This title's 37 specially created maps include beach access to even the most remote beaches, mile markers, hiking trails, and numerous details in an easy-to-follow format. The authors show readers such hidden gems as deserted black sand beaches, secluded freshwater lava pools (some volcanically heated), pristine rain forests, lava tubes, volcanoes, and hidden waterfalls.
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In this second of their series of guides to the islands of Hawaii, Doughty and Friedman (The Ultimate Kaua'i Guidebook, Wizard, 1994) have succeeded in telling us everything there is to know about traveling on the island of Hawaii (the "big island" only, not the entire state). They include basic facts about the history and geology, language and pronunciation, sights, beaches, activities, adventures, dining, and lodging. Each of these topics is discussed in detail for each of seven divisions of the big island. The authors relate not only where to go but how to get there and whether or not the place is a must or a skip, offering candid evaluations of each view, beach, and restaurant. Written in clear and lively language, with abundant color illustrations, many excellent maps, a good table of contents, and a complete index, this book is essential reading for those traveling to the island. Recommended for public libraries.?Julia Stump, Voorheesville P.L., N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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The most comprehensive yet easy to use guidebook ever written for the Big Island. The Big Island is so big and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. We unlock its secrets. Our brand new second edition has more useful information, the most up to date maps, and scores of hidden gems listed nowhere else. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes the Big Island so exciting.
Our 38 specially created maps include beach access to even the most remote beaches, mile markers (so you always know where you are), hiking trails, and numerous details in an easy to follow format.
Deserted black sand beaches, secluded freshwater lava pools (some volcanically heated), pristine rain forests, lava tubes, hidden waterfalls, and the most dramatic part of the erupting volcano shown nowhere else.
Web site with links to every business, last minute changes and more.
Driving tours of the island let you structure your trip your way.
Special section on Adventures.
Clear, concise directions to get to those hard to find places.
Only book ever banned at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center for being “too honest” and “revealing too much.”
Symbols quickly identify recommended sights and companies.
Easy to use; no thumbing through every page looking for what you want.
Written by island residents who know the island.
Actual prices for restaurants, hotels, and activities. (Not vague symbols such as three forks to indicate meal prices or general terms such as moderately priced.) Frank, honest opinions throughout—No Advertisements.
Fascinating stories and legends from all around the island.
We’ve covered it all—from the snow-covered top of Mauna Kea, to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your Big Island trip. Whether you are a first time visitor, or a long time kama‘aina, you will find out more about the Big Island from this book than from any other source. Discover the Hawaii you’ve always imagined with Hawaii The Big Island Revealed. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The New Gold Standard in Travel Guides,
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This review is from: Hawaii: The Big Island Revealed (Paperback)
Witty, thorough, useful, honest, and best of
all, accurate to a fault. I took my family
to Hawai'i armed with this book and we were
not disappointed once. This guide was written by residents of Kailua and their local knowledge shows. In the book's introduction they claim to have spent two years putting this guide together. Every minute of that effort shows in the result.
The best feature of the book is that is is organized as a set of driving tours from the Kailua-Kona and Hilo areas. Almost everyone visiting the Big Island travels by rented car and stays in either of these areas. The struc- ture is perfect for a tourist, right down to listing the mile-marker numbers where unmarked sideroads lead to beaches, volcano view spots, and other points of interest not on the rental car maps. It is loaded with color photographs, maps in many level of details -- including hiking trails -- and easy-to-spot icons of the things to see and do. We visited friends who have lived in Kailua for years who were surprised at how many new things they learned. I have to stop now before I embarass myself. If you visit the Big Island and don't take this book with you your trip will be that much less fun.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Best Guide Book I've Ever Used,
By A Customer
This review is from: Hawaii: The Big Island Revealed (Paperback)
If you're considering a visit to the Big Island, get a copy of this book. They have a web site with updates to the book, and loads of great links to sites with info about the islands. We found this book invaluable as we planned our daily activities. One of the many reasons we hated to head home was that we wouldn't get to continue to use this fabulous tome. It's got to be the *best* guide I've ever seen. The maps are very detailed, accurate, and easy to follow; the inside tips and reviews are all superb. All written in an engaging prose. Highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best guidebook we have used!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Hawaii: The Big Island Revealed (Paperback)
This guide provides excellent suggestions of out of the way places to explore, especially if you like exploring natural spots on your own. There are also honest recommendations of places to eat (great discoveries of good food in places that don't look inviting!) and commerical entertainment or trips. Real gems are highlighted - and accurately rated. If you just want to stay in a big hotel and lounge in the pool etc, don't bother, but if you want to see the great variety of the big island, get this!
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