attire is required in temples. For Vietnam include pho, banh mi, and un cha, while must-try
Hawaii, consider bringing reusable bags (plastic bags are dishes in Cambodia include Khmer red curry, amok, and
prohibited). We will provide more in-depth information for kuy teav. Some of the best Tahitian foods include fresh
your specific tour in the Guest Travel Booklet.
seafood dishes, such as pahua taioro, and firi firi donuts or
native fruit. On the Hawaiian Islands, our included luau is
the perfect opportunity to try authentic cuisine, such as
kalua pork, ahi poke, and pineapple dessert.

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