HAWAII SKI WEEK 2019
WHISTLER-BLACKCOMB
January 25 - February 2
The trip package includes non-stop
round trip airfare leaving Honolulu on Friday January 25, 2019 to Vancouver and
returning on February 2, 2019. From the airport we will board a chartered bus
directly to Whistler and our lodging. You can choose between either a hotel room
for two people or a nearby condo that accommodates quad occupancy. Group
discounted lift tickets can be added to the package. The total trip package is
$2004 with the hotel option and $1930 with the condo option assuming a 5 day
senior lift ticket, making this one of the most affordable ski trips we have
recently made. This year we are using a local travel agency which is experienced
in booking ski trips for hundreds of skiers and boarders annually and which has
arranged over a dozen trips to Whistler-Blackcomb. Schewe Travel Associates,
1481 S. King Street #312A - Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Telephone: (808) 947 - 8811,
Email: schewetravel@hawaii.rr.com. Therefore there will be some changes in the
booking process. For one, the initial deposit is only $300 per person, much less
than in the past, and it is due on or before August 1, 2018. The final payment
is due November 1, 2018. To make a reservation use the form below and mail
to Schewe Travel Associates along with your deposit. Right clicking the
form should allow you to save and print it as a photo. Although it looks
extra large below, it should be page sized when saved to your computer.
Airline
WESTJET AIRLINES: $599.00. Air Fare
per person from Honolulu to Vancouver, Canada, for up to 50 people. Additional
people will be priced at the air fare in existence at the time of booking. First
check bag is free; additional checked bags are $35.00. One small carryon and one
personal item taken on board are free. Block group seating is included.
Individuals may change seats without charge at airport check in or may purchase
PLUS SEAT upgrades. Friday, Jan.25 WestJet 1865 Depart HNL 11:50 pm – Arrive YVR
7:30 am Jan.26; Saturday, Feb.02 WestJet 1864 Depart YVR 6:15 pm – Arrive HNL
10:48 pm
Hotel/Condo Lodging
TANTALUS LODGE: $795.00 per person based on 4 people sharing a 2 bedroom, 2
bath suite with full kitchen and living room. Bedding: Queen in first bedroom, 2
twin beds or bunk bed in second bedroom, sofa sleeper in living room. Baggage
handling is optional for groups at $6.00 per person in/out. Free WIFI, shuttle
van to lift, secure ski and snowboard storage, overnight ski tuning & repair,
in-room safe, telephone with free local and 800 calls, hairdryers, iron and
ironing board. Located just outside the main Whistler Village area and around
the corner from Westin Hotel & Spa. Approximately 5-6 minute walk to Whistler
Gondola.
LISTEL WHISTLER HOTEL: $869.00 per person based on 1 person or
2 people sharing a hotel room with 2 queen beds with coffee maker, small fridge,
in-room safe, TV. $30.00 extra person fee (max 4 per room, per night plus tax.
Upgraded rooms may be available upon request. Baggage handling optional for
groups at $8.00 per person in & out. Hotel offers free WIFI throughout, aprės
Ski Champagne Bar, award-winning Bearfoot Bistro Restaurant, Ketel One Ice Room
serving over 50 vodkas, coin operated laundry, computers/printers in lobby,
elevators, shared Jacuzzi. Approximately 2-3 minute walk to the Whistler
Gondola.
Lift Ticket Choices:
Selection must be made at time of booking. Change allowed prior to final
payment. These lift tickets allow one day off to rest during the total number of
days purchased. No changes are allowed within 30 days
# of Days. 6 out of
7; 5 out of 6; 4 out of 5; 3 out of 4
Adults 19-64 $597 $526 $426. $331
Seniors 65+. $557. $476. $392 $302
Youth 13-18 $528. $452. $369. $239
Child 6-12. $299. $272. $226. $177
Shuttle bus
Transfers Round Trip–
airport/Whistler/airport: $60.00 per person includes tax and gratuity to driver.
One 46 seat motor coach for 43 people or two 25 seat motor coaches for 24 people
in each coach. Vehicle size will to be determined by final number of people
signed up 30 days prior to departure.
Travel Protection Plans: Travel
protection coverage is recommended and available to cover most cancellation
situations. Coverage to cancel for any reason or for pre-existing medical
conditions must be purchased within 14 daysof tour member’s deposit. Otherwise,
coverage must be purchased prior to final payment. Call for additional
information.
Terms and Conditions for Group Packages:
All features
outlined above will be confirmed upon receipt of initial deposit. A 4% service
fee will be applied to individuals wishing to pay with individual credit cards.
Prices listed will not be assessed any fees for payment by cash or check. Per
person deposit of $300.00 to confirm booking is due on/before August 1, 2018.
Per person final payment is due on/before November 1, 2018.
Prices are
based on a minimum of 25 people traveling. If the group falls below this number,
the price will be adjusted according to the final count.
Please contact
Alan Teramura,
alan@hawaiisnowskiclub.com for any questions you might have.
RUSUTSU SKI TRIP
HOKKAIDO, JAPAN
February 16-24, 2019
Rusutsu is the largest ski resort in Hokkaido, Japan and only a 90 minute
shuttle bus ride from Sapporo Airport (CTS). It is known by skiers
worldwide for its plentiful powder, long and wide well groomed runs, and access
to fabulous tree skiing. The resort receives over 45 feet of snow annually, with
37 runs serviced by 4 gondolas and 15 chair lifts. Approximately a third of the
runs are beginner, a third intermediate, and a third advanced to expert.
The trip includes non-stop round trip airfare on Hawaiian Airlines leaving
Honolulu on Saturday February 16, 2019 and returning on Sunday February 24,
2019. From Chitose (CTS) Airport, a chartered bus will take us directly to our
hotel for 7 nights. All rooms at the Rusutsu Hotel have two twin beds for double
occupancy and include breakfast and dinner vouchers. Senior 5 of 6 day lift
tickets (for people 60+ years old) are included in the land package with a $35
supplement for those under 60 years of age. The total trip cost is $2,800 per
person twin/double occupancy which includes $843 for airfare and $1,957 for the
land package. Single supplement is $1,000. You can book the land package
separately from air If you wish to arrange your own air travel.
As with
the trip to Whistler, we are using Schewe Travel Associates which is experienced
in booking ski trips for hundreds of skiers and boarders annually. Their address
is 1481 S. King Street #312A, Honolulu HI 96814. Telephone (808) 947-8811. Email
is schewetravel@hawaii.rr.com. The booking process is quite simple – just
complete the Reservation Form and mail it to Schewe Travel Associates with your
$300 per person deposit on or before July 13, 2018. After this date,
reservations will be accepted on a space available basis.
Reservation forms have already been emailed to all Club members. Please
contact Alan Teramura,
alan@hawaiisnowskiclub.com for more information and for a copy of the
form. Complete and mail the form, with your
deposit, to Schewe Travel Associates. Please note that you have to be a
member of the club in order to go on the trip. If you are not a member,
you can find the membership form on this website under the "Sign Up" link.
Airline
Hawaiian Airlines fare is $843 per person for the round
trip non-stop flights to Sapporo’s Chitose Airport. We have only 40 airline
seats at this price. Additional airline seats will be at the published price on
day of booking. First two checked bags are free and a third checked bag is
allowed for a fee of $150. One small carry on and one personal item taken on
board are free. Block group seating is included. Individuals may change seats
without charge at airport check in. HawaiianMiles credit is permitted if your
account number is on the Reservation Form. HawaiianMiles First Class Upgrades
are permitted in accordance with the HawaiianMiles policy.
Lodging
We will be staying at the Rusutsu
Resort and Convention Center, a four star ski in ski out hotel with its own
onsen, 6 restaurants, game room, 4-D movie theater, swimming pool and wave pool.
Rooms are all non-smoking run-of-house with twin beds, free WIFI, safety deposit
box, free bathroom toiletries & slippers, electric kettle, small refrigerator,
satellite TV, telephone, private bathroom with shower/tub.
Breakfast and
dinner vouchers valid at all hotel restaurants are included
daily. Check in
3:00 pm - check out 11:00 am.
Lift Tickets
Included in the package is a 5 out
of 6 day senior lift ticket for the 60+ age group. For people under 60, add $35.
If you would like fewer ski days or none at all, please contact Schewe Travel
Associates.
Shuttle Bus
Our transfers from the airport to
the hotel and back are included in the package. It will be a non-stop chartered
motor coach for our group. We’ll be met on arrival after clearing immigration
and collecting our luggage. No waiting at the airport for the regular shuttle
bus to Rusutsu. Those making their own air travel plans, must meet the group
when they arrive at 5 pm in order to ride the shuttle bus or must make their own
shuttle reservations.
Travel Protection
Plans
Travel insurance is recommended and
available to cover most cancellation situations. Coverage to cancel “for any
reason” or for “pre-existing medical conditions must be purchased within 14 days
of paying your deposit. Otherwise, coverage must be purchased prior to final
payment. Call for additional information.
Terms and Conditions
All features outlined above will be
confirmed upon receipt of the Reservation Form and deposit. A 4% service charge
will be applied for individuals wishing to pay with individual credit cards.
Prices listed will not be assessed any fees for payment by cash or check.
Deposit of $300 per person is due on or before July 13, 2018. Final payment is
due on or before November 1, 2018. Prices are based on a minimum of 30 people
traveling together. If the group falls below 30, the price may have to be
adjusted according to the final count.
All cancellations must be made in
writing. Cancellations received after July 13, 2018 will be assessed a $50
administration fee. Cancellations received after full payment will be subject to
the refund policy of the airline and hotel. Cancellations received within 30
days of departure and after airline tickets have been issued will be
non-refundable. While the ticket will be valid for one year from issuance, a
$200 service fee to change dates or routing will be assessed.
2018 Mammoth & Rusutsu
2017 Jackson
Hole
2016 Park City
2015
Steamboat
2014 Sun Peaks
2013 Hakuba & Sun Valley
2012
Big Sky and Big White
2011 Telluride & Snowmass
2010 Snowmass
2009 Japan
2008 Whistler, BC
2007 Park City
2006 Vail
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