Pauline Frommer's Hawaii, 1st Edition

by David Thompson; Lesa M. Griffith; Joan Conrow; Series Editor: Pauline Frommer

• ISBN13: 9780471767145
• ISBN10: 047176714X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

The lowdown on Hawaii's finest beaches, from the popular to the secluded, as well as the best windsurfing, surfing, and kiteboarding spotsThe best deals on accommodations-budget hotels, the thriving vacation-rental and condominium market, farmstays, campgrounds that are practically free, and moreThe inside scoop on whale watching and turtle spotting, plus where to swim with sharks-safelyFinding gifts and souvenirs made in Hawaii, gourmet meals at reasonable prices, surf lessons, kayak rentals, and the best luaus on the islandsExploring the 'other' Hawaii-eating pupus and singing karaoke with the locals, hunting for wild boar, practicing yoga, plus where the hula dancers hang out after work

Author Biography

Pauline Frommer began her career in the travel biz at the age of four months accompanying her guidebook-writing parents, Arthur Frommer and Hope Arthur to Europe. Since then, she helped found and edit Frommers.com, edited the travel section of MSNBC.com, and contributed articles to the Dallas Morning News, Newsweek, Marie Claire and Budget Travel Magazine (where she was also a contributing editor). She appears frequently on MSNBC, CNN, CNN's Headline News, and every local news show you can name.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	p. vii
A Note from Pauline	p. 1
The Best of Hawaii	p. 2
A Brief Summary of the Islands	p. 2
Best Sights, Attractions & Activities	p. 4
Best People-Watching Beaches	p. 4
Best Secluded Beaches	p. 5
Best Beaches if You're a Kid	p. 5
Best Beaches for Ocean Sports	p. 5
Best Active Experiences	p. 6
Best "Other Hawaii" Activities	p. 6
Best Places to Eat	p. 6
Kauai: Hawaii's Garden of Eden	p. 7
Don't Leave Kauai Without	p. 8
A Brief History	p. 8
Lay of the Land	p. 10
Getting To & Around Kauai	p. 13
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not	p. 15
Dining for All Tastes	p. 34
Why You're Here: Kauai's Beaches	p. 45
The Top Sights & Attractions	p. 56
The Other Kauai	p. 67
Active Kauai	p. 70
Attention, Shoppers!	p. 81
Nightlife on Kauai	p. 85
Oahu: The Main Draw	p. 89
Don't Leave Oahu Without	p. 90
A Brief History	p. 90
Lay of the Land	p. 93
Getting To & Around Oahu	p. 99
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not	p. 101
Dining for All Tastes	p. 121
Why You're Here: Oahu's Beaches	p. 135
The Top Sights & Attractions	p. 137
The Other Oahu	p. 153
Active Oahu	p. 157
Attention, Shoppers!	p. 176
Nightlife on Oahu	p. 180
Molokai: The Real Hawaii	p. 187
Don't Leave Molokai Without	p. 187
Lay of the Land & A Brief History	p. 188
Getting To & Around Molokai	p. 190
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not	p. 192
Dining for All Tastes	p. 196
Why You're Here: Molokai's Beaches	p. 198
The Top Sights & Attractions	p. 200
The Other Molokai	p. 203
Active Molokai	p. 205
Attention, Shoppers!	p. 208
Nightlife on Molokai	p. 209
Lanai: From Tropical Fruit to Tourism	p. 210
Don't Leave Lanai Without	p. 210
A Brief History	p. 211
Lay of the Land	p. 212
Getting To & Around Lanai	p. 214
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not	p. 215
Dining for All Tastes	p. 217
Why You're Here: Lanai's Beaches	p. 219
The Top Sights & Attractions	p. 220
The Other Lanai	p. 221
Active Lanai	p. 221
Attention, Shoppers!	p. 223
Nightlife on Lanai	p. 223
Maui: Hawaii's Most Celebrated Island	p. 225
Don't Leave Maui Without	p. 225
A Brief History	p. 226
Lay of the Land	p. 228
Getting To & Around Maui	p. 232
Maui Accommodations, Both Standard & Not	p. 234
Dining for All Tastes	p. 258
Why You're Here: Maui's Beaches	p. 269
The Top Sights & Attractions	p. 278
Maui's Unbelievable Driving Tours	p. 291
The Other Maui	p. 298
Active Maui	p. 303
Attention, Shoppers!	p. 320
Nightlife on Maui	p. 326
Hawaii: The Big Island	p. 337
Don't Leave the Big Island Without	p. 337
A Brief History	p. 338
Lay of the Land	p. 340
Getting To & Around the Big Island	p. 341
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not	p. 345
Dining for All Tastes	p. 365
Why You're Here: The Big Island's Beaches	p. 379
The Top Sights & Attractions	p. 385
The Other Big Island	p. 406
Active Hawaii	p. 409
Attention, Shoppers!	p. 418
Nightlife on the Big Island	p. 423
The Essentials of Planning	p. 428
When to Visit	p. 428
Entry Requirements	p. 435
Customs Regulations	p. 436
Finding a Good Airfare to Hawaii	p. 437
The How-Tos of Home Exchanges	p. 439
Packing	p. 439
Money Matters	p. 440
Travel Insurance	p. 441
Health & Safety	p. 442
Specialized Travel Resources	p. 445
Brides & Grooms	p. 446
Pets	p. 447
Staying Wired (or Wireless) While Away	p. 447
Recommended Reading	p. 447
Hawaiian Terms & Phrases	p. 452
Index	p. 456
Accommodations	p. 468
Restaurants	p. 469
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