Frommer's^® Maui 2005 with Molokai and Lanai

by Jeanette Foster

• ISBN13: 9780764576393
• ISBN10: 0764576399
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2004-08-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's New Orleans features gorgeous full-color photos of the lovely architecture, world-class musicians, fabulous food, and flamboyant street parties that await you in the Big Easy.Honest, opinionated, irreverent, and much more indepth than its major competitors, this is the definitive guide to the incredible dining and nightlife of New Orleans, with all the classic spots plus lots of local secrets and hidden gems. From breakfast at Brennan's to antiquing in the Garden District, it's all here in one fun-to-use guide. You'll even find side trips to Cajun Country and the most intriguing plantation homes, and a color fold-out map that makes trip-planning a snap!

Table of Contents

List of Maps	p. vi
What's New in Maui	p. 1
The Best of Maui	p. 4
The Best Beaches	p. 4
The Best Maui Experiences	p. 5
The Best Adventures	p. 9
The Best of Underwater Maui	p. 10
The Best Golf Courses	p. 11
The Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts	p. 12
The Best Moderately Priced Accommodations	p. 14
The Best Bed & Breakfasts	p. 15
The Best Resort Spas	p. 17
Pampering in Paradise	p. 18
The Best Restaurants	p. 18
A Night to Remember: Maui's Top Luau	p. 21
The Best Shops & Galleries	p. 22
Planning Your Trip to Maui	p. 24
The Island in Brief	p. 24
Visitor Information	p. 28
Money	p. 29
When to Go	p. 30
Maui, Molokai & Lanai Calendar of Events	p. 31
Ongoing Events	p. 35
What to Pack	p. 37
Travel Insurance	p. 38
Health & Insurance	p. 39
Don't Get Burned: Smart Tanning Tips	p. 42
Specialized Travel Resources	p. 44
Getting Married on Maui	p. 46
Getting There	p. 48
The Welcoming Lei	p. 51
Money-Saving Package Deals	p. 52
Planning Your Trip Online	p. 54
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource	p. 56
The 21st-Century Traveler	p. 57
Getting Around	p. 58
Tips on Accommodations	p. 61
The Active Vacation Planner	p. 64
Fun for Less: Don't Leave Home Without a Gold Card	p. 66
Suggested Itinerary	p. 67
Recommended Reading	p. 68
Fast Facts: Maui	p. 70
For International Visitors	p. 72
Preparing for Your Trip	p. 72
Getting to & Around the United States	p. 77
Fast Facts: For International Visitors	p. 78
Where to Stay	p. 83
Central Maui	p. 83
West Maui	p. 84
Family-Friendly Accommodations	p. 90
South Maui	p. 102
Upcountry Maui	p. 113
East Maui: On the Road to Hana	p. 117
At the End of the Road in East Maui: Hana	p. 121
Where to Dine	p. 125
Central Maui	p. 125
Roselani: Maui's Best Ice Cream	p. 127
West Maui	p. 129
The Ultimate Taste Treat to Take Home	p. 132
Family-Friendly Restaurants	p. 134
The Tiki Terrace	p. 139
South Maui	p. 143
Upcountry Maui	p. 149
East Maui: On the Road to Hana	p. 152
At the End of the Road in East Maui: Hana	p. 155
Fun on & off the Beach	p. 156
Beaches	p. 156
Watersports	p. 162
An Expert Shares His Secrets: Maui's Best Dives	p. 166
Hiking & Camping	p. 172
A Different Viewpoint: Zipping Over the Forest Canopy	p. 174
Great Golf	p. 180
Biking, Horseback Riding & Other Outdoor Activities	p. 183
Seeing the Sights	p. 186
By Air, Land & Sea: Guided Island Adventures	p. 186
Especially for Kids	p. 187
Central Maui	p. 188
Lahaina & West Maui	p. 190
Where to Park for Free--or Next to Free--in Lahaina	p. 194
Walking Tour: Historic Lahaina	p. 195
South Maui	p. 202
House of the Sun: Haleakala National Park	p. 204
More in Upcountry Maui	p. 208
Driving the Road to Hana	p. 209
The End of the Road: Heavenly Hana	p. 216
Shops & Galleries	p. 224
Central Maui	p. 224
West Maui	p. 228
South Maui	p. 233
Upcountry Maui	p. 234
Lavender: Lunch & Tea While You Shop	p. 235
East Maui	p. 237
Maui After Dark	p. 239
It Begins with Sunset	p. 240
West Maui: Lahaina, Kaanapali & Kapalua	p. 242
Kihei-Wailea	p. 244
Upcountry Maui	p. 245
Molokai: The Most Hawaiian Isle	p. 246
Orientation	p. 249
The Island in Brief	p. 250
Getting Around	p. 251
Where to Stay	p. 251
Believe It or Not: High-Priced Camping	p. 255
Family-Friendly Hotels	p. 257
Where to Dine	p. 258
Beaches	p. 262
Watersports	p. 263
Molokai's Best Snorkel Spots	p. 265
Hiking & Camping	p. 266
Frommer's Favorite Molokai Experiences	p. 268
Golf & Other Outdoor Activities	p. 270
Seeing the Sights	p. 271
Especially for Kids	p. 273
Halawa Valley: A Hike Back in History	p. 278
Shopping	p. 279
The Hot Bread Run	p. 280
Molokai After Dark	p. 282
Lanai: A Different Kind of Paradise	p. 283
Orientation	p. 286
Getting Around	p. 287
Where to Stay	p. 288
Where to Dine	p. 290
Beaches	p. 294
Frommer's Favorite Lanai Experiences	p. 295
Watersports	p. 295
Hiking & Camping	p. 297
Golf & Other Outdoor Activities	p. 298
Seeing the Sights	p. 299
Especially for Kids	p. 300
Shopping	p. 302
"Talk Story" with the Greats: Lanai's Visiting Artists Program	p. 305
Lanai After Dark	p. 306
Maui in Depth	p. 307
History 101	p. 307
Maui Today	p. 311
Life & Language	p. 312
A Taste of Maui	p. 314
Ahi, Ono & Opakapaka: A Hawaiian Seafood Primer	p. 316
The Natural World: An Environmental Guide to Maui	p. 319
Index	p. 326
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