Frommer's 2001 Hawaii

by Foster, Jeanette; Frommer, Arthur; Fujii, Jocelyn K.

• ISBN13: 9780028637808
• ISBN10: 0028637801
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Frommer

Summary

It's simple. The premier travel series from the leading guidebook publisher offers what no other travel books do: complete, easy-to-use, and up-to-date travel information. With their worldwide coverage and winning combination of features, Frommer's Complete Guides stand out from the crowd and help travelers discover the world in a whole new way. Following are those features that millions of readers have come to rely on:
-- Detailed, candid reviews of a wide selection of hotels and restaurants in every price range -- from budget to luxury
-- Opinionated, up-to-date coverage of sightseeing, outdoor activities, shopping, and nightlife -- both on and off the beaten path
-- Unique "Best of the Destination" chapters offering top travel choices
-- Dozens of accurate maps keyed to the text, plus complete information on how to get there and get around
-- Giant full-color fold-out maps, plus a full-color map on the inside front cover of every guide; full indexes for easy navigation
-- Expert trip-planning advice, including a detailed Online Travel Dire

Table of Contents

List of Maps	ix
The Best of Hawaii	1	(21)
The Best Beaches	2	(1)
The Best Island Experiences	2	(3)
The Best of Natural Hawaii	5	(1)
The Best of Underwater Hawaii	6	(1)
The Best Golf Courses	7	(1)
The Best Ways to Immerse Yourself in Hawaiian Culture	8	(3)
The Welcoming Lei	10	(1)
The Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts	11	(1)
The Best Moderately Priced Places to Stay	12	(1)
The Best Places to Stay with the Kids	13	(1)
The Best Dining, Hawaii Style	14	(2)
The Best Restaurants	16	(2)
The Best Shops & Galleries	18	(2)
The Best Spots for Sunset Cocktails	20	(2)
Planning a Trip to Hawaii	22	(39)
Visitor Information & Money	22	(2)
When to Go	24	(10)
Hawaii Calendar of Events	25	(9)
What to Pack	34	(1)
The Active Vacation Planner	34	(9)
Cut Out the Middleman and Save	40	(3)
Staying Healthy	43	(3)
Don't Get Burned: Smart Tanning Tips	44	(2)
Getting Married in the Islands	46	(2)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	48	(2)
Getting There & Getting Around	50	(4)
Tips on Accommodations	54	(3)
What If Your Dream Hotel Becomes a Nightmare?	55	(2)
Money-Saving Package Deals	57	(4)
Fast Facts: The Hawaiian Islands	59	(2)
Planning Your Trip: An Online Directory	61	(543)
For Foreign Visitors	76	(8)
Preparing for Your Trip	76	(3)
Getting To & Around the United States	79	(5)
Fast Facts: For the Foreign Traveler	80	(4)
Oahu, the Gathering Place	84	(147)
Orientation	85	(11)
The Island in Brief	88	(8)
Getting Around	96	(4)
Fast Facts: Oahu	100	(1)
Accommodations	100	(28)
A Room for Everyone in Waikiki: The Outrigger & Ohana Hotels Dynasty	110	(2)
Great Places to Stay with the Kids	112	(16)
Dining	128	(27)
Beaches	155	(8)
Frommer's Favorite Oahu Experiences	160	(3)
Hitting the Water	163	(5)
Nature Hikes	168	(3)
Camping & Wilderness Cabins	171	(2)
Golf & Other Outdoor Pursuits	173	(5)
Orientation Tours	178	(2)
Attractions in & around Honolulu & Waikiki	180	(18)
Especially for Kids	184	(4)
Oahu's Vibrant Art Scene	188	(6)
A Stroll through Historic Chinatown	194	(4)
Bargaining: A Way of Life in Chinatown	198	(1)
Beyond Honolulu: Exploring the Island by Car	198	(10)
Shopping A to Z	208	(17)
Vintage Clothing	210	(15)
Oahu After Dark	225	(6)
Mai Tais at Sunset	226	(5)
Hawaii: The Big Island	231	(117)
Orientation	232	(6)
The Island in Brief	233	(5)
Getting Around	238	(2)
Fast Facts: The Big Island	239	(1)
Accommodations	240	(20)
Great Places to Stay with the Kids	247	(13)
Dining	260	(23)
Kona Coffee Mania!	268	(15)
Beaches	283	(5)
Hitting the Water	288	(8)
Frommer's Favorite Big Island Experiences	290	(6)
Hiking & Camping	296	(3)
Golf & Other Outdoor Pursuits	299	(6)
Seeing the Sights	305	(23)
Especially for Kids	310	(17)
Seeing the Red at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park	327	(1)
Shops & Galleries	328	(18)
The Big Island After Dark	346	(2)
Maul, the Valley Isle	348	(120)
Orientation	349	(7)
The Island in Brief	352	(4)
Getting Around	356	(2)
Fast Facts: Maui	357	(1)
Accommodations	358	(29)
Great Places to Stay with the Kids	385	(2)
Dining	387	(22)
Beaches	409	(7)
Frommer's Favorite Maui Experiences	414	(2)
Hitting the Water	416	(9)
An Expert Shares His Secrets: Maui's Best Dives	423	(2)
Hiking & Camping	425	(5)
Golf & Other Outdoor Pursuits	430	(5)
Especially for Kids	435	(1)
Seeing the Sights	435	(16)
Shops & Galleries	451	(14)
Maui After Dark	465	(3)
A Night to Remember: Luau, Maui Style	467	(1)
Molokai, the Most Hawaiian Isle	468	(34)
Orientation	471	(1)
The Island in Brief	471	(1)
Getting Around	472	(1)
Fast Facts: Molokai	473	(1)
Accommodations	473	(5)
Believe It or Not: Expensive Camping	476	(2)
Great Places to Stay with the Kids	478	(1)
Dining	478	(4)
Beaches	482	(3)
Hitting the Water	485	(2)
Molokai's Best Snorkel Spots	486	(1)
Hiking & Camping	487	(3)
Frommer's Favorite Molokai Experiences	488	(2)
Golf & Other Outdoor Pursuits	490	(1)
Seeing the Sights	491	(7)
Especially for Kids	493	(5)
Shopping	498	(3)
Molokai After Dark	501	(1)
Lanai: A Different Kind of Paradise	502	(21)
Orientation	504	(1)
The Island in Brief	504	(1)
Getting Around	505	(1)
Fast Facts: Lanai	505	(1)
Accommodations	505	(3)
Dining	508	(3)
Beaches	511	(2)
Frommer's Favorite Lanai Experience	512	(1)
Hitting the Water	513	(1)
Hiking & Camping	514	(1)
Golf & Other Outdoor Pursuits	515	(1)
Seeing the Sights	516	(3)
Especially for Kids	517	(2)
Shopping	519	(2)
``Talk Story'' with the Greats: Lanai's Visiting Artists Program	521	(1)
Lanai After Dark	521	(2)
Kauai, the Garden Isle	523	(81)
Orientation	524	(5)
The Island in Brief	524	(4)
Niihau: The Forbidden Island	528	(1)
Getting Around	529	(1)
Fast Facts: Kauai	529	(1)
Accommodations	530	(17)
Great Places to Stay with the Kids	533	(3)
The Queen of Condos	536	(11)
Dining	547	(16)
Culinary Adventures for Diners on the Run	550	(13)
Beaches	563	(6)
Frommer's Favorite Kauai Experiences	566	(3)
Hitting the Water	569	(6)
Especially for Kids	574	(1)
Hiking & Camping	575	(6)
Golf & Other Outdoor Pursuits	581	(4)
Seeing the Sights	585	(11)
Hollywood Loves Kauai	591	(5)
Shops & Galleries	596	(7)
Fruity Smoothies & Other Exotic Treats	598	(5)
Kauai After Dark	603	(1)
Appendix: Hawaii in Depth	604	(21)
1 History 101	604	(4)
Did You Know?	606	(2)
2 Hawaii Today	608	(1)
3 Life & Language	609	(2)
4 A Taste of Hawaii	611	(3)
5 The Natural World: An Environmental Guide to the Islands	614	(11)
Index	625