Fodor's Big Island of Hawaii

Fodor's Big Island of Hawaii

by Fodor's Travel Publications
Fodor's Big Island of Hawaii

Fodor's Big Island of Hawaii

by Fodor's Travel Publications

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Overview

Whether you want to view an active volcano, see the beaches of the Kohala Coast, or visit the scenic Waipio Valley, the local Fodor‘s travel experts in Hawaii are here to help! Fodor‘s Big Island of Hawaiiguidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor‘s Big Island of Hawaii travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Big Island Beaches,” “Best Natural Wonders on the Big Island,” “What to Eat and Drink in Hawaii,” and more
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on “Flora and Fauna in Hawaii,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “Hawaiian Cultural Traditions”
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Kailua-Kona, the Kohala Coast, Waimea, Mauna Kea, Hilo, Puna, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Waipio Valley, and much more.

Planning on visiting other destinations in Hawaii? Check out Fodor‘s Oahu, Fodor's Kauai, and Fodor's Maui.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor‘s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781640970809
Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.
Publication date: 10/09/2018
Series: Fodor's Travel Guides Series , #6
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budget in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

Table of Contents

1 Experience Big Island 6

17 Ultimate Experiences 8

What's Where 16

Big Island Today 18

Best Big Island Beaches 20

Best Natural Wonders on the Big Island 22

What to Eat and Drink in Hawaii 24

Flora and Fauna in Hawaii 26

What to Buy in Hawaii 28

Kids and Families 30

The History of Hawaii 32

Weddings and Honeymoons 42

Big Island's Best Farmers' Markets 44

Top 5 Big Island Outdoor Adventures 45

What to Read and Watch 46

2 Travel Smart 47

Know Before You Go 48

Getting Here and Around 50

Essentials 56

Contacts 65

Hawaiian Vocabulary 66

Great Itineraries 70

Best Tours 76

On the Calendar 78

3 Kailua-Kona and the Kona Coast 79

Welcome to Kailua-Kona and the Kona Coast 80

Planning 83

Kailua-Kona 85

South Kona 105

North Kona 114

4 The Kohala Coast and Waimea 119

Welcome to The Kohala Coast and Waimea 120

Planning 123

Waikoloa 124

Mauna Lani 133

Mauna Kea and Hapuna 136

Kawaihae 139

Hawi and Kapaau 142

Waimea 146

5 The Hamakua Coast 153

Welcome to The Hamakua Coast 154

Planning 157

Waipio Valley 159

Honokaa 161

Laupahoehoe 163

Honomu 164

Maunakea 166

6 Hilo 171

Welcome to Hilo 172

Planning 175

Downtown 176

Liliuokalani Gardens and Reeds Bay 183

Greater Hilo 187

7 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Puna, and Kau 193

Welcome to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Puna, and Kau 194

Planning 197

Volcano Village 200

Summit Area 210

Greater Park Area 214

Puna 215

Kau 219

8 Activities and Tours 223

Aerial Tours 225

ATV Tours 227

Biking 228

Bodyboarding and Bodysurfing 230

Caving 231

Deep-Sea Fishing 231

Golf 233

Hiking 237

Horseback Riding 240

Kayaking 240

Running 242

Sailing 243

Scuba Diving 243

Snorkeling 246

Stand-Up Paddleboarding 253

Submarine Tours 253

Surfing 254

Tennis 255

Whale- and Dolphin-Watching 256

Zipline Tours 258

Index 259

About Our Writers 272

Hawaiian Cultural Traditions 33

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 202

Snorkeling in Hawaii 247

Maps

Kailua-Kona 86-87

South Kona 108

North Kona 115

The Kohala Coast 126-127

Waimea 147

Hamakua Coast 160

Downtown Hilo 178

Liliuokalani Gardens and Reeds Bay 186

Greater Hilo 188

Volcano Village 201

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 212-213

Puna and Kau 217

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