Insight Guides Hawaii (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

by Insight Guides

Overview

Insight Guides: all your customers need to inspire every step of their journeys.

An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

· This newly updated edition of Insight Guide Hawaii (with free app and eBook) is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences

· In-depth on history and culture: travellers can enjoy special features on Hawaii's people, cuisine, music and hula as well as all the outdoor activities on offer, all written by local experts

· Innovative extras = incredible value, and unique in the market. All Insight Guides to countries and regions come with a free eBook and regularly updated app, unlike comparable competitors' products

· High-production values - smart flexi-binding and first-rate, full-colour photography throughout

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· Content overview:

-in-depth on history and culture

-invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning

-inspirational colour photography throughout

-inventive design that makes for an engaging reading experience

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780056968
Publisher:	Apa Publications
Publication date:	10/01/2018
Series:	Insight Guides Series
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The best of Hawaii 6

Aloha 19

Volcanic Isles 21

History & Features

Decisive dates 30

Beginnings: Ancient Hawaii 33

Hawaiian Gods 39

Arrival of Captain Cook 41

The Hawaiian Monarchy 45

Modern Hawaii 53

Hawaii's People 63

Traditional Beliefs 66

Ancient Ways and Places 72

Outdoor Activities 75

Music and Hula 81

Lei 88

An Eclectic Cuisine 91

The Lu'au 95

Hawaii on Screen 97

Places

Introduction 107

Oahu 111

Honolulu 115

Waikiki 127

Duke Kahanamoku 132

Greater Honolulu 139

Southeast Oahu 148

Windward Oahu 153

North Shore 158

Surfing 161

Central Oahu and the Wai'anae Coast 163

The Leeward Islands 169

Maui 173

Central Maui 177

West and South Maui 180

Humpback Whales 182

Haleakala and Upcountry 189

The Hana Coast 195

Disappearing Flora and Fauna 202

Molokai 207

Lanai 218

Hawaii: The big island 227

Kona and Kohala 229

Hilo and The Windward Side 241

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Ka'u 251

A State of Fire in the Pacific Ocean 258

Kauai 263

North and West Kauai 267

South and East Kauai 275

Ni'ihau 278

Travel Tips

Transportation

Getting there 284

By air 284

By sea 285

Getting around 285

By air 285

By bicycle 285

On foot 285

By bus 286

By car 286

By sea 287

By taxi 287

A-Z

Accommodations 288

Admission charges 288

Animals 288

Budgeting for your trip 288

Children 288

Climate and weather 289

Crime and safety 289

Customs regulations 289

Disabled travelers 289

Eating out 290

Emergencies 290

Embassies and consulates 290

Electricity 290

Festivals 290

Health and medical care 292

Internet 292

LGBTQ travelers 293

Maps 293

Media 293

Money 293

Opening hours 293

Postal services 294

Public holidays 294

Religion 294

Shopping 294

Tax 296

Telephones 296

Time zone 297

Tipping 297

Tourist information 297

Tour operators 297

Visas and passports 297

Weights and measures 297

What to bring 297

What to wear 297

Language

Background 298

A language of the Pacific 298

Pronunciation guidelines 299

Further Reading

Non-fiction 300

Fiction 300

Maps

Hawaiian Islands 108

Oahu 112

Honolulu Center 116

Waikiki 130

Honolulu 136

Maui 174

Lahaina 183

Molokai 208

Lanai 218

Hawaii (Big Island) 226

Hilo 242

Kilauea Volcano 252

Kauai and Ni'ihau 264

Inside front cover Hawaii

Inside back cover Honolulu

Legend

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