Travel Agent Redcliffe

My trip to Hawaii began with my Qantas Flight from Brisbane to Sydney and a connecting Qantas international flight arriving in Honolulu. Luggage was never a problem as I had checked this in from Brisbane and not seen again until collected in Honolulu.

This was a familiarisation trip with a small group of my fellow Travel Counsellors. It was an incredible experience hosted by Qantas Holidays. The warmth and hospitality shown to us by the Hawaiian suppliers made our stay even more memorable.

My first impressions of Hawaii as we were being transferred to our hotel was, just how BLUE the Pacific Ocean is. With the white soft sands of Waikiki and the azure ocean, the water was inviting!

Our first evening we headed to Germaine's Luau (included a buffet dinner and Polynesian Show). It was a perfect beach location. The rolling waves and balmy breeze mixed with great company, good food and great entertainment, made this a fun evening.

Other activies to include would be to visit Pearl Harbour and board the Arizona Memorial. Check out the Jurassic Park site or take a Ranch Tour at Kualoa Ranch. Hire a convertible and head off exploring.

For the shoppers, a visit to Waikele Shopping Outlet is a must do. For the cost of US$5 each way, hop on take a trolley ride to shopping heaven! Here you will find brand names such as LEVI Jeans Banana Republic, Saks Fifth Avenue, Adidas and more. There are 50 stores with huge savings on offer.

There is a lot on offer in the way of accommodation in Honolulu. From rooms with ocean views or rooms for families wanting kitchenettes or interconneting rooms, it's all possible with a simple request.

With the exchange rates in our favour, now is a great time to visit the USA. Hawaii is part of the United States and only a nine hour flight away!

If you would like to find out more, give me a call. I would love to share more of my Hawaii trip with you.

Warm wishes,
Sylvia Paggiaro