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iver<br />
<strong>cruising</strong><br />
Sightseeing • Enrichment • Mouth-Watering Cuisine & Wines<br />
The Best Part…It’s All Included!<br />
Maximize Your Enjoyment!<br />
Right: Gwen Lee, Mae Wataoka and Ruth Young.<br />
Background Photo: Portugal’s Douro River | Inset Photos: Catherine’s Palace, Russia; River Victoria; Mount Fuji, Japan.<br />
WWW.NONSTOP.TRAVEL | (808) 593-0700 | JULY 2012<br />
inside: JAPAN CRUISES › korea › ALASKA › europe & asia <strong>river</strong> cruises › ISRAEL & JORDAN › and more
Left: The view from Mt. Seorak gave Melvin J. Enriques a natural high…It took his breath away! Korea Tour, October 2011. | Right: Captain’s Hostess,<br />
David Keliikuli, Captain Stefano Ravera and Ronald Bunn at the Captain’s Circle Party. Ron & David were the number two most traveled aboard Ocean<br />
Princess, February 2012. “ E! Ron we wen make um, bra. Look us, we somebodys.” | Background: Mount Fuji, Japan. Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia.<br />
Table of Contents › › 3 Tips on Finding a Great River Cruise Vacation<br />
4 Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong 2013 › 6 Imperial Waterways of Russia 2013 › 8 Portugal, Spain & the Douro<br />
River Valley 2013 › 10 The Ultimate European Adventure 2013 › 12 Avalon Waterways European River Cruises 2013<br />
14 Golden Week in Japan 2013 › 16 Round Japan with Festivals 2013 › 18 Kyushu & Korea 2013<br />
20 Round Japan with Kyoto, Nara & Osaka 2013 › 22 Grand Mediterranean 2013 › 24 Israel: A Journey to the<br />
Holy Land 2013 › 26 Explore Alaska in 2013: Alaska Glacier Bay Cruise / Alaska Cruise + Vegas / Alaska Cruise Tours<br />
28 Discover Korea › 30 UH Warriors Football & Alaska Cruise / 2012 & 2013 Southeast Asia & China Cruise Tours<br />
31 Celebrity Cruises – Panama 2012 / Australia & New Zealand 2013 › 32 Photo Contest Winners<br />
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Aloha,<br />
For 2013, consider joining one of our <strong>river</strong> cruise groups:<br />
Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong;<br />
Imperial Waterways of Russia; Portugal, Spain & The Douro<br />
River Valley; Burgundy & Provence; The Legendary Danube;<br />
and Magnificent Europe.<br />
Secure your cabins early as space is extremely limited on <strong>river</strong> cruise<br />
vessels.<br />
We are very excited to present details for four cruise tour packages to<br />
Japan aboard the Sun Princess ® . <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong> has teamed up with<br />
Princess Cruises and Hawaiian Airlines for an incomparable experience.<br />
We’ve included “hands-on” activities for your enjoyment: Yuzen dyeing<br />
(handkerchief) in Kyoto; Sake brewery tour and tasting in Osaka; Yosegi<br />
zaiku (woodcraft) in Hakone; Sushi making and lunch in Tokyo.<br />
Again, space is limited to 38 tour members for your comfort and<br />
enjoyment. Call today for the best cabin selection.<br />
Happy Cruising!<br />
Mahalo!<br />
Danny Ching Gene Miyake<br />
President Vice President<br />
Janet Tanaka Brenda Cabral Lezlee Tam<br />
Manager Manager Assistant Manager<br />
1350 South King Street, Suite 320, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814<br />
(808) 593-0700 or Toll-Free 1-800-551-1226<br />
www.nonstop.travel<br />
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Tips for Finding a Great<br />
River Cruise Vacation<br />
The travel industry’s hottest new trend, <strong>river</strong> <strong>cruising</strong>, is finding a niche<br />
as an alternative to mainstream cruises and megaships. With hundreds of<br />
options to sail the amazing waterways of Europe (the Danube, Douro, Rhine,<br />
Rhone, Seine and Moselle Rivers) and exotic destinations, via the Yangtze,<br />
Mekong and Nile, small-ship <strong>cruising</strong> is becoming one of the most popular<br />
ways for Americans to both experience and explore the world. Jerry & Gwen Lee with an ancient Croatian<br />
Part of the appeal of the modern <strong>river</strong> cruise is that it delivers a cruise unlike<br />
other cruise experiences. Instead of thousands of passengers, there might<br />
be 150 on a <strong>river</strong> cruise vessel. Instead of miles and miles of ocean views (if<br />
you have an outward-facing room), 100 percent of modern <strong>river</strong> cruise ship<br />
staterooms face outside, many with floor-to-ceiling windows, affording<br />
panoramic views at every moment of villages, castles and vineyards. And,<br />
while deals drive megaship bookings, <strong>river</strong> <strong>cruising</strong> provides travelers a<br />
different value: A destination-focused vacation where in-port excursions<br />
and activities, as well as drinks and dining are included in the price of the<br />
cruise.<br />
“Each time cruisers disembark from our contemporary <strong>river</strong> cruise ships,<br />
they are in a new location, often within walking distance of the village square<br />
or city center,” says Patrick Clark, managing director of Avalon Waterways.<br />
“Our cruisers can not only experience metropolitan areas like Paris, Vienna,<br />
Budapest or Ho Chi Minh City, they’ll cruise to off-the-beaten-path gems<br />
such as Bruges, Bernkastel and Durnstein, where travelers can take part in<br />
included excursions or even rent a bike to explore on their own.”<br />
For those interested in embarking on a <strong>river</strong> cruise for the first time, Avalon<br />
Waterways has created the following tips to choose the perfect, intimate<br />
escape:<br />
New, Newer or Newest Ship?<br />
Clark says there’s a whole new group of <strong>river</strong> cruise ships that has emerged<br />
since 2004. Older ships offer travelers limited space and views (with small<br />
windows that don’t open). The new class of <strong>river</strong> cruise ship–including the<br />
industry’s first “suite ships”–features large, contemporary spaces, as well as<br />
floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows that open wide to enjoy the fresh air<br />
and magnificent landscapes.<br />
warrior dress taken on their excursion to Osijek.<br />
Passage to Eastern Europe • Viking Primadonna<br />
April 2012 • Submitted by Norm & Winnie Kumura<br />
Room to Relax and Unwind.<br />
With a new class of ships from<br />
which to choose the perfect cruise experience, travelers should pay<br />
attention to the square footage of their stateroom. While some ships feature<br />
300-square-foot suites, others offer less than 130-square-foot spaces. Know<br />
what you’re getting when you book (172- to 200-square-foot staterooms<br />
come standard with Avalon’s fleet).<br />
Choice and Customization.<br />
How important is choice on your cruise? Are you looking for choice in<br />
dining options, choice in your ship, choice in bed configuration, choice in<br />
enrichment activities and even choice in <strong>river</strong>s and destinations? Do you<br />
want to customize your trip before you go? Go with a company that offers<br />
you the choice and personalization you crave.<br />
Culture and Cuisine.<br />
While most <strong>river</strong> cruise ships do not offer a variety of restaurants like<br />
megaships, it doesn’t mean they don’t offer a menu of options (something<br />
you should look for when you book). If you like light fare with grilled lunches<br />
or a la carte, local chef offerings, you should have that option. If you want<br />
to experience drinks off the ship at a local pub or grill, outdoor lunches on<br />
board, go for it. Choose a cruise and/or cruise line that marries cuisine and<br />
culture while catering to your dietary interests and needs.<br />
Discovery by Your Design<br />
On a <strong>river</strong> cruise, land programs should not be an afterthought. And<br />
these experiences should be offered as part of the inclusive price of your<br />
cruise. From guided tours to a customized sightseeing adventure, choose<br />
a company with a great reputation that offers a plethora of experiences.<br />
Also, consider booking a themed itinerary if you’re interested in exploring<br />
a passion like food, wine, music, art, photography or history on your<br />
vacation.<br />
Call today and let us help you find the perfect<br />
<strong>river</strong> cruise!<br />
www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 |<br />
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Timeless Wonders of Vietnam,<br />
Cambodia & the Mekong 2013<br />
There can be no more striking cultural contrast between bustling Vietnam<br />
and the tranquility of Cambodia. From Ho Chi Minh City, through the<br />
Mekong Delta so rich in human life and endeavor, to the diverse countryside<br />
of Cambodia, you’ll discover two countries, two cultures, and two ways of<br />
life linked by one <strong>river</strong>, the Mekong, that have shaped these nations.<br />
14 Nights / 17 Days • River Cruise Tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, Vietnam<br />
January 22 - February 7, 2013 • River Orchid – New Ship! • Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura<br />
The Uniworld Experience – Uniworld offers an intimate<br />
encounter inside Vietnam and Cambodia that other <strong>river</strong> cruise<br />
lines can’t match. You’ll never descend onto a village, market, or<br />
important cultural site as part of a massive tour group. Instead,<br />
you’ll be part of small groups, with one local guide for every<br />
twenty guests. You will meet the people and visit the places that<br />
make up these fascinating destinations. In addition, you’ll travel<br />
to floating villages and sites by way of a luxurious sampan, so<br />
you’ll have a genuine experience every step of the way.<br />
The River Orchid – Uniworld’s commitment to intimacy<br />
extends to your shipboard experience as well. The River Orchid,<br />
Uniworld’s brand new ship plying the Mekong, boasts just 30<br />
deluxe staterooms, and no more than 60 guests at a time. This<br />
means that you will be treated to gracious and personalized<br />
service. The staff onboard the River Orchid will be there to ensure<br />
you have everything you need—morning, noon, and night.<br />
Whether you are sitting on the spacious sun deck being served<br />
a refreshing complimentary beverage as you watch the passing<br />
scenery or you are listening to an enlightening lecture, your staff<br />
will make your stay as special and comfortable as can be.<br />
You’ll also notice extra special Uniworld touches throughout<br />
your journey, from VIP check-in service at all onshore hotels<br />
to luxurious sampans that let you tour the <strong>river</strong> in style, to<br />
relaxing with fresh fruit and tea after your onshore excursions.<br />
There’s simply no better way to experience the magic of these<br />
destinations along the Mekong River.<br />
Deluxe Staterooms – Beautiful <strong>river</strong>view staterooms have<br />
hotel beds draped in fine linens along with a pillow menu. Other<br />
stateroom amenities include: vanity, built-in closet and safe,<br />
individual climate control and bottled water. Bathrooms are<br />
stocked with fine bath and body products, hair dryer, bathrobe,<br />
and slippers.<br />
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Your Escorted<br />
River Cruise Includes:<br />
• Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu<br />
• 7-Nights River Cruise<br />
• Daily Sightseeing<br />
• 2 Nights in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
• 3 Nights in Siem Reap, Cambodia<br />
• 2 Nights in Hanoi, Vietnam<br />
• Airport Transfers<br />
Early Booking Discount!<br />
Save $200 per person!<br />
Hurry, must book by<br />
August 31, 2012 †.<br />
FROM<br />
$6522 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM<br />
HONOLULU, 7-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, 7-NIGHTS<br />
HOTEL, SIGHTSEEING, AND AIRPORT TRANSFERS<br />
* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and includes port tax of $98 and $25 Cambodia Airport Tax. After initial deposit, a $75 per<br />
person NST Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 20 tour members.<br />
Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check.<br />
NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are<br />
subject to change.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required.<br />
FREQUENT CRUISER REWARDS - A reward certificate equal to 3% of the value of your current cruise fare (excluding airfare, NCF, taxes, fuel<br />
surcharges and fees) will be automatically sent to you upon completion of your current trip. Certificate is redeemable towards the final payment<br />
balance of your next trip. Reservation and deposit for your next trip must be made within one year of the issuance of your Frequent Cruiser<br />
Rewards certificate.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY:<br />
Day 1: Tue, Jan 22 – Depart Honolulu<br />
Day 2: Wed, Jan 23 – Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). Arrive at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat<br />
International Airport where you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative who will transfer you<br />
to the Park Hyatt Saigon. Upon arrival, enjoy a private check-in with a welcome drink.<br />
Day 3: Thur, Jan 24 – Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). Featured Excursions: Cu Chi Tunnels, rubber<br />
plantation, Ho Chi Minh city tour. The Cu Chi Tunnels are an astonishing system of underground<br />
passageways used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Tonight, enjoy a special Welcome Dinner<br />
at a local restaurant featuring live music and exquisitely presented food. (BB, L, Welcome Dinner)<br />
Day 4: Fri, Jan 25 – Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), transfer to My Tho (Vietnam), embark, Cai Be<br />
(Vietnam). Featured Excursions: Cai Be sampan cruise, An Kiet House, and local rice paper and candy<br />
making establishment. After breakfast, you’ll check out of your hotel and head to My Tho, where<br />
your ship awaits you. Enjoy a few hours of scenic sailing before embarking on a luxurious sampan<br />
cruise through Cai Be for a tour of the historic An Kiet House—a former imperial residence—and<br />
its beautiful gardens. During the evening, you’ll enjoy a special Welcome Reception onboard the ship.<br />
(BB, L, Welcome Reception, Vietnamese Theme Dinner)<br />
Day 5: Sat, Jan 26 – Sa Dec, Cu Lao Gien (Vietnam). Featured Excursions: Sa Dec Canal Cruise,<br />
brick and rice processing factories, Huyn Thuy Le house, and Cu Lao Gien Cathedral. Today’s sampan<br />
cruise through Sa Dec’s narrow canals is the perfect opportunity to observe locals going about their<br />
daily routines. You’ll visit a local factory where bricks and tiles are made with clay from the Mekong<br />
River. After lunch onboard, we’ll sail to the island of Cu Lao Gien to tour one of the oldest Cathedrals<br />
in Southern Vietnam. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 6: Sun, Jan 27 – Chau Doc (Vietnam). Featured Excursions: Chau Doc Harbor cruise, fish farm,<br />
and Holy Temples at the base of Sam Mountain. In the Mekong Delta, residents live, work, and even<br />
shop on the water. Today, you’ll be immersed in local life touring lively Chau Doc harbor, which teems<br />
with traditional Vietnamese floating markets and homes. Later, you’ll board a shuttle to visit the base<br />
of Sam Mountain, one of the holiest sites in southern Vietnam, where millions (estimated 8 to 10<br />
million) of Vietnamese visit as part of an annual pilgrimage. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 7: Mon, Jan 28 – Phnom Penh (Cambodia). Featured Excursions: Choeung Ek Memorial Stupa<br />
and grounds, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and Phnom Penh city tour. The orchards and fields<br />
surrounding Choeung Ek belie what took place here during the violent reign of the Khmer Rouge. It is<br />
impossible to remain unmoved when visiting this area known as the “Killing Fields.” Afterward, you’ll<br />
visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, also known as “S-21,” a former high school transformed by<br />
the Khmer Rouge into a torture and interrogation center. The fear, sadness, and disbelief conveyed in<br />
many prisoners’ mug shots will touch you, while the brave defiance displayed by others will remind<br />
you of the indomitable power of the human spirit. Following your powerful morning excursion, you’ll<br />
take an afternoon cyclo (cycle rickshaw), tour of Phnom Penh’s wide boulevards and French-infused<br />
architecture. After a visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, you’ll tour the National Museum,<br />
which features a grand collection of artifacts from the Angkor Wat Temple Complex. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 8: Tue, Jan 29 – Kampong Chhnang (Cambodia). Featured Excursions: Tonlé Sap <strong>river</strong> cruise<br />
and Kampong Chhnang walking tour. Here, you’ll cruise the Tonlé Sap River to the city of Kampong<br />
Chhnang. You’ll stop for a walking tour of Kampong Chhnang, a bustling <strong>river</strong>front community<br />
supported by the local fish trade. You’ll then reboard the River Orchid for a sunset cruise as you cruise<br />
the Tonlé River returning to the Mekong River. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 9: Wed, Jan 30 – Chong Koh, Angkor Ban (Cambodia). Featured Excursions: Chong Koh<br />
walking tour & Angkor Ban walking tour. Chong Koh is a small village famous along the Mekong for<br />
its silk & cotton weaving; as you walk along the village’s main road, you’ll see looms under nearly<br />
every home & women offering beautifully crafted scarves and tablecloths. Afterward, you’ll visit the<br />
village school to observe and interact with school children. Don’t be surprised if your arrival is greeted<br />
by squeals of delight—the children love visitors, and love to practice their English. (BB, L, D)<br />
CATEGORY JANUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 7, 2013<br />
3-Lotus Deck $6,522<br />
2-Lotus Deck $6,722<br />
1-Jasmine Deck $7,122<br />
Final Payment Due: September 21, 2012<br />
Air Deposit: $250 per person • Cruise Deposit: $200 per person (non-refundable)<br />
Day 10: Thur, Jan 31 – Wat Hanchey, Kampong Cham (Cambodia). Featured Excursions: Wat<br />
Hanchey Temple Complex, Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey Monastery, and Nokor Bachey Temple. You’ll<br />
arrive at Wat Hanchey, a beautifully situated temple complex with incredible views overlooking the<br />
Mekong River. Take your time enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and marvel at the quality of the 7thcentury<br />
artifacts and then enjoy a traditional water-blessing by the local monks. You’ll visit the twin<br />
holy hilltops of Phnom Prosand Phnom Srey (Man Hill and Woman Hill), both of which are topped by<br />
multiple temples and frolicking monkeys. (BB, L, Royal Cambodian Theme Dinner)<br />
Day 11: Fri, Feb 1 – Kampong Cham (Cambodia), disembark, transfer to Siem Reap (Cambodia).<br />
Featured Excursion: Siem Reap city tour via tuk-tuk. You’ll disembark your ship in the morning and<br />
transfer to Siem Reap, gateway to ancient Angkor monument by executive coach. After settling into<br />
your deluxe room at the glorious Victoria Angkor Hotel, you’ll hop on a tuk-tuk (auto rick shaw) for<br />
a tour of the city. You’ll have free time to explore the city before taking in a traditional Apsara dance<br />
show with dinner in the hotel’s courtyard. (BB, D)<br />
Day 12: Sat, Feb 2 – Siem Reap (Cambodia). Featured Excursions: Angkor Wat Temple Complex.<br />
This is the first of two days dedicated to exploring the incredible Angkor Wat Temple Complex, the<br />
ancient capital of the Khmer Empire. You’ll begin with the UNESCO World Heritage AngkorWat, the<br />
most recognizable landmark in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. After<br />
lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll journey to the intricately decorated South Gate of Angkor Thom<br />
and the pyramid-temple of Bayon, which features the enormous carved heads that have become an<br />
iconic symbol of Angkor. You’ll also see the Baphuon Temple, the grand Terrace of the Elephants, and<br />
the lichen-covered Terrace of the Leper King. (BB, L)<br />
Day 13: Sun, Feb 3 – Siem Reap (Cambodia). Featured Excursion: Angkor Wat Temple Complex.<br />
You’ll feel like Indiana Jones as you approach the ancient “jungle temple” of Ta Prohm and marvel<br />
at the tentacle-like tree roots that have enveloped the entire structure. You’ll also see the Ta Keo<br />
pyramid and Preah Khan, which is believed to have been a massive Buddhist university. After a long<br />
and exciting day of sightseeing, you’ll indulge in sumptuous food and live entertainment at a local<br />
French-Indonesian restaurant. (BB, D)<br />
Day 14: Mon, Feb 4 – Siem Reap (Cambodia), fly to Hanoi (Vietnam). You’ll fly from Siem Reap to<br />
Hanoi and check into your stunning InterContinental Hotel Westlake. The afternoon and evening are<br />
yours to spend at leisure in Vietnam’s charming capital city. (BB)<br />
Day 15: Tue, Feb 5 – Hanoi (Vietnam). Featured Excursions: Hanoi city tour, Ho Chi Minh City<br />
Mausoleum, and Colonial Hanoi cyclo tour. Step inside the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a holy place<br />
for many Vietnamese. Then hop aboard a cyclo for a tour of the colonial area of Hanoi. The city’s<br />
elegant, tree-lined boulevards and weathered colonial buildings are sure to delight you. (BB, Farewell<br />
Dinner)<br />
Day 16: Wed, Feb 6 – Depart Hanoi (Vietnam). Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.<br />
(CB/BB)<br />
Day 17: Thur, Feb 7 – Arrive Honolulu, Hawaii. Aloha and Welcome Home!<br />
Note: Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary. Substitute visits to other sites may<br />
occur during your trip due to uncontrollable factors.<br />
www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 |<br />
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Imperial Waterways of Russia 2013<br />
12 Nights / 15 Days • River Cruise Tour from Moscow to St. Petersburg, Russia<br />
July 2 - 16, 2013 • River Victoria • Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Mike Hama<br />
4 Nights in Moscow Along the Volga River: Uglich, Yaroslavl, Lake Rybinsk, Goritsy,<br />
Lake Onega, Kizhi Island and Mandrogi Plus 3 Nights in St. Petersburg<br />
Follow the Path of Peter the Great<br />
and Discover the Heart of Russia…<br />
The Volga River, Europe’s largest and longest<br />
waterway, holds a special place in Russian history<br />
and in the hearts and minds of the Russian people.<br />
An important aquatic “highway” since Medieval<br />
times, the Volga has long served as a major route<br />
of trade, settlement, and conquest. Peter the<br />
Great sailed along the Volga from Moscow to St.<br />
Petersburg approximately 300 years ago on a quest<br />
to bring Russia out of the Dark Ages. And centuries’<br />
worth of Russian music and literature reflect the<br />
people’s deep feeling for the <strong>river</strong>.<br />
Now it’s your turn to discover the rich history and<br />
traditions along the imperial waterways of Russia.<br />
Your journey starts in Moscow, where you’ll stand<br />
in awe of world-famous sights such as Red Square;<br />
the Kremlin; and iconic, onion-domed St. Basil’s<br />
Cathedral. Cruise along the Golden Ring to some<br />
of Russia’s most beautiful cities—including Uglich<br />
and Yaroslavl, which are known for their white<br />
stone churches and gorgeous monasteries. Visit<br />
UNESCO-designated Kizhi Island, and experience<br />
daily life in Russia with visits to the Children’s House<br />
of Arts and Crafts, and Mandrogi, a reconstructed<br />
Russian village. Your journey ends in enchanting<br />
St. Petersburg with visits to Catherine’s Palace<br />
and the Hermitage Museum, and a viewing of a<br />
breathtaking ballet, all of which will bring you up<br />
close to the rich traditions and royal history of<br />
Russia.<br />
Early Booking Discount! Save<br />
$250 per person! Hurry, must<br />
book by August 31, 2012.<br />
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Your Escorted Cruise Includes:<br />
• Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu<br />
• 12-Night Cruise in a Riverview Stateroom<br />
on the Lovely River Victoria<br />
• All Meals Onboard, Prepared Using<br />
the Finest and Freshest Ingredients<br />
• 12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 12 Dinners<br />
• Captain’s Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners<br />
• Complimentary Soft Drinks During Lunch<br />
Onboard; Complimentary Fine Wines, Choice<br />
of Beer, and Soft Drinks During Dinner Onboard;<br />
Bottle Water in Your Stateroom; and 24-Hour<br />
Specialty Coffee and Tea Bar<br />
• 11 Shore Excursions, Fully Hosted by English-<br />
Speaking Local Guides<br />
• An Experienced Cruise Manager and Attentive,<br />
English-Speaking Staff<br />
• State-of-the-Art Quietvox Portable Audio<br />
Headset System on All Shore Excursions<br />
• Captivating Onboard Local Entertainment<br />
• Signature Lectures on Russian Civilization<br />
and History<br />
• All Transfers on Arrival and Departure Day<br />
FROM<br />
$7372 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM<br />
HONOLULU, 12-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, MEALS,<br />
EXCURSIONS AND TRANSFERS<br />
* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and includes port tax of $228. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee<br />
will apply. Group departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 20 tour members.<br />
Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check.<br />
NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are<br />
subject to change.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required.
CATEGORY JULY 2 - 16, 2013<br />
5 - Standard / Moskva Deck $7,372<br />
4 - Standard / Moskva Deck $7,572<br />
3 - Balcony / Neva Deck $8,372<br />
2 - Balcony / Neva Deck $8,522<br />
1 - Balcony / Volga Deck $8,772<br />
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY:<br />
Final Payment Due: March 1, 2013<br />
Air Deposit: $250 per person<br />
Cruise Deposit: $200 per person (non-refundable)<br />
Day 1: Tue, July 2 – Depart Honolulu<br />
Day 2: Wed, July 3 – In Transit<br />
Day 3: Thur, July 4 – Moscow. Arrive at the Moscow airport where you’ll be<br />
transferred to the ship. (D)<br />
Day 4: Fri, July 5 – Moscow. Featured Excursion: Moscow city tour and<br />
Kremlin with Armory Museum. Your panoramic city tour includes the most<br />
remarkable city sights, such as Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Novodevichy<br />
(New Maiden) Convent, and impressive Tverskaya Street. In the afternoon,<br />
visit the Kremlin—a self-contained 15th-century city with palaces, armories,<br />
15th- and 17th-century cathedrals, and a Medieval fortress. You’ll also explore<br />
the Kremlin’s Armory Museum—home of treasures from the Czar’s coronation<br />
robes to the famous Fabergé Eggs. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure with shuttle<br />
bus service provided between the ship and city center. (BB, L, Captain’s<br />
Welcome Gala)<br />
Day 5: Sat, July 6 – Moscow. Featured Excursions: Tour of the metro and<br />
Arbat Street. This morning you will get a guided introduction to the remarkable<br />
subway system and to a historic shopping neighborhood too. Our metro tour,<br />
which includes five stops, will help you become accustomed to using the metro<br />
for your free time in this spectacular metropolis. Afterwards, visit Moscow’s<br />
pedestrian shopping area lined with handsome buildings where many famous<br />
writers once lived. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 6: Sun, July 7 – Moscow. Enjoy an entire day at leisure. Return to the<br />
sights that caught your eye on your panoramic tour. Shuttle bus service will be<br />
provided between the ship and the city center. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 7: Mon, July 8 – Cruising the Moscow Canal and Volga River, Uglich.<br />
Featured Excursion: Uglich, Church of St. Dimitry on the Blood. Cruise the<br />
Moscow Canal before arriving in Uglich, a delightful Golden Ring city. Visit the<br />
Church of St. Dimitry, built to honor the slain son of Ivan the Terrible, and spend<br />
some free time browsing the local market area, replete with small shops and<br />
the stalls of local artisans. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 8: Tue, July 9 – Yaroslavl, <strong>cruising</strong> Lake Rybinsk. Featured Excursions:<br />
Yaroslavl, heart of the Golden Ring. Yaroslavl is considered one of Russia’s most<br />
beautiful cities. You’ll visit the town’s exquisite Church of Elijah the Prophet and<br />
delight in a tasting of local produce at the farmers’ market. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 9: Wed, July 10 – Goritsy. Featured Excursion: Experience Russian daily<br />
life. Experience how locals live as you learn how traditions and handicraft<br />
techniques are preserved during a visit to the Children’s House of Arts and<br />
Crafts. Take in a wood construction workshop, and then stroll the grounds of<br />
14th-century St. Cyrill of the White Lake Monastery. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 10: Thur, July 11 – Cruising Lake Onega, Kizhi Island. Featured Excursion:<br />
Kizhi Open Air Museum with 18th-century Transfiguration Church. Sail on Lake<br />
Onega to Kizhi Island, whose famous Open Air Museum is a UNESCO World<br />
Heritage Site containing the awe-inspiring Transfiguration Church, which is<br />
built entirely from wood. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 11: Fri, July 12 – Cruising the Svir River, Mandrogi. Featured Excursion:<br />
Mandrogi village walking tour with arts and crafts and shashlik picnic lunch<br />
ashore. Visit the reconstructed 18th-century village of Mandrogi, which<br />
brings Russia’s past vibrantly to life. Peek inside its wooden houses to observe<br />
craftsmen making matryoshkas, lace, and ceramics. Cap the afternoon off with<br />
a traditional shashlik picnic. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 12: Sat, July 13 – St. Petersburg. Featured Excursions: St. Petersburg<br />
panoramic city tour with canal cruise and evening ballet at the Alexandrinsky<br />
Theatre. Enjoy a panoramic city tour of enchanting St. Petersburg, taking in<br />
all of the majestic sights, such as Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Winter<br />
Palace, the Church of the Resurrection, St. Issac’s, and so much more. After the<br />
panoramic tour, board a canal boat for a cruise, traveling down the Fontanka<br />
and Kryukov Canal. This tour will give you an incomparable view of the city’s<br />
beautiful buildings and bridges. During the evening, be treated to a spectacular<br />
Russian ballet at the Alexandrinsky Theater. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 13: Sun, July 14 – St. Petersburg. Featured Excursion: Hermitage<br />
Museum in the Winter Palace. Be amazed as you tour the world-famous<br />
Hermitage Museum, which is housed in one of the world’s largest palaces.<br />
The museum contains over a thousand rooms and features nearly three million<br />
works of art by masters including Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. (BB, L,<br />
Captain’s Farewell Dinner)<br />
Day 14: Mon, July 15 – St. Petersburg. Featured Excursion: Catherine Palace<br />
and Park in Pushkin. <strong>Travel</strong> to nearby Pushkin to visit lavish Catherine Palace<br />
and Park, a masterpiece of Russian Rococo architecture unrivaled in luxury and<br />
scale. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 15: Tue, July 16 – Depart St. Petersburg - Honolulu, Hawaii. Disembark<br />
the ship and transfer to St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport for your flight home.<br />
(CB/BB) Aloha and Welcome Home!<br />
Note: Tour order in Moscow and St. Petersburg may vary due to weather.<br />
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2013 Portugal, Spain<br />
& the Douro River Valley<br />
10 Nights / 13 Days • River Cruise Tour from Lisbon to Porto, Portugal<br />
3 Nights in Lisbon, Portugal Plus a 7-Nights River Cruise • Queen Isabel – New Ship!<br />
October 22 - November 3, 2013 • Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Mildred Wong<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> Europe’s Most Unspoiled<br />
UNESCO World Heritage –<br />
Designated River Valley Through<br />
Portugal and Spain<br />
The Douro River, rising in Spain and reaching the<br />
Atlantic Ocean in Porto, has created the spectacular<br />
Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br />
Rambling vineyards and charming native farms<br />
called quintas cling to the steep sides of the Douro<br />
River Valley, creating an incomparable backdrop<br />
to one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions and to<br />
Port country—the oldest demarcated wine region<br />
in the world.<br />
Explore the seven hills of cosmopolitan Lisbon,<br />
uncovering a treasure trove of Old World<br />
architecture. Visit Coimbra, the “Birthplace of<br />
Kings”; Porto, the beautiful “City of Bridges,” with its<br />
UNESCO World Heritage-designated Medieval city<br />
center and UNESCO Palacio de Bolsa; Guimarães,<br />
which has its own UNESCO-listed Medieval city<br />
center and is a 2012 European Cultural Capital; and<br />
Salamanca, Spain, another declared UNESCO World<br />
Heritage Site.<br />
Taste a variety of local wines from village vineyards,<br />
including Port wine, the region’s sweet fortified<br />
wine. Feast on a traditional meal with wine<br />
quinta overlooking the Douro Valley and enjoy a<br />
traditional Spanish-style lunch complete with a<br />
flamenco show. Along the way, uncover a land of<br />
genuine beauty and breathtaking charm, and meet<br />
warm-hearted, friendly people with welcoming<br />
open arms.<br />
Early Booking Discount! Save<br />
$150 per person! Hurry, must<br />
book by August 31, 2012.<br />
8 | July 2012<br />
Your Escorted Cruise Includes:<br />
• Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu<br />
• 7-Night Cruise in a Riverview Stateroom on the chic<br />
Queen Isabel<br />
• 3 Nights in Lisbon at the Deluxe Tiara Park Atlantic ††<br />
(or similar) with Breakfast<br />
• All Meals Onboard, Prepared Using the Finest and<br />
Freshest Ingredients<br />
• 9 Shore Excursions, Fully Hosted by English-Speaking<br />
Local Guides<br />
• An Experienced Cruise Manager and Attentive,<br />
English-Speaking Staff<br />
• State-of-the-Art Quietvox Portable Audio Headset<br />
System on All Shore Excursions<br />
• Captivating Onboard Local Entertainment<br />
• 10 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners<br />
• 1 Dinner and 2 Lunches Onshore Featuring<br />
Traditional Cuisine in Unique Settings<br />
• Captain’s Farewell Dinners<br />
• Complimentary Soft Drinks During Lunch Onboard;<br />
Complimentary Fine Wines, Choice of Beer, and Soft<br />
Drinks During Dinner Onboard; Bottle Water in Your<br />
Stateroom; and 24-Hour Specialty Coffee and Tea Bar<br />
• Signature Lecture: “The Magical Douro River Valley”<br />
• All Transfers on Arrival & Departure Days<br />
FROM<br />
$5689 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM<br />
HONOLULU, 7-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, 3 NIGHTS<br />
HOTEL, MEALS, EXCURSIONS AND TRANSFERS<br />
* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and includes port tax of $140. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee<br />
will apply. Group departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 20 tour members.<br />
Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check.<br />
NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are<br />
subject to change.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required.<br />
†† Hotel is subject to change.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY:<br />
Day 1: Tue, October 22 – Depart Honolulu<br />
Day 2: Wed, October 23 – In Transit<br />
Day 3: Thur, October 24 – Lisbon. Arrive at Lisbon’s Portela Airport where<br />
you’ll be transferred to the hotel.<br />
Day 4: Fri, October 25 – Lisbon. Featured Excursion: Lisbon city tour. Your<br />
guided exploration of Lisbon takes you to the historic district of Belem and the<br />
Belem Tower, the traditional starting and ending point of Portuguese voyages<br />
of discovery. You’ll then visit San Jeronimos Church, built in the early 16thcentury.<br />
(BB)<br />
Day 5: Sat, October 26 – Lisbon. Spend leisure time enjoying this<br />
cosmopolitan city often referred to as the “City of Seven Hills.’’ (BB)<br />
Day 6: Sun, October 27 – Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto. Featured Excursion:<br />
Coimbra tour with family-style lunch. In the morning, you’ll head north to<br />
Porto. En route, you’ll stop in Portugal’s third-largest city, Coimbra, birthplace<br />
of six of Portugal’s kings and home to one of the oldest universities in Europe.<br />
Within the university is the Biblioteca Joanina, a gem of a library with books<br />
from the 12th-century. After your library visit, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant<br />
before continuing to the ship docked in Porto. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 7: Mon, October 28 – Porto, (Guimarães), Bitetos. Featured Excursions:<br />
Guimarães city tour. Visit historic Guimarães, the first capital of Portugal in the<br />
12th-century, home to the first king of Portugal, Don Afonso Henriques, and a<br />
2012 European Cultural Capital. It has been referred to as the birthplace of the<br />
Portuguese nation. Dominated by Afonso Henriques’ grand castle, Guimarães<br />
was recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its extremely wellpreserved<br />
city center. You will be guided through the narrow streets of the<br />
Medieval quarter, toward the beautiful main square, the Largo da Oliveira, and<br />
then on to the splendid Monastery and Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira,<br />
the Ducal Palace, and the 14th century Gothic Padrão do Salado. Later, sail to<br />
Bitetos and visit one of the prestigious port wine cellars in Cais de Gaia. (BB,<br />
L, D)<br />
CATEGORY 10/22/13<br />
2 - Deluxe Stateroom<br />
Panoramic Windows / Lower Deck<br />
1 - Deluxe Stateroom<br />
French Balcony / Main Deck<br />
Junior Suite<br />
Full Balcony / Upper Deck<br />
Final Payment Due: June 21, 2013<br />
Air Deposit: $250 per person<br />
Cruise Deposit: $200 per person (non-refundable)<br />
Day 8: Tue, October 29 – Régua, Pinhão. Featured Excursions: Mateus Palace<br />
and Gardens, and dinner at Quinta da Avessada. After a morning lecture at the<br />
Douro Museum, visit the impressive Mateus Palace and Gardens, with one of the<br />
most beautiful gardens in the world. Later, enjoy dinner at the family-owned<br />
winery Quinta da Avessada in the heart of the Douro region, built a century ago,<br />
and producing Moscatel, the treasure of the region. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 9: Wed, October 30 – Pinhão, Vega de Terrón (Spain). Featured Excursion:<br />
Wine tasting at a local quinta. Pinhão is the epicenter of the Port winemaking, so<br />
it is only fitting you visit a quinta to learn the history of, and sample, the country’s<br />
most celebrated beverage. In the afternoon, enjoy the breathtaking scenery while<br />
sailing the remote Douro Valley. (BB, L, Captain’s Dinner)<br />
Day 10: Thur, October 31 – Vega de Terrón (Salamanca, Spain). Featured<br />
Excursion: Full-day Salamanca tour with traditional Spanish lunch and flamenco<br />
show. From Vega de Terrón, on the Spanish border, travel overland to Salamanca, a<br />
UNESCO World Heritage city. This charming town is untouched in its architectural<br />
purity, and throughout the centuries the sandstone buildings have gained an<br />
exquisite golden glow, giving the city the nickname the “Golden City.” Visit<br />
Salamanca’s historic university before having lunch with a flamenco show at a<br />
local restaurant. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 11: Fri, November 1 – Barca d’Alva (Castelo Rodrigo), Régua. Featured<br />
Excursion: Castelo Rodrigo tour. Visit the 12th-century walled village of Castelo<br />
Rodrigo, a charming and captivating place with Medieval streets, thick stonewall<br />
houses, and a remarkably distinctive fountain, Chafariz dos Pretos. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 12: Sat, November 2 – Porto. Featured Excursion: Porto city tour. Sail along<br />
the Douro back to Porto, and then traipse through the UNESCO World Heritage<br />
designated Medieval city center of charming Porto. Visit the 19th-century UNESCO<br />
Palacio de Bolsa with its famous Arab Room. Later, enjoy a farewell evening and<br />
reception while sailing to the mouth of the Douro River. (BB, L, D)<br />
Day 13: Sun, November 3 – Depart Porto. Disembark the ship and transfer to<br />
the Porto airport for your flight home. (CB/BB) Aloha and Welcome Home!<br />
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Explore charming<br />
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2013 River Cruise + Land Tour + Princess Cruise =<br />
Ultimate European Adventure<br />
23 Nights / 26 Days • August 21 - September 15, 2013 • Guaranteed Departure!<br />
Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Janet Tanaka<br />
PART 1: Portugal’s River of Gold River Cruise • Viking Douro<br />
2-Nights Hotel Stay in Lisbon, Portugal • 7-Nights Douro River Cruise<br />
PART 2: Barcelona, Spain Tour<br />
2-Nights Hotel Stay in Barcelona, Spain • 3 Days of Sightseeing Including Sagrada Familia,<br />
Montserrat Monastery and Tarragona Roman Ruins<br />
PART 3: 12-Night Grand Mediterranean Cruise • Royal Princess® – New Ship! Maiden Season!<br />
Cruise Highlights: Toulon (for Provence), France • Florence / Pisa (Livorno), Rome, Naples<br />
(for Capri & Pompeii) and Venice (Overnight Stay), Italy • Mykonos & Athens (Piraeus), Greece<br />
Istanbul & Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Turkey<br />
Experience Europe Like Never Before!<br />
Begin your adventure in Portugal. Spend two fascinating days<br />
exploring the capital city of Lisbon, before proceeding to<br />
Porto. The Douro River winds its way between steeply terraced<br />
vineyards. Encounter charming towns, colorful castles, baroque<br />
mansions and historic monasteries. Take a scenic ride to visit the<br />
medieval city of Salamanca in Spain. Enjoy an authentic flamenco<br />
show with lunch.<br />
Next we fly from Porto, Portugal to Barcelona, Spain. We’ve<br />
included all the highlights of this vibrant city. Three days of<br />
included sightseeing; Sagrada Familia, Tarragona’s old town<br />
and UNESCO listed Roman ruins, wine/cavas tasting and the<br />
Montserrat monastery.<br />
We then embark on the “all-new” Royal Princess for a memorable<br />
twelve-night Grand Mediterranean cruise. Discover the history<br />
and culture of these cities that grace the coastline of the<br />
Mediterranean Sea. Be swept away by the romance of Venice. Be<br />
inspired by what once was in Athens. Join us on a journey of a<br />
lifetime!<br />
Early Booking Discount! Save $100 per<br />
person! Must book by August 31, 2012 †.<br />
Call today for more details!<br />
Top Photo: Royal Princess at sea | Bottom Photo: Palace Square in Lisbon, Portugal<br />
10 | July 2012<br />
FROM<br />
$9015 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM<br />
HONOLULU, CRUISE FARES, PORTUGAL AND<br />
BARCELONA HOTELS, & SELECT SIGHTSEEING<br />
* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy plus Princess Cruises gov’t taxes and fees of $95. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements<br />
are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will apply.<br />
Group departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 32 tour members.<br />
Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check.<br />
NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are<br />
subject to change.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required. Ships of Bermudan Registry
Eastern Europe<br />
Viking Primadonna<br />
April 27 - May 13, 2012 River Cruise<br />
Tour Manager: Janet Tanaka<br />
A Top Row (L-R): Norman Kumura, Stanley Ching,<br />
Jerry Lee, Alvin Young, and Jeffrey Wataoka.<br />
Bottom Row (L-R): Janet Tanaka, Ruth Young, Winnie<br />
Kumura, Jocelyn Nakashima, Gwen Lee, Mae Wataoka,<br />
and Masako & Robert Bradberry with Budapest in the<br />
background.<br />
B Alvin Young, Jeffrey & Mae Wataoka, Stanley Ching,<br />
Ruth Young, Jocelyn Nakashima, and Gwen and Jerry<br />
Lee at the Budapest Hospital in the Rock.<br />
C Gwen Lee, Mae Wataoka, Ruth Young, Janet Tanaka,<br />
Winnie Kumura and Jocelyn Nakashima boarding the<br />
Viking Primadonna in Budapest, Hungary .<br />
Gwen Lee, Ruth Young, Jocelyn Nakashima, Alvin Young,<br />
Stanley Ching, & Jerry Lee enjoying a Danube cruise.<br />
Photos courtesy of Jocelyn Nakashima & Mae Wataoka.<br />
A<br />
Mae & Jeffrey Wataoka with the romantic sunset<br />
on the Danube in Bulgaria.<br />
B C<br />
Sun Takeya, Ruth Young and Jocelyn<br />
Nakashima exercising in Vukovar, Croatia.<br />
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2013 Burgundy & Provence<br />
10 Nights / 12 Days • River Cruise Tour from Paris to Nice<br />
October 11 - 23, 2013 • Aboard Avalon Scenery • Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura<br />
7-Night River Cruise Plus 2-Nights Hotel in Paris and 1-Night Hotel in Nice<br />
This Cruise Vacation Has It All!<br />
Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and<br />
cuisine. Your adventure begins with two overnights and guided sightseeing in Paris, the “City of Light.” <strong>Travel</strong><br />
south to fascinating Beaune for a Burgundy wine tasting; then board your ship in quaint Chalon-sur-Saône and<br />
set sail for lovely Tournus, Mâcon, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as medieval Tournon, charming<br />
Viviers, Avignon, and Arles. Your vacation ends with an overnight on the French Riviera, also known as the Cote<br />
d’Azur. This cruise vacation has it all—historic sites, charming towns, spectacular cuisine, and more!<br />
RIVERVIEW<br />
CABINS FROM<br />
$5335 *<br />
RIVERVIEW<br />
CABINS FROM<br />
$6151 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 7-NIGHT RIVER<br />
CRUISE FARE, HOTELS, MEALS INCLUDING FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST IN<br />
PARIS AND COTE D‘AZUR, DAILY SIGHTSEEING, & AIRPORT TRANSFERS<br />
2013 Magnificent Europe<br />
14 Nights / 17 Days River Cruise Tour • Budapest to Amsterdam<br />
October 28 - November 13, 2013 • Aboard Avalon Visionary • Tour Manager: Janet Tanaka<br />
14-Night River Cruise with Guided Sightseeing in Each City Between Budapest & Amsterdam<br />
Highlights of Central Europe<br />
See the highlights of Central Europe on this enchanting cruise between Budapest and Amsterdam. Guided<br />
sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with beer tasting in Nuremberg, a traditional baking<br />
demonstration in Miltenberg, wine tasting in Austria’s Wachau Valley, and time in charming Dürnstein,<br />
Regensburg, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Bamberg, and Vienna. Also enjoy inside visits of Bratislava’s gothic St.<br />
Martin’s Cathedral, the amazing Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz. Cruise through<br />
the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock, and glide past quaint towns, beautiful scenery, and<br />
historic buildings along the Danube. Your vacation concludes with a scenic cruise through the delightful canals<br />
of Amsterdam.<br />
12 | July 2012<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 14-NIGHT RIVER<br />
CRUISE FARE, MEALS, DAILY SIGHTSEEING, & AIRPORT TRANSFERS<br />
Guaranteed Departure! Book Today!<br />
* Fare is per person, USD based on double occupancy and includes $126 in land<br />
taxes and all airlines taxes and fees. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements<br />
are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases.<br />
After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will apply. Group<br />
departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 20 tour members.<br />
* Fare is per person, USD based on double occupancy and includes $252 in land<br />
taxes and all airlines taxes and fees. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements<br />
are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases.<br />
After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will apply. Group<br />
departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 20 tour members.
2013 The Legendary Danube<br />
Prague, Czech Republic to Budapest, Hungary<br />
October 28 - November 11, 2013 • Tour Manager: Jean Seu – Guaranteed Departure!<br />
Aboard Avalon Vista – New Ship! Featuring the Panorama Suites!<br />
12 Nights / 14 Days River Cruise Tour : 7- Night River Cruise Plus 3-Nights Hotel in<br />
Prague Plus 2-Nights Hotel in the U.S. West Coast (Layover in Both Directions)<br />
Treasure Every Moment of this Memorable Danube River Cruise!<br />
From the splendor of Prague to the Gypsy violins of Budapest, you’ll treasure every<br />
moment of this memorable Danube River cruise. Enjoy three nights in Prague with<br />
guided sightseeing as well as time to explore this marvelous city on your own. Discover<br />
the Hradcany Castle grounds, wander through Prague’s Jewish Quarter, shop for handcut<br />
crystal, savor authentic Czech dumplings, stand in Wenceslaus square where<br />
protestors demonstrated against Communism, or visit one of the many churches.<br />
Then drive to Nuremberg and set sail for medieval Regensburg, Passau, Vienna, and<br />
Budapest, with guided sightseeing in each city. Sail through the fascinating Main<br />
Danube Canal and witness the scenic beauty as you cruise past quaint towns. Attend<br />
a beer tasting, tour Melk’s splendid Benedictine Abbey, and experience the music, art,<br />
culture, and historical sights in romantic Vienna—a memorable vacation!<br />
RIVERVIEW<br />
CABINS FROM<br />
$4685 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 7-NIGHT RIVER<br />
CRUISE FARE, HOTELS, MEALS INCLUDING FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST<br />
IN PRAGUE, DAILY SIGHTSEEING, & AIRPORT TRANSFERS<br />
Meals Included Aboard Avalon Waterways<br />
River Cruises:<br />
• Superb Dining with All Meals On Board Daily Featuring Full<br />
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Including a Welcome Reception,<br />
Captain’s Reception and Farewell Dinner<br />
• Complimentary Sparkling Wine with Breakfast, Soft Drinks<br />
with Lunch, Beer, Soft Drinks or Quality Wines from Europe’s<br />
Most Famous Wine Regions with Every Dinner are Included<br />
On Board Your Vessel<br />
• One Sitting with Open Seating Arrangements<br />
Wine Appreciation Themed Cruise<br />
On this cruise a distinguished wine authority explains how<br />
grape varieties are cultivated and teaches you what to look<br />
for in a good wine from each region you sail through. Mingle<br />
with others who share your passion as you enjoy onboard<br />
wine tastings, a visit to a local vineyard and discussion with a<br />
winemaker, and a gala dinner featuring wine and food pairings.<br />
Avalon’s limited-edition themed departures afford you these<br />
unique travel opportunities! And it’s all at no additional cost!<br />
EXCLUSIVE<br />
BONUSES!<br />
ONLY FROM<br />
NON-STOP TRAVEL<br />
HOSTED PRE-CRUISE LUNCHEON<br />
* Fare is per person, USD based on double occupancy and includes $126 in land<br />
taxes and all airlines taxes and fees. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements<br />
are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases.<br />
After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will apply. Group<br />
departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 20 tour members.<br />
EARLY BOOKING<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
SAVE<br />
$100<br />
BOOK BY AUGUST 31, 2012 †<br />
Hurry, Call Today!<br />
Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required.<br />
FREQUENT CRUISER REWARDS - A reward certificate equal to 3% of the value of your current cruise fare (excluding airfare, NCF, taxes, fuel surcharges and fees) will be automatically sent to you upon completion of your current trip. Certificate is redeemable towards the final<br />
payment balance of your next trip. Reservation and deposit for your next trip must be made within one year of the issuance of your Frequent Cruiser Rewards certificate.<br />
www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 |<br />
13
2013 Golden Week in Japan<br />
11 Night / 13 Day Cruise Tour Vacation • Aboard Sun Princess® – Maiden Japan Season!<br />
April 24 - May 6, 2013 • Sail Roundtrip from Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan<br />
9-Night Cruise Plus 2-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay Includes Comprehensive Sightseeing<br />
Plus Post-Cruise Sightseeing • Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Mike Hama<br />
Cruise Highlights: Hiroshima, Japan (Overnight Stay) • Nagasaki, Japan • Busan, South Korea<br />
Hakata (Fukuoka), Japan (Overnight Stay)<br />
Pre & Post-Cruise Highlights: Mount Fuji • Lake Ashi Cruise • Meiji Shrine • Harajuku • Asakusa<br />
Hands-On Experiences: Sushi Making Lesson & Lunch • Hakone Yosegi Zaiku (Traditional Woodcraft Making)<br />
Six (6) Meals are Included on Pre & Post-Cruise Land Portion: Two (2) American Breakfast Buffets<br />
Three (3) Lunches at Local Restaurants • One (1) Farewell Dinner at a Local Restaurant<br />
Sun Princess® maiden roundtrip Japan itinerary is the<br />
hallmark of Princess Cruises’ Japan deployment. Sailing for<br />
9-days over Golden Week, Japan’s most significant holiday<br />
period, this itinerary has been specifically designed to spend<br />
two days in Fukuoka (Hakata) during the famous Dontaku<br />
Festival. Dating back over 800 years, this popular event involves<br />
parades of singers, dancers and marching bands and is visited by<br />
over 2 million spectators a year. An overnight call in Hiroshima<br />
is also included, from which passengers can visit one of the<br />
most beautiful of Japan’s many shrines – the UNESCO listed<br />
Ituskushima Shrine located on Miyajima Island. To round out the<br />
Golden Week itinerary, calls to Nagasaki and Busan (South Korea)<br />
are also included.<br />
Your Escorted Cruise Tour Includes:<br />
• Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu<br />
• 2-Nights Hotel<br />
• 9-Night Cruise<br />
• Sightseeing as Indicated on the Day-By-Day Itinerary<br />
• Meals as Indicated on the Day-By-Day Itinerary<br />
• Gratuity for Airport & Hotel Porters, Bus D<strong>river</strong>s and<br />
City Tour Guides††<br />
• Transfers<br />
Early Booking Discount!<br />
Save $150 per person! Hurry, must<br />
book by August 31, 2012.<br />
14 | July 2012<br />
Mount Fuji, Japan<br />
INSIDE<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$5012 *<br />
OCEANVIEW<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$5387 *<br />
BALCONY<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$6075 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 2-NIGHTS HOTEL, 9-NIGHT<br />
CRUISE, SIGHTSEEING & MEALS AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY & TRANSFERS<br />
* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy plus cruiseline gov’t taxes & fees of $65. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements are subject<br />
to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Final package price is subject to final Hawaiian Airlines group air price and any major<br />
currency fluctuations. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departure may be cancelled, if there are less<br />
than 32 tour members.<br />
Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check.<br />
NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are<br />
subject to change.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required.<br />
†† Gratuity is not included for optional shore excursions, shipboard personnel and your Tour Manager. Ships of Bermudan Registry
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY<br />
Day 1: Wed, April 24 – Depart Honolulu via Hawaiian Air Flt #457 at<br />
6:35 pm<br />
Day 2: Thur, April 25 – Arrive Haneda, Tokyo at 10:05pm. After entry<br />
formalities, transfer by coach to hotel in Yokohama. Yokohama Bay Sheraton<br />
(2 Nights).<br />
Day 3: Fri, April 26 – After an included American buffet breakfast, a full<br />
day of sightseeing is ahead of us. Mt. Fuji: We will ascend to the 5th station at<br />
an elevation of 7,560 feet above sea level. Continue to Hakone where you will<br />
enjoy a pirate boat ride on Lake Ashi. After lunch at a local restaurant, try your<br />
hand at “Hakone-Yosegi-Zaiku” marquetry – inlaid and mosaic woodwork<br />
unique to this area – craftsmen have made full use of the wealth of wood<br />
colors and textures found here to produce their elaborate geometric patterns.<br />
Next we head to, Owakudani “Great Boiling Valley” is a volcanic valley with<br />
active sulphur vents and hot springs. Try a Kuro-tamago “black egg” – a local<br />
specialty of eggs hard-boiled in the hot springs. The boiled eggs turn black<br />
and smell slightly sulfuric; consuming the eggs is said to increase longevity.<br />
Eating one is said to add seven years to your life. Return to hotel in Yokohama<br />
Recommendations for dinner will be made by our Japanese tour guide. (B, L)<br />
Day 4: Sat, April 27 – After breakfast we will checkout from hotel. Halfday<br />
sightseeing tour of Yokohama. We start our day by visiting, Sankeien – a<br />
spacious Japanese style garden in southern Yokohama which exhibits a number<br />
of historic buildings from across Japan. There is a pond, small <strong>river</strong>s, flowers<br />
and wonderful scrolling trails that make you think you are in Kyoto rather<br />
than Yokohama. The garden was built by Hara Sakei and opened to the public<br />
in 1904. Among the historic buildings exhibited in the park are an elegant<br />
daimyo (feudal lord) residence, several tea houses and the main hall and three<br />
storied pagoda of Kyoto’s old Tomyoji Temple. Followed by a visit to Yokohama’s<br />
famous, Chinatown. Lunch at local restaurant. We then visit “Minato Mirai 21”<br />
a seaside urban area in central Yokohama whose name means “harbor of the<br />
future”. It has many large high-rises, including Japan’s tallest building, the<br />
Landmark Tower. Minato Mirai is blessed with a great location along the water<br />
and has a wealth of attractions. Visitors to the area will find shopping centers,<br />
hotels, a convention center, an amusement park, a relaxation center with hot<br />
spring baths, museums and park space. Transfer to Yokohama Pier and embark<br />
Sun Princess®. Enjoy a group dinner aboard the Sun Princess®. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 5: Sun, April 28 – Enjoy a Relaxing Day at Sea<br />
Day 6: Mon, April 29 – Hiroshima, Japan. Arrive 7:00 am. Overnight Stay.<br />
Day 7: Tue, April 30 – Hiroshima, Japan. Depart 1:00 pm.<br />
Day 8: Wed, May 1 – Nagasaki, Japan. Arrive 8:00 am. Depart 9:00 pm.<br />
Day 9: Thur, May 2 – Busan, South Korea. Arrive 7:00 am. Depart 5:00 pm.<br />
SOUTH KOREA<br />
CATEGORY APRIL 24 - MAY 6, 2013<br />
ID – Inside Aft<br />
IC – Inside For or Mid<br />
IB – Inside Mid For or Mid<br />
OF – Oceanview For<br />
OE – Oceanview Aft<br />
OC – Oceanview Mid For<br />
BE – Balcony For<br />
$5,012<br />
$5,037<br />
$5,062<br />
$5,387<br />
$5,387<br />
$5,450<br />
$6,075<br />
Final Payment Due: December 27, 2012<br />
Air & Land Deposit: $500 Per Person • Cruise Deposit: 20% of Cruisefare<br />
Day 10: Fri, May 3 – Hakata (Fukuoka), Japan. Arrive 8:00 am. Overnight<br />
Stay.<br />
Day 11: Sat, May 4 – Hakata (Fukuoka), Japan. Depart 4:00 pm.<br />
Day 12: Sun, May 5 – Last Day at Sea<br />
Day 13: Mon, May 6 – Arrive Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan. Following<br />
disembarkation, full-day sightseeing of Tokyo visiting: Meiji Shrine, Harajuku,<br />
Asakusa, Ameyoko. Today’s highlight will be a hands-on, sushi-making session,<br />
which should yield your delicious lunch. Later we will enjoy a Farewell Dinner<br />
at a local restaurant. Sharing your many memories with some old and many<br />
new friends. Depart Haneda, Tokyo at 11:55 pm via Hawaiian Air Flt. #458.<br />
Arrive Honolulu at 12:05 pm on Monday, May 6, 2013. Aloha and Welcome<br />
Home! (B, L, D)<br />
FREQUENT CRUISER REWARDS - A reward certificate equal to 3% of the value of your current cruise fare (excluding airfare, NCF, taxes, fuel surcharges and fees) will be automatically sent to you upon completion<br />
of your current trip. Certificate is redeemable towards the final payment balance of your next trip. Reservation and deposit for your next trip must be made within one year of the issuance of your Frequent Cruiser<br />
Rewards certificate.<br />
Busan<br />
Nagasaki<br />
EAST<br />
CHINA SEA<br />
Fukuoka<br />
(Hakata)<br />
JAPAN<br />
Hiroshima Tokyo<br />
(Yokohama)<br />
PACIFIC OCEAN<br />
Overnights in Hiroshima & Fukuoka<br />
FOR ALL PRINCESS CRUISES OFFERS: Fares are per person, based on double occupancy, subject to availability, capacity controlled. Call <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong> for more details. Princess reserves the right to impose a fuel<br />
supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. Government fees and taxes are additional. See applicable<br />
Princess® brochure for terms, conditions and definitions that will apply to your booking. Offer available to residents of U.S. and Canada. ©2012 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan registry.<br />
* * * * * * *<br />
EXCLUSIVE<br />
BONUSES!<br />
ONLY FROM<br />
NON-STOP TRAVEL<br />
* * * * * * *<br />
HOSTED PRE-CRUISE<br />
LUNCHEON<br />
HOSTED SHIPBOARD<br />
PRIVATE COCKTAIL PARTY<br />
EARLY BOOKING<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
SAVE<br />
$150<br />
MUST BOOK BY<br />
AUGUST 31, 2012 †<br />
Sun Princess –<br />
Maiden Japan Season!<br />
www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 |<br />
15
2013 Round Japan with Festivals<br />
14 Night / 16 Day Cruise Tour Vacation • Aboard Sun Princess® – Maiden Japan Season!<br />
May 3 - 18, 2013 • Sail Roundtrip from Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan<br />
12-Night Cruise Plus 2-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay Includes Comprehensive Sightseeing<br />
Plus Post-Cruise Sightseeing • Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura<br />
Cruise Highlights: Aomori, Japan • Busan, South Korea • Kanazawa, Japan (Overnight Stay)<br />
Sakaiminato, Japan • Maizuru, Japan • Nagoya, Japan<br />
Pre & Post-Cruise Highlights: Mount Fuji • Lake Ashi Cruise • Meiji Shrine • Harajuku • Asakusa<br />
Hands-On Experiences: Sushi Making Lesson & Lunch • Hakone Yosegi Zaiku (Traditional Woodcraft Making)<br />
Six (6) Meals are Included on Pre & Post-Cruise Land Portion: Two (2) American Breakfast Buffets<br />
Three (3) Lunches at Local Restaurants • One (1) Farewell Dinner at a Local Restaurant<br />
A Wish for a Happy Life – The popularity of Japan’s<br />
many festivals is the inspiration for this sailing. A call to<br />
Sakaiminato on Honshu’s northwest coast is scheduled on<br />
the day of the Izumo-Taisha Festival, held at the nearby<br />
Izumo Shrine. It is here that worshipers gather to wish<br />
for a fulfilled and happy life. While from Maizuru, the Aoi<br />
Festival in Kyoto is the draw. This popular event focuses<br />
on the two UNESCO shrines of the Shimogamo Shrine<br />
and the Kamigamo Shrine. An overnight call in Kanazawa<br />
provides access to the many cultural experiences such as<br />
visiting Kutaniyaki kiln, touring a samurai residence or<br />
experiencing the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.<br />
Your Escorted Cruise Tour Includes:<br />
• Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu<br />
• 2-Nights Hotel<br />
• 12-Night Cruise<br />
• Sightseeing as Indicated on the Day-By-Day Itinerary<br />
• Meals as Indicated on the Day-By-Day Itinerary<br />
• Gratuity for Airport & Hotel Porters, Bus D<strong>river</strong>s and<br />
City Tour Guides††<br />
• Transfers<br />
* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy plus cruiseline gov’t taxes & fees of $50. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Final<br />
package price is subject to final Hawaiian Airlines group air price and any major currency fluctuations. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departure may be cancelled, if there<br />
are less than 32 tour members.<br />
Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager<br />
assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required.<br />
†† Gratuity is not included for optional shore excursions, shipboard personnel and your Tour Manager. Ships of Bermudan Registry<br />
16 | July 2012<br />
Vibrant green tea fields with Mount Fuji in the distance.<br />
INSIDE<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$5312 *<br />
OCEANVIEW<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$5687 *<br />
BALCONY<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$6412 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP<br />
AIRFARE FROM<br />
HONOLULU, 2-NIGHTS<br />
HOTEL, 12-NIGHT<br />
CRUISE, SIGHTSEEING<br />
& MEALS AS INDICATED<br />
ON ITINERARY AND<br />
TRANSFERS<br />
Save $150 Per<br />
Person! Book by<br />
August 31!<br />
2013 Round Japan with Festivals<br />
14 Night / 16 Day Cruise Tour • Aboard Sun Princess®<br />
Sail Roundtrip from Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan<br />
May 3 - 18, 2013 • Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura<br />
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY:<br />
Day 1: Fri, May 3 – Depart Honolulu via Hawaiian Air Flt #457 at 6:35 pm.<br />
Day 2: Sat, May 4 – Arrive Haneda, Tokyo at 10:05 pm. After entry formalities,<br />
transfer by coach to hotel in Yokohama. Hotel Monterey Yokohama (2 Nights).<br />
Day 3: Sun, May 5 – After an included American buffet breakfast, full day<br />
sightseeing of Tokyo visiting: Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Asakusa, Ameyoko. Today’s<br />
highlight will be a hands-on, sushi-making session, which should yield your<br />
delicious lunch. Return to hotel in Yokohama. Recommendations for dinner will be<br />
made by our Japanese tour guide. (B, L)<br />
Day 4: Mon, May 6 – After breakfast we will checkout from hotel. Half-day<br />
sightseeing tour of Yokohama. We start our day by visiting, Sankeien – a spacious<br />
Japanese style garden in southern Yokohama which exhibits a number of historic<br />
buildings from across Japan. There is a pond, small <strong>river</strong>s, flowers and wonderful<br />
scrolling trails that make you think you are in Kyoto rather than Yokohama. The<br />
garden was built by Hara Sakei and opened to the public in 1904. Among the<br />
historic buildings exhibited in the park are an elegant daimyo (feudal lord)<br />
residence, several tea houses and the main hall and three storied pagoda of Kyoto’s<br />
old Tomyoji Temple. Followed by a visit to Yokohama’s famous, Chinatown. Lunch<br />
at local restaurant. We then visit “Minato Mirai 21” a seaside urban area in central<br />
Yokohama whose name means “harbor of the future”. It has many large high-rises,<br />
including Japan’s tallest building, the Landmark Tower. Minato Mirai is blessed<br />
with a great location along the water and has a wealth of attractions. Visitors to<br />
the area will find shopping centers, hotels, a convention center, an amusement<br />
park, a relaxation center with hot spring baths, museums and park space. Transfer<br />
to Yokohama Pier and embark Sun Princess®. Enjoy a group dinner aboard the Sun<br />
Princess®.(B, L, D)<br />
Day 5: Tue, May 7 – Enjoy a Relaxing Day at Sea.<br />
Day 6: Wed, May 8 – Aomori, Japan. Arrive 7:00 am. Depart 6:00 pm.<br />
Day 7: Thur, May 9 – Cruise the Japan Sea.<br />
Day 8: Fri, May 10 – Busan, South Korea. Arrive 7:00 am. Depart 5:00 pm.<br />
Day 9: Sat, May 11 – Day at Sea.<br />
Day 10: Sun, May 12 – Kanazawa, Japan. Arrive 6:00 am. Overnight Stay.<br />
Day 11: Mon, May 13 – Kanazawa, Japan. Depart 5:00 pm.<br />
Day 12: Tue, May 14 – Sakaiminato, Japan. Arrive 7:00 am. Depart 5:00 pm.<br />
Day 13: Wed, May 15 – Maizuru, Japan. Arrive 6:00 am. Depart 6:00 pm.<br />
Day 14: Thur, May 16 – Last Day At Sea.<br />
SOUTH<br />
KOREA<br />
Busan<br />
Sakaiminato<br />
CATEGORY<br />
ID – Inside Aft<br />
SEA OF<br />
JAPAN<br />
Maizuru<br />
IC – Inside For or Mid<br />
IB – Inside Mid For or Mid<br />
OF – Oceanview For<br />
OE – Oceanview Aft<br />
OC – Oceanview Mid For<br />
BE - Balcony For<br />
Kanazawa<br />
Nagoya<br />
JAPAN<br />
Aomori<br />
Final Payment Due: January 5, 2013<br />
PACIFIC<br />
OCEAN<br />
Tokyo<br />
(Yokohama)<br />
Overnight in Kanazawa<br />
MAY 3 - 18, 2013<br />
$5,312<br />
$5,337<br />
$5,362<br />
$5,687<br />
$5,687<br />
$5,750<br />
$6,412<br />
Air Deposit: $500 Per Person • Cruise Deposit: 20% of Cruisefare<br />
Day 15: Fri, May 17 – Nagoya, Japan. Arrive 12:00 pm. Depart 7:00 pm.<br />
Day 16: Sat, May 18 – Arrive Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan. Following<br />
disembarkation, full-day sightseeing: Mt. Fuji - we will ascend to the 5th station<br />
at an elevation of 7,560 feet above sea level. Continue to Hakone where you<br />
will enjoy a pirate boat ride on Lake Ashi. After lunch at a local restaurant, try<br />
your hand at “Hakone-Yosegi-Zaiku” marquetry – inlaid and mosaic woodwork<br />
unique to this area – craftsmen have made full use of the wealth of wood colors<br />
and textures found here to produce their elaborate geometric patterns. Next we<br />
head to, Owakudani “Great Boiling Valley” is a volcanic valley with active sulphur<br />
vents and hot springs. Try a Kuro-tamago “black egg”– a local specialty of eggs<br />
hard-boiled in the hot springs. The boiled eggs turn black and smell slightly<br />
sulfuric; consuming the eggs is said to increase longevity. Eating one is said to<br />
add seven years to your life. Later we will enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local<br />
restaurant. Sharing your many memories with some old and many new friends.<br />
(B, L, D) Depart Haneda, Tokyo at 11:55 pm via Hawaiian Air Flt. #458. Arrive<br />
Honolulu at 12:05 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Aloha and Welcome Home!<br />
Plan your next vacation today!<br />
* * * * * * *<br />
EXCLUSIVE<br />
BONUSES!<br />
ONLY FROM<br />
NON-STOP TRAVEL<br />
* * * * * * *<br />
HOSTED PRE-CRUISE<br />
LUNCHEON<br />
HOSTED SHIPBOARD<br />
PRIVATE COCKTAIL PARTY<br />
EARLY BOOKING<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
SAVE<br />
$150<br />
MUST BOOK BY<br />
AUGUST 31, 2012 †<br />
Wooden message/<br />
prayer boards at<br />
Meiji Shrine.<br />
www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 |<br />
17
2013 Kyushu & Korea<br />
11 Night / 13 Day Cruise Tour Vacation • Aboard Sun Princess® – Maiden Japan Season!<br />
June 2 - 14, 2013 • Sail Roundtrip from Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan<br />
9-Night Cruise Plus 2-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay Includes Comprehensive Sightseeing<br />
Plus Post-Cruise Sightseeing • Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Dennis Kawahara<br />
Cruise Highlights: Kochi, Japan • Kagoshima, Japan • Nagasaki, Japan • Cheju, South Korea<br />
Busan, South Korea • Hiroshima, Japan<br />
Pre & Post-Cruise Highlights: Mount Fuji • Lake Ashi Cruise • Meiji Shrine • Harajuku • Asakusa<br />
Hands-On Experiences: Sushi Making Lesson & Lunch • Hakone Yosegi Zaiku (Traditional Woodcraft Making)<br />
Six (6) Meals are Included on Pre & Post-Cruise Land Portion: Two (2) American Breakfast Buffets<br />
Three (3) Lunches at Local Restaurants • One (1) Farewell Dinner at a Local Restaurant<br />
Sun Princess® maiden roundtrip Japan itinerary is the<br />
hallmark of Princess Cruises’ Japan deployment. This summertime<br />
departure includes Southern Japan and two South Korean ports.<br />
A call to Kagoshima is offered to provide an extended experience<br />
including a shore excursion to Sakurajima Island, known for<br />
active volcanos. Calls to Hiroshima and Nagasaki offer a look into<br />
the poignant and significant past of World War II. From Kochi,<br />
located on the island of Shikoku, a visit to the Kochi Castle sitting<br />
high on top of Otakasaka Hill is a key highlight.<br />
Your Escorted Cruise Tour Includes:<br />
• Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu<br />
• 2-Nights Hotel<br />
• 9-Night Cruise<br />
• Sightseeing as Indicated on the Day-By-Day Itinerary<br />
• Meals as Indicated on the Day-By-Day Itinerary<br />
• Gratuity for Airport & Hotel Porters, Bus D<strong>river</strong>s and<br />
City Tour Guides††<br />
• Transfers<br />
Early Booking Discount!<br />
Save $150 per person! Hurry, must<br />
book by August 31, 2012. * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy plus cruiseline gov’t taxes & fees of $50. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements are subject<br />
to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Final package price is subject to final Hawaiian Airlines group air price and any major<br />
currency fluctuations. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departure may be cancelled, if there are less<br />
than 32 tour members.<br />
18 | July 2012<br />
A view of Lake Ashi with Mount Fuji in the background.<br />
INSIDE<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$4612 *<br />
OCEANVIEW<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$4987 *<br />
BALCONY<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$5675 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 2-NIGHTS HOTEL, 9-NIGHT<br />
CRUISE, SIGHTSEEING & MEALS AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY & TRANSFERS<br />
Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check.<br />
NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are<br />
subject to change.<br />
†† Gratuity is not included for optional shore excursions, shipboard personnel and your Tour Manager. Ships of Bermudan Registry
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY<br />
Day 1: Sun, June 2 – Depart Honolulu via Hawaiian Air Flt #457 at 6:35 pm.<br />
Day 2: Mon, June 3 – Arrive Haneda, Tokyo at 10:05 pm. After entry formalities,<br />
transfer by coach to hotel in Yokohama. Yokohama Bay Sheraton (2 Nights).<br />
Day 3: Tue, June 4 – After an included American buffet breakfast, full day<br />
sightseeing of Tokyo visiting: Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Asakusa, Ameyoko. Today’s<br />
highlight will be a hands-on, sushi-making session, which should yield your<br />
delicious lunch. Return to hotel in Yokohama. Recommendations for dinner will<br />
be made by our Japanese tour guide. (B, L)<br />
Day 4: Wed, June 5 – After breakfast we will checkout from hotel. Halfday<br />
sightseeing tour of Yokohama. We start our day by visiting, Sankeien – a<br />
spacious Japanese style garden in southern Yokohama which exhibits a number<br />
of historic buildings from across Japan. There is a pond, small <strong>river</strong>s, flowers<br />
and wonderful scrolling trails that make you think you are in Kyoto rather than<br />
Yokohama. The garden was built by Hara Sakei and opened to the public in<br />
1904. Among the historic buildings exhibited in the park are an elegant daimyo<br />
(feudal lord) residence, several tea houses and the main hall and three storied<br />
pagoda of Kyoto’s old Tomyoji Temple. Followed by a visit to Yokohama’s famous,<br />
Chinatown. Lunch at local restaurant. We then visit “Minato Mirai 21” a seaside<br />
urban area in central Yokohama whose name means “harbor of the future”. It has<br />
many large high-rises, including Japan’s tallest building, the Landmark Tower.<br />
Minato Mirai is blessed with a great location along the water and has a wealth<br />
of attractions. Visitors to the area will find shopping centers, hotels, a convention<br />
center, an amusement park, a relaxation center with hot spring baths, museums<br />
and park space. Transfer to Yokohama Pier and embark Sun Princess®. Enjoy a<br />
group dinner aboard the Sun Princess®. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 5: Thur, June 6 – Enjoy a Relaxing Day at Sea.<br />
Day 6: Fri, June 7 – Kochi, Japan. Arrive 7:00 am. Depart 5:00 pm.<br />
Day 7: Sat, June 8 – Kagoshima, Japan. Arrive 8:00 am. Depart 6:00 pm.<br />
Day 8: Sun, June 9 – Nagasaki, Japan. Arrive 7:00 am. Depart 5:00 pm.<br />
Day 9: Mon, June 10 – Cheju, South Korea. Arrive 7:00 am. Depart 5:00 pm.<br />
Day 10: Tue, June 11 – Busan, South Korea. Arrive 6:00 am. Depart 3:00 pm.<br />
Day 11: Wed, June 12 – Hiroshima, Japan. Arrive 7:00 am. Depart 7:00 pm.<br />
Day 12: Thur, June 13 – Last Day at Sea.<br />
Day 13: Fri, June 14 – Arrive Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan. Following<br />
disembarkation, full-day sightseeing: Mt. Fuji – we will ascend to the 5th station<br />
at an elevation of 7,560 feet above sea level. Continue to Hakone where you will<br />
SOUTH KOREA<br />
Cheju<br />
Busan<br />
Nagasaki<br />
Kagoshima<br />
EAST CHINA<br />
SEA<br />
CATEGORY JUNE 2 - 14, 2013<br />
ID – Inside Aft<br />
IC – Inside For or Mid<br />
IB – Inside Mid For or Mid<br />
OF – Oceanview For<br />
OE – Oceanview Aft<br />
OC – Oceanview Mid For<br />
BE – Balcony For<br />
Hiroshima<br />
Kochi<br />
PACIFIC OCEAN<br />
Final Payment Due: February 5, 2013<br />
JAPAN<br />
$4,612<br />
$4,637<br />
$4,662<br />
$4,987<br />
$4,987<br />
$5,050<br />
$5,675<br />
Tokyo<br />
(Yokohama)<br />
Air & Land Deposit: $500 Per Person • Cruise Deposit: 20% of Cruisefare<br />
enjoy a pirate boat ride on Lake Ashi. After lunch at a local restaurant, try your<br />
hand at “Hakone-Yosegi-Zaiku” marquetry – inlaid and mosaic woodwork<br />
unique to this area – craftsmen have made full use of the wealth of wood<br />
colors and textures found here to produce their elaborate geometric patterns.<br />
Next we head to, Owakudani “Great Boiling Valley” is a volcanic valley with<br />
active sulphur vents and hot springs. Try a Kuro-tamago “black egg” – a local<br />
specialty of eggs hard-boiled in the hot springs. The boiled eggs turn black<br />
and smell slightly sulfuric; consuming the eggs is said to increase longevity.<br />
Eating one is said to add seven years to your life. Later we will enjoy a Farewell<br />
Dinner at a local restaurant. Sharing your many memories with some old and<br />
many new friends. (B ,L, D) Depart Haneda, Tokyo at 11:55 pm via Hawaiian<br />
Air Flt. #458. Arrive Honolulu at 12:05 pm on Friday, June 14, 2013. Aloha and<br />
Welcome Home!<br />
FREQUENT CRUISER REWARDS - A reward certificate equal to 3% of the value of your current cruise fare (excluding airfare, NCF, taxes, fuel<br />
surcharges and fees) will be automatically sent to you upon completion of your current trip. Certificate is redeemable towards the final payment<br />
balance of your next trip. Reservation and deposit for your next trip must be made within one year of the issuance of your Frequent Cruiser<br />
Rewards certificate.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required Ships of Bermudan Registry<br />
* * * * * * *<br />
EXCLUSIVE<br />
BONUSES!<br />
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* * * * * * *<br />
HOSTED PRE-CRUISE<br />
LUNCHEON<br />
HOSTED SHIPBOARD<br />
PRIVATE COCKTAIL PARTY<br />
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DISCOUNT<br />
SAVE<br />
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2013 Round Japan with<br />
Kyoto, Nara & Osaka<br />
15 Night / 17 Day Cruise Tour Vacation • Aboard Sun Princess® – Maiden Japan Season!<br />
June 29 - July 15, 2013 • Sail from Kobe, Japan to Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan<br />
12-Night Cruise Plus 2-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay Plus 1-Night Post-Cruise Hotel Stay<br />
with Included Sightseeing • Escorted from Honolulu • Tour Manager: Janet Tanaka<br />
Cruise Highlights: Kobe, Japan (2 Nights Aboard Ship) • Japan Inland Sea, Scenic Cruising<br />
Hiroshima, Japan (Overnight Stay) • Busan, South Korea • Sakaiminato, Japan<br />
Maizuru, Japan • Kanazawa, Japan • Aomori, Japan • Sapporo (Muroran/Hokkaido), Japan<br />
Pre & Post-Cruise Highlights: Kinkakuji (Golden) Temple • Nijo Castle<br />
Kiyomizu Temple • Todaiji Temple • Kasuga Shrine • Nara Park • Osaka Castle<br />
Dotonbori • Meiji Shrine • Lake Ashi Cruise • Harajuku • Asakusa<br />
Hands-On Experiences: Yuzen Handkerchief Dyeing (Kyoto)<br />
Sushi Making Lesson & Lunch • Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting (Osaka)<br />
Hakone Yosegi Zaiku (Traditional Woodcraft Making)<br />
Ten (10) Meals are Included on Pre & Post-Cruise Land Portion:<br />
Three (3) American Breakfast Buffets<br />
Five (5) Lunches at Local Restaurants<br />
One (1) Dinner at at Hotel Upon Arrival in Kyoto on First Night<br />
One (1) Farewell Dinner at a Local Restaurant<br />
Your Escorted Cruise Tour Includes:<br />
• Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu<br />
• 3-Nights Hotel<br />
• 12-Night Cruise<br />
• Sightseeing as Indicated on the Day-By-Day Itinerary<br />
• Meals as Indicated on the Day-By-Day Itinerary<br />
• Gratuity for Airport & Hotel Porters, Bus D<strong>river</strong>s and<br />
City Tour Guides ††<br />
• Transfers<br />
Early Booking Discount!<br />
Save $150 per person! Hurry,<br />
must book by August 31, 2012.<br />
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INSIDE<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$5612 *<br />
Sakaiminato<br />
Maizuru<br />
SOUTH<br />
KOREA<br />
Busan<br />
Hiroshima<br />
SEA OF<br />
JAPAN<br />
Sapporo (Muroran)<br />
Kobe<br />
Kanazawa<br />
JAPAN<br />
OCEANVIEW<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$6112 *<br />
Aomori<br />
Inland Sea Scenic Cruising<br />
PACIFIC<br />
OCEAN<br />
Tokyo<br />
(Yokohama)<br />
Overnights in Kobe and Hiroshima<br />
BALCONY<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$6962 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 3-NIGHTS HOTEL, 12-NIGHT<br />
CRUISE, SIGHTSEEING & MEALS AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY & TRANSFERS<br />
* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy plus cruiseline gov’t taxes & fees of $115. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements are subject to<br />
change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Final package price is subject to final Hawaiian Airlines group air price and any major currency<br />
fluctuations. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 32 tour<br />
members.<br />
Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check.<br />
NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to<br />
change.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required<br />
†† Gratuity is not included for optional shore excursions, shipboard personnel and your Tour Manager. Ships of Bermudan Registry
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY<br />
Day 1: Sat, June 29 – Depart Honolulu via Hawaiian Air Flight #449 at<br />
12:50 pm.<br />
Day 2: Sun, June 30 – Arrive Kansai Airport, Osaka, Japan at 6:00 pm. After<br />
entry formalities, transfer by coach to hotel in Kyoto, Japan. New Miyako Hotel (2<br />
Nights). A group dinner has been arranged at hotel. (D)<br />
Day 3: Mon, July 1 – After an included American buffet breakfast, full day<br />
sightseeing of Kyoto. Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern<br />
Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally<br />
known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga<br />
Yoshimitsu. Nijo Castle was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa<br />
Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867). His grandson Iemitsu<br />
completed the castle’s palace buildings 23 years later and further expanded the<br />
castle by adding a five story castle. After the Tokugawa Shogunate fell in 1867,<br />
Nijo Castle was used as an imperial palace. Its palace buildings are arguably the<br />
best surviving examples of castle palace architecture of Japan’s feudal era, and<br />
the castle was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1994. Kiyomizudera<br />
(literally “Pure Water Temple”) is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It<br />
was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of<br />
Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall’s pure waters. In 1994, the temple was<br />
added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. Today’s hands-on experience<br />
is “Surikomi Yuzen (brush dyed Yuzen)”, which is one of Kyoto’s traditional craft<br />
“Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing” techniques. Since the patterns are dyed by placing a paper<br />
stencil over a piece of fabric, such as a handkerchief, you can make an authentic<br />
piece, even if this is your first time. They have over 500 different types of patterns<br />
to try – your very own original work will be a perfect memento for yourself or a<br />
gift for someone. Return to hotel in Kyoto. Recommendations for dinner will be<br />
made by our Japanese tour guide. (B, L)<br />
Day 4: Tue, July 2 – After breakfast we will checkout from hotel. Half-day<br />
sightseeing tour of Nara. Todaiji (“Great Eastern Temple”) is one of Japan’s most<br />
famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. Todaiji’s main<br />
hall, the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall) is the world’s largest wooden building.<br />
The massive building houses one of Japan’s largest bronze statues of Buddha<br />
(Daibutsu). Kasuga Taisha is Nara’s most celebrated shrine. It was established<br />
at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible for the<br />
protection of the city. Nara Park is a large park in central Nara. The park is home<br />
to hundreds of freely roaming deer. Considered in Shinto to be messengers of the<br />
gods, Nara’s nearly 1200 deer have become a symbol of the city and have been<br />
designated a natural treasure. Transfer to Kobe Pier & embark Sun Princess®.<br />
Enjoy a group dinner aboard the Sun Princess®. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 5: Wed, July 3 – After breakfast aboard ship, board your awaiting<br />
motorcoach for a full day of sightseeing in Osaka. We will tour a sake brewery<br />
and enjoy a tasting. A tour of Osaka Castle is followed by a visit to Dotonbori.<br />
One of Osaka’s most popular tourist destinations, this street runs parallel to the<br />
Dotonbori canal. It is a popular shopping and entertainment district and is also<br />
known as a food destination. Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade and the surrounding<br />
Shinsaibashi area is Osaka’s premiere shopping center. Approximately 600 m<br />
long, this area is unique as it combines chain retail stores and trendy boutiques<br />
with expensive department stores and top designer fashion labels. After an<br />
included lunch at a local restaurant, return to ship.<br />
CATEGORY JUNE 29 - JULY 15, 2013<br />
ID – Inside Aft<br />
IC – Inside For or Mid<br />
IB – Inside Mid For or Mid<br />
OF – Oceanview For<br />
OE – Oceanview Aft<br />
OC – Oceanview Mid For<br />
BE – Balcony For<br />
Final Payment Due: March 1, 2013<br />
$5,612<br />
$5,637<br />
$5,662<br />
$6,112<br />
$6,112<br />
$6,175<br />
$6,962<br />
Air & Land Deposit: $500 Per Person • Cruise Deposit: 20% of Cruisefare<br />
Day 6: Thur, July 4 – Sun Princess® will depart at 4:00 am. Enjoy Scenic<br />
Cruising of Japan’s Inland Sea. Hiroshima, Japan. Arrive 8:00 pm. Overnight<br />
Stay.<br />
Day 7: Fri, July 5 – Hiroshima, Japan. Depart 4:00 pm.<br />
Day 8: Sat, July 6 – Busan, South Korea. Arrive 7:00 am. Depart 5:00 pm.<br />
Day 9: Sun, July 7 – Sakaiminato, Japan. Arrive 6:00 am. Depart 6:00 pm.<br />
Day 10: Mon, July 8 – Maizuru, Japan. Arrive 7:00 am. Depart 7:00 pm.<br />
Day 11: Tue, July 9 – Kanazawa, Japan. Arrive 7:00 am. Depart 11:00 pm.<br />
Day 12: Wed, July 10 – Day At Sea<br />
Day 13: Thur, July 11 – Aomori, Japan. Arrive 7:00 am. Depart 6:00 pm.<br />
Day 14: Fri, July 12 – Sapporo (Muroran/Hokkaido), Japan. Arrive 7:00 am.<br />
Depart 6:00 pm.<br />
Day 15: Sat, July 13 – Last Day At Sea<br />
Day 16: Sun, July 14 – Arrive Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan. Following<br />
disembarkation, full-day sightseeing: Hakone where you will enjoy a pirate<br />
boat ride on Lake Ashi and a scenic ride on the Mt. Komagatake Ropeway. After<br />
lunch at a local restaurant, try your hand at “Hakone-Yosegi-Zaiku” marquetry<br />
– inlaid and mosaic woodwork unique to this area – craftsmen have made<br />
full use of the wealth of wood colors and textures found here to produce their<br />
elaborate geometric patterns. Check into Hotel in Yokohama. Hotel Monterey<br />
Yokohama. Our Japanese Tour guide will have many suggestions for this<br />
evening’s dinner. (B, L)<br />
Day 17: Mon, July 15 – After breakfast check out of hotel. Full day sightseeing<br />
of Tokyo visiting: Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Asakusa, Ameyoko. Today’s highlight<br />
will be a hands-on, sushi-making session, which should yield your delicious<br />
lunch. Later we will enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. Sharing your<br />
many memories with some old and many new friends. Depart Haneda, Tokyo<br />
at 11:55 pm via Hawaiian Air Flight #458. Arrive Honolulu at 12:05 pm on<br />
Monday, July 15, 2013. Aloha and Welcome Home! (B, L, D)<br />
* * * * * * *<br />
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PRIVATE COCKTAIL PARTY<br />
EARLY BOOKING<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
SAVE<br />
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A young deer<br />
resting under a tree<br />
in Nara Park, Japan.<br />
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2013 Grand Mediterranean<br />
Aboard Royal Princess ® – Newest Ship in the Fleet!<br />
12-Day Luxury Cruise • Sail from Barcelona, Spain to Venice, Italy<br />
Includes a 2-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay in Barcelona, Spain with 3 Days of Sightseeing<br />
Choose from 3 Escorted Departures from Honolulu: July 13 (Margie Iwamoto)<br />
August 6 (Georgiana Kobayashi) • September 23 (Geri Ichimura)<br />
Pre-Cruise Barcelona, Spain Highlights: Half-Day Barcelona Tour: Basilica of the Sagrada Familia,<br />
Full-Day Tarragona Sightseeing – Roman Ruins & Aquaduct, Cava and/or Wine Tasting at Local Winery,<br />
Half-Day Montserrat Monastery Tour<br />
Cruise Highlights: Toulon (for Provence), France • Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia),<br />
and Naples (for Capri & Pompeii) – Italy • Mykonos & Athens (Piraeus) – Greece<br />
Istanbul & Kusadasi (for Ephesus) – Turkey • Venice, Italy – Overnight Stay<br />
Royal Princess® – Arriving June 2013<br />
Joining the fleet in June 2013, the new Royal Princess® is sure to<br />
delight its 3,600 passengers with exciting new innovations and<br />
signature features.<br />
Ship Highlights: The new Royal Princess® will offer an even<br />
larger and expanded atrium with additional entertainment and<br />
casual dining options; the SeaWalk SM & SeaView Bar – a first-ofits-kind<br />
enclosed walkway extending from the ship’s top deck<br />
and a port side cantilevered bar, each with glass floors and<br />
sweeping ocean views; a new upper-deck pool exclusively for<br />
adults, featuring plush private cabanas; our largest top-deck pool<br />
ever, offering another Princess first - a dazzling evening water<br />
and light show; an enhanced Movies Under the Stars® screen<br />
(our largest yet!); and balconies on all outside staterooms.<br />
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Your Escorted Cruise Includes:<br />
• 12-Nights Shipboard Accommodations<br />
• Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu<br />
• 2-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay in Barcelona,<br />
Spain with 3 Days of Sightseeing<br />
• Unlimited Shipboard Gourmet Dining<br />
• 24 Hour Shipboard Room Service<br />
• Full Shipboard Casino<br />
• All Transfers & NCF<br />
• Gratuity for Airport & Hotel Porters,<br />
Bus D<strong>river</strong>s & City Tour Guide††<br />
INSIDE<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$5099 *<br />
BALCONY<br />
CABIN FROM<br />
$5899 *<br />
MINI SUITE<br />
FROM<br />
$6799 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU,<br />
12-NIGHT LUXURY CRUISE, HOTELS, SIGHTSEEING, TRANSFERS & NCF<br />
* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy plus Princess Cruises gov’t taxes and fees of $95. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements<br />
are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will apply.<br />
Group departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 32 tour members.<br />
Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check.<br />
NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are<br />
subject to change.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required.<br />
†† Gratuity is not included for optional shore excursions, shipboard personnel and your Tour Manager. Ships of Bermudan Registry<br />
Top: Greece | Left: Basilica of the Sagrada Familia - Barcelona, Spain<br />
EARLY BOOKING<br />
DISCOUNT<br />
SAVE<br />
$100<br />
MUST BOOK BY<br />
AUGUST 31, 2012 †
Good Times in<br />
Israel & Jordan<br />
March 19 - April 2, 2012 Land Tour<br />
Tour Manager: Georgiana Kobayashi<br />
A The group enjoying a day of sightseeing.<br />
B Visiting a cave man in Jordan. Left to right: Fati tour<br />
guide, Vicki Senador, Georgiana Kobayashi, cave man,<br />
Erlinda Vito & Nora Rumbaoa.<br />
C Singing “Aloha Oe” to the bus d<strong>river</strong> Abed in Israel.<br />
Front Row: Nora Rumbaoa, Esmenia Apostol, Abed,<br />
Georgiana Kobayashi. Back Row: Ben Apostol, Anita<br />
Mabasa & Erlinda Vito<br />
Photos courtesy of Georgiana Kobayashi.<br />
Deusdidit Mabasa on a camel ride in Wadi Rum.<br />
A<br />
B C<br />
Nora Rumbaoa, Vicki Senador and Georgiana<br />
Kobayashi enjoy a fine day in Petra Jordan.<br />
Georgiana Kobayashi & Ronald Okamura<br />
having fun modeling their Bedouin outfits.<br />
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Israel: A Journey to<br />
the Holy Land 2013<br />
Includes a Jordan Post Tour Extension<br />
15 Days • March 5 - 19, 2013 • Tour Manager: Janet Tanaka<br />
Includes 23 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, and 9 Dinners<br />
Highlights: Tel Aviv • Jaffa • Caesarea • Tiberias • Sea of Galilee • Nazareth<br />
Jericho • Dead Sea • Masada • Qumran • Jerusalem • Wailing Wall • Bethlehem<br />
Church of the Nativity • Mount of Olives • Mt. Zion<br />
Jerusalem’s Old City<br />
Enter its sacred gates and meander its labyrinth<br />
of winding cobblestone streets densely packed<br />
in an area covering less than one square mile. In<br />
spite of its diminutive size, the walled Old City<br />
is of great symbolic importance for Judaism,<br />
Christianity and Islam. Your journey with Collette<br />
includes venerable locations which have existed<br />
for thirty centuries. Walk along the Via Dolorosa<br />
or Way of Sorrows to the Church of the Holy<br />
Sepulchre, the site of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion,<br />
burial and resurrection. Observe the solemnity<br />
of the Western Wall, the only surviving remnant<br />
of Judaism’s most sacred shrine, the Temple<br />
Mount; and gaze in awe at one of the world’s<br />
great architectural masterpieces, the Dome of<br />
the Rock. To the Muslims it is where the Prophet<br />
Muhammad ascended to heaven.<br />
Your Escorted Tour Includes:<br />
• Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu International<br />
Airport<br />
• Sightseeing & Meals as Indicated on Tour<br />
Itinerary<br />
• Hotel Transfers<br />
• Air Taxes & Fees / Surcharges of $160 (subject<br />
to increase until paid in full)<br />
• Cancellation Waiver & Insurance of<br />
$220 per person<br />
Your Itinerary At-A-Glance:<br />
Day 1 Depart Honolulu<br />
Day 2 Overnight Flight – in transit<br />
Day 3 Leonardo City Tower Hotel, Tel Aviv<br />
Day 4 & 5 Leonardo Plaza Hotel Tiberias, Tiberias<br />
Day 6 Le Meridien Dead Sea, Dead Sea<br />
Day 7 - 10 Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel, Jerusalem<br />
Day 11 & 12 Moevenpick Nabatean Castle Petra, Petra<br />
Day 13 Le Meridien Amman, Amman<br />
Day 14 Leonardo City Tower Hotel, Tel Aviv<br />
* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 32<br />
tour members. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with tour escort. Tour escort assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per room. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required.<br />
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(On some dates alternate hotels may be used.)<br />
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Jerusalem, Israel<br />
Haifa<br />
Tiberias SYRIA<br />
Caesarea<br />
Jerash<br />
Jericho Amman<br />
Jerusalem<br />
Bethlehem<br />
Madaba<br />
Dead Sea<br />
Acre<br />
Nazareth<br />
Tel Aviv<br />
Mt. Nebo<br />
Qumran<br />
Masada<br />
EGYPT<br />
ISRAEL<br />
Petra<br />
Wadi Rum<br />
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Day 1: Tue, March 5 – Depart Honolulu.<br />
Day 2: Wed, March 6 – In Transit - Overnight Flight. Journey with Collette Vacations on an<br />
inspirational trip to the Holy Land and visit some of the most ancient sites in the world.<br />
Day 3: Thur, March 7 – Tel Aviv, Israel – Tour Begins.<br />
Your tour begins in Tel Aviv. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. (D)<br />
Day 4: Fri, March 8 – Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Haifa, Acre ,Tiberias<br />
Begin the day with a stroll through the ancient port city of Jaffa. Continue along the Mediterranean<br />
coast to the ruins of the ancient Roman capital, Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in 22 B.C. Visit the<br />
Roman Theatre, Aqueduct and Fortress. Next, enjoy a panoramic view of Haifa and the Baha’i Shrine<br />
and Gardens on Mount Carmel (UNESCO World Heritage site). <strong>Travel</strong> the Valley of Armageddon to the<br />
excavation site of Tel Megiddo. Then, visit the ancient Crusader city of Acre, a UNESCO World Heritage<br />
site. Your day comes to an end in Tiberias. (B, D)<br />
Day 5: Sat, March 9 – Tiberias<br />
This morning visit the Mt. of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount, and Tabgha, site of the<br />
Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Proceed to Capernaum and cross the River Jordan to visit the Golan<br />
Heights. Next, enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and have lunch at a communal settlement<br />
known as a Kibbutz, where you may interact with some of its residents. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 6: Sun, March 10 – Tiberias, Nazareth, Jericho, Dead Sea<br />
Visit Cana, considered to be the site of the First Miracle, where Jesus turned water into wine. Next,<br />
travel to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Mary’s Well. Then, it is on to Beit Shean<br />
to see the ancient theatre. Continue along the Jordan River Valley to Jericho which, at over 2,000<br />
years old, is considered to be the oldest city on earth. Afterwards, proceed to the lowest place on<br />
earth, the Dead Sea. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B, D)<br />
Day 7: Mon, March 11 – Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran, Jerusalem<br />
Today’s route leads to another UNESCO World Heritage site, the former palatial fortress of Masada.<br />
Ascending the ancient walls of Masada by cable car, a visit to Herod’s Palaces, the Roman Camp and<br />
the Synagogue await. Later, drive along the Dead Sea shoreline to Qumran where the ancient Dead<br />
Sea Scrolls were discovered. Tonight you arrive in one of the holiest cities in the world, Jerusalem.<br />
Join a local expert in discovering the treasures of Jerusalem by night, a beacon of three faiths. By bus<br />
enjoy stunning views of the Old City walls, Temple Mount and Mount Zion. On foot, walk through<br />
Jaffa gate to the Old City, (UNESCO) which combines the beauty of what is old with an allure that<br />
is timeless and visit the Citadel (also known as the Tower of David). The walls of the Citadel serve<br />
as a stage for a “Night Spectacular” show which is a celebration of sight and sound. Amidst the<br />
archaeological remains in the Citadel’s courtyard and to the sound of original music, the story of<br />
Jerusalem unfolds through giant breathtaking, virtual reality images. Explore the Jewish Quarter,<br />
harboring thousands of years of history where echoes of history meet the voices of the present day.<br />
Discover hidden archways, spiraling stairways and arrive at the Wailing Wall, the holiest place of<br />
Judaism and the single most visited site in Jerusalem. The Wailing Wall attracts visitors from all over<br />
the world and of all faiths and denominations. It stands as the only reminder of the Holy Temple and<br />
is visited by thousands every day. (B)<br />
Day 8: Tue, March 12 – Old City, Bethlehem, Jerusalem<br />
A magnificent tour of the Holy City of Jerusalem begins with a drive to the old walled city. While<br />
walking through the four quarters that make up the Old City (UNESCO World Heritage site), you<br />
will visit the Western (Wailing) Wall, the Temple area, the Dome of the Rock, the Pool of Bethesda,<br />
and the Church of St. Anne. Next, walk the path of the Stations of the Cross as you traverse the Via<br />
Dolorosa, beginning at Pilate’s Judgment Hall and ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. A stop<br />
in the biblical city of Bethlehem, spread along the Judean Hills, allows for a visit to the Church of the<br />
Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and the first church ever built. (B, D)<br />
Hotel accommodations and flights are subject to change.<br />
DEPOSIT: $250 per person<br />
Day 9: Wed, March 13 – Jerusalem<br />
Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city of Jerusalem and the surrounding area.<br />
Proceed to the Church of Ascension and the Garden of Gethsemane where you will view the Kidron<br />
Valley and the tombs of Mary, Absalom, Zachariah and James. Visit St. Peter in Galicantu and Mt. Zion<br />
where you will see the room of The Last Supper and the tomb of King David. You then view a scale<br />
model of Jerusalem and visit the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum to view the display of the<br />
Dead Sea Scrolls. Your sightseeing tour ends with a visit to the Garden Tomb. (B, L)<br />
Day 10: Thur, March 14 – Jerusalem<br />
Established in 1953, as the world center for documentation, research, education, and commemoration<br />
of the Holocaust, today Yad Vashem is a dynamic and vital place. As the Jewish people’s living<br />
memorial to the Holocaust, Yad Vashem safeguards the memory of the past and imparts its meaning<br />
for future generations. Spend time exploring the many exhibits from all over the world. Later, travel<br />
to nearby Ein Karem (Spring of the Vineyard). According to Christian tradition, this is the site where<br />
John the Baptist was born. Visit the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church of Visitation, said<br />
to be built over the home of John the Baptist’s parents. Lunch is included while you enjoy a beautiful<br />
view of the valley and the surrounding wooded hills. This evening, join your fellow travelers for<br />
dinner celebrating a memorable trip. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 11: Fri, March 15 – Jerusalem, Jordan Valley Border Crossing, Petra, Jordan<br />
This morning you travel to the Jordan Valley, crossing the border into Jordan. <strong>Travel</strong> the Desert<br />
Highway to the ancient city of Petra.<br />
Day 12: Sat, March 16 – Petra, Wadi Rum<br />
Enjoy a morning tour of the remarkable stone-carved city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site,<br />
and one of the new Wonders of the World. A treasure of the ancient world, Petra was “hidden” behind<br />
rugged mountains prior to its discovery in 1812 after being lost for over 300 years. Explore this<br />
breathtaking city, carved from sandstone by the Nabataeans, with an expert guide and learn about<br />
the importance of Petra to the ancient trade routes, the history of its prominence and decline, its<br />
rediscovery, and efforts at preservation. This afternoon, depart for the immense desert of Wadi Rum,<br />
stunning in its natural beauty and home of the famous film Lawrence of Arabia. Experience desert<br />
life and learn about the fascinating history of the Bedouin people who have lived for generations in<br />
the Wadi Rum’s stark, fragile and unspoiled desert. This evening, experience the flavors of the region<br />
with a delightful dinner at a popular local restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 13: Sun, March 17 – Petra, Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Amman<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> along the Kings Highway, an ancient route from biblical times, to the city of Madaba, the “City<br />
of Mosaics.” Visit the church of St. George to see the famous 6th century Byzantine mosaic map of<br />
the region, one of the oldest in existence, and the museum where many other spectacular mosaic<br />
examples are on display. Visit a local mosaic school to learn the history of this ancient art and how to<br />
create your very own mosaic piece. You will also visit Mt. Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land<br />
– present day Israel – and is believed to be laid to rest. Later, arrive in Amman, known as the “White<br />
City” because of white limestone used to construct the majority of the buildings. (B, D)<br />
Day 14: Mon, March 18 – Amman, Jerash, Jordan Valley Border Crossing, Tel Aviv, Israel<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> the quiet valley among the mountains of Gilead to the city of Jerash – the “Pompeii of the<br />
East.” Step back in time as you tour the ruins with a local guide. Walk through columned streets,<br />
hilltop temples, public squares, and plazas. Archeologists uncovered evidence inside the city walls<br />
indicating Amman was occupied as far back as the Neolithic age over 6,500 years ago. Later, travel<br />
to the Jordan Valley Border Crossing, returning to Israel. Continue to Tel Aviv for your overnight stay.<br />
(B, D)<br />
Day 15: Tue, March 19 – Tel Aviv. Tour Ends. Flight home to Honolulu. (B)<br />
Make Your Next Vacation a Journey to the<br />
Holy Land! Book & Save Today!<br />
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* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and include all airline taxes and fees. Add $158.40 - $190.61 Cruiseline gov’t taxes and fees.<br />
Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases.<br />
** Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and include all airline taxes and fees. Add $165 - $190.61 Cruiseline gov’t taxes and fees. Cruiseline<br />
and airline fuel supplements are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Must be a Hawaii resident 21 or older to qualify for<br />
the Hawaiian Package meal coupons.<br />
After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 32 tour members. Final<br />
Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members<br />
will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required.<br />
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G<br />
Memories of<br />
Korea 2012<br />
Discover Korea Tour with<br />
Mildred Wong, April 2012.<br />
A Front Row: Geri Mau, Lois Akiona, Barbara Miwa,<br />
Harriet Dunn, Phyllis Masuda, Edna Higa,<br />
Doris Matsumura. Back Row: Douglas Toyama,<br />
Nelson Okumura, Wilfred Morikawa, Karen Morikawa,<br />
Bassil Dunn, Brian Abe<br />
B Lester Miwa, Barbara Miwa, Arlene Medeiros<br />
C Brian Abe, Sonny Abe, Dennis Abe, Mildred Wong,<br />
Phyllis Masuda, Lois Akiona<br />
D Karen & Raymond Aguinaldo<br />
E Harriet & Bassil Dunn<br />
F Mervin & Arlene Medeiros<br />
G Group photo taken in Mt. Seorak National Park Area<br />
“From kimchee, rice and soup to the<br />
cherry blossoms – every aspect of the<br />
tour was exciting.”<br />
Lester & Barbara Miwa<br />
Honolulu, Oahu<br />
A<br />
B<br />
D E F<br />
C<br />
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Discover Korea 2012 & 2013<br />
Asia’s Best Kept Secret! 5-Star All-Inclusive Land Tour<br />
12 Days • <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> Flights Via Korean Airlines • Escorted from Honolulu<br />
Choose from 3 Departures! Includes English-Speaking Professional Local Guides<br />
FALL 2012: CHOOSE FROM 3 GROUP DEPARTURES!<br />
October 11 - 22 • Tour Managers: Norman & Margie Iwamoto – Guaranteed Departure!<br />
October 18 - 29 • Tour Manager: Mike Hama – Waitlist Only!<br />
SPRING 2013: SEE THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN BLOOM!<br />
March 31 - April 11 • Tour Manager: Sharon Miyashiro – New!<br />
Let’s Discover Korea!<br />
A fascinating, beautiful, orderly and safe country – at<br />
once ancient and ultra-modern. Let us be entertained<br />
and educated. Behind its modern facade, the country is<br />
bursting with cuisine and culture, both contemporary<br />
and traditional, day and night. <strong>Travel</strong> Seoul’s street<br />
markets for souvenirs (red ginseng, green tea, stainlesssteel<br />
chopsticks and exquisite Korean pottery).<br />
Your Escorted Korean Tour Includes:<br />
• Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu Via Korean Airlines<br />
• 10 Nights “5-Star” Hotel Accommodations<br />
• Seoul (4 Nights) - Lotte Hotel Sogongdon<br />
• Jeju Island (2 Nights) - Lotte Hotel Jeju<br />
• Gyeongju (2 Nights) - Hotel Hyundai Gyeongju<br />
• Mt. Seorak (2 Nights) - Kensington Star Hotel<br />
• All Meals –10 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 10 Dinners<br />
• Tips for Local Tour Guides & Bus D<strong>river</strong>s<br />
• All Taxes and Fees<br />
I LOVE<br />
KOREA!<br />
Tour Highlights:<br />
• Gyeongbok Palace<br />
• Jeju Island<br />
• Mount Seorak<br />
• NANTA - “A Cooking Spoof” (<strong>Non</strong>-Verbal)<br />
Broadway-Style Show<br />
• JUMP - “A Comic Take on Martial Arts”<br />
(<strong>Non</strong>-Verbal) Broadway-Style Show<br />
• Jagalchi Seafood Market<br />
• Apple Picking in October or Strawberry<br />
Picking in March / April<br />
• KBS Drama Center<br />
• Traditional Art Performance - Farmers Dance<br />
• Museums & Castles<br />
• Ample Free Time for Shopping<br />
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INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIR FROM HONOLULU,<br />
HOTELS, ALL MEALS, AND ALL TAXES & FEES.<br />
Call and book today!<br />
“Beautiful country! Great hotels, especially the Lotte hotels. We were<br />
able to try many Korean dishes. Brian, our tour guide, was very<br />
knowledgeable of the Korean culture. I love Korea!!!”<br />
– Lois Akiona, Haiku, Maui<br />
Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto<br />
Buddha Shrine<br />
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rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currency. In the event of revaluation, the land portion of the tour may be adjusted prior to final payment. Single Supplement: $1200 • October 11 Departure Final Payment Due: 6/13/12 • October 18 Departure Final Payment<br />
Due: 6/20/12 • March 31 Departure Final Payment Due: 12/01/12 † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required.<br />
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itinerary<br />
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY:<br />
Day 1 10/11 10/18 3/31 Depart Honolulu Via Korean Airlines<br />
Day 2 10/12 10/19 4/01 SEOUL – Arrive at Incheon Airport.<br />
Airport Meeting and Transfer to Seoul.<br />
Dinner & Hotel Check-In. (D)<br />
Day 3 10/13 10/20 4/02 SEOUL – Seoul Tour, DMZ, Gyeongbok<br />
Palace, Insadong Antique Street.<br />
Watch the Show – “JUMP” Performance,<br />
6:00 pm. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 4 10/14 10/21 4/03 SEOUL / JEJU ISLAND – Bus Transfer to<br />
Gimpo Airport. Fly to Jeju (morning flight).<br />
Tour of Jeju Island, Yongduam Beach, Jeju<br />
Natural History Museum, Hallim Park.<br />
Hotel Check-In. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 5 10/15 10/22 4/04 JEJU ISLAND – Bus Tour of Jeju Island.<br />
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall. Sungsan Peak Rise.<br />
Seojicoji. Filming Site of Drama “All-In” and<br />
“Life is Wonderful”. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 6 10/16 10/23 4/05 JEJU/ BUSAN/ GYEONGJU – Fly to Busan<br />
(Morning Flight). Tour of Busan Tower.<br />
Busan Jagalchi Seafood Market. Transfer to<br />
Gyeongju and Hotel Check-In. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 7 10/17 10/24 4/06 GYEONGJU – Gyeongju National Museum.<br />
Bulguksa Temple. Seokguram Grotto. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 8 10/18 10/25 4/07 GYEONGJU / CHUNGJU / MT. SEORAK<br />
Transfer to Chungju. Visit a Select Apple or<br />
Strawberry Farm and Pick Apples (October)<br />
or Strawberries (March/April). Boat Ride<br />
Along Chungju Lake. Arrive at Mt.Seorak<br />
National Park Area. (B, L, D)<br />
Discover Korea 2012 & 2013 • 5-Star All-Inclusive Land Tour!<br />
12 Days • <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> Flights Via Korean Airlines • Includes English-Speaking<br />
Professional Local Guides • 3 Departures: October 11 - 22, 2012 (Norman & Margie Iwamoto)<br />
October 18 - 29, 2012 (Mike Hama) • March 31 - April 11, 2013 (Sharon Miyashiro)<br />
Day 9 10/19 10/26 4/08 Filming Site of Drama “Autumn In My Heart” .<br />
Tour of Mt. Seorak National Park. Cable Car<br />
Ride to Gwongeumseong Castle. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 10 10/20 10/27 4/09 MT. SEORAK / SEOUL<br />
Bus Drive to Seoul Via Korean Folk Village.<br />
KBS Drama Center. Watch the Show –<br />
“NANTA” Performance, 8:00 pm. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 11 10/21 10/28 4/10 SEOUL – Shopping Day.<br />
Downtown Myeongdong. Namdaemun<br />
Market. Itaewon. Farewell Dinner and<br />
Traditional Art Performance - Farmers Dance<br />
- Chongdong Theatre. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 12 10/22 10/29 4/11 Morning Free at Leisure. Transfer to Incheon<br />
International Airport. Return Flight to<br />
Honolulu. Arrive Honolulu - Aloha &<br />
Welcome Home! (B, L)<br />
Discover Korea!<br />
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Visit Korea!<br />
“We gained a whole new<br />
perspective of Korea – its<br />
people, culture, value and<br />
traditions besides enjoying<br />
the beautiful scenery<br />
throughout the country.<br />
Jeju was a wonderful<br />
surprise.”<br />
Wilfred & Karen Morikawa<br />
Kaneohe, Oahu<br />
(Shown above with Tour<br />
Manager, Mildred Wong)<br />
“At first was not keen on<br />
visiting Korea, but it was<br />
most enjoyable and would<br />
like to return some day.<br />
Tour members were very<br />
friendly and cooperative.<br />
Made new friends.”<br />
Doris Matsumura<br />
Honolulu, Oahu<br />
“Lotte Hotel Seoul is<br />
ideally located in the<br />
heart of downtown<br />
Seoul. Lotte Hotel Jeju<br />
room was very spacious<br />
with a very good view.”<br />
Eugene Dang<br />
Honolulu, Oahu<br />
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* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and include all airline taxes and fees. Add $188.07 Cruiseline gov’t taxes and fees. Cruiseline<br />
and airline fuel supplements are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST<br />
Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 32 tour members. Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline”<br />
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** Gratuity is not included for optional shore excursions, shipboard personnel and your Tour Manager. Registry: Bahamas<br />
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add $134.42 cruiseline gov’t taxes and fees. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST<br />
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or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change.<br />
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17 Night / 19 Day Adventure • November 5 - 23, 2012 • Celebrity Infinity® • Ft. Lauderdale to San Diego<br />
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Post-Cruise Hotel in San Diego, California • San Diego Half-Day City Tour • Escorted from Honolulu<br />
Tour Manager: Jean Seu – Guaranteed Departure!<br />
Cruise Highlights: Cartagena, Colombia • Colon, Panama • Panama Canal – Full Transit<br />
Puntarenas, Cost Rica • Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala • Puerto Vallarta & Cabo San Lucas, Mexico<br />
Your Escorted Cruise Includes:<br />
• Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu<br />
• 15-Nights Shipboard Accommodations<br />
• 1-Night Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida<br />
• 1-Night Hotel in San Diego, California<br />
• Half-Day San Diego City Tour<br />
• Unlimited Shipboard Gourmet Dining<br />
• Nightly Entertainment<br />
• Full Shipboard Casino<br />
• 24 Hour Shipboard Room Service<br />
• All Transfers & NCF<br />
• Gratuity for Airport & Hotel Porters & Bus D<strong>river</strong>s**<br />
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Aboard Celebrity Solstice® • Sail from Sydney, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand Plus 2-Nights Hotel<br />
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Cruise Highlights: Melbourne, Australia • Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington & Tauranga, New Zealand<br />
Your Escorted Cruise Includes:<br />
• Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu<br />
• 12-Nts Shipboard Accommodations<br />
• 2-Nts Hotel Stay & Sightseeing in Sydney<br />
• 5-Nts Hotel Stay & Sightseeing in New Zealand<br />
• Unlimited Shipboard Gourmet Dining<br />
• 24 Hour Shipboard Room Service<br />
• Nightly Entertainment<br />
• Full Shipboard Casino<br />
• All Transfers & NCF<br />
• Gratuity for Airport & Hotel Porters,<br />
Bus D<strong>river</strong>s and City Tour Guide**<br />
FROM $2769 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM<br />
HONOLULU, 15-NIGHT DELUXE CRUISE,<br />
HOTELS, SIGHTSEEING, TRANSFERS & NCF<br />
Guaranteed departure! Call and book today!<br />
* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and include all airline taxes & fees. Add $320.64 Cruiseline gov’t taxes and fees. Cruiseline and airline<br />
fuel supplements are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will<br />
apply. Group departure may be cancelled, if there are less than 32 tour members.<br />
Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check.<br />
NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change.<br />
** Gratuity is not included for optional shore excursions, shipboard personnel and your Tour Manager. Registry: Malta<br />
FROM $5549 *<br />
INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU,<br />
12-NIGHT DELUXE CRUISE, HOTELS, SIGHTSEEING,<br />
TRANSFERS & NCF<br />
Early Booking Discount! Save $75 per<br />
person. Must book by August 31 † .<br />
* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy & include all airline taxes & fees. Add $147.13 Cruiseline gov’t taxes& fees. Cruiseline & airline fuel supplements<br />
are subject to change & tour member is responsible for any increases. After initial deposit, a $75 per person NST Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departure may be<br />
cancelled, if there are less than 32 tour members. Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air & Land package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST<br />
does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change.<br />
** Gratuity is not included for optional shore excursions, shipboard personnel and your Tour Manager.<br />
† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>’s complete Air & Land package is required. Registry: Malta<br />
www.nonstop.travel or call 808.593.0700 |<br />
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TRAVEL TIMES<br />
Photo Contest<br />
Winners<br />
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to our Top Three<br />
Winners!<br />
1st<br />
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Stanley Ching & Jocelyn Nakashima<br />
Standing outside the Vienna Schoenbrunn Palace<br />
Passage to Eastern Europe • April 2012<br />
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Place<br />
“Love at First Sight!”<br />
Passage to Eastern Europe • April 2012<br />
2nd<br />
Place<br />
Submitted by Jerry & Gwen Lee<br />
Gwen Lee having fun<br />
shopping at the Great<br />
Market Hall in Budapest,<br />
Hungary. The owner<br />
stuck a fresh goat’s head<br />
on a broomstick to<br />
surprise passersby.<br />
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Israel & Jordan Land Tour • March 2012<br />
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Photo Contest<br />
ENTRY DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2012<br />
Have a picture you want to share with your<br />
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having fun and making new discoveries!<br />
CONTEST RULES:<br />
• One photo per household<br />
• Photo must be less than one year old<br />
• Winner to be announced in the September 2012 issue<br />
of <strong>Travel</strong> Times<br />
• Management reserves the right to determine the<br />
winning photos<br />
PHOTO TIPS:<br />
• Cell phone photos will not be accepted<br />
• Digital photos must be a minimum of 1800 x 1200 pixels<br />
• Photo prints are acceptable but will not be returned to sender<br />
• Photos should be clear and in focus<br />
• Provide a short caption that includes the destination, cruiseline,<br />
departure date, names of people or the place in the photo, etc.<br />
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO:<br />
Email: Gene@nonstophawaii.com<br />
Mail: <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Stop</strong> <strong>Travel</strong><br />
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Honolulu, HI 96814<br />
Attn: Photo Contest<br />
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FIRST PRIZE:<br />
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Cruise Certificate<br />
SECOND PRIZE:<br />
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Cruise Certificate<br />
THIRD PRIZE:<br />
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