San Francisco & Hawaii 

The fresh, floral air energizes you. The warm, tranquil waters refresh you. The breathtaking, natural beauty renews you.

Look around. There’s no place on earth like Hawaii.

Whether you’re a new visitor or returning, our six unique islands offer distinct experiences that will entice any traveler.

Home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes and the world’s tallest sea mountain. Birthplace of surfing and the hula. Former seat of a royal kingdom. Hawaii is one of the youngest geological formations in the world and the youngest state of the union. But perhaps Hawaii’s most unique feature is its Aloha Spirit: the warmth of the people of Hawaii that wonderfully complements the Islands’ perfect temperatures.There are primarily six major islands to visit in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii’s Big island. You’ll find each island has its own distinct personality and offers its own adventures, activities, and sightseeing opportunities.

Hawaii quick facts:

  • Kauai's incredible Waimea Canyon is 10 miles long, and one mile wide.
  • Duke Kahanamoku, the "Father of Modern Surfing," grew up in Waikiki on Oahu.
  • The tallest sea cliffs in the world can be found on Molokai's north side.
  • A hulking ship is still trapped in the waters of Shipwreck Beach on Lanai.
  • The crater of Haleakala on Maui is roughly the size of the island of Manhattan.
  • Kileaua Volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii's Big Island is the world's most active volcano.
  • Traditional Hawaiian elegance meets contemporary island style on beautiful Waikiki Beach. Visit with kupuna, treasured teachers, who share their time-honored stories and mastery of native arts.  The hotel has earned Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau's respected Kahili Award for guest programs that promote Hawaii’s rich heritage.

    Fun is always on the menu at legendary Duke’s Canoe Club, where locals and newcomers share good times and lively music around Waikiki’s most popular beach bar.

    Best of all, world-famous Waikiki Beach is at your feet, beckoning you to paddle an outrigger canoe from sea to shore and ride the wild surf like the beach boys of lore.

  • Outrigger's deluxe flagship hotel in the very best location on Waikiki Beach
  • No resort fees
  • Outrigger Connection complimentary services: Wired Internet access in guest rooms;
  • Room Amenities: (City View)

  • 360 square feet/33 square meters
  • 1 king bed and 1 double sofa bed or 2 double beds and 1 double sofa bed
  • Maximum 4 persons
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock/radio
  • All guest rooms and common areas are non-smoking
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub/shower or half bathtub/shower
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cable/pay TV movies/Nintendo
  • Card key access to guest room
  • Coffee maker and complimentary coffee
  • Complimentary wired high-speed Internet access
  • Crib on request
  • Daily maid service
  • Direct dial telephone/data port/voice mail
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Iron and board
  • Refrigerator
  • Rooms for the physically challenged available
  • Turn down service on request
  • Cool fog. Hot restaurants. Neighborhoods to explore. Cultures to experience. Always more to discover...Only in San Francisco.

    San Francisco has an atmosphere of genteel chic mixed with offbeat innovation and a self-effacing quality so blatantly missing from brassy New York and plastic LA. Its hilly streets provide some gorgeous glimpses of the sparkling bay and its famous bridges.

    The treats of San Francisco are not just for locals. The basic pleasures of life here - wonderful food, sparkling nightlife and those glorious views - are there for everyone. Watch the white fog fill the Golden Gate as the sunset lights up the windows across the bay, and prepare to leave your heart.

    Handlery Hotel, Union Square, San Francisco:

    At first glance, The Handlery Union Square Hotel feels more like the upscale boutique hotels found in Europe. But once you're greeted by a member of the Handlery staff, there's no mistaking that this is a premier San Francisco hotel whose friendly, helpful employees capture the heart and soul of the Bay area.

    Located at Union Square, you are steps away from all that San Francisco has to offer. The Handlery Hotel is ideally situated with the cable car at our corner to take you up the hill through beautiful Nob Hill and down into Fisherman's Wharf. Five blocks from the hotel in one direction you will find yourself at the Moscone Convention Center and The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) while a few blocks in the other direction you can sample some dim sum in China Town. For shopping enthusiasts, Macy's is right outside our door and with the new Westfield San Francisco Centre, the largest shopping center on the West Coast, you are minutes away from a new wardrobe.

    Rooms in the Handlery Hotel are either in the Historic Section or the Club Section depending on your requirements:

    These delightful, architecturally traditional rooms offer all the modern-day conveniences you've come to expect from a fine hotel, including:

    • Cable TV
    • Serta Perfect Sleeper Master Suite mattresses
    • On-demand movies and video games
    • Mini refrigerators
    • Wireless Internet access (nominal fee)
    • Phones with voicemail and data port Bedside AM/FM alarm clock radio
    • Complimentary in-room safes
    • Coffee/tea brewers with complimentary coffee and tea
    • Hair dryers
    • Iron and ironing board
    • Central heating and air conditioning, individually controlled.

    Club Rooms:  

    For guests looking to indulge, the Club Section boasts 93 oversized rooms surrounding the pool and courtyard area, many with balconies. You'll enjoy all the amenities featured in the Historic Section, as well as these fine additions.

    • 450 square feet of space
    • City or pool views
    • One King size bed or two Queen size beds
    • Complimentary local weekday morning newspaper
    • Bathrobes
    • Lather© bath amenities
    • MP3 enabled clock radios
    • Separate vanity area with lighted make-up mirror
    • Electric shoe polishers
    • Two telephones

     

    Holiday Details

    Duration 11 nights From 06-05-2009 to 18-05-2009
    Accomodation
    3-4* Hotels Depart
    Dublin
    Bedroom
    Double Prices From
    € 2,477 per person sharing
    Includes Return flights from Dublin, 3 nights accommodation in San Francisco, 8 nights accommodation in 4* hotel in San Francisco and airline taxes.
    Travel insurance are at extra cost.
    Prices may vary depending on dates chosen.
    For further information, please contact Mary on mdargan@gohop.com or phone
    +353 1 2412310

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