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* Completely updated every year.
* Each of our candid hotel reviews is based on a detailed personal inspection. You'll find lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forest B&Bs, family-friendly condos, and much, much more. Our dining reviews are simply the best in the business, whether you crave cutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine or a hearty, affordable plate lunch.
* Our author makes sure that you'll truly experience the spirit of aloha, and she'll help you steer clear of anything that's overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic. With Frommer's in hand, you'll know where to find secluded beaches, secret spots for snorkeling, the best outfitters to choose for everything from diving to deep-sea fishing, and where to find the top galleries and shops.
* Inside you'll find extensive coverage of family-friendly accommodations and activities, tips on how to get married in the islands, recommendations for the best honeymoon resorts, and valuable advice on finding the best airfares and package deals. Whether you want to watch the fiery spectacle at the Big Island's volcano, play a challenging round of golf, snorkel with sea turtles, or simply kick back with a mai tai to watch the sunset, you can design the perfect trip with Frommer's Hawaii.
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List of Maps vii
1 THE BEST OF HAWAII 1
The Best Beaches 2
The Best Island Experiences 4
The Best of Natural Hawaii 7
The Best of Underwater Hawaii 9
The Best Golf Courses 10
The Best Ways to Immerse Yourself in Hawaiian Culture 11
THE WELCOMING LEI 13
The Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts 14
The Best Moderately Priced Accommodations 17
The Best Places to Stay with the Kids 19
The Best Resort Spas 21
PAMPERING IN PARADISE 22
The Best Dining, Hawaii Style 23
The Best Restaurants 25
The Best Spots for Sunset Cocktails 28
2 HAWAII IN DEPTH 30
Hawaii Today 32
The Making of Hawaii 33
IS EVERYONE HAWAIIAN IN HAWAII? 37
PIDGIN: 'EH FO'REAL, BRAH 38
DO YOU HAVE TO SPEAK HAWAIIAN IN HAWAII? 39
Hawaii--Present Day 41
Eating & Drinking in Hawaii 46
Hawaiian Culture 49
When to Go 50
Hawaii's Natural World 60
Responsible Travel 69
Tours 71
DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT YOUR GOLD CARD 77
3 SUGGESTED HAWAII ITINERARIES 80
A Week on Oahu 81
A Week on the Big Island of Hawaii 85
A Week on Maui 88
A Week on Molokai 91
A Week on Lanai 93
A Week on Kauai 95
4 OAHU, THE GATHERING PLACE 99
The Best Oahu Experiences 100
Orientation 102
Getting Around 112
FAST FACTS: OAHU 113
Attractions in & Around Honolulu & Waikiki 116
ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS 117
RAINY DAYS 121
HARBOR 125
OAHU'S VIBRANT ARTS SCENE 132
WALKING TOUR 1: HISTORIC CHINATOWN 133
BARGAINING: A WAY OF LIFE IN CHINATOWN 137
WALKING TOUR 2: HISTORIC HONOLULU 140
THE ALOHA TOWER 141
THE PRESIDENT LIVED HERE. AND HERE. AND HERE. AND. 146
Beyond Honolulu: Exploring the Island by Car 149
Beaches 161
Watersports 169
EXPERIENCING JAWS: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL 172
Nature Hikes 175
Camping & Wilderness Cabins 180
Golf & Other Outdoor Activities 183
Orientation Tours 188
A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW 189
ROLLING THROUGH WAIKIKI ON A SEGWAY 190
Where to Eat 191
TASTY TOURS FOR THE HUNGRY TRAVELER 198
LOCAL CHAINS & FAMILIAR NAMES 209
LUAU! 218
Shopping A to Z 219
FISH MARKETS 222
FARMERS MARKETS 224
HEALTH-FOOD STORES 225
Oahu After Dark 232
GET DOWN WITH ARTAFTERDARK 234
Where to Stay 237
AFFORDABLE PARKING IN WAIKIKI 242
IT'S NOT YOUR FATHER'S WAIKIKI ANYMORE 246
A ROOM FOR EVERYONE IN WAIKIKI: THE OUTRIGGER & OHANA HOTELS DYNASTY 248
WAIKIKI BEACH WALK 250
5 HAWAII, THE BIG ISLAND 264
The Best Big Island Experiences 265
Essentials 268
The Island in Brief 270
Getting Around 273
FAST FACTS: THE BIG ISLAND 274
Exploring the Big Island 275
ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS 279
EXPERIENCING WHERE THE GODS LIVE 288
IMILOA: EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN 294
Beaches 304
Watersports 309
Hiking & Camping 315
Golf & Other Outdoor Activities 319
IMPROVE YOUR GOLF GAME IN 21/2 HOURS 321
Where to Eat 325
EXPERIENCE HOW THE LOCALS LIVE (AND EAT!) 325
A TASTY TOUR 328
KONA COFFEE CRAZE! 332
A LUNCH FOR ALL FIVE SENSES 340
BET YOU CAN'T EAT JUST ONE 342
Shops & Galleries 345
AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS 356
Entertainment & Nightlife 356
OLD-STYLE HAWAIIAN ENTERTAINMENT 358
Where to Stay 359
6 MAUI, THE VALLEY ISLE 383
The Best Maui Experiences 384
Orientation 387
Getting Around 394
FAST FACTS: MAUI 395
Exploring Maui 396
STOP & SMELL THE LAVENDER 411
Beaches 420
Watersports 427
AN EXPERT SHARES HIS SECRETS: MAUI'S BEST DIVES 433
Hiking & Camping 436
Golf & Other Outdoor Activities 441
MORATORIUM ON BIKE TOURS IN HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK 444
ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS 446
Where to Eat 447
THE TIKI TERRACE 458
Shops & Galleries 478
MAUI'S OWN: OCEAN VODKA 479
Maui After Dark 489
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: LUAU, MAUI STYLE 492
Where to Stay 493
7 MOLOKAI, THE MOST HAWAIIAN ISLE 527
The Best Molokai Experiences 528
Essentials 531
Getting Around 534
FAST FACTS: MOLOKAI 534
Exploring Molokai 534
Beaches 544
Watersports 547
MOLOKAI'S BEST SNORKEL SPOTS 548
Hiking & Camping 549
Golf & Other Outdoor Activities 551
Where to Eat 552
YOUR OWN PERSONAL CHEF--ON MOLOKAI! 554
Shopping 556
HALAWA VALLEY: A HIKE BACK IN HISTORY 557
THE PERFECT MOLOKAI SOUVENIR 558
Entertainment & Nightlife 559
Where to Stay 560
MOLOKAI'S MOST UNIQUE NIGHTLIFE--THE HOT BREAD RUN 560
8 LANAI, A DIFFERENT KIND OF PARADISE 564
The Best Lanai Experiences 568
Essentials 568
Getting Around 570
FAST FACTS: LANAI 570
Exploring Lanai 571
ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS 571
PERFECT FOR A RAINY DAY: LANAI ART CENTER 573
Beaches 575
Watersports 577
Hiking & Camping 578
Golf & Other Outdoor Activities 579
Where to Eat 581
Shopping 583
Entertainment & Nightlife 585
Where to Stay 585
9 KAUAI, THE GARDEN ISLE 588
The Best Kauai Experiences 589
Orientation 592
NIIHAU: THE FORBIDDEN ISLAND 596
Getting Around 598
FAST FACTS: KAUAI 599
Exploring Kauai 600
DISCOVER THE LEGENDARY LITTLE PEOPLE 603
MAKE A PILGRIMAGE TO A HINDU TEMPLE 608
HOLLYWOOD LOVES KAUAI 612
BRIDGE ETIQUETTE: SHOWING ALOHA ON KAUAI'S ONE-LANE BRIDGES 614
Beaches 616
Watersports 624
ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS 630
Hiking & Camping 631
Golf & Other Outdoor Activities 639
Where to Eat 642
PLATE-LUNCH POINTERS 646
Shops & Galleries 663
Entertainment & Nightlife 671
Where to Stay 673
THE KING OF CONDOS 677
MOA BETTER: CHICKENS & ROOSTERS 681
CREEPING FEES AT ACCOMMODATIONS 686
10 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO HAWAII 690
Getting There 691
Getting Around Hawaii 692
Tips on Where to Stay 694
Getting Married in the Islands 697
FAST FACTS: HAWAII 698
THE VALUE OF US$ VS. OTHER POPULAR CURRENCIES 705
WHAT THINGS COST IN HAWAII 705
Index 711
