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UH Warriors vs. University of Florida Gators & Gambling Football Package

Package Details

  • August 28 to September 4, 2008
  • Roundtrip air to Jacksonville International Airport with stopover in Las Vegas on return (flight details)
  • Airport transfers to/from both hotels
  • 3 nights at the Hampton Inn Gainesville, taxes included with complimentary breakfast daily
  • Panda Travel Exclusive tailgate barbeque on the hotel grounds
  • Game tickets
  • Transfers to/from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on game day, August 30, 2008
  • 4 nights at the California Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, taxes included with meal coupons
  • Fully escorted from Honolulu
  • $150 per person nonrefundable deposit is required at time of booking. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Ask about our optional trip cancellation insurance.
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Description

Cheer on new head coach Greg McMackin and the Warriors in their first game of the season as they take on an SEC powerhouse, the University of Florida Gators, on their home turf on Saturday, August 30 in Gainesville, Florida. This fully escorted UH Warriors vs. University of Florida Gators Gators & Gambling Football package includes flights with airport transfers, accommodations at the Hampton Inn Gainesville, an exclusive barbeque tailgate party hosted by Panda Travel on the hotel grounds and tickets to the game with transfers.

The day after the game, you'll board a flight to Las Vegas and spend 4 nights at a local favorite, the California Hotel in downtown. A short shuttle ride will take you from your hotel to the Strip, where you can dine out at one of Las Vegas' famous restaurants, try your luck at a casino, take in an entertaining show or explore the numerous shops and boutiques.

Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hampton InnThe Hampton Inn Gainesville is located just 5 miles from the University of Florida, nestled amongst a grove of pine trees. This property will be a home away from home for Warriors fans coming from Hawaii, having been exclusively taken over by Panda Travel for this event. You'll have a chance to meet fellow fans before cheering for your team together during their first game of the season.

The Hampton Inn Gainesville is part of a line of quality, value-priced accommodations offered by the respected Hilton Family® brand of hotels. Guests will enjoy the On the House™ complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning and complimentary freshly baked cookies and milk in the evenings (from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Coffee and tea service is provided in the lobby 24-hours a day. Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access is available in the lobby and all public areas. Additional amenities include a heated swimming pool, fitness center and 24-hour front desk.

Hampton Inn 2 Queens Guest RoomRooms at the Hampton Inn Gainesville come with 1 king, 1 queen or 2 queen beds. You can choose between smoking and non-smoking for each room type. The rooms are clean, fresh and comfortable with Hampton's Cloud Nine bedding experience, featuring a lofty comforter covered in a crisp duvet, along with 200-count linens, pillows with a choice in firmness and a lumbar pillow for back support while reading or watching TV.

Other room amenities include a 25" color TV with complimentary in-room movie channel, large work desk, alarm clock/radio, complimentary high-speed internet access, coffee maker, iron/board and complimentary local calls with no charge for using a calling card. In the bathroom, you'll find fluffy bath towels and a WaterPik® shower head and curved shower rod, providing more space and allowing more light in the shower.

Butler Plaza, a large dining and shopping center, is located just a short walk from the Hampton Inn. Commonly known as the "Miracle Mile", Butler Plaza has something for everyone with over 75 shops to choose from. Browse clothing, shoes, pet care and discount department stores, specialty shops and supermarkets. Big name retailers such as Target, Wal-Mart, Lowes, Office Max and Best Buy are also located here. Known also as "Restaurant Row", Butler Plaza has more than a dozen different dining options, including Olive Garden, T.G.I. Fridays, Outback Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse, Ale House, Chili's and more.

California Hotel & Casino

California Hotel and Casino

The California was the first property of the Boyd Gambling Group. With the hotel's premiere location in Downtown Las Vegas, this is a tropical paradise. Although it's called the California, it has the Aloha Spirit of Hawaii, with thousands of Hawaii residents flocking to this particular hotel. Why? Because they have a great staff who are friendly and hospitable and truly make you feel welcome ... similar to visiting Hawaii. The rooms all have a tropical motif and are a lovely respite from the bustle of the casino, which offers every game of chance one could wish for, plus with odds that many say are better than on The Strip.

Hotel amenities include cable/satellite TV, outdoor rooftop swimming pool (seasonal), free parking, in-room safe (fee), hair dryers, iron/iron boards, data port, limited room service, dry cleaning service, arcade/game room, a choice of smoking and nonsmoking rooms and a complimentary shuttle service to The Strip.

They feature up-scale dining at the Redwood Bar & Grill and are famous for their steak cuts and prime rib. Afterwards, wander into the Redwood Bar where you can enjoy some great music around the piano. If you're yearning for some good seafood then look no further than the Pasta Pirate. With an old Cannery décor, it features fresh fish, lobster and more. For night owls there is always the Market Street Café which is open 24 hours every day featuring Asian specialties, steaks, breakfast, sandwiches and daily specials.

Flight Information

8/27/2008: Depart Honolulu International Airport (HNL) at 7:45 p.m. on American Airlines flight 102 and connect at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 8:10 a.m. the next day.

8/28/2008: Depart Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 12:05 p.m. on American Airlines flight 490 and arrive at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) at 3:25 p.m.

8/31/2008: Depart Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) at 3:50 p.m. on American Airlines flight 1355 and connect at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 5:25 p.m.

8/31/2008: Depart Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (JAX) at 6:50 p.m. on American Airlines flight 1595 and arrive at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) at 7:35 p.m.

9/4/2008: Depart Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) at 9:50 a.m. on American Airlines flight 793 and connect at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 10:55 a.m.

9/4/2008: Depart Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 3:30 p.m. on American Airlines flight 283 and arrive at Honolulu International Airport (LAX) at 6:05 p.m.