There
are many activities to do in Hawaii and it was difficult to choose those
that AFTE family and friends will enjoy. Below are suggested sightseeing
tours that Roberts Hawaii, a local tour company, provides for visitors like
you. We have decided to give you the flexibility to plan your activities by
reserving the tours directly with Roberts Hawaii through their website:
www.robertshawaii.com. Please
note that the prices are current online prices as of 1-11-08, which may
change. You will notice that suggested dates are listed below with each tour
to encourage AFTE family and friends to enjoy the activity together;
however, tours are available on other dates. Just be aware that if you are
planning to attend the Luau on Monday evening, you want to be back at the
hotel in a timely manner to board the bus at around 4:00 p.m.
Following the list of sightseeing tours is a description of the Hawaiian
Luau Buffet Dinner that is planned for Monday evening, May 19th, at Paradise
Cove. We have made arrangements with Paradise Cove who has offered a
fantastic rate for us; therefore, if you are interested in signing up for
the luau, you can reserve seats directly with us (see details below for
instructions). It is recommended that seats are reserved as soon as possible
so we have the ability to increase the number of seats that has been set
aside for us if needed.
Also included below is a list of websites for other activities and the
website for the Hawaii Visitors &Convention Bureau.
Sightseeing Tours
Please visit the website for a more detailed description of tours
(www.robertshawaii.com)
May 19th, Monday (suggested date)
Arizona
Memorial Pearl Harbor
The Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor honors those whose lives were taken
on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
At the USS Arizona Memorial, you’ll see footage of the Pearl Harbor
attack and pay respects to the hundreds of American servicemen entombed
in the battleship below. The tour will conclude with a narrated tour
through downtown Honolulu with more historical sights.
Adult....................$26.00 (current online prices as of
1-11-08))
Child (4-11) ..........$15.00
May
20th, Tuesday (suggested date)
Oahu
Afternoon of Coastlines and Cliffs Tour
Enjoy a breathtaking guided tour of Oahu’s Eastern coastline from
Waikiki, to the Halona “Blow Hole” Lookout and ending at the Pali
Lookout.
Adult
.................$24.00 (current online prices as of 1-11-08)
Child (4-11) ........$19.00
May
21st, Wednesday (suggested date)
Back Roads
of Oahu
An interactive and educational experience that takes a unique journey
through time, which blends culture, history and agriculture beginning
with native Hawaiian living to Hawaii’s plantation days of yesteryear
through today’s farming culture.
Adult
........................$85.00 (current online prices as of 1-11-08)
Child (4-11) ...............$85.00
Hawaiian Luau
You can visit the website for pictures of the Hawaiian Luau and activities
(www.paradisecovehawaii.com)
Enjoy a delicious
Hawaiian luau buffet dinner and spectacular Polynesian show under the
beautiful full moon on Monday evening, May 19th (Yes, we will be having a
full moon that evening! Check your AFTE 2008 calendar). Cost includes the
following:
-
Round trip
transportation from the Ala Moana Hotel to the Paradise Cove Luau – bus
pick up is at around 4:00 p.m. in the front lobby
-
A Mai Tai and
shell lei greeting upon arrival at Paradise Cove
-
Two standard
drink coupons (coupons may be used for juice or soft drinks). Additional
beverages may be purchased at the Cove Bars. Please note that the
bartenders are required by State law to ask for proof of age when
purchasing alcoholic beverages, so please bring proper identification
-
Hawaiian Arts
and Crafts demonstrations and Polynesian games during the cocktail hour
-
Hukilau (net
pulling) on the beach
-
Shower of
flowers demonstration
-
The Royal Court
Procession and imu (underground oven) ceremony
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A delicious
Hawaiian buffet dinner (salad bar, macaroni salad, pasta salad, poi,
lomi lomi salmon, fried chicken, fish, kalua pig, steamed white rice,
pineapple, haupia – coconut dessert, banana coconut cake, hot coffee or
hot tea, taro rolls)
-
A spectacular
Polynesian show
-
PLUS gratuity
Adult
..................$74.50 (Retail is $75.00, not including gratuity)
Youth (13-18) ......$64.50 (Retail is $65.00, not including
gratuity)
Child (4-12) .........$54.50 (Retail is $55.00, not including
gratuity)
RESERVATION
INFORMATION FOR LUAU:
Please reserve
your seat(s) by filling out the
Reservation Form and mailing it along with a check payable to
AFTE 2008:
AFTE
2008
P.O. Box 235562
Honolulu, HI 96823-3509
Please note
that your seat(s) will NOT be
reserved unless payment is received. All payments MUST be received by
April 15, 2008 or your reservation will
be cancelled.
CANCELLATION
INFORMATION FOR LUAU:
You must cancel
your reservation by April 15, 2008
in order to get a complete refund. Please inform us of your cancellation
by sending an e-mail to:
afte2008@afte.org
More Information on HAWAII
and Other Activities
Please visit the
Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau at
www.gohawaii.com for more information about Hawaii and check out these
websites for a sampling of activities:
Transportation
If you have any questions about the
Friends and Family program contact:
Charlie and Mino Davis (Forensic Ballistics Technology)
mld_mino@hotmail.com
www.afte.org
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