Fodor's Essential Hawaii

by Fodor's Travel Publications

Overview

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.



Hawaii overflows with natural beauty, from its soft sand beaches to its dramatic volcanic cliffs. The islands' offerings, from urban Honolulu in Oahu to the luxe resorts of Maui to the natural wonders of Kauai and the Big Island, appeal to all tastes. There's also much to appreciate about the state's unique culture and the tradition of aloha that has welcomed millions of visitors over the years.



This travel guide includes:

· Dozens of full-color maps

· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks

· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path

· In-depth breakout features on Hawaii's unique culture focusing on lei, luau, and hula

· Coverage of Big Island, Kauai, Maui, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Wailea, Haleakala National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hana, and more.



Planning to focus on one Hawaiian Island? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Maui, Kauai, Oahu, and Big Island of Hawaii.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101879924
Publisher:	Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	11/15/2016
Series:	Full-color Travel Guide , #1
Pages:	624
Sales rank:	1,129,595
Product dimensions:	5.24(w) x 8.02(h) x 0.83(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 budgets 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 Hawaii 6

37 Ultimate Experiences 8

What's Where 24

Hawaii Today 26

What to Eat and Drink in Hawaii 28

What to Buy in Hawaii 30

Flora and Fauna in Hawaii 32

Choosing Your Island 34

Kids and Families 36

Weddings and Honeymoons 37

The History of Hawaii 38

What to Read and Watch 48

2 Travel Smart 49

Know Before You Go 50

Getting Here and Around 52

Essentials 59

Hawaiian Vocabulary 64

Great Itineraries 68

Contacts 76

3 Oahu 77

Welcome to Oahu 78

Planning 81

Honolulu 86

West (Leeward) and Central Oahu 143

The North Shore 151

Windward (East) Oahu 159

Activities and Tours 173

4 Maui 195

Welcome to Maui 196

Planning 199

West Maui 204

The South Shore 223

Central Maui 239

Upcountry 246

The North Shore 252

Road to Hana 264

East Maui 274

Activities and Tours 275

5 The Big Island of Hawaii 307

Welcome to the Big Island of Hawaii 308

Planning 311

Kailua-Kana and the Kona Coast 315

The Kohala Coast and Waimea 345

The Hamakua Coast 367

Hilo 378

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Puna, and Kau 392

Activities and Tours 413

6 Kauai 435

Welcome to Kauai 436

Planning 439

The North Shore 444

The East Side 467

The South Shore 484

The West Side 499

Activities and Tours 510

7 Molokai 535

Welcome to Molokai 536

Planning 539

West Molokai 542

Kalaupapa Peninsula 546

Central Molokai 547

East Molokai 554

Activities and Tours 558

8 Lanai 563

Welcome to Lanai 564

Planning 567

Lanai City 569

Manele Bay 574

Windward Lanai 578

Index 581

About Our Writers 590

Maps

Waikiki West 90-91

Waikiki East and Diamond Head 94-95

Downtown, Chinatown, Kakaako, and Ala Moana 122-123

Greater Honolulu 138-139

West (Leeward) and Central Oahu 144

North Shore 153

Windward (East) Oahu 160-161

Maui 200-201

Lahaina 206-207

South Shore 224-225

Kahului and Wailuku 242

Road to Hana 266

Kailua-Kona 320-321

South Kona 336

North Kona 343

Kohala Coast 348-349

Waimea 363

Hamakua Coast 368

Downtown Hilo 382

Liliuokalani Gardens and Reeds Bay 386

Greater Hilo 390

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 394-395

Volcano Village 397

Puna and Kau 408

Kauai 440-441

The North Shore and Napali Coast 445

The East Side 468-469

The South Shore 488

The West Side 502

Molokai 543

Lanai 571

Hawaiian Cultural Traditions 39

Pearl Harbor 113

Haleakala National Park 253

Snorkeling in Hawaii 293

Birth of the Islands 331

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 398

Napali Coast 458

Hawaii's Plants 101 485

Editorial Reviews

Fodor’s is pitched a few notches higher…aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise.” – New York Times

“The Fodor’s guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions.” – Chicago Tribune

“In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market.” – Booklist

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