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Travel Plan
JETSET
CENTRAL     PREPARED FOR JANE CITIZEN
MELBOURNE
Flight Itinerary

THURSDAY : 13 September 2012


10:45AM    Departure from MELBOURNE to Los Angeles on Economy Class
           via V AUSTRALIA Flight VA 11


08:00AM    Arrival in Los Angeles


SATURDAY : 22 September 2012



08:55AM    Departure from SAN FRANCISCO to HONOLULU on Economy Class
           via HAWAIIAN AIRLINES Flight HA 11



11:30AM    Arrival in HONOLULU




SUNDAY : 30 September 2012



12:45PM   Departure from HONOLULU to SYDNEY on Economy Class
          via Flight VA6971 which will be operated by HAWAIIAN AIRLINES


MONDAY : 01 October 2012

07:20PM   Arrival from HONOLULU to SYDNEY


09:30PM   Departure from SYDNEY to MELBOURNE on Economy Class
          via V AUSTRALIA Flight VA 898


11:05PM    Arrival from SYDNEY to MELBOURNE
Los Angeles

                                                 The nation's second-largest city
                                                 (after New York), Los Angeles is a
                                                 great place in which to do business
                                                 or take a vacation. Los Angeles'
                                                 marvellous      restaurants,   terrific
                                                 nightlife, sunny beaches, diverse
                                                 cultural offerings, amusement parks
                                                 and easygoing attitudes converge
                                                 in a vast Southern California
                                                 landscape flooded with sunshine
                                                 and lined with palms. Visitors should
                                                 see Los Angeles at least once,
                                                 though a single visit will hardly be
                                                 enough to appreciate such a large
                                               area jam-packed with Southern
                                               California attractions.

Sights—Back lots and soundstages at Warner Bros. and Universal Studios; billboards
and clubs on Sunset Strip; the mansions of Beverly Hills; people-watching on Santa
Monica's Third Street Promenade and the Pier; surfers at Malibu Beach; the gardens
and art collection at Huntington Library.

Museums—European paintings, sculpture, photography and architecture at the
Getty Centre or antiquities at the Getty Villa; Asian, European and American art and
the Broad Contemporary Art Museum at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art;
modern art and contemporary exhibits at the Museum of Contemporary Art
(including the Geffen Contemporary); the Degas ballet sculptures at the Norton
Simon Museum; television and radio archives at The Paley Centre for Media.

Walks—Los Angeles Conservancy walking tours of downtown; hiking the Backbone
Trail or in Franklin Canyon Park; a stroll through the Huntington Library's Botanical
Gardens; meandering along the Venice boardwalk; seeing the stars on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
Ramada Plaza West Hollywood                                13-16 September 2012




    Located smack-dab in the heart of West Hollywood's Boys Town, and close to nightlife and
    Beverly Center, this is a middle-grade hotel with a bit of self-conscious style to complement the
    avant-garde neighborhood. (This hotel lies at the center of the world's largest Halloween street
    party.)

    Because of its low rates, unpretentious ambience and short drive or taxi ride to Sunset Strip,
    many folks choose this hotel over the more expensive Grafton and the raucous Standard.
    The lobby is surprisingly chic, with gold and black accents contrasting with the candy-color
    sculpture just outside.
    A glass wall separates the lobby bar, which features two laptops on the counter for Internet
    surfing. Du-par's coffee shop, a Los Angeles fixture, has a branch here fronting the street and
    offers all-day dining, with breakfast at any hour. The hotel also offers a burger place, and
    Jamba Juice and Starbucks outlets next door.The small revamped pool enlivens the second-
    floor terrace and offers complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can use the first-rate
    sports club across the street for a fee.

    The well-kept accommodations are large and bright, combining pop-art posters and louvered
    shutters with a mix of black and white fabrics and furniture. Average-sized standard rooms
    have double or queen beds, safes, coffeemakers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, and
    Web TV.

    Most guests will do better paying the nominal increase for so-called Executive Suites, as these
    are larger studios equipped with wet bars, microwave ovens and refrigerators. For a few more
    dollars, guests can move up to a bi-level Loft Suite with two TVs, a wet bar, a king bed, a
    dressing area, and a bath with a phone. A few rooms overlook the pool in back, but front
    rooms offer the best people-watching—and the most noise.

    Room service stops at 10:30.
    This postmodern hotel draws much business from the thriving gay community around it—a real
    eye-opener for budgeting families seeking a Hollywood address. The Ramada sign above the
    entrance to the hotel is an honest indicator of what one should expect here: "Clean,
    comfortable, economical."
Hollywood Heights Hotel                                     13-16 September 2012

                                                                  Located by the Hollywood
                                                                  Hills, the Hollywood Heights
                                                                  Hotel is within blocks of the
                                                                  Hollywood Bowl and
                                                                  Hollywood & Highland
                                                                  Center, which includes the
                                                                  Kodak Theater and
                                                                  Grauman's Chinese Theater.
                                                                  The Los Angeles hotel is 2 mi
                                                                  (3.5 km) from the Sunset Strip
                                                                  and 4 mi (6 km) from Beverly
                                                                  Hills.




     Hollywood Heights features Classic Hollywood
     photos adorn the walls of the lobby, which is
     furnished in mid-century style befitting the hotel's
     location. Bordered by the lush hillside are the
     outdoor pool and spa tub and inside is a 24-hour
     fitness center. The Hollywood Heights Hotel also
     offers a casual restaurant with lounge. Business
     amenities at this 3.0-star hotel include a business
     center, complimentary wireless Internet access,
     and 2 meeting rooms. This is a smoke-free
     property.
ANdAZ West Hollywood                                           13-16 September 2012




    Entering the hotel, guests get an immediate sense there's something different here. Case in
    point: earpiece-wearing security guards and digital-tablet-clad hostesses, who facilitate the
    unique check-in process. Rather than a lining up at a traditional reception area, hosts seat
    guests in the loungelike lobby space while information is retrieved and keys are issued. There's
    even the option to just pull up and unload your bags before zipping off to a business meeting.
    The concept is free-form and modern, but can be confusing to guests not immediately in-the-
    know, especially if they manage to make it inside without first connecting with an associate.

    Directly off the lobby is the sexy RH restaurant, whose initials are a homage to the hotel's wild
    past. (Back in the '70s, bands like Led Zeppelin were rumored to have ridden motorcycles
    through the hallways of the "Riot House;" now you're more likely to find rock star exploits
    chronicled there in a coffee table book, rather than witness them in person.)

    The 24-hour fitness center features an array of cardio equipment, plus yoga mats and Life
    Fitness resistance-testing machines. The view out onto Sunset Boulevard is a big plus. Up on the
    roof, the heated panoramic pool is small but charming and surrounded by chaises. Out front,
    instead of rental cabanas, there are sun-facing shelled daybeds available on a first-come, first-
    served basis. The full menu from RH can be delivered upstairs as well, but the area is only open
    from dawn till dusk.

    Access to the guest rooms is provided via secured elevator or a centrally located staircase to
    the second floor. Hallways are gray and dimly lit, with room numbers illuminated only below
    eye level. Each room faces either the Strip or the Hollywood Hills. Select rooms offer sunroom-
    style set-ups and sitting areas, but there are no patios. Younger and first-time visitors will likely
    enjoy the action out front, while older guests and businesspeople tend to like the greenery and
    quiet afforded by rooms in back, which are also less expensive.

    In short, the hotel is conceptually interesting and should have no trouble attracting twenty- and
    thirtysomethings used to the eccentricities of boutique properties.
Road Trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco
via CHEVEROLET AVEO 4 Door Automatic Transmition: 16-19 September




   16 September : You will be picked up at Los Angeles and be dropped
    off at downtown San Francisco

     It will include the following:
   Loss Damage Waiver.
   Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Protection (UMP).
   Third Party Liability Insurance for injuries or damages to persons or things outside the
    vehicle.
   Local tax as of booking date 23-Nov-2011.
   Premium Location Surcharge.
   Vehicle Licensing Fee.
   Customer Facility Charge .
   Homeland Security Fee.
   Towing for breakdown only.
   Unlimited mileage.
   Supplementary Liability Insurance (SLI).
   Additional Drivers in California
    *Please note vehicle shall be this model or similar  and  isn’t  guaranteed  until  pick-up
Santa Barbara


Santa Barbara, California, is all about the
outdoors. The weather is comfortable year-
round, and visitors as well as residents can
ride bikes, walk along the beach or take lazy
drives into the hills or through the outlying
vineyards.

Located north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara
has been a celebrity hideaway since the early
1900s, with the carefree attitude and architecture of a Mediterranean town and a sunny,
Californian disposition. As you bicycle along the Santa Barbara waterfront, you'll see why
this seaside city is a special place. Clear, blue skies shine over golden beaches, and the Santa
Ynez Mountains loom over the city's signature white-stucco buildings with red-tile roofs.
Joggers smile, beach volleyball players wave, and brown pelicans flap their wings
methodically as they fly overhead.

In addition to its picturesque waterfront and abundant attractions, including the well-known
Santa Barbara mission, the city offers museums, trendy restaurants and boutiques. But
there's plenty more to see and do in the area. Montecito to the east is the place for
exclusive shopping—it's often compared to L.A.'s Rodeo Drive. To the west is the lively
campus of the University of California at Santa Barbara. To the north are Santa Maria and
the Santa Ynez Valley, where you'll find dozens of wineries as well as the old-time Danish
town of Solvang.

Sights—Stearns Wharf; Santa Barbara County Courthouse; Old Mission Santa Barbara.

Museums—Santa Barbara Museum of Art; the Maritime Museum; the Museum of Natural
History; Santa Barbara Historical Museum; Karpeles Manuscript Library and Museum; the
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

Memorable Meals—The avocado and crab omelette at Sambo's; clam chowder at Brophy
Brothers; fish tacos at Shoreline Beach Cafe.

Late Night—The bars and clubs along lower State Street; live music at SOhO Restaurant &
Music Club; Cava in Montecito.

Walks—To the end of Stearns Wharf and back; along the waterfront between the harbor
and Montecito.
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara                               16 September 2012

                                                                 Classic touches of California Spanish
                                                              Revival add to the historic feel of the
                                                              Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Santa
                                                              Barbara. The hotel's historic property,
                                                              also known as the Hotel Virginia and
                                                              built in 1917, features Malibu and
                                                              Catalina tile-work, exposed brick walls
                                                              and wrought-iron railings, all in a
                                                              convenient downtown location.

                                                             With the hotel's location in Santa
                                                             Barbara, the sights and sounds of the
                                                             city are just steps away. Quietly
                                                             charming, Santa Barbara boasts
                                                             stunning Spanish architecture at sites


like the Santa Barbara Courthouse. The beach
and Stearns Wharf are only a few blocks from
the hotel, while the Santa Barbara Zoo is about
two miles away. Don't miss a chance to see the
Santa Barbara Mission, known as the "Queen of
the Missions."




Modern conveniences merge with historical touches to create a unique feel, and Santa Barbara
vacations are made easy with amenities like the daily, free Express Start Breakfast Bar and free
access to Spectrum Gym. Room service is available from Mesa Cafe from 11am to 9pm, and the
second-level balcony entices guests to relax while enjoying spectacular views of the city.
San Simeon
Few places in the U.S. are as opulent as the Hearst Castle, which publisher William Randolph Hearst
built in 1919 in the hills above San Simeon, California (located 160 mi/250 km southeast of San
Francisco). Outfitted with imported treasures from around the world (ancient Greek vases, Italian
                                                                                       tapestries,
                                                                                       Oriental
                                                                                       carpets), the
                                                                                       palatial
                                                                                       mansion and
                                                                                       grounds
                                                                                       became—and
                                                                                       still are—
                                                                                       symbols for
                                                                                       ostentation.

                                                                                          In fact, Hearst
                                                                                          Castle was the
                                                                                          model for the
                                                                                          mansion
                                                                                          Xanadu in
                                                                                          Orson Welles'
                                                                                          movie Citizen
                                                                                          Kane, which is
                                                                                          a thinly veiled
portrait of Hearst. This is one of the few places in the world that might render Lifestyles of the Rich
and Famous host Robin Leach speechless.

Only in recent years has the estate's architect, Julia Morgan, begun to receive her due as a pioneer in
a field previously reserved for men. She worked for Hearst for 27 years, continually adapting the
building to fit his ever-changing wishes. (Morgan reportedly even designed the ceilings to be
adjustable in the event he wanted them higher or lower.) It could be argued that Hearst's robber-
baron tastes occasionally nudged the architect's hand a little too much. Witness, for example, the
outdoor Neptune Pool, a pseudo-Greco-Roman folly that is the very definition of gaudy.

There are four separate tours, each focusing on a different part of the grounds. But be advised that
the privilege does not come cheap: Tours cost upwards of US$30 each. Seeing all four tours in one
day is best left to those with the hardiest constitutions. If you can settle for less, Tour 1 is the best
option. Make reservations well in advance; many visitors arrive without them and are dismayed to
be turned away at the gates.

If you're willing to pay slightly more and are in the area at the proper time (Friday and Saturday
nights September-December and March-May), you can see the castle on an evening tour. Docents in
1930s clothing pretend to be the guests and staff at one of Hearst's cocktail parties. Those on the
tour can wander through the elaborate rooms as the actors sip martinis, work on puzzles and
socialize in grand fashion.

Those who don't want to spring for any of the tours can wander the museum at the base of the hill
for no charge.
Cambria Pines Lodge                                         17 September 2012

                                                    Cambria Pines lodge is a 15 minute drive
                                                    from Hearst Castle and 1.5 miles from Nitt
                                                    Witt Ridge. A day spa with body treatments,
                                                    a restaurant and country-styled rooms are
                                                    available.




                                                   Guest rooms at Cambria Pines Lodge provide
                                                   satellite TV with pay-per-view movies. Select
                                                   rooms include a microwave, refrigerator and
                                                   fireplace.

                                                   The casual restaurant at the Pine Lodge
                                                   Cambria offers indoor and outdoor seating.
                                                   Organic produce is served along with award
                                                   winning wines.




Guests can take a self guided tour of Cambria
or visit Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery,
6.4 miles away. Morro Bay State Park is 21.3
miles away.

Lodge offers rustic cabins and fireplace suites,
modern amenities; situated on 25 acres of
Monterey Pines with themed gardens.
Monterey
Central California's Monterey Bay Peninsula offers some of the most dramatic visual wonders in the
world. The winding Monterey coastline varies from wooded, rugged and rocky to fishing piers,
crashing surf and white sandy beaches. Sea life is abundant. It is not uncommon to see playful sea
otters, harbor seals, barking sea lions
and pods of migrating whales in the
Pacific Ocean's blue waters.

Although most of the Monterey
Peninsula's towns have succumbed to
tourism in one way or another, nature
is still a priority for many of the
residents, and some of them are
devoted to protecting the area from
overdevelopment. From Santa Cruz—
the original surf city—on the north end
of Monterey Bay, to the cozy village of
Carmel on the south end, each of the
bay's oceanside enclaves has its own
personality.

Two communities sit on the north end
of the bay: Capitola and Moss Landing,
an old whaling village. Monterey, the largest bay town, is located in the center of the peninsula and
has three different areas to tour: Monterey State Historic Park with its historic adobe buildings,
                                                          Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf.

                                                            Cannery Row is worth a day of
                                                            exploration. You won't find much
                                                            resemblance to Steinbeck's description of
                                                            the area in his 1945 novel of the same
                                                            name, but you will find many candy
                                                            shops, T-shirt stores, restaurants, small
                                                            beaches and the wonderful Monterey
                                                            Bay Aquarium, which houses some 550
                                                            different species.

                                                               Pacific Grove prides itself on being
                                                               America's last home town as well as
                                                            Butterfly Town USA, where millions of
orange-and-black monarch butterflies overwinter each year. The gated community of Pebble Beach
is known worldwide for its golf courses and its 17-mi/27-km drive of spectacular ocean views.
Charming Carmel-by-the Sea is a village full of art galleries, boutiques and small shops that attract
beach lovers and retired movie stars.

The Monterey Bay Peninsula's fairly constant 65 F/18 C temperature and more than 200 annual
special events make the area a popular destination. Author Robert Louis Stevenson rightly called the
peninsula's Point Lobos State Reserve "the greatest meeting of land and water in the world."
Hyatt Regency                                                              18 September 2012

Located 2 miles east of the beach on Del Monte Golf Course, this upscale commercial resort touts its
greenside location by providing access to golf at half the price of the Pebble Beach options.

                                                                     The renovation completed a couple of
                                                                     years ago is holding up well, its sleek
                                                                     contemporary lines looking as new as the
                                                                     day they were cast. The hotel's trendy
                                                                     new look is popping up in all of its siblings
                                                                     around the globe. Thanks to the recent
                                                                     makeover and the superlative staff, this
                                                                     remains Monterey's most comprehensive
                                                                     resort and meeting venue for large
                                                                     groups.

                                                                     Common areas cluster tightly around the
                                                                     restyled lobby, which captures a sleek
                                                                     contemporary look straight off the cover
                                                                     of Modern Living. The custom seating and
modern art provide a surprisingly residential feel.

The former Cafe Monterey, now Fireplace Lounge, has been transformed into a hip new hangout
that is part cafe, part social center. Moody music and mood lighting set the tone of the place
throughout the day.The stylish new dining room, TusCa, is a study in Milanese design, with sleek
custom seating, theatrical lighting and an exhibition kitchen. Like its moniker, the food fuses Tuscan
and Californian fare with eye-catching results. The wine list is excellent.

Recreational facilities include two pools, whirlpools, six
tennis courts that charge fees, and a health center with
exercise bikes and tanning beds. The new 12,000-sq-ft
spa  is  a  feather  in  this  hotel’s  cap,  rounding  out  the  
facilities that have been a little too commercial-heavy
over the past decade. A long roster of heath and beauty
treatments is at the ready.

The hotel can host gatherings of up to 1,000 people in
two revamped ballrooms and more than two dozen
meeting rooms, all equipped with wireless Internet
access. Free parking is a big perk.

Because of the sprawl here, guests with their own golf carts have an advantage; accommodations
are spread out in seven wings. All of the rooms have been renovated over the past few years, each
appointed in trim contemporary style with new plasma-screen TVs, pillow-top Grand beds and new
refrigerators. The rooms' muted earth-tone decor and angular modern furniture will win no awards
for innovation, but the smart sassy style is universally attractive. Amenities include paired phones
with voice mail, data ports, Internet access (for a fee) and coffeemakers.
San Francisco
San Francisco, California, is a world-class destination, a favorite of international travelers and
domestic tourists alike. An unmatched spectrum of dining experiences, first-class cultural events,
exceptional scenery and a pleasant climate combine for an enjoyable visit. Tourism is its prime
industry, and the city has a thriving convention business that keeps its hotels and restaurants busy
throughout the year.

                                                                                     You'll find San
                                                                                      Francisco one of
                                                                                      the world's most
                                                                                      scenic cities—it's
                                                                                      all the images
                                                                                      and ideas come
                                                                                      to life: the
                                                                                      Golden Gate
                                                                                      Bridge, cable
                                                                                      cars, Chinatown,
                                                                                      pastel Victorian
                                                                                      houses, steep
                                                                                      hills,
                                                                                      extraordinary
                                                                                      restaurants,
                                                                                      earthquakes. See
                                                                                      the white-
                                                                                      capped waters of
                                                                                     San Francisco
Bay, eat crab cakes along Fisherman's Wharf, attend a game with one of the Bay Area teams—the
49ers or the Giants. The roller-coaster landscape of hilly streets, the diverse population and the
spectacular setting on San Francisco Bay charm visitors from all over the world.

Sights—The Golden Gate Bridge; a cable-car ride over Nob Hill; Golden Gate Park; Fisherman's
Wharf; a ferry ride to Sausalito; the postcard row of Victorians at Alamo Square; farmers market and
gourmet goods at the Ferry Building; Lombard Street, the crookedest street in the U.S.

Museums—The Asian Art Museum; the Legion of Honor; the de Young Museum; San Francisco Art
Institute; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD);
Seymour Pioneer Museum; the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Late Night—Cocktails and film noir at Lone Palm; Beach Blanket Babylon at Club Fugazi; jazz at the
Cafe du Nord; dancing at Harry Denton's Starlight Room atop the Sir Francis Drake Hotel; a late-night
bite at the Globe.

Walks—Walking in Golden Gate Park; hiking across the Golden Gate Bridge; strolling anywhere along
the 10-mi/15-km coastline from the Embarcadero through the Golden Gate Promenade (in the
Presidio); shopping around Union Square; exploring the smaller streets and alleys of Chinatown;
climbing a garden-lined stairway to Coit Tower.information on evening dance performances, inquire
at your hotel or the tourist office on the main road.
San Francisco Stay Option 1:

The Handlery Union Square                             19-22 September 2012




Located at Union Square, the Handlery
Union Square Hotel offers the perfect San
Francisco lodging for vacationers and
business travelers. As a family-owned hotel,
it creates great experiences for guests by
offering personal service, comfortable




                                               rooms, and a warm atmosphere. Ideally
                                                located near main San Francisco
                                                 attractions, including the world famous
                                                 cable car right at our corner, the
                                                  Handlery Union Square Hotel sets the
                                                  standard in affordable luxury.
San Francisco Stay Option 2:

The Chancellor Hotel on Union Square                                    19-22 September 2012

                                    In a superb location facing the cable-car tracks and Beefeaters stationed in
                                    front of the Sir Francis Drake, a half-block north of Union Square but with
                                    great views of it from upper floors, this hotel continues to move up the
                                    ladder of success, thanks in part to continued renovations.

                                    While the Chancellor provides no real competition to the Sir Francis Drake,
                                    it is a standout midrange tourist destination that has earned its reputation
                                    as bona fide bargain. For the location, service and quality of the
                                    accommodations, this place is very fairly priced. It has been family-owned
                                    since 1914, and service is the highlight.




                                  Besides the small lounge adjoining the reception area, the hotel has a
                                  casual cafe serving a bland all-
                                  American breakfast and lunch
                                  buffets at moderate prices.
                               The tour desk, gift shop and
ATM located beside the entrance get lots of use.

Recreational facilities are lacking, but unlike some far superior
hotels without their own gym or health facilities, this hotel
provides guests with free passes to a local facility, including one
with a pool and whirlpool. This is a very thoughtful perk. The in-
room massages are also a nice touch.

Unlike the plodding elevators usual in older hotels, the one here zips upward. The refurbished guest rooms
show an attractive blend of modern and traditional accents, with bold contemporary color schemes in rust,
gold, green and blue. Added improvements include attractive window treatments, new beds, thoughtful lamp
lighting and complimentary wireless Internet access.

Small safes (too small for laptops), irons and ironing boards and decent storage space with extra bedding are
standard. All have small corner sitting areas. The baths vary in size from small to spacious. New flat-screen TVs,
phones with data ports and voice mail, and hair dryers are also available.

Many units, particularly those ending in -02 to -05, have good views of Union Square or the bay. The suites are
large and bright.

The cooperative staff aims to please at this refuge for frugal shoppers and frugal commercial and leisure folk.
Thanks to renovations and consistent service, this hotel remains one of the best in its class.
Honolulu
Visitors to Honolulu may hear that, because it's Hawaii's largest city, it is less "Hawaiian" than the
rest of the state. The high-rise office buildings and traffic of Honolulu don't match people's romantic
ideal of what Hawaii should be—remote, palm-fringed beaches and lavish resorts.

In truth, Honolulu is probably
the most Hawaiian part of the
state, because it best reflects
the different things that Hawaii
can be. Honolulu attractions
include a multicultural mix of
people, a beautiful landscape
of greenery and ocean, and a
place where amazing events
have unfolded—many of them
recounted in Honolulu's historic
sites and museums.

All that's exciting about big-city
life—theater, opera, museums,
shopping,      nightclubs,    fine
dining—is         set      against
Honolulu's backdrop of majestic
mountains, lush rain forests and
sweeping vistas.

And, with Waikiki along one edge of the city, travelers to Honolulu even have a beach resort. Waikiki
remains Hawaii's busiest tourist spot and makes a good departure point for exploring Honolulu's
recreation possibilities. Active travelers can ramble across pastureland and ancient religious shrines,
swim with the green sea turtles off Waikiki Beach and surf past Diamond Head.

Honolulu activities also include hiking a coastline trail, watching for humpback whales, renting
kayaks at Kailua Beach Park or playing a round of golf at a variety of public and resort golf courses.

Honolulu visitors should take advantage of the city's busyness but also enjoy the quieter spaces.

Sights—USS Arizona Memorial; Waikiki Beach; Polynesian Cultural Center; National Memorial
Cemetery of the Pacific; watching the sunset from one of the hotel lounges fronting the ocean.

Museums—Lolani Palace; Bishop Museum; Honolulu Academy of Arts; The Contemporary Museum.

Late Night—Musical comedy by the Society of Seven; dancing at Rumors nightclub; mingling with
local hipsters at the Mai Tai Bar.

Walks—Hiking through rain forest and bamboo groves at the Hawaii Nature Center; climbing to the
top of Diamond Head; strolling among the noodle shops and street vendors of Chinatown; hiking the
trail at Makapuu Point Lighthouse.
Honolulu Stay Option 1:
Aqua Waikiki Wave                                                 22-24 September 2012




                                             Located in the heart of central Waikiki, adjacent to
                                            International Marketplace, two blocks south of its smaller
                                            and less engaging sibling, Aqua Bamboo, and two short
                                            blocks from the beach, this remains one of Aqua's best, a
                                            full-service   hotels    with    stylish    contemporary
                                            accommodations and a variety of on-site dining.




                                          The lobby is a clean-cut contemporary room with an eager
                                          youthful staff that works hard to please. Hybrid tropical
                                         furnishings lend a pinch of retro-elegance in the limited
public areas. Nostalgic paintings of Waikiki's pioneer surfer, Duke Kahanamoku, highlight the hotel's
marginal wave theme, while bright contrasting sea hues soften the angular modern lines.




Two independent restaurants cook up menus featuring well-priced regional and Cantonese fare. The
Big Kahuna is a lively Hawaiian-style diner and sports bar that bolsters Waikiki's proud self-image as
                                               a burgeoning cosmopolitan urban center. It also now
                                                 offers breakfast. Located just beyond the reception
                                                 desk, China Garden offers a modern take on the
                                                 usual Sweet and Sour Pork and Won Ton Soup. Both
                                                 outlets are open for lunch and dinner.




                                              The bar at The Big Kahuna closes at midnight on
                                              most nights. Every Wednesday the hotel hosts a
manager's reception with DJs, beverages and snacks from 4:30 pm until dark.

*Deluxe rooms are on higher floors with views over Waikiki
Honolulu Stay Option 2:
Miramar at Waikiki                                      22-24 September 2012

       Adjacent to the vibrant International
       Marketplace and only steps from famed
       Waikiki Beach, this Honolulu hotel offers
       easy access to attractions and activities
       along with comfortable accommodations
       and on-site dining.

       The Miramar at Waikiki features an ideal
       location in the heart of the city. With
       nearby public transportation, Pearl Harbor,
       Diamond Head and much more are only
       moments away. The Honolulu Zoo and the
       Ala Moana Shopping Center are also
       nearby.



                                                        Guests staying at the Waikiki
                                                        Miramar can enjoy 4 different on-
                                                        site dining options, including
                                                        Chinese, Korean and American
                                                        cuisine. The hotel also boasts
                                                        several on-site bars as well as a
                                                        spacious outdoor swimming pool
                                                        and on-site tour desk services.




Accommodations at the Miramar feature private lanais,
offering views of the city, the ocean or the stunning
mountains. Guests will also appreciate in-room mini-
refrigerators as well as coffeemakers.
Honolulu Stay Option 3:
Outrigger Waikiki Shore                                       22-24 September 2012


                                                              Outrigger Waikiki Shore is distinct
                                                              among Waikiki vacation rentals.
                                                              It’s  the  only  condo  on  Waikiki  
                                                              Beach!      Many  of  this  condo’s  
                                                              spacious Waikiki suites offer
                                                              stunning ocean views that span
                                                              from iconic Diamond Head to
                                                              Oahu’s  western  coast.    




Enjoy neighboring  Waikiki  Beach  Walk,  Waikiki’s  hip  
spot for dining and entertainment. This Waikiki condo
adjoins Outrigger Reef on the Beach hotel with
beachfront Shore Bird Restaurant and Kani Ka Pila
Grille’s  nightly  Hawaiian  slack-key guitar performances.


                                                                A superb vacation rental
                                                                alternative to Waikiki hotels,
                                                                Outrigger Waikiki Shore makes
                                                                living on the beach pure
                                                                paradise.
**Please note that all prices are correct at time of quoting yet are subject to change and can only
be guaranteed at time of booking**




If we can assist further with information or other prices please let us know. We ask you to carefully
consider the inclusions in the above costing and we are happy to requote should you wish to look at
alternatives. We look forward to assisting you when making your booking. Please note that all prices
listed are subject to availability at the time of booking.




Travel Insurance should be taken out at your earliest convenience so that you are protected if
anything unforeseen happens prior to your departure, or whilst you are away.




Whilst all care is taken in providing accurate prices and information, fluctuations can occur which are
beyond our control. The prices and services listed in your costing are subject to change or
withdrawal at any time by the providers of the services, tours and accommodation.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.




Kind regards,




Rosie Richardson

Travel Advisor
Proposal Prepared by Rosie Richardson


Swann House

Level 5, 22 William Street

Melbourne

Phone: 03-9642 5138
Web: http://www.jetset.com.au/centralmelbourne

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USA Travel Plan

  • 1. Travel Plan JETSET CENTRAL PREPARED FOR JANE CITIZEN MELBOURNE
  • 2. Flight Itinerary THURSDAY : 13 September 2012 10:45AM Departure from MELBOURNE to Los Angeles on Economy Class via V AUSTRALIA Flight VA 11 08:00AM Arrival in Los Angeles SATURDAY : 22 September 2012 08:55AM Departure from SAN FRANCISCO to HONOLULU on Economy Class via HAWAIIAN AIRLINES Flight HA 11 11:30AM Arrival in HONOLULU SUNDAY : 30 September 2012 12:45PM Departure from HONOLULU to SYDNEY on Economy Class via Flight VA6971 which will be operated by HAWAIIAN AIRLINES MONDAY : 01 October 2012 07:20PM Arrival from HONOLULU to SYDNEY 09:30PM Departure from SYDNEY to MELBOURNE on Economy Class via V AUSTRALIA Flight VA 898 11:05PM Arrival from SYDNEY to MELBOURNE
  • 3. Los Angeles The nation's second-largest city (after New York), Los Angeles is a great place in which to do business or take a vacation. Los Angeles' marvellous restaurants, terrific nightlife, sunny beaches, diverse cultural offerings, amusement parks and easygoing attitudes converge in a vast Southern California landscape flooded with sunshine and lined with palms. Visitors should see Los Angeles at least once, though a single visit will hardly be enough to appreciate such a large area jam-packed with Southern California attractions. Sights—Back lots and soundstages at Warner Bros. and Universal Studios; billboards and clubs on Sunset Strip; the mansions of Beverly Hills; people-watching on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade and the Pier; surfers at Malibu Beach; the gardens and art collection at Huntington Library. Museums—European paintings, sculpture, photography and architecture at the Getty Centre or antiquities at the Getty Villa; Asian, European and American art and the Broad Contemporary Art Museum at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; modern art and contemporary exhibits at the Museum of Contemporary Art (including the Geffen Contemporary); the Degas ballet sculptures at the Norton Simon Museum; television and radio archives at The Paley Centre for Media. Walks—Los Angeles Conservancy walking tours of downtown; hiking the Backbone Trail or in Franklin Canyon Park; a stroll through the Huntington Library's Botanical Gardens; meandering along the Venice boardwalk; seeing the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
  • 4. Ramada Plaza West Hollywood 13-16 September 2012 Located smack-dab in the heart of West Hollywood's Boys Town, and close to nightlife and Beverly Center, this is a middle-grade hotel with a bit of self-conscious style to complement the avant-garde neighborhood. (This hotel lies at the center of the world's largest Halloween street party.) Because of its low rates, unpretentious ambience and short drive or taxi ride to Sunset Strip, many folks choose this hotel over the more expensive Grafton and the raucous Standard. The lobby is surprisingly chic, with gold and black accents contrasting with the candy-color sculpture just outside. A glass wall separates the lobby bar, which features two laptops on the counter for Internet surfing. Du-par's coffee shop, a Los Angeles fixture, has a branch here fronting the street and offers all-day dining, with breakfast at any hour. The hotel also offers a burger place, and Jamba Juice and Starbucks outlets next door.The small revamped pool enlivens the second- floor terrace and offers complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can use the first-rate sports club across the street for a fee. The well-kept accommodations are large and bright, combining pop-art posters and louvered shutters with a mix of black and white fabrics and furniture. Average-sized standard rooms have double or queen beds, safes, coffeemakers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, and Web TV. Most guests will do better paying the nominal increase for so-called Executive Suites, as these are larger studios equipped with wet bars, microwave ovens and refrigerators. For a few more dollars, guests can move up to a bi-level Loft Suite with two TVs, a wet bar, a king bed, a dressing area, and a bath with a phone. A few rooms overlook the pool in back, but front rooms offer the best people-watching—and the most noise. Room service stops at 10:30. This postmodern hotel draws much business from the thriving gay community around it—a real eye-opener for budgeting families seeking a Hollywood address. The Ramada sign above the entrance to the hotel is an honest indicator of what one should expect here: "Clean, comfortable, economical."
  • 5. Hollywood Heights Hotel 13-16 September 2012 Located by the Hollywood Hills, the Hollywood Heights Hotel is within blocks of the Hollywood Bowl and Hollywood & Highland Center, which includes the Kodak Theater and Grauman's Chinese Theater. The Los Angeles hotel is 2 mi (3.5 km) from the Sunset Strip and 4 mi (6 km) from Beverly Hills. Hollywood Heights features Classic Hollywood photos adorn the walls of the lobby, which is furnished in mid-century style befitting the hotel's location. Bordered by the lush hillside are the outdoor pool and spa tub and inside is a 24-hour fitness center. The Hollywood Heights Hotel also offers a casual restaurant with lounge. Business amenities at this 3.0-star hotel include a business center, complimentary wireless Internet access, and 2 meeting rooms. This is a smoke-free property.
  • 6. ANdAZ West Hollywood 13-16 September 2012 Entering the hotel, guests get an immediate sense there's something different here. Case in point: earpiece-wearing security guards and digital-tablet-clad hostesses, who facilitate the unique check-in process. Rather than a lining up at a traditional reception area, hosts seat guests in the loungelike lobby space while information is retrieved and keys are issued. There's even the option to just pull up and unload your bags before zipping off to a business meeting. The concept is free-form and modern, but can be confusing to guests not immediately in-the- know, especially if they manage to make it inside without first connecting with an associate. Directly off the lobby is the sexy RH restaurant, whose initials are a homage to the hotel's wild past. (Back in the '70s, bands like Led Zeppelin were rumored to have ridden motorcycles through the hallways of the "Riot House;" now you're more likely to find rock star exploits chronicled there in a coffee table book, rather than witness them in person.) The 24-hour fitness center features an array of cardio equipment, plus yoga mats and Life Fitness resistance-testing machines. The view out onto Sunset Boulevard is a big plus. Up on the roof, the heated panoramic pool is small but charming and surrounded by chaises. Out front, instead of rental cabanas, there are sun-facing shelled daybeds available on a first-come, first- served basis. The full menu from RH can be delivered upstairs as well, but the area is only open from dawn till dusk. Access to the guest rooms is provided via secured elevator or a centrally located staircase to the second floor. Hallways are gray and dimly lit, with room numbers illuminated only below eye level. Each room faces either the Strip or the Hollywood Hills. Select rooms offer sunroom- style set-ups and sitting areas, but there are no patios. Younger and first-time visitors will likely enjoy the action out front, while older guests and businesspeople tend to like the greenery and quiet afforded by rooms in back, which are also less expensive. In short, the hotel is conceptually interesting and should have no trouble attracting twenty- and thirtysomethings used to the eccentricities of boutique properties.
  • 7. Road Trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco via CHEVEROLET AVEO 4 Door Automatic Transmition: 16-19 September  16 September : You will be picked up at Los Angeles and be dropped off at downtown San Francisco It will include the following:  Loss Damage Waiver.  Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Protection (UMP).  Third Party Liability Insurance for injuries or damages to persons or things outside the vehicle.  Local tax as of booking date 23-Nov-2011.  Premium Location Surcharge.  Vehicle Licensing Fee.  Customer Facility Charge .  Homeland Security Fee.  Towing for breakdown only.  Unlimited mileage.  Supplementary Liability Insurance (SLI).  Additional Drivers in California *Please note vehicle shall be this model or similar  and  isn’t  guaranteed  until  pick-up
  • 8. Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California, is all about the outdoors. The weather is comfortable year- round, and visitors as well as residents can ride bikes, walk along the beach or take lazy drives into the hills or through the outlying vineyards. Located north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara has been a celebrity hideaway since the early 1900s, with the carefree attitude and architecture of a Mediterranean town and a sunny, Californian disposition. As you bicycle along the Santa Barbara waterfront, you'll see why this seaside city is a special place. Clear, blue skies shine over golden beaches, and the Santa Ynez Mountains loom over the city's signature white-stucco buildings with red-tile roofs. Joggers smile, beach volleyball players wave, and brown pelicans flap their wings methodically as they fly overhead. In addition to its picturesque waterfront and abundant attractions, including the well-known Santa Barbara mission, the city offers museums, trendy restaurants and boutiques. But there's plenty more to see and do in the area. Montecito to the east is the place for exclusive shopping—it's often compared to L.A.'s Rodeo Drive. To the west is the lively campus of the University of California at Santa Barbara. To the north are Santa Maria and the Santa Ynez Valley, where you'll find dozens of wineries as well as the old-time Danish town of Solvang. Sights—Stearns Wharf; Santa Barbara County Courthouse; Old Mission Santa Barbara. Museums—Santa Barbara Museum of Art; the Maritime Museum; the Museum of Natural History; Santa Barbara Historical Museum; Karpeles Manuscript Library and Museum; the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Memorable Meals—The avocado and crab omelette at Sambo's; clam chowder at Brophy Brothers; fish tacos at Shoreline Beach Cafe. Late Night—The bars and clubs along lower State Street; live music at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club; Cava in Montecito. Walks—To the end of Stearns Wharf and back; along the waterfront between the harbor and Montecito.
  • 9. Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara 16 September 2012 Classic touches of California Spanish Revival add to the historic feel of the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Santa Barbara. The hotel's historic property, also known as the Hotel Virginia and built in 1917, features Malibu and Catalina tile-work, exposed brick walls and wrought-iron railings, all in a convenient downtown location. With the hotel's location in Santa Barbara, the sights and sounds of the city are just steps away. Quietly charming, Santa Barbara boasts stunning Spanish architecture at sites like the Santa Barbara Courthouse. The beach and Stearns Wharf are only a few blocks from the hotel, while the Santa Barbara Zoo is about two miles away. Don't miss a chance to see the Santa Barbara Mission, known as the "Queen of the Missions." Modern conveniences merge with historical touches to create a unique feel, and Santa Barbara vacations are made easy with amenities like the daily, free Express Start Breakfast Bar and free access to Spectrum Gym. Room service is available from Mesa Cafe from 11am to 9pm, and the second-level balcony entices guests to relax while enjoying spectacular views of the city.
  • 10. San Simeon Few places in the U.S. are as opulent as the Hearst Castle, which publisher William Randolph Hearst built in 1919 in the hills above San Simeon, California (located 160 mi/250 km southeast of San Francisco). Outfitted with imported treasures from around the world (ancient Greek vases, Italian tapestries, Oriental carpets), the palatial mansion and grounds became—and still are— symbols for ostentation. In fact, Hearst Castle was the model for the mansion Xanadu in Orson Welles' movie Citizen Kane, which is a thinly veiled portrait of Hearst. This is one of the few places in the world that might render Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous host Robin Leach speechless. Only in recent years has the estate's architect, Julia Morgan, begun to receive her due as a pioneer in a field previously reserved for men. She worked for Hearst for 27 years, continually adapting the building to fit his ever-changing wishes. (Morgan reportedly even designed the ceilings to be adjustable in the event he wanted them higher or lower.) It could be argued that Hearst's robber- baron tastes occasionally nudged the architect's hand a little too much. Witness, for example, the outdoor Neptune Pool, a pseudo-Greco-Roman folly that is the very definition of gaudy. There are four separate tours, each focusing on a different part of the grounds. But be advised that the privilege does not come cheap: Tours cost upwards of US$30 each. Seeing all four tours in one day is best left to those with the hardiest constitutions. If you can settle for less, Tour 1 is the best option. Make reservations well in advance; many visitors arrive without them and are dismayed to be turned away at the gates. If you're willing to pay slightly more and are in the area at the proper time (Friday and Saturday nights September-December and March-May), you can see the castle on an evening tour. Docents in 1930s clothing pretend to be the guests and staff at one of Hearst's cocktail parties. Those on the tour can wander through the elaborate rooms as the actors sip martinis, work on puzzles and socialize in grand fashion. Those who don't want to spring for any of the tours can wander the museum at the base of the hill for no charge.
  • 11. Cambria Pines Lodge 17 September 2012 Cambria Pines lodge is a 15 minute drive from Hearst Castle and 1.5 miles from Nitt Witt Ridge. A day spa with body treatments, a restaurant and country-styled rooms are available. Guest rooms at Cambria Pines Lodge provide satellite TV with pay-per-view movies. Select rooms include a microwave, refrigerator and fireplace. The casual restaurant at the Pine Lodge Cambria offers indoor and outdoor seating. Organic produce is served along with award winning wines. Guests can take a self guided tour of Cambria or visit Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, 6.4 miles away. Morro Bay State Park is 21.3 miles away. Lodge offers rustic cabins and fireplace suites, modern amenities; situated on 25 acres of Monterey Pines with themed gardens.
  • 12. Monterey Central California's Monterey Bay Peninsula offers some of the most dramatic visual wonders in the world. The winding Monterey coastline varies from wooded, rugged and rocky to fishing piers, crashing surf and white sandy beaches. Sea life is abundant. It is not uncommon to see playful sea otters, harbor seals, barking sea lions and pods of migrating whales in the Pacific Ocean's blue waters. Although most of the Monterey Peninsula's towns have succumbed to tourism in one way or another, nature is still a priority for many of the residents, and some of them are devoted to protecting the area from overdevelopment. From Santa Cruz— the original surf city—on the north end of Monterey Bay, to the cozy village of Carmel on the south end, each of the bay's oceanside enclaves has its own personality. Two communities sit on the north end of the bay: Capitola and Moss Landing, an old whaling village. Monterey, the largest bay town, is located in the center of the peninsula and has three different areas to tour: Monterey State Historic Park with its historic adobe buildings, Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf. Cannery Row is worth a day of exploration. You won't find much resemblance to Steinbeck's description of the area in his 1945 novel of the same name, but you will find many candy shops, T-shirt stores, restaurants, small beaches and the wonderful Monterey Bay Aquarium, which houses some 550 different species. Pacific Grove prides itself on being America's last home town as well as Butterfly Town USA, where millions of orange-and-black monarch butterflies overwinter each year. The gated community of Pebble Beach is known worldwide for its golf courses and its 17-mi/27-km drive of spectacular ocean views. Charming Carmel-by-the Sea is a village full of art galleries, boutiques and small shops that attract beach lovers and retired movie stars. The Monterey Bay Peninsula's fairly constant 65 F/18 C temperature and more than 200 annual special events make the area a popular destination. Author Robert Louis Stevenson rightly called the peninsula's Point Lobos State Reserve "the greatest meeting of land and water in the world."
  • 13. Hyatt Regency 18 September 2012 Located 2 miles east of the beach on Del Monte Golf Course, this upscale commercial resort touts its greenside location by providing access to golf at half the price of the Pebble Beach options. The renovation completed a couple of years ago is holding up well, its sleek contemporary lines looking as new as the day they were cast. The hotel's trendy new look is popping up in all of its siblings around the globe. Thanks to the recent makeover and the superlative staff, this remains Monterey's most comprehensive resort and meeting venue for large groups. Common areas cluster tightly around the restyled lobby, which captures a sleek contemporary look straight off the cover of Modern Living. The custom seating and modern art provide a surprisingly residential feel. The former Cafe Monterey, now Fireplace Lounge, has been transformed into a hip new hangout that is part cafe, part social center. Moody music and mood lighting set the tone of the place throughout the day.The stylish new dining room, TusCa, is a study in Milanese design, with sleek custom seating, theatrical lighting and an exhibition kitchen. Like its moniker, the food fuses Tuscan and Californian fare with eye-catching results. The wine list is excellent. Recreational facilities include two pools, whirlpools, six tennis courts that charge fees, and a health center with exercise bikes and tanning beds. The new 12,000-sq-ft spa  is  a  feather  in  this  hotel’s  cap,  rounding  out  the   facilities that have been a little too commercial-heavy over the past decade. A long roster of heath and beauty treatments is at the ready. The hotel can host gatherings of up to 1,000 people in two revamped ballrooms and more than two dozen meeting rooms, all equipped with wireless Internet access. Free parking is a big perk. Because of the sprawl here, guests with their own golf carts have an advantage; accommodations are spread out in seven wings. All of the rooms have been renovated over the past few years, each appointed in trim contemporary style with new plasma-screen TVs, pillow-top Grand beds and new refrigerators. The rooms' muted earth-tone decor and angular modern furniture will win no awards for innovation, but the smart sassy style is universally attractive. Amenities include paired phones with voice mail, data ports, Internet access (for a fee) and coffeemakers.
  • 14. San Francisco San Francisco, California, is a world-class destination, a favorite of international travelers and domestic tourists alike. An unmatched spectrum of dining experiences, first-class cultural events, exceptional scenery and a pleasant climate combine for an enjoyable visit. Tourism is its prime industry, and the city has a thriving convention business that keeps its hotels and restaurants busy throughout the year. You'll find San Francisco one of the world's most scenic cities—it's all the images and ideas come to life: the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Chinatown, pastel Victorian houses, steep hills, extraordinary restaurants, earthquakes. See the white- capped waters of San Francisco Bay, eat crab cakes along Fisherman's Wharf, attend a game with one of the Bay Area teams—the 49ers or the Giants. The roller-coaster landscape of hilly streets, the diverse population and the spectacular setting on San Francisco Bay charm visitors from all over the world. Sights—The Golden Gate Bridge; a cable-car ride over Nob Hill; Golden Gate Park; Fisherman's Wharf; a ferry ride to Sausalito; the postcard row of Victorians at Alamo Square; farmers market and gourmet goods at the Ferry Building; Lombard Street, the crookedest street in the U.S. Museums—The Asian Art Museum; the Legion of Honor; the de Young Museum; San Francisco Art Institute; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD); Seymour Pioneer Museum; the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Late Night—Cocktails and film noir at Lone Palm; Beach Blanket Babylon at Club Fugazi; jazz at the Cafe du Nord; dancing at Harry Denton's Starlight Room atop the Sir Francis Drake Hotel; a late-night bite at the Globe. Walks—Walking in Golden Gate Park; hiking across the Golden Gate Bridge; strolling anywhere along the 10-mi/15-km coastline from the Embarcadero through the Golden Gate Promenade (in the Presidio); shopping around Union Square; exploring the smaller streets and alleys of Chinatown; climbing a garden-lined stairway to Coit Tower.information on evening dance performances, inquire at your hotel or the tourist office on the main road.
  • 15. San Francisco Stay Option 1: The Handlery Union Square 19-22 September 2012 Located at Union Square, the Handlery Union Square Hotel offers the perfect San Francisco lodging for vacationers and business travelers. As a family-owned hotel, it creates great experiences for guests by offering personal service, comfortable rooms, and a warm atmosphere. Ideally located near main San Francisco attractions, including the world famous cable car right at our corner, the Handlery Union Square Hotel sets the standard in affordable luxury.
  • 16. San Francisco Stay Option 2: The Chancellor Hotel on Union Square 19-22 September 2012 In a superb location facing the cable-car tracks and Beefeaters stationed in front of the Sir Francis Drake, a half-block north of Union Square but with great views of it from upper floors, this hotel continues to move up the ladder of success, thanks in part to continued renovations. While the Chancellor provides no real competition to the Sir Francis Drake, it is a standout midrange tourist destination that has earned its reputation as bona fide bargain. For the location, service and quality of the accommodations, this place is very fairly priced. It has been family-owned since 1914, and service is the highlight. Besides the small lounge adjoining the reception area, the hotel has a casual cafe serving a bland all- American breakfast and lunch buffets at moderate prices. The tour desk, gift shop and ATM located beside the entrance get lots of use. Recreational facilities are lacking, but unlike some far superior hotels without their own gym or health facilities, this hotel provides guests with free passes to a local facility, including one with a pool and whirlpool. This is a very thoughtful perk. The in- room massages are also a nice touch. Unlike the plodding elevators usual in older hotels, the one here zips upward. The refurbished guest rooms show an attractive blend of modern and traditional accents, with bold contemporary color schemes in rust, gold, green and blue. Added improvements include attractive window treatments, new beds, thoughtful lamp lighting and complimentary wireless Internet access. Small safes (too small for laptops), irons and ironing boards and decent storage space with extra bedding are standard. All have small corner sitting areas. The baths vary in size from small to spacious. New flat-screen TVs, phones with data ports and voice mail, and hair dryers are also available. Many units, particularly those ending in -02 to -05, have good views of Union Square or the bay. The suites are large and bright. The cooperative staff aims to please at this refuge for frugal shoppers and frugal commercial and leisure folk. Thanks to renovations and consistent service, this hotel remains one of the best in its class.
  • 17. Honolulu Visitors to Honolulu may hear that, because it's Hawaii's largest city, it is less "Hawaiian" than the rest of the state. The high-rise office buildings and traffic of Honolulu don't match people's romantic ideal of what Hawaii should be—remote, palm-fringed beaches and lavish resorts. In truth, Honolulu is probably the most Hawaiian part of the state, because it best reflects the different things that Hawaii can be. Honolulu attractions include a multicultural mix of people, a beautiful landscape of greenery and ocean, and a place where amazing events have unfolded—many of them recounted in Honolulu's historic sites and museums. All that's exciting about big-city life—theater, opera, museums, shopping, nightclubs, fine dining—is set against Honolulu's backdrop of majestic mountains, lush rain forests and sweeping vistas. And, with Waikiki along one edge of the city, travelers to Honolulu even have a beach resort. Waikiki remains Hawaii's busiest tourist spot and makes a good departure point for exploring Honolulu's recreation possibilities. Active travelers can ramble across pastureland and ancient religious shrines, swim with the green sea turtles off Waikiki Beach and surf past Diamond Head. Honolulu activities also include hiking a coastline trail, watching for humpback whales, renting kayaks at Kailua Beach Park or playing a round of golf at a variety of public and resort golf courses. Honolulu visitors should take advantage of the city's busyness but also enjoy the quieter spaces. Sights—USS Arizona Memorial; Waikiki Beach; Polynesian Cultural Center; National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific; watching the sunset from one of the hotel lounges fronting the ocean. Museums—Lolani Palace; Bishop Museum; Honolulu Academy of Arts; The Contemporary Museum. Late Night—Musical comedy by the Society of Seven; dancing at Rumors nightclub; mingling with local hipsters at the Mai Tai Bar. Walks—Hiking through rain forest and bamboo groves at the Hawaii Nature Center; climbing to the top of Diamond Head; strolling among the noodle shops and street vendors of Chinatown; hiking the trail at Makapuu Point Lighthouse.
  • 18. Honolulu Stay Option 1: Aqua Waikiki Wave 22-24 September 2012 Located in the heart of central Waikiki, adjacent to International Marketplace, two blocks south of its smaller and less engaging sibling, Aqua Bamboo, and two short blocks from the beach, this remains one of Aqua's best, a full-service hotels with stylish contemporary accommodations and a variety of on-site dining. The lobby is a clean-cut contemporary room with an eager youthful staff that works hard to please. Hybrid tropical furnishings lend a pinch of retro-elegance in the limited public areas. Nostalgic paintings of Waikiki's pioneer surfer, Duke Kahanamoku, highlight the hotel's marginal wave theme, while bright contrasting sea hues soften the angular modern lines. Two independent restaurants cook up menus featuring well-priced regional and Cantonese fare. The Big Kahuna is a lively Hawaiian-style diner and sports bar that bolsters Waikiki's proud self-image as a burgeoning cosmopolitan urban center. It also now offers breakfast. Located just beyond the reception desk, China Garden offers a modern take on the usual Sweet and Sour Pork and Won Ton Soup. Both outlets are open for lunch and dinner. The bar at The Big Kahuna closes at midnight on most nights. Every Wednesday the hotel hosts a manager's reception with DJs, beverages and snacks from 4:30 pm until dark. *Deluxe rooms are on higher floors with views over Waikiki
  • 19. Honolulu Stay Option 2: Miramar at Waikiki 22-24 September 2012 Adjacent to the vibrant International Marketplace and only steps from famed Waikiki Beach, this Honolulu hotel offers easy access to attractions and activities along with comfortable accommodations and on-site dining. The Miramar at Waikiki features an ideal location in the heart of the city. With nearby public transportation, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head and much more are only moments away. The Honolulu Zoo and the Ala Moana Shopping Center are also nearby. Guests staying at the Waikiki Miramar can enjoy 4 different on- site dining options, including Chinese, Korean and American cuisine. The hotel also boasts several on-site bars as well as a spacious outdoor swimming pool and on-site tour desk services. Accommodations at the Miramar feature private lanais, offering views of the city, the ocean or the stunning mountains. Guests will also appreciate in-room mini- refrigerators as well as coffeemakers.
  • 20. Honolulu Stay Option 3: Outrigger Waikiki Shore 22-24 September 2012 Outrigger Waikiki Shore is distinct among Waikiki vacation rentals. It’s  the  only  condo  on  Waikiki   Beach!      Many  of  this  condo’s   spacious Waikiki suites offer stunning ocean views that span from iconic Diamond Head to Oahu’s  western  coast.     Enjoy neighboring  Waikiki  Beach  Walk,  Waikiki’s  hip   spot for dining and entertainment. This Waikiki condo adjoins Outrigger Reef on the Beach hotel with beachfront Shore Bird Restaurant and Kani Ka Pila Grille’s  nightly  Hawaiian  slack-key guitar performances. A superb vacation rental alternative to Waikiki hotels, Outrigger Waikiki Shore makes living on the beach pure paradise.
  • 21. **Please note that all prices are correct at time of quoting yet are subject to change and can only be guaranteed at time of booking** If we can assist further with information or other prices please let us know. We ask you to carefully consider the inclusions in the above costing and we are happy to requote should you wish to look at alternatives. We look forward to assisting you when making your booking. Please note that all prices listed are subject to availability at the time of booking. Travel Insurance should be taken out at your earliest convenience so that you are protected if anything unforeseen happens prior to your departure, or whilst you are away. Whilst all care is taken in providing accurate prices and information, fluctuations can occur which are beyond our control. The prices and services listed in your costing are subject to change or withdrawal at any time by the providers of the services, tours and accommodation. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards, Rosie Richardson Travel Advisor
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