Rainbow Handbook Hawaii: The Islands' Ultimate Gay Guide [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Matthew Link (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998

Introducing Rainbow Handbook Hawai`i, a gay and lesbian travel almanac unlike any other. Forget those guides full of boring listings - the fun-to-read Rainbow Handbook Hawai`i delves deep into the very heart of Hawai`i's colorful gay world. Not only does it explain in detail every gay and lesbian travel resource in Hawai`i, Rainbow Handbook is also full of fascinating trivia, interesting interviews, and hundreds of photographs.

Hawai`i's loving culture and glorious beauty has inspired the world. For the first time visitor, old-time resident, or armchair dreamer, Rainbow Handbook Hawai`i is a must.

Also included: detailed city and island maps - special women's listings - the same-sex marriage battle - homo bed and breakfasts - bars and clubs - eco-tours - restaurants - shops - vacation rentals - Hawaiian language glossary - and loads of gay island facts and pictures!

Where else can you find the answers to queer questions like these?:
Where in Hawai`i c! an you book a nude mud swamp tour? (page 58)
Which island is famous for its resident Polynesian transvestites? (page 109)
Where can you sunbathe on a red sand beach in Maui? (page 153)
Why were same-sex relationships important to the ancient Hawaiians? (page 26)
Which island has a lesbian-owned surf school? (page152)
How do you say "an effeminate man" in Hawaiian? (page 13)
What was the impressive name of a part of King Kalakaua's anatomy? (page 29)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Matthew Link has compiled a chatty and irreverent handbook packed with useful facts, uncensored opinions, and indispensable recommendations. An insider's handle on gay Hawai`i." - Andrew Collins, Author of Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA

"It's always good to get your travel information from someone who lives there, and Big Island resident Matthew Link knows his way around Hawaii. The book is written with style and wit, and with an insider's perspective that's invaluable." - George Hobica, Author of Gay USA -- George Hobica

About the Author

Matthew Link is a writer, video maker, and kayaker living on the Kona Coast of Hawai`i's Big Island. A member of the National Gay and Lesbian Journalists Association, Matthew has contributed to the guides Access Gay USA, Ferrari Gay Travel A to Z, and Fodor's gay travel guides, as well as writing for numerous international magazines and producing award-winning video documentaries. He has traveled to, and lived in, over 20 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Pacific.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Missing Link Productions; illustrated edition edition (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966580508
• ISBN-13: 978-0966580501
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Gay & Lesbian > Travel

More About the Author

Matthew Link is the former Editorial Director of The Out Traveler magazine, the world's largest gay publication published by The Advocate and OUT. He is also Editor in Chief of the new web site about wacky travel, OffRamp101.com, described as "National Geographic Traveler meets The Daily Show." Matthew is an award-winning travel writer, documentary filmmaker, and author of the first-ever gay guidebook to Hawaii, which he first penned while living on The Big Island for five years. He's also contributed to Newsweek, Time, ForbesTraveler, Conceirge.com, MSNBC, CNN, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Business Traveler International, and many others.

Destined to be a travel writer, Matthew grew up on his father's 52-foot sailboat during his teenage years, cruising around Southeast Asia and the Pacific. He has spent time in over 65 countries and Antarctica, and he worked side by side for years with guidebook pioneer Arthur Frommer at his travel magazine. An avid kayaker, rock climber, hiker, snowboarder, and skin diver, Matthew is also interested in the meaningful, life-changing facets of personal journeys. Africa is his all-time favorite destination, and perhaps future home.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Summary, December 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rainbow Handbook Hawaii: The Islands' Ultimate Gay Guide (Paperback)

Rainbow Handbook Hawaii covers history, gay communities,interviews with local gays and lesbians, places to see, trivia, and photos. Also included in Rainbow Handbook Hawaii: detailed city and island maps - the same-sex marriage battle - homo bed and breakfasts - bars and clubs - eco-tours - restaurants - shops - vacation rentals - Hawaiian language glossary - and loads of gay island facts and pictures!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gay Guide for Hawaii Travel, August 28, 2006

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Douglas L. Langelier (San Diego, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rainbow Handbook Hawaii: The Islands' Ultimate Gay Guide (Paperback)

After reading this book, I felt it was a little "dated" but, overall, it's a great guide for the Gay and Lesbian Traveler to Hawaii. Many lists of what, where, why and when to go to Paradise!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Ordinary Travel Guide, December 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Rainbow Handbook Hawaii: The Islands' Ultimate Gay Guide (Paperback)

Matthew Link presents a unique side to Hawaii in a complete, fun, and entertaining manner. The book is very well researched, and is suitable for anyone travelling to Hawaii or has been to Hawaii and wants to relive their experiences.