Unofficial Guide^® to Hawaii , 2nd Edition

by Menasha Ridge Press; Marcie Carroll; Rick Carroll

• ISBN13: 9780764565700
• ISBN10: 0764565702
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

The Unofficial Guides? are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations2 attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they2re spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they2re extremely easy to scan. In The Unofficial Guide? to Hawaii you2ll get the inside story on the islands2 top attractions, such as Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Polynesian Cultural Center, the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, and more, plus tips on travel packages, beaches, adventure outings, and golf. All the major hotels, resorts, and restaurants are rated and ranked for value and quality, and we2ve explored all the details of Hawaiian nightlife, from luaus to the legendary Don Ho. Also includes: A complete guide to exploring the islands, including the best beaches, scenic drives, and rain forest walks The inside story on shopping for aloha shirts, local art, and Hawaiian music How to discover truly authentic Hawaiian culture, with tips on enjoying Hawaiian regional cuisine The best places to golf, hike, dive, snorkel, and surf Proven strategies for getting the best hotel rates, plus tips on enjoying Hawaii with kids

Table of Contents

List of Maps	v
About the Authors and Contributors	vi
Introduction	1	(1)
Making the Most of Your Mawaiian Dream	1	(2)
About This Guide	3	(22)
Getting Acquainted with Hawai'i	25	(36)
About the Aloha State	25	(2)
Choosing Your Island	27	(6)
The Islands by Zone	33	(19)
A Brief History	52	(5)
Hawai'i's Diverse Population	57	(3)
Local Customs and Protocol	60	(1)
Planning Your Visit to Hawai'i	61	(28)
Best Time to Go	61	(1)
Gathering Information before You Leave	62	(5)
Packing Wisely	67	(1)
Getting to Hawai'i	67	(4)
Car Rentals	71	(4)
So Many Islands, So Little Time	75	(1)
Suggestions for Special Travelers	76	(10)
Tying the Knot	86	(3)
Lodging	89	(74)
Where to Stay	89	(6)
Getting a Good Deal on a Room	95	(4)
Other Ways to Stay	99	(4)
Hotels Rated and Ranked	103	(5)
Hotel Profiles	108	(55)
Aloha! Welcome to Hawai'i	163	(12)
When You Arrive	163	(4)
Things the Locals Already Know	167	(8)
Getting around Hawai'i	175	(10)
Transportation Considerations	175	(4)
Public Transportation	179	(6)
Excursions	185	(26)
Adventures on Your Own	185	(6)
Cruising Hawai'i	191	(2)
Other Touring Suggestions	193	(16)
Tour Companies	209	(2)
Hawai'i's Attractions	211	(50)
Great Outdoors	261	(76)
Hawai'i by Sea: Get Wet	261	(3)
Hawai'i's Top Beaches	264	(9)
Kayaking: Different Strokes	273	(1)
Scuba: Dive, Dive, Dive	274	(2)
Snorkeling: Exploring the Undersea World	276	(3)
Surfing: Catch a Wave	279	(2)
Windsurfing: Ride the Wind	281	(1)
Charter Sportfishing: Reely Big Ones	282	(3)
Whale-Watching	285	(1)
Hawai'i by Land	286	(3)
National and State Parks	289	(7)
Camping in the Wilds	296	(7)
Bicycling: Pedal Power	303	(2)
Horseback Riding: Back in the Saddle	305	(2)
Hawai'i by Sky	307	(1)
Spas: For Your Health	307	(5)
Golf: Tee Time	312	(21)
Spectator Sports	333	(4)
Dining in Hawai'i	337	(98)
Experiencing Hawai'i's Multicultural Cuisine	337	(6)
The Restaurants	343	(10)
More Recommendations	353	(8)
Restaurant Profiles	361	(74)
Shopping	435	(12)
Specialty Shopping	437	(5)
Shopping Centers	442	(3)
Swap Meets and Flea Markets	445	(2)
Entertainment and Nightlife	447	(14)
Hawai'i Nightlife	447	(1)
Performing Arts	448	(1)
Dinner Shows	448	(4)
Before- and After-Dinner Lounges	452	(1)
Dance Clubs and Nightclubs	453	(7)
Adult Entertaiment	460	(1)
Index	461