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1 Suggested Travel Itinerary El Dorado High School Band Travel Destination: Hawaii Travel Date: April 6 April 12, 2015

2 Day 1 Monday, April 6 TBA Arrive Los Angeles Airport for flight check in. TBA Flight scheduled to depart for Honolulu. Meals available for purchase (debit or credit card only). TBA Scheduled arrival time in Honolulu. Upon arrival at Honolulu Airport, you will be met at the gate, presented with the traditional Lei Greeting of Aloha and escorted through baggage claim to board your bus for the short ride into Waikiki. (Please note that you will not be claiming your bags or instruments. They will be transferred by truck to the hotel. This process can take some time, so please be patient). Check into hotel. Ohana Waikiki East or similar 150 Kaiulani Ave Honolulu, HI (808) Discover the exceptional value of every stay at OHANA Waikiki East, set in the midst of the city's dynamic cultural scene, just five minutes from the beach. Located at the corner of Kuhio and Kaiulani Avenues, this Waikiki Oahu hotel welcomes you with a gracious and comfortable setting - within walking distance of virtually every conceivable type of activity. 3:00pm Hotel check-in and security briefing. Dinner on your own this evening 8:30pm Director s meeting and reception. Day 2 Tuesday, April 7 7:30am Buffet breakfast. 9:00am Competition begins at the Kapiolani Bandstand. If applicable, your instrument truck will be at the park at 8:15am. Participants will be walking to/from hotel and Kapiolani Park. The Kapiolani Bandstand is located within Kapiolani Park. It is a

3 beautiful Victorian-style structure. Located very close to the Waikiki Shell, and with a beautiful view of Diamond Head Crater, the Kapiolani Bandstand is a great place to spend the day performing at the 2015 Hawaii Invitational! 12:00pm Hawaii Invitational pizza in the park for lunch today during competition. Jazz Band Jam Session during lunch join the fun! Afternoon free, dinner on your own. Day 3 Wednesday, April 8 6:45am Enjoy buffet breakfast. 7:45am Bus departs for Pearl Harbor and the City of Honolulu tour. While at Pearl Harbor you will visit the USS Arizona Memorial. On the Honolulu City tour you will see Iolani Palace (the only royal palace on US soil), the famous statue of King Kamehameha, the Capital Building, Chinatown and other places of historical interest in Honolulu. Within the grounds of Pearl Harbor are a number of exhibits, displays, memorials, and museums, honoring not only the 1,177 victims of the Japanese attacks, but all of those who bravely served in World War II. Built over the wreckage of the USS Arizona, the Memorial is a sobering experience where visitors to Hawaii come to pay their respects. Please note: An on-time departure this morning is essential! Any delay will increase wait time at Pearl Harbor and loss of time for the city tour! Also no personal items should be brought on tour, purses, backpacks, shopping bags, large camera cases are not allowed at Pearl Harbor for security reasons and the bus company will not accept liability for any personal items left on the bus. Lunch will be on your own along with shopping time at the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet and Marketplace. Admission is $1 and is not included in tour cost. Later, drive through Nu uanu Pali Lookout and Punchbowl, National Cemetery of the Pacific as part of your Honolulu city tour. Nu uanu Pali Lookout - Known as Cool Height Cliff, these 985 foot cliffs overlook the Koolau Mountain Range and they offer one of the best views on Oahu. It was here that King Kamehameha and his warriors defeated the Oahu armies by sending them over these steep, forested cliffs and claiming his victory and uniting the Hawaiian Islands. The breathtaking sights and compelling history of the battle fought here makes for an exciting and memorable experience.

4 3:00pm Buses return to hotel. 4:45pm Instrument truck at Ft. DeRussy. 5:00pm Buses depart for parade line-up at 6:00pm. Salute to Youth Parade steps off at 6:30pm on Kalakaua Avenue at Ft. DeRussy, ending at Kapiolani Park. Following the parade, board your buses for return to hotel. Only students in parade and assisting adults will board buses spectators should walk to the viewing area in front of the Royal Hawaiian Center. Dinner on own following the parade. Day 4 Thursday, April 9 8:00am Enjoy buffet breakfast. Morning and early afternoon free to explore the Waikiki area. Lunch on your own today. TBA Bus departs hotel to local High School for the final competitions, dinner, exhibition, awards ceremony and dance. Late return to hotel (approximate departure time from high school is 10:15pm). Day 5 Friday, April 10 7:15am Buffet breakfast. 9:00am Bus departs hotel for Diamond Head Hike Diamond Head looms large over the Waikiki. Actually named Le'ahi by Hawaiians, it received its more well-known name in the late 1700's when British seamen saw calcite crystals sparkling in the sunshine and thought they had found diamonds. A hike to the top of Diamond Head takes about an hour over a well-worn path. The summit offers a spectacular 365-degree view of Oahu and is a must trip for photography enthusiasts. Afternoon free, lunch and dinner on your own. Day 6 Saturday, April 11 7:00am Enjoy buffet breakfast.

5 Morning & afternoon free, lunch on your own. 3:30pm Buses depart for the Paradise Cove Luau 9:45pm Approximate return time to hotel. Day 7 Sunday, April 12 TBA Buffet breakfast. TBA Bag pull. Please place all suitcases on the floor inside the door of your room. Anything you will take with you on the plane (carry-ons, backpacks, purses, etc.) should be placed on the bed. This will let the porters know not to take them. TBA Check-out of the hotel. Please return keys and pay for any incidentals you may have. Report any damage to the front desk prior to departure. TBA Buses depart for Honolulu Airport. When you arrive at the airport, you must claim your luggage and instruments for inspection by the US Agriculture Dept. Once your bags/instruments have cleared inspection you will proceed to the check-in counter to get your boarding passes. All bags must also be cleared by the US Transportation Security Administration prior to receiving your boarding passes. TBA Flight scheduled to depart Honolulu.

6 Basic Package Includes: Estimated Round-trip airfare between Los Angeles airport and Honolulu (includes fuel surcharges in effect 6/23/14 which are subject to change) First checked bag fee for 100% of the groups, second checked bag fee for 50% of group (instruments) Based on fees in effect 6/23/14 (subject to change) Oversize/Overweight fees for 10% of the group Based on fees in effect 6/23/15 6-nights hotel accommodations at Ohana East Hotel or similar Lei Greeting with souvenir photo Round-trip airport/hotel transfers for participants, luggage, and instruments Instrument truck for storage and delivery to competition sites Luggage handling at hotel 6 all-you-can-eat buffet breakfasts Hawaii Invitational Luau at Paradise Cove Hawaii Invitational Pizza in the Park Pearl Harbor/Honolulu City Tour with USS Arizona Memorial & Aloha Stadium Swap Meet Diamond Head Hike including transportation and water Awards Ceremony, Dinner and Dance including transportation Festival Participation and Salute to Youth Parade Large percussion instruments provided Written and taped adjudication Director s Reception and group photo Hawaii Invitational Commemorative Baggage Tag All taxes and gratuities Coastline Travel Advisors tour supervisor while in Hawaii Cost per person: (these are estimated rates, actual rates available once group confirms) Ohana Waikiki East Hotel Quad: $ Triple: $ Double: $ Single: $ Payment Schedule: Deposit date: September 1, 2014 $ per person October 15, 2014 $ per person December 15, 2014 $ per person January 15, 2015 $ per person Final Payment: February 5, 2015 Amount varies Cancellations: (the below amounts are what will be forfeit) September 2, 2014 October 15, 2014 October 16, 2014 December 15, 2014 December 16, 2014 January 15, 2015 January 16, 2015 February 5, 2015 February 6, 2015 departure $50.00 per person $ per person $ per person $ per person (+ possible air penalty) No refund, 100% penalty Trip cancellation insurance is recommended

7 Preliminary airline manifest and hotel room list is due on December 15, Final corrected manifests and lists are due on January 15, 2015 The names submitted must include last name, first name and must match passenger picture ID. Along with names, Homeland Secure flight requires birthdate and gender for each passenger. Any changes as a result of incorrect names may result in change fee and/or additional collection. Commitment on air seats and payment is due on January 15, 2015 once commitment is submitted airfare is completely non-refundable. Name changes are allowed for $200 after this date but no reduction in group size is allowed. Payments received after the due date will be subject to late charges. Any unpaid reservation is subject to cancellation. Prices subject to change until paid in full. Transportation Responsibility and Liability - The tour in this proposal has been specially arranged by Coastline Travel Advisors, Inc. The suppliers providing transportation, sightseeing arrangements and hotel accommodations for the tour are independent contractors and are not agents or employees of Coastline Travel Advisors, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. All documentation, receipts and tickets are issued subject to the terms and conditions specified by the suppliers. By utilizing the services of the suppliers, you agree that neither Coastline Travel Advisors, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, affiliates or representatives shall be liable for any accident, loss, injury or damage to you or those traveling with you in connection with any accommodations, transportation or services resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrences or conditions beyond their control, including defects in vehicles, breakdown in equipment, strikes, theft, delays, cancellations or changes in itineraries or schedules, etc. Remember that all travel documents, as well as compliance with agricultural regulations, are your responsibility. The terms under which you agree to take this tour cannot be changes or amended in writing, signed by an authorized agent of Coastline Travel Advisors, Inv. Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time you are not onboard their aircraft. The passage contract in use by the airline, when issued, constitutes the sole agreement between you and the airline. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time prior to departure or during the course of the tour. In the unlikely event that the services or accommodations are not available as stated, due to reasons beyond Coastline Travel Advisors, Inc. control, every effort will be made to provide services or accommodations of equal standard and quality, for you safety, convenience and enjoyment. Limitation of Liability - By booking this tour you acknowledge that in all events Coastline Travel Advisors, Inc. shall not be liable for any consequential damages and that the sole extent of Coastline Travel Advisors, Inc. liability shall never exceed to amount actually paid by you to Coastline Travel Advisors, Inc. Coastline Travel Advisors, Inc. is a Registered Seller of Travel with the State of California Attorney General s Office. California Seller of Travel registration number is # This transaction is covered by the California Travel Restitution Corporation.