Known as the Coastal Highway, U.S. Route 17 runs along the Eastern Seaboard from Punta Gorda, Florida, to Winchester, Virginia, passing many of the prime shrimping waters in the southern United States. Visiting remote ports-of-call cluttered with trawlers, and the many eateries along the route--some established, some obscure--the author explores the Lowcountry shrimping culture and presents a colorful profile of the "17-ers," the eccentric lifetime residents of the highway corridor.
For Dummies Travel guides are the ultimate user-friendly trip planners, combining the broad appeal and time-tested features of the For Dummies series with up-to-the-minute advice and information from the experts at Frommer's. Our authors make sure that you'll truly experience the spirit of aloha. With Hawaii for Dummies in hand, you'll know where to find secluded beaches; the best outfitters to choose for everything from diving to deep-sea fishing; and where to find the top galleries and shops. Inside you'll also find extensive coverage of the best hotels for every budget; information on where to sip a mai tai or a cup of Kona Joe; and valuable advice on finding the best airfares and package deals. Whether you want to watch the fiery spectacle at the Big Island's volcano, play a challenging round of golf, snorkel with sea turtles, or simply kick back to watch the sunset, this guide will help you find your island paradise.
Annotation This guide takes you to the best the islands have to offer, both above and below the water's surface. Underwater enthusiasts will revel in the vivid descriptions of dive sites, from the wreck of the Chikuzen just off Virgin Gorda to the Painted Walls of Norman Island. Each of the dives is chosen for visual appeal, marine life, or the challenge it offers. Depth, strength of currents, accessibility, marine life you will encounter, level of expertise required and special points of interest are covered. This guide is aimed at the dive traveler, not just the diver. It offers details on sightseeing, dining, and accommodations. You will also find contact numbers for watersports operators, stables, and boat charter companies. Shopping is covered in the guide as well. Aimed at the dive traveler, this book takes you to the best places the islands have to offer, both above and under the water. There are vivid descriptions of the dive sites and each one profiled is chosen for its visual appeal, marine life or the challenge it offers. The depth, strength of currents, accessibility, marine life you will encounter, level of experience required and special points of interest are covered. A special section covers medical and travel insurance for divers.
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
This guide to the best local dining at the lowest prices on O'ahu, the Big Island, Kaua'i, and Maui includes entertaining reviews of 119 family-run bakeries, delicatessens, okazuyas, counters, cafes, izakayas, roadside trucks, and weekend grills, organized by neighborhood.
Planning a vacation in paradise with the kids? From hiking trails with scenic views to a queen’s summer palace to a petroglyph field, Hawaii offers many diverse activities for families to enjoy. Fun with the FamilyTM Hawaii leads the way to amusement parks, historical attractions, children’s museums, wildlife habitats, festivals, parks, and much more. It takes you and the little ones on an exhilarating journey through the Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Maui, The Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, and Lanai, doing these and many other things: Exploring Hawaii’s rich multicultural roots and experiencing life on an early twentieth-century sugar cane plantation at Oahu's Hawaii Plantation Village Getting sprayed with ocean surf through a lava tube at Halona Blowhole Horseback riding on the slopes of Haleakala Crater in Maui Sailing on a sunset catamaran ride along the south shore of Kauai
