TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trafalgar (www.trafalgar.com), the Insider of guided vacations invites travellers to experience the breathtaking beauty and lush islands of Hawaii. Offering the perfect blend of iconic sights, personal insights and free time, guests travelling with Trafalgar will experience the many flavours of Hawaii, all at an unbeatable value. Travelling on "Hawaiian Time," guests will have ultimate flexibility and will have ample time to soak up some sun on white sand beaches after exploring the islands through Insider experiences with Local Experts, Be My Guest dining experiences and Local Specialties.
"Hawaii truly is one of the most beautiful places on earth and easily accessible for Canadians," says Doug Patterson, president of Trafalgar Canada. "Guests travelling with Trafalgar will travel beyond the golden sands and lush scenery and really get to see the heart of Hawaii through meeting local friends who share stories over delicious home-made cuisine and naturalists who reveal the real culture behind each destination."
Trafalgar is also offering savings of up to $1126 per couple when you book and pay in full by November 20, 2014!
Hawaiian Explorer and Best of Hawaii
Take in the best of vibrant Waikiki, exotic Kailua Kona and the stunning Kaanapali Beach on the 8-day Hawaiian Explorer trip. Enjoy three Hawaiian islands in one guided vacation with plenty of leisure time. Spending two days in Oahu (Two extra nights in Waikiki in Best of Hawaii trip), travellers will see panoramic views of the deep blue waters from rugged cliffs, marvel at idyllic golden beaches and dive into the warm gentle waves of the Pacific at their leisure. Before departing Oahu, guests will visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. A short, scenic flight to the Big Island of Hawaii will have guests visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's home to both Mount Loa, the world's largest volcano and Kilauea, its most active. With lots of free time to explore the island, guests have options to snorkel, experience a spectacular helicopter ride or simply relax at the oceanfront resort. To end the journey, guests will spend three nights in Maui and indulge in a Be My Guest dining experience where they learn about sustainable farming and join their local host to enjoy delicious Hawaiian specialties made with the freshest ingredients. The journey ends in a traditional Hawaiian way with a festive Luau Farewell Dinner complete with a sumptuous buffet, tropical cocktails and the songs and dances of old Hawaii and the South Pacific.
Hawaiian Discovery and Hawaii Four Island Adventure
This laid-back Hawaiian Discovery journey takes guests to explore all four Hawaiian islands with beautiful sightseeing highlights and Insider experiences. Beginning in Oahu (Two extra nights in Waikiki in Hawaii Four Island Adventure), guests will be greeted in the traditional Aloha spirit with a flower lei at the airport. The afternoon can be spent as they wish before joining their travel companions for a Hawaiian-style Welcome Reception. In Oahu, guests will visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, Iolani Palace and the iconic King Kamehameha I statue. Travelling to the Big Island of Hawaii, travellers will spend time in Hilo where they'll visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, take in the spectacular views of the caldera and walk through a real lava tube. Enjoy white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and luxuriant tropical foliage in Maui, the Magic Isle. Guests will enjoy a Be My Guest lunch at a local farm where they will be treated to Hawaiian specialties made with the freshest local ingredients. After spending two full days as they wish including partaking in a festive Luau, guests will fly to Kauai where they will spend three nights by the coast where Jurassic Park and King Kong were filmed. A cruise will take guests on the tranquil Wailua River, passing thick rainforests and the Sleeping Giant mountain ridge.
For more information on Trafalgar, please contact your local travel agent or visit www.trafalgar.com and follow us on Twitter at @TrafalgarCanada and Facebook.
Terms and Conditions: * Savings of $1126 per couple ($563 per person) is based on the Hawaii Four Island Adventure, departing July 3 - 31, 2015. Discount is based on twin share and applies to the land portion of the tour price only. Valid on new bookings only and taxes are included. Deposit is due within 3 days of booking and the balance must be paid in full on or before the discount's end date. Discount can be combined with other brochure discounts where applicable and only applies to vacations featuring the 'Early Payment Discount' in the price panel. Not combinable with last minute deals. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.
About Trafalgar:
Trafalgar is the world's leading guided vacation company offering exceptional quality and value itineraries to a range of exciting destinations. With some 67 years of experience and unrivaled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider's view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, South Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico, Central and South America, USA and Canada.
About TreadRight:
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's family of brands, the TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has donated more than USD 2.5 million to sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The Foundation's guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities. Foundation priorities are set by the Steering Committee, which includes sustainability leaders like Céline Cousteau and Costas Christ.
TreadRight's past project partners include WWF, Conservation International and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include sponsoring the National Geographic Society's inaugural "World Legacy Awards," WildAid and inspiring wildlife advocates like Terri Irwin.
To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at treadright.org.
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