Frommer's Portable the Big Island of Hawaii

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Pub. Date: 2001-11-01
Publisher(s): Frommer
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Summary

Frommer2s Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer2s Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn2t want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. An exciting addition to our series, this brand-new guide captures the very best of Hawaii2s most fascinating and diverse island. Frommer2s Portable Hawaii: The Big Island, written and personally researched by two of Hawaii2s most noted journalists, is a concise, candid guide to the best places to stay and dine in all price categories. We2ll take you on all kinds of adventures, from an erupting volcano to rain-forest waterfalls, from world-class golf courses to secret snorkeling spots, from deep-sea fishing to scuba diving. The perfect tropical getaway is yours with Frommer2s!

Table of Contents

List of Maps
vii
Planning Your Trip to the Big Island
1(21)
Visitor Information
4(1)
When to Go
5(5)
The Big Island Calendar of Events
7(3)
Getting Married on the Big Island
10(1)
Tips For Travelers with Special Needs
11(2)
Getting There & Getting Around
13(4)
Tips on Accommodations
17(3)
Money-Saving Package Deals
20(2)
For International Visitors
22(11)
Jeanette Foster
Preparing for Your Trip
22(4)
Getting to & Around the United States
26(7)
Fast Facts: For the International Traveler
28(5)
Getting to Know the Big Island
33(7)
Jeanette Foster
Orientation
33(5)
Getting Around
38(2)
Fast Facts: The Big Island
39(1)
Accommodations
40(28)
Jeanette Foster
The Kona Coast
40(12)
The Kohala Coast
52(4)
Waimea
56(2)
The Hamakua Coast
58(1)
Hilo
59(2)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
61(5)
South Point
66(2)
Dining
68(32)
Jocelyn Fujii
The Kona Coast
69(11)
Kona Coffee Crazel
78(2)
The Kohala Coast
80(2)
North Kohala
82(1)
Waimea
83(3)
The Hamakua Coast
86(3)
Hilo
89(7)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
96(3)
Naalehu/South Point
99(1)
Fun in the Surf & Sun: Beaches & Active Pursuits
100(28)
Jeanette Foster
Beaches
100(6)
Watersports
106(9)
Hiking & Camping
115(4)
Golf & Other Outdoor Pursuits
119(9)
Exploring the Island: Sightseeing, Shopping & Nightlife
128(52)
Jeanette Foster
Seeing the Sights
128(28)
Shops & Galleries
156(22)
The Big Island After Dark
178(2)
Index 180

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