This guide includes a section detailing Hawaii's history, seven features covering the island's life and culture, ranging from its revived ancient values to its hula dancers, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. It also contains hundreds of photographs and 15 maps.
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colour illustrations, maps
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Höhe: 225 mm
Breite: 150 mm
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978-962-421-429-1 (9789624214291)
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Maps: Hawaiian Islands; Oahu; Honolulu; Honolulu Center; Waikiki; Maui; Lahaina; Molokai; Lanai; Hawaii (Big Island); Hilo; Kilauea Volcano; Kauai. Introduction -Aloha. History - Decisive Dates; Ancient Hawaii; Arrival of Captain Cook; The Hawaiian Monarchy; Modern Hawaii. Essay Features - Natural History; Traditions; Hawaii's People; The Language; Music and Hula; Food. Places: Introduction - Oahu: Introduction; Honolulu; Waikiki; Honolulu Neighbourhoods; Windward Side; North Shore; Central Oahu; Wai'anae Coast; Maui: Introduction; Central and West Maui; Haleakala and Upcountry; The Hana Coast; Molokai; Lanai; The Big Island: Introduction; Hilo and the Windward Side; Kona and Kohala; Volcano and Ka'u; Kauai: Introduction; Kauai and Ni'ihau. Photo Features - Endangered Species; Ancient Places; Lei; Volcanoes. Information Panels - Hawaiian Gods; The Lu'au; Duke Kahanamoku; Surfing; Oahu's Leeward Islands; Humpback Whales; Ni'ihau. Travel Tips - Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Island Hopping; Public Transportation; Orientation; Where to Stay; Choosing a Hotel; Bed & Breakfast; Camping; Where to Eat; How to Choose; Restaurants & Cafes; Attractions; Festivals; Events (by month); Shopping; What to Buy; Shopping Areas; Watersports; Surfing; Language; Words & Phrases; Further Reading.
