Hawaii the Big Island Revealed : The Ultimate Guidebook

English

ISBN: 0981461069

EAN: 9780981461069

Category: Travel / United States / West / Pacific (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA)

Publisher: Wizard Publications, Incorporated

Release Date: 04/30/2011

Synopsis: The finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island. Now you can plan your best vacation--ever. This all new sixth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the Big Island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawaii resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so vast and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing resorts, an active volcano and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes the Big Island so exciting. The most up-to-date and accurate information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, hotels and activities show you which companies really are the best and which to avoid--no advertisements. Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way and are complemented by 120 spectacular color photographs 38 specially-created maps in an easy-to-follow format with mile markers--so youll always know where you are on the island Clear, concise directions to those hard-to-find places such as deserted black sand beaches, tropical rain forests, hidden waterfalls, the most dramatic part of the erupting volcano, freshwater lava pools (some volcanically heated) and scores of other hidden gems listed nowhere else 28 pages on Big Islands beaches with detailed descriptions including ocean safety Over 65 pages of exciting adventures and activities Fascinating sections on Hawaiis history, culture, language and legends Companion website with links to every business, events calendar, over 90 resort reviews complete with aerial photos--so youll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront Hawaii The Big Island Revealed covers 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 visit. Whether you are a first time visitor, or a longtime kamaaina, you will find out more about the Big Island from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with Hawaii The Big Island Revealed.

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Hawaii the Big Island Revealed : The Ultimate Guidebook

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Edition: 6

Height: 0.75 inches

Width: 5.5 inches

Length: 8.5 inches

Weight: 19.05 oz

Pages: 312