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Waikiki Beach
USS Arizona Memorial
Volcanoes National Park
Maui Tropical Plantation
Maui Ocean Center
Chapel in Kona
Historic Ahu' ena Heiau Temple
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
Punaluu Black Sand Beach
featuring Oahu, The Big Island, & Maui
Departs: October 19th, 2021 Tour Dates & Pricing
A visit to paradise illustrating the beauty of three distinct Hawaiian Islands with gorgeous hotels offering stunning views. Enjoy the perfect balance of scheduled activities and leisure time to find your own adventures with three nights on Oahu, two nights on The Big Island, and three nights on Maui. Major highlights include a Honolulu city tour, visiting the USS Arizona Memorial & Visitor Center at Pearl Harbor, a guided tour of Volcanoes National Park, and an authentic luau with Polynesian performances and cuisine. All inter-island flights are included!
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Hosted By: Gary Cannalte
Chief Meteorologist
WISC TV
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Day 1 : Fly to Honolulu
The moment we step off the plane we will feel the aloha spirit that draws so many travelers to this lush island paradise.
Enjoy a traditional flower lei greeting.
Then, we check-in to the beautiful Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa for three nights. Each room features a private lanai.
Day 2 : Pearl Harbor
Start the day with a delicious breakfast at the Kuhio Beach Grill.
Tour the Honolulu area beginning with the most moving site on Oahu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial. At the visitor center, we 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.
Mingle with new friends over a Holiday Vacations Welcome Lunch in Honolulu.
The afternoon brings 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 then visit the Punchbowl, an extinct volcano and home of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Day 3 : Oahu
Today is your opportunity to explore everything Oahu has to offer. Relax on the golden sands of Waikiki Beach, explore Diamond Head crater, mingle with the fish at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, lose yourself in Honolulu’s downtown ambiance, or spend the day immersed in culture at the Polynesian Culture Center.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel's Kuhio Beach Grill at your leisure.
Day 4 : Volcanoes National Park
This morning we fly to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Enjoy lunch at the Kilauea Lodge located just outside Volcanoes National Park.
Once inside the park, stop along the way to appreciate the dramatic overlooks and visitor center. The unique landscape of the park features volcanic craters, dried lava flows and steam vents.
Day 5 : The Big Island
Breakfast is included this morning at our hotel. Explore the Big Island on your own today. Perhaps tour a coffee plantation, visit Mokuaikaua Church, the oldest Christian Church in Hawaii, shop and dine in Historic Kailua-Kona Village, or simply relax on your private lanai at the hotel.
Day 6 : Maui
This morning we fly to Maui, nicknamed the Valley Isle for the valleys carved into its mountains.
Lunch at the Maui Ocean Center offers stunning views of Ma’alaea Bay Harbor. After lunch, there's time to browse the center's unique collection, getting up close and personal with the marine life and a 3D Humpbacks of Hawaii experience.
Next, we drive to Lahaina, an old whaling port dotted with historical landmarks, shops, and galleries. The town is especially known for its gigantic Banyan tree whose branches reach out over an acre.
Later, we arrive at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa where we enjoy 40 oceanfront acres of lavish swimming pools, tropical plants, shopping, and multiple dining options. We have easy access to long beach strolls from here and a private lanai off your room.
Day 7 : The Valley Isle
Begin with a delicious breakfast buffet at our hotel's Swan Court.
Our hotel is situated on lovely Ka’anapali Beach, three miles of gorgeous sand often cited as one of the world’s best beaches. 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
Relax and enjoy a day of leisure or wake up early to watch sunrise from the summit of Haleakala, House of the Sun. A pleasant stroll from the hotel leads to Whalers Village, an inviting area of shops, dining and live entertainment.
Tonight, say farewell Hawaiian style at the Drums of the Pacific Luau and Polynesian Show. Enjoy tropical drinks and the exotic flavors of native Hawaiian cuisine. Our evening ends with music and dances of the South Pacific!
Day 9 : Aloha Hawaii
After a morning at leisure, we gather for a Holiday Vacations farewell lunch at Cafe O'Lei. Then we explore the Maui Tropical Plantation on a narrated tram tour learning about the island’s iconic fruits and plants including pineapple, coconut, and more.
Later, we board our flight to the mainland.
Day 10 : Arrive Home
A Hui Hou (until we meet again).
October 19th, 2021 - October 28th, 2021
Occupancy
Price Per Person
Double
$5299
Single
$6399
Final Payment Date: 09/04/2021
WISC TV Pickup Locations:
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Janesville, WI - Festival Foods
Johnson Creek, WI - Pine Cone Café
Madison, WI - Baymont Inn
Madison, WI - Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel
Platteville, WI - Walmart
Portage, WI - Petro Portage
South Beloit, IL - Flying J Travel Plaza
Chicago, IL - O'Hare International Airport
Madison, WI - Dane County Regional Airport
Gary has a degree in Meteorology from Northern Illinois University. He moved to WISC-TV3 in Madison in 1990, and was the original meteorologist for News 3 This Morning. In 1999, Gary was promoted to Chief Meteorologist. He was the first meteorologist in Madison to receive the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal from the American Meteorological Society, and is a member of the National Weather Association.
Gary makes many school visits and personal appearances to speak about the weather. He’s very involved in NEWS 3 NOW’s annual Koats for Kids clothing drive to provide winter clothing apparel for children and adults in need in the Madison community.
Gary enjoys bowling, watching baseball, and spending time with his wife, Jean Marty, and son, Chuck. Gary has previously hosted several Holiday Vacations tours.
Join him and NEWS 3 NOW viewers on this wonderful vacation.
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