Round The World Trip

angeleyes01

I won a round the world trip which i shall be taking in June .I shall be spending 3 days in San Francisco,4 days in Hawaii, 4 days in Sydney and 3 days in Bangkok.
Can anyone tell me what i must see when i visit these places.
Where are the best places to eat and go out for the night and should i take cash or travellers cheques.This is my first holiday so i am clueless.

Donnie

That's a short trip. I'm free to accompany you. Do you have a ticket for a companion?

Apply for a Nationwide Flexaccount and take the associated Debit card with you. That's all you'll need.
Take a little cash in £s as back up.

Donnie

If you've no time to or the inclination to apply for a Nationwide card....I never bother to change money beforehand. After all, it's the 21st Century, there are foreign exchange possibilities in-country.

Get the Nationwide card if you can. Saves a lot of hassle.

debtfreelondon

Lucky you!

If you're staying near Waikiki a good experience is snorkelling at Hanuama Bay. You can get there by bus and it's a great, safe spot for snorkelling (you can hire the equ't there), swimming and sunbathing.

Have a great stay.

Party_Animal

Grand Palace and Floating Market Bangkok
Bridge Walk and train to Blue Mountains Sydney, book walk before you go.
Pearl Harbour and Diamond Head Hawaii
Not really enough time but enjoy.

dixie_dean_2

In Sydney I'd say a day at the beaches. There is a great walk from Bondi to Coogee (2 beaches) and a bus that goes to some of the others. A day either at the Blue Mountains or possibly the Hunter Valley if you're into your wine. then 2 days in the city. Possibly do the bridge climb but just generally exploring. It depends what you're in to, of course. If you are rich or a big fan of Japanese food or a foodie generally then I'd deffo say eat at Tetsuyas on Kent Street - one of the best restaraunts in the world. Mind you, I'm going back 7 years so it might have changed.

blue_haddock

To be honest with such little time in each place i would suggest you just arrive there then go and wander, maybe plan to visit certain things such as golden gate bridge, sydney opera house etc but don't make a cast iron itinerary.

Red_dog_Sam

For Sydney I agree with the train to the Blue Mountains suggestion. I just got an early train on the day to Katoomba. Take your walking boots for this one though. The Scenic Railway and Skyway are great as long as you have a head for heights. More info here:

http://www.bluemts.com.au/tourist/towns/katoomba.asp

I'd also get yourself to the top of Sydney Tower to admire the views. The ferries from Darling Harbour can take you to the Zoo or the small beach resort of Manley but it's also gets you a boat trip around the bay.

Sam_Bee

You'll have just enough time to catch up on your sleep before you have to make it to airport for your next flight

Out of interest - why such a short stay in each destination?