11/5/2008. Booking Hawai i. An interview with top Hawai i destination specialist Judi Chaitman.

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1 Booking Hawai i An interview with top Hawai i destination specialist Judi Chaitman (800) Judi Chaitman Great Getaways, Leawood, Kansas Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists List

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4 Market Segments Active travel and eco travel Target ecological and adventure travel oriented individuals and organizations whose members would be attracted to the kind of up close and personal experience that Hawaii offers an outdoor enthusiast. Romance: Honeymoons, Destination Weddings, Getaways and Anniversaries Hawaii is about romance and the island caters in a very special way to those couples and families celebrating any occasion. Beach Lovers OK, a big category, but the same clients who enjoy trips to the Caribbean are going to love Hawaii. No passport or travel documents required, US currency and legal system, the world's most attractive climate and the planet's most beautiful beaches are part of the bargain. Especially target custom trips to younger, more affluent travelers in the age bracket and seniors

5 Market Segments cont d Spa and Wellness As you might imagine, Hawaii has many specialized spas, yoga centers and retreats. You probably have clients, or can find new clients, who would be interested in these activities along with a rejuvenating vacation in a tropical setting. Golfers Blue Sky Tours is pleased to offer the GolfHawaiiCard, which provides huge savings at top golf courses on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Il Island. dnothing saves on golf in Hawaii like the GolfHawaiiCard and its unlimited golf with a cart and few, if any, restrictions. The GolfHawaiiCard lets you design a golf package for any budget and schedule. The cost of the card ($60 per person, including tax) is recovered after the first round of golf in many instances. Tee times can be made up to 30 days in advance. Call for more details. Repeat Visitors For travelers who have been to Hawaii want to return, here is where the market strength of Blue Sky Tours really pays off our ability to achieve the greatest values in our air and hotel contracts gives you a real edge. More Market Segments SCUBA Diving Hawaii offers some of the best scuba diving anywhere. PADI certified locations are available throughout the islands and diving enthusiasts from around the world travel to view the amazing variety of fish and nearly perfect visibility year round that Hawaii offers. World War II Veterans Many members of the Greatest Generation remember the attack on Pearl Harbor as a defining moment in their life. Give them and their families the opportunity to visit Pearl Harbor and the monuments to America's decisive entry into WWII. Features and Benefits Selling Points Hawaii's climate is world class and year round. Yet, almost every climatic zone known on the planet is represented somewhere on the islands. Hawaii's beaches are absolutely amazing: white, red, and black sand, with huge crashing waves and gentle surf. Nature N at its best Hawaii's valleys and shores are a nature lover's paradise. Mountain trails go on endlessly and expert guide services and naturalists are available to travelers for specialized tours and excursions. Volcanoes Where else can travelers get up close and personal with one of the planet's most awesome forces of nature? 5

6 Features and Benefits Selling Points The Aloha Spirit the attitude of friendly acceptance and the way of life that makes the Hawaiian Islands famous. "Aloha" means joyful sharing of life, hello, goodbye, and so much more. Activities galore golf, hiking, kayaking, surfing, swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, its all here and it's all done with the Aloha spirit. So familiar and yet so exotic Hawaii is United States soil. That means US currency and no travel documents. The food, culture and language are all familiar and relaxing. Yet around every turn is some element of the exotic, from the Aloha culture to the strong influence of Asian cultures and heritage. Dining Hawaii is a feast. Some of the world's great dining opportunities and a wonderfully fascinating mix of native, Pacific Rim and continental cuisines. Hawaii is not far away. Only six hours from the West Coast, and less than traveling to Europe from New York. Hawaii is for any budget from first class luxury accommodations to budget condominiums, Blue Sky Tours can assist you with planning a vacation to provide the best possible value for your clients, regardless of their budget. A few things we want you to know Blue Sky Tours has more air contracts to Hawaii than any other wholesaler BlueSkyTours hasthelowest prices for more than140 hotel properties We are a Travel Agent only company we do not sell directly to consumers Our only business is Hawaii Register With Blue Sky Tours to Qualify for Updates, Fams and Special Bonuses! 6

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