About this book
The Rough Guide to Hawaii is the essential travel guide to this breathtaking archipelago. It covers the six major islands - Oahu, The Big Island, Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kauai - with reviews of the best resorts, hotels, restaurants and nightlife for every taste and budget. The guide includes practical advice on exploring all the attractions, from gushing volcanoes and secluded beaches to lush rainforests and dramatic coastlines, and details all you need to know about windsurfing, scuba-diving, hiking and more. The Rough Guide to Hawaii goes deeper than any other guide, taking a detailed look at Hawaiian history, culture, language and music, giving you a rounded understanding of the newest US state. And with dozens of easy-to-use maps, photographs and a full-colour section, this guide is your essential companion to Hawaii.
Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Hawaii.
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Table of contents
- Color Section 1
- Contents 3
- Introduction 6
- Where to Go 7
- When to Go 10
- Things Not to Miss 11
- Basics 17
- Getting There 19
- Inter-island Travel 22
- Getting Around 23
- Accommodation 26
- Food and Drink 28
- Entertainment and Festivals 30
- Ocean Sports and Beach Safety 32
- Hiking and Camping 35
- Shopping 37
- Travel Essentials 37
- Guide 43
- 1 Oahu 45
- 2 the Big Island 125
- Hiking in Hawaii Color Section Following P176
- 3 Maui 213
- 4 Lanai 293
- Blue Hawaii Color Section Following P304
- 5 Molokai 307
- 6 Kauai 333
- Contexts 411
- History 413
- Ancient Culture and Society 425
- The Return of the Voyagers 429
- The Hawaiian Environment 432
- Hawaii in the Movies 436
- Hula and Hawaiian Music 438
- Books 447
- Language 453
- Hawaiian 455
- The Hawaiian Alphabet 455
- Glossary of Hawaiian Terms 456
- Travel Store 459
- Small Print & Index 465
