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Author : Andrew Doughty
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (124 download)
Download or read book Hawaii, the Big Island Revealed written by Andrew Doughty and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Adam Karlin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781786577054
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (77 download)
Download or read book Lonely Planet Hawaii the Big Island 4 written by Adam Karlin and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
ISBN 13 : 0804143668
Total Pages : 1141 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (41 download)
Download or read book Fodor's Essential Hawaii written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 1141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Hawaii overflows with natural beauty, from its soft sand beaches to its dramatic volcanic cliffs. The islands' offerings, from urban Honolulu in Oahu to the luxe resorts of Maui to the natural wonders of Kauai and the Big Island, appeal to all tastes. There's also much to appreciate about the state's unique culture and the tradition of aloha that has welcomed millions of visitors over the years. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · 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 · Coverage of Oahu, Maui, The Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, and Lanai Planning to focus on one Hawaiian Island? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Maui, Kauai, Oahu, and Big Island of Hawaii.
Author : Andrew Doughty
Publisher : Wizard Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780963942913
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (429 download)
Download or read book The Ultimate Kaua'i Guidebook written by Andrew Doughty and published by Wizard Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The finest guidebook ever written for Kauai. This brand new fifth 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 Garden Island so special. Book jacket.
Author : Bryan Fryklund
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1588436373
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (884 download)
Download or read book Hawaii written by Bryan Fryklund and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a detailed guide to every aspect of the destination: history, culture, foods, restaurants, hotels, sightseeing, things to do. This guide covers Hawaii, the Big Island.
Author : Bree Kessler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781631219085
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (19 download)
Download or read book Moon Big Island of Hawaii written by Bree Kessler and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like a mini-continent on its own, Hawaii's multi-faceted land boasts parched deserts, jet-black sand beaches, snow-covered mountains, lush valleys, and countless waterfalls. With special emphasis on leading destinations such as Waipio Valley, Kilauea Volcano, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, the north coast of Hilo, Waimea, and the beaches of Kona-Kohala coast, Moon Big Island of Hawai'i provides you with the essential details needed to discover all the can't miss sights, attractions, and restaurants on this stunning island, while including lesser-known and local hotspots. With firsthand experience and honest insight, expert author Robert Nilsen provides you with all the tools you need to create your own unique experience. Robert's fun and creative travel suggestions can help you plan your perfect trip.
Author : Martha Cheng
Publisher : Frommermedia
ISBN 13 : 9781628875072
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (75 download)
Download or read book Frommer's Hawaii 2021 written by Martha Cheng and published by Frommermedia. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frommer's Complete Guides are packed with dazzling photos and detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, giving you the low-down on what's worth your trip and what's not. The destinations are broken down into easy to navigate sections and include a full size pull out map to help you plan the perfect trip.
Author : Luci Yamamoto
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1838692444
Total Pages : 521 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (386 download)
Download or read book Lonely Planet Hawaii the Big Island written by Luci Yamamoto and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet's 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. Experience island culture, stargaze on Mauna Kea and snorkel in Kealakekua Bay; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Hawaii, the Big Island and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Hawaii, the Big Island: 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, surfing, wildlife, cuisine, arts & crafts, lei, politics Covers Kailua-Kona, the Kona Coast, Kohala, Waimea, Mauna Kea, Saddle Road, Hamakua Coast, Hilo, Puna, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Hawaii, the Big Island, our most comprehensive guide to Hawaii, the Big Island, is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. 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)
Author : Fodor’s Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
ISBN 13 : 1640975128
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (49 download)
Download or read book Fodor's Big Island of Hawaii written by Fodor’s Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to view an active volcano, see the beaches of the Kohala Coast, or visit the scenic Waipio Valley, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Hawaii are here to help! Fodor’s Big Island of Hawaii guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Big Island of Hawaii travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Big Island Beaches,” “Best Natural Wonders on the Big Island,” “What to Eat and Drink in Hawaii,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Flora and Fauna in Hawaii,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “Hawaiian Cultural Traditions” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Kailua-Kona, the Kohala Coast, Waimea, Mauna Kea, Hilo, Puna, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Waipio Valley, and much more. Planning on visiting other destinations in Hawaii? Check out Fodor’s Oahu, Fodor's Kauai, and Fodor's Maui. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!
Author : Sara Benson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781742204154
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (41 download)
Download or read book Hawaii written by Sara Benson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : John R. K. Clark
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824809768
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (97 download)
Download or read book Beaches of the Big Island written by John R. K. Clark and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1985-09-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Island, world famous for its active volcanoes and coral gardens, has many wonderful beaches. In fact its shoreline is as diverse and dynamic as the rest of this massive island and includes more than 100 black, green, and white sand beaches. The Beaches series by John R. K. Clark include Beaches of Maui County, Beaches of the Big Island, Beaches of Kauai and Niihau, and The Beaches of Oahu. The author, an ocean recreation consultant, includes comprehensive site descriptions of hundreds of beaches in the Hawaiian Islands and shares his extensive knowledge of, and deep respect for, Hawaii's shorelines.
Author : John Davidson
Publisher : Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN 13 : 1310217300
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (12 download)
Download or read book Hawaii - The Big Island - Heaven on Earth - World's Best Tourist Destination written by John Davidson and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Contents Introduction Some Important Tips Schedule - Be prepared Accommodations Hotels Rentals Companies to Facilitate you at the Big Island During the Trip Transportation Activities Beaches Getting to the Beach Natural Places Bars Spa Yourself Shopping Kohala Coast Tours Adventure Study Art Biking Bird-Watching Culture ECO TOURS Visitor Information Getting Here and Around Time for Driving Routes for the Big Island of Hawaii Hike Volcanoes Black and Green Sand Green Hawaii Sun and Stars Exciting Areas to Visit Underwater Waterfalls & Valleys Springs & Waterfalls Pololu Country Off-Road Venture Experiences Sustainability The Arts A Walking Tour of Hilo The Wedding Day Choosing the Perfect Place Finding a Wedding Planner Getting Your License Wedding Attire Local Customs The Honeymoon Big Island Sports & Activities Other Exciting Activities Hit the Road to Hana Hike Haleakala Whale Watch Discover the Joy of Snorkeling Buy Tropical Fruit at a Roadside Stand River Kayaking Sunshine Markets Exploring Chinatown Tour Upcountry Go Surfing Traditional Plate Lunches in Hawaii Kailua-Kona City Mauna Kea Summit Kona Coffee& Craters Makalawena/Pu’uAli’i Beach Kaloko-Honokohau Park Manini’owali Beach Conclusion Publisher Introduction The 50th state of the United States of America is made up of six major islands i.e. O'ahu which has a total area of 597 sq. miles, Maui total area of 727 sq. miles, Moloka'i total area of 260 sq. miles, Lana'i total area of 141 sq. miles, and the lastly The Big Island of Hawaii, which has total area of 4,028 sq. miles. Two more islands, Niihao and Kahoolawe, are also included in this chain of islands.This is one of the world’s best places to spend a vacation as there are many tourist attractions in this area. The time zone of The Big Island, Hawaii is 6 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. This island also has an international airport with direct flights to many countries. The climate is usually warm throughout the year and therefore, the ideal and most popular time to go there is during the winter season. In this season, there are good surfing conditions and whales can be seen offshore. The sun is stronger on The Big Islandin Hawaii, as compared to any other place in the United States of America due to its geographical locationbecause it lies 1,140 miles north of the equator. Here is a complete travel guide to The Big Island in Hawaii and it gives you loads of information before you set off on a wonderful vacation.
Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
ISBN 13 : 1640970819
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (49 download)
Download or read book Fodor's Big Island of Hawaii written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Written by locals, Fodor’s Big Island of Hawaii is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to the Big Island. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring Hawaii’s largest island. With more than 250 miles of coast, from Kona to Hilo and beyond, the Big Island is lined with beautiful beaches, elegant resorts, coffee farms, waterfalls, and rain forests. It also has history: from Captain Cook's landing site to the rugged Valley of Kings near Waipio. Above it all, snow-capped Mauna Kea contrasts with fiery Mauna Loa, the centerpiece of popular Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Fodor’s Big Island of Hawaii includes: •UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Restaurant listings in Fodor's Big Island of Hawaii highlight the best local favorites for casual dining as well as top resort restaurants. Our coverage also features the island's abundant lodging options, from high-end resorts to mountainside B&Bs. •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A brief introduction and spectacular color photos capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout the Big Island. •DETAILED COLOR MAPS: Full color full-size street maps throughout will inspire you and help you get around. •ILLUSTRATED FEATURES AND GORGEOUS PHOTOS: Stunning magazine-style color features help you gain insight into Hawaii's unique culture. An in-depth feature on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park brings the area to life. •ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS:A new one-week itinerary will help you plan and make the most of your time on the island. We include tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports, and the outdoors. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks. •INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: It's easy to plan a vacation for any interest using the guide's planner pages, which include sections for families and for those planning weddings and honeymoons. Tips throughout the book will help you make the most of your time. •COVERS: Kailua-Kona, the Kohala Coast, Waimea, Mauna Kea, Hilo, Puna, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Waipio Valley, and much more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Planning on visiting the rest of Hawaii? Check out Fodor’s state-wide guide to Hawaii, Essential Hawaii, as well as Fodor’s Maui, Fodor’s Oahu, and Fodor’s Kauai.
Author : Tyler Mercier
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781494287702
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (877 download)
Download or read book Your Ideal Hawaii Island Vacation written by Tyler Mercier and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-03-06 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Ideal Hawaii Island Vacation is a travel guide that describes over 150 spectacular locations on the island of Hawaii. Over 200 photographs (black and white) accompanied by descriptions give you an impression of the island's unique places. Detailed driving directions make it clear how to get to each site. Every site is accessible by a regular car and most are only a short walk or can be seen from the car. The travel guide covers the entire island of Hawaii with maps of each area. Many areas in East Hawaii, barely mentioned in other guides, are covered in great detail from the authors' personal experiences of living there. Guided driving tours and walking tours familiarizes travelers new to the island with the most populated areas of Hilo and Kona. Descriptions of beaches and shopping centers near the South Kohala resorts and Kona hotels are provided for newcomers to the island. The guide describes places in the remote areas of Kau, North Kohala, and Puna that returning visitors and residents may not have heard of before. The guide showcases incredible beaches where Hawaiian royalty lived, coastlines where historic battles were fought, ancient temples, ranches where the Hawaiian cowboy culture was born, and historic towns built during Hawaii's sugar boom. Stories are told from early visitors such as William Ellis, who walked around the island in 1823, and Lucy Thurston, who lived in Kailua-Kona in the 1820's. The historical and cultural settings of each site is organized with descriptions to appeal to both seasoned and armchair travelers. The guide also showcases what is happening now at Kona coffee plantations, macadamia nut factories, and cattle ranches. The guide includes places near the resort complexes, unique island businesses, and recent lava flows. In the chapter on "Driving Hawaii Island" tables with realistic driving times between major sites are included. The driving times take into account areas of low speed limits and traffic congestion. Information about Saddle Road and driving to the Onizuka Astronomy Center on Mauna Kea are included. The guide has no ratings of hotels, restaurants, or tour companies. The authors believe that the most up to date customer reviews of restaurants and resorts are on the internet. The authors, Tyler and Chris Mercier, have lived on Hawaii Island since 2007. They lived in Hilo for two years before moving to the west side of the island near Kona. The authors researched each site using original materials from early explorers and Hawaiian historians to provide the most accurate view of what happened. They visited every site in the book and took thousands of photographs to document every location. The authors created regional maps and tour maps to allow visitors to plan their trips each day and select the sites they want to see. The authors' hope that the guide shows the immensity and variety of Hawaii Island to every visitor and encourages them to return.
Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241329418
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (413 download)
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Hawaii written by DK Eyewitness and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the best Hawaiian island for you, from O'ahu - home to bustling Honolulu and the world-famous resorts on the Waikiki beachfront - to Maui where you can find some of the world's best surf. Six itineraries help you explore these diverse islands from sampling the food on offer in Honolulu's Chinatown to watching spinner dolphins near Lana'i, hiking in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to relaxing on one of the best beaches in the world. Unique illustrations, stunning photography and detailed maps make DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Hawaii the essential companion to your trip to the state. You'll find listings for a variety of restaurants and the best places to stay in Hawaii as well as a definitive guide to the history and culture of the islands. Winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017.
Author : Fodor's
Publisher : Fodor
ISBN 13 : 1400017785
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)
Download or read book Fodor's Big Island of Hawaii written by Fodor's and published by Fodor. This book was released on 2007 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lava fireworks, lush rainforests, snow-capped Mauna Kea, and hidden perfect beaches--the Big Island defies expectations. Fodor's is the key to discovering it all, from green sand beaches to charming old plantation towns, with the most up-to-date coverage readers expect.
Author : Tyler Mercier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781500710156
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (11 download)
Download or read book Your Ideal Hawaii Island Vacation (full Color) written by Tyler Mercier and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-13 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The premier version of Your Ideal Hawaii Island Vacation guide book has over 200 gorgeous color photographs of spectacular locations around Hawaii Island. The guide features over 150 unique places on the island accompanied by descriptions and color photographs. This premium version of the travel guide has the same detailed driving directions that make it clear how to get to each site and historic background information as the black and white version of the guide. Every site is accessible by a regular car and most are only a short walk or can be seen from the car. The color travel guide covers the entire island of Hawaii with maps of each area. Every site is accessible by a regular car and most are only a short walk or can be seen from the car. Many areas in East Hawaii, barely mentioned in other guides, are covered in great detail from the authors' personal experiences of living there. Guided driving tours and walking tours familiarizes travelers new to the island with the most populated areas of Hilo and Kona. Descriptions of beaches and shopping centers near the South Kohala resorts and Kona hotels are provided for newcomers to the island. The guide describes places in the remote areas of Kau, North Kohala, and Puna that returning visitors and residents may not have heard of before. The color guide showcases incredible beaches where Hawaiian royalty lived, coastlines where historic battles were fought, ancient temples, ranches where the Hawaiian cowboy culture was born, and historic towns built during Hawaii's sugar boom. Stories are told from early visitors such as William Ellis, who walked around the island in 1823, and Lucy Thurston, who lived in Kailua-Kona in the 1820's. The historical and cultural settings of each site is organized with descriptions to appeal to both seasoned and armchair travelers. The guide also showcases what is happening now at Kona coffee plantations, macadamia nut factories, and cattle ranches. The guide includes places near the resort complexes, unique island businesses, and recent lava flows. In the chapter on "Driving Hawaii Island" tables with realistic driving times between major sites are included. The driving times take into account areas of low speed limits and traffic congestion. Information about Saddle Road and driving to the Onizuka Astronomy Center on Mauna Kea are included. The guide has no ratings of hotels, restaurants, or tour companies. The authors believe that the most up to date customer reviews of restaurants and resorts are on the internet. The authors, Tyler and Chris Mercier, have lived on Hawaii Island since 2007. They lived in Hilo for two years before moving to the west side of the island near Kona. The authors researched each site using original materials from early explorers and Hawaiian historians to provide the most accurate view of what happened. They visited every site in the book and took thousands of photographs to document every location. The authors created regional maps and tour maps to allow visitors to plan their trips each day and select the sites they want to see. The authors' hope that the guide shows the immensity and variety of Hawaii Island to every visitor and encourages them to return.
