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Hosted By: Terry Smith
Retired WTVA Anchor
WTVA TV
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Indulge in a tropical retreat showcasing the best of three distinct Hawaiian Islands with the perfect balance of planned attractions and time at leisure to explore as you wish. Stay in luxurious resort hotels featuring lavish amenities, private lanais, and stunning views during our three nights on Oahu, two nights on Kauai, and three nights on Maui. Highlights include a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial* and Visitor Center at Pearl Harbor, a Honolulu city tour, Waimea Canyon, the Maui Ocean Center, a Maui Tropical Plantation tram tour, and a traditional luau and Polynesian show. Plus, all inter-island flights are included!
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Take your Hawaiian getaway to the next level of extraordinary with some of our immersive excursion options. We’ve compiled the best activities for all interests, including scenic flightseeing, whale watching, a sunset dinner cruise, and more.
Book now to make the most of your time in paradise!
View Available Hawaii Optional Excursions
October 21st, 2023 - October 30th, 2023
Occupancy
Price Per Person
Double
$5899
Single
$6999
Final Payment Date: 08/22/2023
Day 1 : Fly to Honolulu
The moment we step off the plane we feel the aloha spirit that draws so many travelers to this lush island paradise. After a traditional flower lei greeting, we check in to our luxurious resort hotel for a three-night stay, ideally located by the beautiful white sands of Waikiki Beach.
Day 2 : Pearl Harbor
Our day begins with the most moving site on Oahu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial. View the galleries and exhibits that recall December 7, 1941, the day that catapulted the U.S. into World War II. A documentary film precedes our Navy launch out to the USS Arizona Memorial to observe the sunken battleship. Afterward, E Komo Mai (welcome) new friends over refreshing beverages during a Holiday Vacations Welcome Lunch in Honolulu. Our city tour continues, bringing us past the volcanic shaped Hawaiian State Capitol building and Iolani Palace, the only palace in the U.S. once inhabited by a reigning monarch. We’ll also visit the Punchbowl, an extinct volcano and home of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. *Tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial are subject to availability through National Park Service and confirmed the day prior.
Day 3 : Oahu
Today is yours to experience all Oahu has to offer. Enjoy warm island breezes while relaxing on Waikiki Beach or explore Diamond Head crater. Perhaps mingle with the fish at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, lose yourself in Honolulu’s downtown ambiance, or spend the day learning about the ancient cultures of six island nations at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Day 4 : Waimea Canyon
This morning we fly to Kauai, known as the Garden Isle for its lush, tropical landscapes. After lunch, we sample rich, aromatic coffee at the Kauai Coffee Company's Visitor Center, the country’s largest grower. Later, we witness the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," Waimea Canyon, a vast gorge in striking colors of red rock and emerald green vegetation. This evening, we check in to our upscale Kauai accommodations.
Day 5 : Kauai
Kauai is known as the second wettest place on earth, resulting in lush rainforest, breathtaking scenery, and balmy breezes. Today is yours to explore! Our included excursion features a relaxing ride on the Wailua River with songs, stories, and hula lessons followed by a short nature walk through the rainforest to Smith’s Fern Grotto. Spend the rest of the day at leisure touring a botanical garden, flightseeing by helicopter, or relaxing by the pool at our resort hotel.
Day 6 : Maui
We fly to Maui today, nicknamed the Valley Isle for the valleys carved into its mountains. We enjoy lunch, then visit the Maui Ocean Center for an up-close view of the marine life that calls Hawaii home. Meet some of the most notable visitors to these waters during the 3D Humpbacks of Hawaii experience. Later, we check in to our hotel in Wailea.
Day 7 : The Valley Isle
We have the day to relax at the hotel, play on a championship golf course, go on a snorkeling expedition, or travel the winding Road to Hana.
Day 8 : Traditional Luau
Sleep in or wake up early to watch the sunrise from the summit of Haleakala, House of the Sun. An inviting area of shops, dining, and live entertainment awaits near the hotel for leisure time today. This evening, enjoy tropical drinks and the exotic flavors of native Hawaiian cuisine at an authentic luau. Our evening ends with music and dances of the South Pacific!
Day 9 : Aloha Hawaii
After a morning at leisure, we explore the Maui Tropical Plantation on a narrated tram tour to discover more of the diverse fruits and plants that grow here. View palm trees, bananas, avocados, and taro in various states of development. Then we gather for a Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner with new friends before boarding our overnight flight back to the mainland.
Day 10 : Arrive Home
A Hui Hou (until we meet again).
WTVA TV Pickup Locations:
Columbus, MS - Quality Inn
Memphis, TN - Memphis International Airport
Tupelo, MS - Walmart Supercenter
After graduating from college at MTSU in 1978, Terry worked at the ABC affiliate in Chattanooga, WTVC-TV. He worked as a reporter/photographer, and anchor for about four years and then he opened a small business doing commercials. In 1983, he returned to work in television news at WTVA-TV in Tupelo, Mississippi as anchor, reporter, and later news director. After 30 years, Terry retired and now has a company called Voice56Studios that produces voice overs, and video.
Terry is a member of the Gloster Street Church of Christ in Tupelo, where he has also been given the privilege to teach a Sunday morning Bible Class. He helps with the production of the very well-known television Bible Program, Dayspring.
He is married to Beth Smith. They have two daughters and three grandchildren.
Join Terry and WTVA-TV viewers on this fabulous vacation!
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Tour days tend to be shorter in length, at a relaxed pace, and include lots of unscheduled time for leisure. Expect standing and walking for extended periods of time on flat surfaces, mostly low altitudes, and consistent temperatures.
Tour days usually move at a leisurely pace. Some days’ scheduled activities last longer than others. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on occasionally uneven terrain. You may experience changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a consistent pace, and may include long travel days. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on uneven surfaces. Some destinations may have changes in altitude and/or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a brisk pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on uneven surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a vigorous pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on rough surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.