Hawaii is a traveler's paradise, with pristine beaches, dramatic landscapes, and an abundance of activities to enjoy. If you're planning a trip to the Aloha State, here are some tips and hacks to help make your vacation as enjoyable as possible. From selecting the right island to explore to finding the best deals on airfare and hotels, we've got you covered. So put on your lei, kick back, and let us help you plan the perfect Hawaiian vacation!
Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Oahu is the most popular Hawaiian island for travelers, with excellent resorts, beautiful scenery, and extensive opportunities for activities both on the water and on land. This guide covers all the popular areas of the island, including Honolulu, Waikiki, and the North Shore. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information · 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 · Major sights such as Kailua Beach, Shangri La and Kaena Point · Coverage of Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Ko Olina, Hanauma Bay, Haleiwa, the Waimea Valley, the North Shore, and more. Planning to visit more of Hawaii or other islands? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Big Island of Hawaii.
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Hawaii is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Learn to surf or lie in the sun on a sugary tropical beach, hike across ancient lava flows and up craggy peaks, or curve down Maui's lushest coast on the Road to Hana; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Hawaii and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Hawaii Travel Guide: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, politics, arts & crafts, cuisine, landscapes, wildlife, and island customs Free, convenient pull-out sheet-map (included in print version), plus over 83 color maps Useful features - including Outdoor Activities Travel with Children, Month by Month (annual festival calendar), Scenic Itineraries Coverage of Oahu, Honolulu, Waikiki, Kailua, Hawaii the Big Island, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Maui, Lahaina, Road to Hana, Lanai, Molokai, Niihau, Kauai, Na Pali Coast, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Hawaii, our most comprehensive guide to Hawaii, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled. Looking for a guide focused on only one or a few islands in this destination? Check outLonely Planet's Discover Hawaii the Big Island, Discover Kauai, Discover Maui, and Discover Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu, photo-rich guides to the islands' most popular attractions. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sara Benson, Amy C Balfour, Adam Karlin, Adam Skolnick, Paul Stiles, Ryan Ver Berkmoes About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
From golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and waterfalls to great golf, watersports, nightlife, and more, Maui is everyone’s idea of an island paradise. But with so much to do, where do you start? Luckily, this fun and friendly guide offers everything you need to make your tropical dreams come true: A rundown of the island’s top luxury resorts The best beaches to stake out your own little piece of paradise Great ideas for outdoor activities Wear to find a genuine luau Fun-filled itineraries for shopping, hiking, and more Like every For Dummies travel guide, Maui For Dummies, Second Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
First-time visitors to Hawaii are often unsure of which island to visit and what to choose to do. No Worries Hawaii comes to the rescue with all the tips, advice, and practical information needed to plan the trip of a lifetime. Ready... Readers first take an "armchair voyage," in which they visualize the type of vacation they'd like to have. These likings are matched with what Hawaii has to offer. A clever but simple self-test allows readers to sort through Hawaii's many assets-beaches, nightlife, trails, gardens, attractions-to determine which are desired and which island is best. Set... In the second step, readers take their decisions from part one and receive all the practical and money-saving advice needed to book a vacation that makes the armchair voyage become a real one. Included is a complete list of what to pack. Go!... The third part of the guide contains tips on what to do-and what not to do-after arriving in the islands. Sections include how to plan days to maximize fun and avoid hassle, finding free entertainment and cutting down on restaurant expenses. Readers are advised on how to, and whether to, book tours (snorkeling, sailing, helicopter, horseback, etc.). The book's safety tips are a literal lifesaver, and the everyday advice on driving, hiking, and beach-going are essential for a sensational vacation. At the heart of No Worries Hawaii is its Best Of section, a listing of Hawaii's top things to see and do-museums, rainforests, snorkeling coves, walk-around beach towns, surfing spots, attractions, mountain bike and hiking trails, botanical gardens, ancient sites, luxury resorts, bird-watching forests, waterfalls, remote beaches, family beach parks, and more. Some 150 photographs and 5 maps complement the text. Book jacket.
Lonely Planet's Best of Hawaii is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore downtown Honolulu, hang out in hip-again Waikiki, or hike the verdant Kalalau Trail; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Hawaii and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Hawaii: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020s COVID-19 outbreak Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Honolulu, Waikiki, Na Pali Coast Wilderness State Park, Hanalei Bay, Waimea Canyon, Moloka'i, Road to Hana, Wailea, Haleakala National Park, Waipio Valley, Mauna Kea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best of Hawaii is filled with inspiring and colorful photos, and focuses on Hawaii's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. Looking for a more comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu or Hawai'i, the Big Island guides. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalize your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Built-in dictionary for quick referencing About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
Compact and affordable, Fodor's Munich 25 Best is a great travel companion for travelers who want a light, easy-to-pack guidebook to one of Europe's most exciting cities. -DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Munich 25 Best offers savvy advice and recommendations to help travelers make the most of their visit, providing great places to shop, eat, sleep, and drink for every budget. -GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color pictures and full-size street maps cover the best Munich has to offer, all in an easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant city map provides added value, giving travelers essential information so they can travel with confidence. -INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Save time and space by having Munich's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook. Neighborhood walks show off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the Farther Afield section. -PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our Need to Know section, filled with useful travel tips and essential German phrases. -ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's travel guide is researched and written by local experts.
“An epic saga of seven generations of one family encompasses the tumultuous history of Hawaii as a Hawaiian woman gathers her four granddaughters together in an erotic tale of villains and dreamers, queens and revolutionaries, lepers and healers” (Publishers Weekly).
Indulge your spirit of adventure on the biggest Hawaiian island. It’s still a vast frontier, full of unexpected wonders. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Hawai‘i, the Big Island , with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. Lonely Planet Hawaii, the Big Island is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike trails through smoking craters at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, stargaze at the clear skies from Mauna Kea, and snorkel in Kealakekua Bay; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet Hawaii, the Big Island Travel Guide: • Full-color maps and images throughout. • Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. • Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. • Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices. • Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. • Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, lifestyle, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics. • Over 40 color maps. Coverage Includes: Kailua-Kona, Kohala, Waimea, Mauna Kea, Saddle Road, Hamakua Coast, Waipio Valley, Hilo, Puna, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Caldera, Kau and more.
Hula Dance and Aloha Spirit: The True Hawaiian Paradise Join us on a fascinating journey into the heart of Aloha State, into a world shaped by hula dances and the unmistakable Aloha spirit. Learn about the symbolic meaning and deep cultural roots of hula, and experience how this dance reflects the soul and stories of Hawaii. Aloha is more than just a word - it's a way of life. Explore the Aloha spirit and its significance to the people of Hawaii. Learn how hospitality, kindness and appreciation are rooted in this unique culture. We'll guide you through the colorful world of floral wreaths, ukulele sounds, and traditional festivals that embody the spirit of Hawaii. From the gentle melodies of the ukulele to the passionate sounds of the Aloha spirit, you'll discover the magic that captures the hearts of the people of Hawaii. But Hawaii is also a place of change and challenges. We take a look at gentrification and the changes affecting traditional life in Hawaii. You will understand how these islands, with their cultures and traditions, are rooted in an ever-changing world. With practical travel tips and recommendations from locals, we'll help you plan your own Hawaiian adventure. Whether you want to walk in the footsteps of hula dancing or experience the spirit of aloha, this book is your key to an authentic Hawaiian experience.
