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Title: Members only: vacation ownership is Hawaii's invincible industry.(time share vacationers even out fluctuations in Hawaii's tourism industry)(Industry Overview)
Author: Cathy S. Cruz
Publication: Hawaii Business (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2002
Publisher: Hawaii Business Publishing Co.
Volume: 48 Issue: 6 Page: 99(4)

Article Type: Industry Overview

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Author: Cathy S. Cruz
Digital: 6 pages HTML
Company: Hawaii Business Publishing Co. (2002-12-01) (2005-07-30)
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Title: Selling time. (time share property, Kona Coast Resort)
Author: Lisa Ishikawa
Publication: Hawaii Business (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 1991
Publisher: Hawaii Business Publishing Co.
Volume: v37 Issue: n5 Page: p87(5)

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Author: Lisa Ishikawa
Digital: 6 pages HTML
Company: Hawaii Business Publishing Co. (1991-11-01) (2005-07-28)
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Opinionated: No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Based on a detailed personal inspection, our author covers lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forest B&Bs, family-friendly condos, and much, much more. Our dining reviews are simply the best in the business, whether you crave cutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine or a hearty, affordable plate lunch.Insider Advice: Meticulously researched by one of Hawaii's most noted journalists, this is hands-down the most reliable, up-to-date, and comprehensive guide to the islands. Our author makes sure that you'll truly experience the spirit of aloha, and she'll help you steer clear of anything that's overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic.Where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; the best outfitters to choose for everything from diving to deep-sea fishing; and where to find the top galleries and shops. Whether you want to golf, snorkel with sea turtles, take the road trip of a lifetime on the scenicHana Highway, or simply kick back with a mai tai to watch the sunset, you can design the perfect trip with Frommer's Maui.Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences. Inside you'll find extensive coverage of family-friendly accommodations and activities; tips on how to get married in the islands; recommendations for the best honeymoon resorts; and valuable advice on finding the best airfares and package deals.

Author: Jeanette Foster
Paperback: 416 pages
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Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Maui features gorgeous color photos of the stunning beaches and thrilling adventures that await you. Meticulously researched by one of Hawaii's most noted journalists, this is hands-down the most reliable, up-to-date, and comprehensive guide to the islands.Each of our candid hotel reviews is based on a detailed personal inspection. You'll find lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forest B&Bs, family-friendly condos, and much, much more. Our dining reviews are simply the best in the business, whether you crave cutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine or a hearty, affordable plate lunch.Our author makes sure that you'll truly experience the spirit of aloha, and she'll help you steer clear of anything that's overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic. With Frommer's in hand, you'll know where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; 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 find extensive coverage of family-friendly accommodations and activities; tips on how to get married in the islands; recommendations for the best honeymoon resorts; and valuable advice on finding the best airfares and package deals. Whether you want to watch the spectacle of sunrise from the top of Haleakala, play a challenging round of golf, snorkel with sea turtles, take the road trip of a lifetime on the scenic Hana Highway, or simply kick back with a mai tai to watch the sunset, you can design the perfect trip with Frommer's Maui. You'll even get a color fold-out map!

Author: Jeanette Foster
Paperback: 416 pages
Company: Frommers (2010-09-21)
ISBN: 0470632348
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A descriptive and enlightening journey through the ins and outs of timeshare. Learn how to eliminate maintenance fees, exchange company membership and booking fees. Learn how to sell, buy, rent or trade your timeshare. A valuable and must have tool for anyone interested in the secrets of timeshare. For the past twelve years we have been teaching the owners and would be owners of timeshare the secrets of selling, buying, renting, and bartering of a timeshare. You are about to learn how to leverage your timeshare and make a small fortune with it! Could a technique that is thousands of years old be the key to turning your timeshare into a winning lottery ticket? The following pages are whispering secrets that will guide you through the do’s and don’ts of timeshare. You will soon understand why our students have such great success with their timeshare ownership, and rarely do they consider giving up that ownership. If you feel you are stuck in Timeshare level 101, after learning the tools in this book you will be ready for graduation. Frustrated or confused about what to do with your timeshare? This book gives you buying tips, selling tips, and even more importantly, it explains how to leverage a timeshare and possibly make a small fortune with it. Learn tricks of the trade from insiders and amazing facts very few people know about. Herein you will discover secrets of the timeshare industry known to very few. You will discover how to get the best use out of your timeshare ownership and put money right back into your pocket! Whether you are considering buying a timeshare, selling a timeshare, or if you just want the biggest bang for the buck out of your existing ownership, the answers are here. If you’re sick and tired of maintenance fees, if you have a hard time getting the exchanges you want, and, if you want to know how to stretch your one week of ownership into three, four, or more weeks of vacation each and every year, then read on. Many think that they “have what they have” and that is it. This is so far from reality. This book explains how to leverage a timeshare! If you use only one simple tip from this book, we guarantee it will be worth many times the amount you paid for it. Isn’t a great “ah-ha!” moment worth the price of a good lunch? Maintenance or H.O.A. fees from your home resort never stop. Exchange company membership and exchange fees keep adding up. Keep your hard earned money in your pocket. Use the tools available, then smile and wave goodbye to those never ending timeshare related bills. See how one family leveraged their $25,000 timeshare to a value of over $172,000 in just ten years! Even those that have owned since the ‘70’s can learn a few tricks with this information. Seem to get your exchange requests declined more often than not? Search results never seem to come up with a match? Regardless of the system you’re in, learn how to achieve greater success and get maximum results. “Knowledge is Power” Let’s give you some power! Below are some of the tidbits you’ll learn: 1. What is a timeshare? 2. Why own a timeshare? 3. Why sell a timeshare? 4. How to sell a timeshare. 5. What different types of timeshare are there? 6. What type of timeshare should you purchase? 7. Where should you purchase your timeshare? 8. How do you buy your timeshare right the first time? 9. What are the positives & negatives to watch out for? 10. What you should do and what you should not do. 11. Get several weeks of vacation out of a single week of ownership. 12. How do you turn your timeshare into lots of cash year after year? 13. Maybe the biggest ‘a-ha!’ moment of all, the one that only one person in a hundred ever figures out!

Author: The Timeshare Consumer Advocacy Group, Calvin Moss
Paperback: 100 pages
Company: CreateSpace (2011-02-15)
ISBN: 1451581947
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"An indispensable resource for the perfect island getaway." This reader-friendly guide to the beauty and wonder of the nationas 50th state features everything you need to know before visiting Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, and Lanaai. Includes one-island and multiple-island itineraries, as well as ultimate itineraries for singles, families, couples looking for a romantic getaway, adventure seekers, and luxury lovers. aSpecial visual icons indicating hotels, restaurants, and sights that canat be missedaas well as those that are best avoidedamake navigating the book simple aFeatures eight pages of beautiful full-color Hawaiian scenery

Author: Corey Sandler, Michael Roney
Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
Company: Alpha (2007-10-02) (2007-10-02)
ISBN: 1592575951
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There are more timeshare options available now than ever before, from waterfront condominiums to luxury villas to hotel suites. The Everything Family Guide to Timeshares is your comprehensive handbook for choosing, purchasing, using, and selling the "perfect" timeshare.
You'll learn how to: Separate the deals from the scams Choose the right timeshare location for their needs Negotiate a successful contract Swap timeshares with other owners
This all-inclusive guide includes information on exchange companies, free timeshare vacations, top properties, and unique timeshare opportunities such as yachts and recreational vehicles. Whether you're looking for ideas on where to buy your first timeshare or tips on selling or trading up, The Everything Family Guide to Timeshares is just what you need!

Author: Kim Kavin
Paperback: 432 pages ISBN13: 9781593377113, Condition: Used - Very Good, Notes: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Adams Media (2006-08-09)
ISBN: 1593377118
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You can experience the floral parade for Hawaii's King Kamehameha Celebration. See chapter 2.

Detailed maps throughout

Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

Insider tips from local expert authors

Author: Jeanette Foster
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: Frommers (2009-11-23)
ISBN: 0470497645
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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Hawaii features gorgeous color photos of the stunning beaches and thrilling adventures that await you. Meticulously researched by one of Hawaii's most noted journalists, this is hands-down the most reliable, up-to-date, and comprehensive guide to the islands.

Each of our candid hotel reviews is based on a detailed personal inspection. You'll find lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forest B&Bs, family-friendly condos, and much, much more. Our dining reviews are simply the best in the business, whether you crave cutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine or a hearty, affordable plate lunch.

Our author makes sure that you'll truly experience the spirit of aloha, and she'll help you steer clear of anything that's overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic. With Frommer's in hand, you'll know where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; 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 find extensive coverage of family-friendly accommodations and activities; tips on how to get married in the islands; recommendations for the best honeymoon resorts; 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 with a mai tai to watch the sunset, you can design the perfect trip with Frommer's Hawaii. You'll even get a color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!


Author: Jeanette Foster
Paperback: 688 pages
Company: Frommers (2007-09-04)
ISBN: 047013478X
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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Hawaii features gorgeous color photos of the stunning beaches and thrilling adventures that await you. Meticulously researched by one of Hawaii's most noted journalists, this is hands-down the most reliable, up-to-date, and comprehensive guide to the islands.

Each of our candid hotel reviews is based on a detailed personal inspection. You'll find lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forest B&Bs, family-friendly condos, and much, much more. Our dining reviews are simply the best in the business, whether you crave cutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine or a hearty, affordable plate lunch.

Our author makes sure that you'll truly experience the spirit of aloha, and she'll help you steer clear of anything that's overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic. With Frommer's in hand, you'll know where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; 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 find extensive coverage of family-friendly accommodations and activities; tips on how to get married in the islands; recommendations for the best honeymoon resorts; 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 with a mai tai to watch the sunset, you can design the perfect trip with Frommer's Hawaii. You'll even get a color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

Author: Jeanette Foster
Paperback: 676 pages
Company: Frommer's (2005-09-09)
ISBN: 0764588923
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Folded road & tourist map for the Hawaiian Islands, U.S.A. at mostly 1:150,000 scale. Map covers the individual islands of Maui, Hawai'i, Moloka'i, O'ahu, Kaua'i and Lana'i. Places of interest, national parks, and beaches are highlighted. Shaded-relief coloring clearly depicts topography. Insets include Waikiki Beach in Honolulu and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Legend in 3 languages. Other titles available from Nelles for the state of Hawaii: Islands of Hawai'i, Kaua'i, Maui and O'ahu.

Author: Nelles
Map: 2 pages Folded Map
Company: Nelles Verlag (2010-11-19)
ISBN: 3865742262
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This opening fold-out contains a general map of Hawaii to help you visualize the way the islands are explored in this guide, and 4 pages of valuable information, handy tips and useful addresses.

Discover Hawaii through 8 sections and 8 maps

Oahu - Waikiki
Oahu — Honolulu Historic Center
Oahu — Suburban Honolulu and Eastern Oahu
Oahu — North Shore
Big Island — Hilo
Big Island — Kamuela and Kailua-Kona
Maui
Lanai, Molokai, Kauai

For each district there is a double-page of addresses (restaurants — listed in ascending order of price — cafés, bars, and stores) followed by a fold-out map for the relevant area with the essential places to see (indicated on the map by a star *). These places are by no means all that Hawaii has to offer but to us they are unmissable. The grid-referencing system (A B2) makes it easy for you to pinpoint addresses quickly on the map.

Transportation and hotels in Hawaii
The last fold-out consists of a transportation map and 5 pages of practical information that includes a selection of hotels.

A thematic index lists all the sites and addresses featured in this guide.

Author: Knopf Guides
Paperback: 48 pages
Company: Knopf (2009-06-23) (2009-06-23)
ISBN: 0307263851
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Folded laminated road and travel map, in color. Scale 1:200,000/1:400,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from expressways to country lanes/paths. Legend includes sights, monuments, museums, churches, chapels, antique/ancient sites, beaches, caves, yachting, windsurfing, scuba diving, surfing, Buddhist temples, Balinese temples, shipwrecks, hospitals, golf courses, bus stations, international airports, regional airports, airfields, national parks, nature reserves, camping sites, viewpoints, ranger stations, hotels, markets. Includes inset map of Kilauea Caldera, Hilo, Wailuku & Kahului, Hawaiian Islands (1:4,000,000), Niihau, Honolulu & Pearl Harbor (1:26,000) and Honolulu Downtown. Extensive index. Climate charts show the average daily temperatures, humidity, hours of sunshine and precipitation for each month.

Author: Borch
Map: 2 pages Folded MapUpdated, Durable, water-repellent, write-on/wipe-off surface
Company: Borch (2010-04-14)
ISBN: 3866093209
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This is a new just reprinted eighth edition map of the Island of Hawaii published by University of Hawaii Press. This excellent map is a full color topographic map of The Big Island. The cartography was done by James A Bier. We believe that University of Hawaii maps are the best maps of the Big Island available. Features of the map are: detailed network of roads, large scale inset street maps of Hilo and Kailua Kona and more, points of interest and historic importance both natural and cultural, hiking trails, parks, and beaches, waterfalls, peaks, and ridges (with altitudes, and many other natural features, more than 2200 place names, with index, and Hawaiian words spelled with all accent marks - and exclusive feature. Whether you have been to the Big Island or are planning a trip there, this map will be an item you will cherish!

Author: James A. Bier
Map: Folded MapDetailed Network of Roads, Large Scale Inset Maps of Towns, Hiking Trails, Parks, and Beaches, Over 2200 Place Names with Index, Hawaiian Words Spelled With Accent Marks
Company: University of Hawaii Press (2003-02)
ISBN: 0824826418
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Author: James A. Beir
Map: Folded Map
Company: Univ of Hawaii Pr (2008-06)
ISBN: 0824832140
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Map:
Company: Rand McNally & Company (2010-03)
ISBN: 0528881191
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Recreational map for scuba divers, snorkelers, kayakers, hikers, bicyclists, boaters, surfers, tourists, and others who love the Big Island. Printed on waterproof, tear-resistant, permanently folded paper. Side one shows Hawaii and it's various scuba diving sites. Side two shows a close up of Kona coast, Kailua-Kona, Hilo area and Kilauea volcano, Hawaii volcanoes national park. Legend includes principal and secondary roads, dirt roads, trails, points of interest, scuba sites, snorkeling sites, surfing spots.

Author: Frank Nielsen
Map: 2 pages
Company: Franko's Maps (2008-03-01)
ISBN: 1601901135
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New edition. 1 : 330,000 scale. Detailed, relief shading clearly shows spot heights and mountain ranges giving a real sense of the terrain with distances provided for main routes and dates of various lava flows indicated. Numerous points of interest are highlighted such as national parks and ancient sites. With enlarged area maps in scale 1 : 125,000 covering: Kapa'au and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as well as City Plans for: Hilo, Honoka'a, Waimea (Kamuela), Kailua-Kona, Keauhou, Captain Cook in 1 : 35,000 scale.

Author: Nelles Verlag
Paperback: 2 pages Folded Map
Company: Nelles Verlag (2011-04-06)
ISBN: 386574222X
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The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites & museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site & boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state

Author: Delorme, Delore Mapping Company
Paperback: 64 pages Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available., With True Enhanced Performance., Latest Technical Development.
Company: DeLorme Publishing (2001-01-01) (1999-01-01)
ISBN: 0899333443
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Streetwise Hawaii Map - Laminated State Road Map of Hawaii - Folding pocket size travel map

This map covers the following areas:
Oahu Map 1:290,000
Downtown Honolulu & Waikiki Map 1:23,000
Hawaii Map 1:750,000
Maui Map 1:350,000
Molokai Map 1:380,000
Kauai Map 1:320,000
Kailua-Kona Map 1:34,000
Hilo Map 1:75,000
Hawaiian Islands Map 1:8,300,000
Kahului Map 1:90,000

Aloha! Hello from Hawaii. Here you’ll encounter some of the most unique geography in the United States. While it has only been a state a relatively short time, Hawaii has always been a premier vacation destination. Why? The pineapples, the sugar, the spices, and all of the other agriculture serve as the backbone to this island chain, but there is so much more.

Hawaii exemplifies all that is exotic; palm fringed beaches, molten lava cascading into the sea and rain forests so dense that they rank as some of the wettest places on the planet. From the main island, to Maui to Kauai, Hawaii has enough sights and sounds to give a serious traveler a lifetime of memories.

This island paradise has something for everyone: surfers, hikers, swimmers, scuba divers, geological enthusiasts and professional beach potatoes.

The STREETWISE® Hawaii Map has each island mapped, along with a detailed inset of Honolulu, fully indexed with sites, hotels, parks, scenic drives and more.

Our pocket size map of Hawaii is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® Hawaii map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. Buy your STREETWISE® Hawaii map today and you too can navigate the Hawaiian Islands like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.

Author: Streetwise Maps
Map: 1 pages Folded Map
Company: Streetwise Maps (2009-12-01) (2011-01-01)
ISBN: 0935039791
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Full-color guide • Make your trip to Hawai‘i unforgettable with 60 maps, illustrated features, and 295 color photos.
Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences and
attractions • Lodging comparison charts • Easy-to-read color regional maps

Explore Maui, O‘ahu, the Big Island, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, and Lâna‘i • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, the Road to Hâna, and Nâpali Coast • Best beachcombing, water sports, and spas
Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s Hawai‘i-based writers reveal
their favorite local haunts • Revised annually to provide the latest information

Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor’s hotel review, we’ve included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor’s expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback.

Author: Fodor's
Paperback: 696 pages
Company: Fodor's (2011-08-23) (2011-08-23)
ISBN: 0679009272
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DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool, a practical resource while traveling, and a keepsake following any trip.

Author: Bonnie Friedman
Paperback: 256 pages
Company: DK Travel (2011-03-21)
ISBN: 0756669650
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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.

Author: Cheryl Farr Leas, John Rosenthal
Paperback: 552 pages
Company: For Dummies (2010-12-21)
ISBN: 0470876301
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With maps and insider tips, this smart travel guidebook will lead you through the Aloha State’s most popular gems: Maui, the Valley Isle (and its smaller islands of Moloka‘i and Lana‘i) and Kaua‘i, the Garden Isle!

Here’s what to see and do, and where to eat, drink, shop, stay, and play—from sun-drenched beaches to cloud-covered volcanoes, from posh resorts to wild emerald-green valleys. Includes “Top Picks”. 10 maps (5 for Maui, 1 each for Moloka'i and Lana'i, and 3 for Kaua'i).

Author Joanne Miller is a seasoned travel writer; she has written three Moon guidebooks, is a contributor to Eyewitness guides, Travel Holiday, and other publications, and visits Hawaii frequently.

''The Little Black Book of Maui & Kauai is a pocket-sized, hardcover travel guide with a spiral binding enabling it to lay flat for easy reference. Packed with everything Hawaiian travelers need to know about the popular favorite islands of Maui and Kauai, The Little Black Book of Maui & Kauai covers these islands region by region with a plethora of suggestions regarding what to do and see, places to eat or drink, where to shop, and where to stay. Ten fold-out maps enhance this portable reference, making The Little Black Book of Maui & Kauai an excellent navigational reference for anyone traveling light.''
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Author: Joanne Miller
Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook
Company: Peter Pauper Press (2009-03-01) (2009-03-01)
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Hundreds of color photos

Free pocket map inside,plus easy-to-read maps throughout

Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

Insider tips from local expert authors

FULL COLOR INSIDE

Author: Jeanette Foster
Paperback: 768 pages
Company: Frommers (2010-12-14)
ISBN: 0470632364
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The finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island and the only one written by writers who anonymously review the island. They visit every beach, restaurant, activity and trail on the island. The result is this comprehensive, humorous and easy-to-read full color guide that will lead you to more adventures than any other book. A must for travelers.

Author: Andrew Doughty
Paperback: 312 pages
Company: Wizard Publications Inc. (2011-04-20)
ISBN: 0981461069
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The finest guidebook ever written for O‘ahu. Now you can plan your best vacation - ever. This all new third edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Written by the author of the best-selling guides, "Maui Revealed," "Hawaii The Big Island Revealed" and "The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook." Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing places to stay, exciting waterfalls, colorful valleys 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 O‘ahu so exciting.

Author: Andrew Doughty
Paperback: 304 pages ISBN13: 9780981461021, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Wizard Publications Inc. (2009-11-15)
ISBN: 0981461026
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“It’s easy to see why Hawaii has become synonymous with paradise. Just look around at the sugary beaches, Technicolor coral reefs and volcanoes ready for adventure.” – Sara Benson, Lonely Planet Writer

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8 fun-and-sun loving authors
24 itineraries
179 beaches
Miles of hiking trails
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
Outdoor activities chapter
In-depth background
Comprehensive planning tools
Easy-to-read layout


Author: Sara Benson
Paperback: 656 pages
Company: Lonely Planet (2011-10-01)
ISBN: 174179806X
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Get To The Heart of Your Destination
Half of Hawaii's 8 million yearly tourists are first-timers, often unsure of which island to visit, where to stay, and what to choose to do.
NO WORRIES HAWAII, a companion book to the Sprout's adventure guides for each of the islands, comes to the rescue. The book is also useful for repeat visitors or locals looking for new adventures.
Readers first take an armchair voyage, in which they nail down their vacation style (a scouting expedition, a romantic getaway, a solo or group adventure, invigorating, relaxing, healing). These likings are matched with what Hawaii has to offer. A clever but simple self-test allows readers to sort through Hawaii's assets: beaches, nightlife, trails, gardens, attractions, cultural sites, surfing, snorkeling, 36 categories in all, to determine which are important and which island is best.
In the second part of NO WORRIES HAWAII, 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 also is a complete list of what to pack.
The third part of the book is full of tips on what to do and what not to do after arriving in the islands. Readers will deplane as kama'aina (locals), having the benefit of the Sprout's 20 years of exploration.
Sections include how to plan days to maximize fun and avoid hassle, finding free entertainment, car rental and accommodation money-savers. 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 forgetting the most fun out of every day.
The meat of NO WORRIES HAWAII is its Best Of section, a listing of Hawaii's top attractions: museums, rainforest dayhikes, snorkeling coves, walk-around beach towns, surfing spots, places to watch surfers, mountain bike trails, people-watching beaches, botanical gardens, short strolls to views, cultural sites, luxury resorts, volcano hikes, bird-watching forests, waterfalls, churches, remote beaches, family beach parks, golf courses, and more.
Taken together, the 50 categories neatly sum up the best of Hawaii. Readers can use these listings as a reference when they get to their chosen island.
NO WORRIES HAWAII is beautifully designed, complimented by more than 100 color photographs, and also contains a "wikiwiki phonebook" with all the contact numbers needed to put a vacation together.

Author: Jerry Sprout, Janine Sprout
Paperback: 160 pages
Company: Diamond Valley Company (2007-09-15)
ISBN: 0967007291
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Full color throughout.Free full-color, foldout map.Completely updated every year.Each of our candid hotel reviews is based on a detailed personal inspection. You'll find lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forest B&Bs, family-friendly condos, and much, much more. Our dining reviews are simply the best in the business, whether you crave cutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine or a hearty, affordable plate lunch.Our author makes sure that you'll truly experience the spirit of aloha, and she'll help you steer clear of anything that's overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic. With Frommer's in hand, you'll know where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; 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 find extensive coverage of family-friendly accommodations and activities; tips on how to get married in the islands; recommendations for the best honeymoon resorts; 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 with a mai tai to watch the sunset, you can design the perfect trip with Frommer's Hawaii.

Author: Jeanette Foster
Paperback: 736 pages
Company: Frommers (2011-10-18)
ISBN: 1118002822
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Experience the Best of the Big Island

This full-color guide reveals the island’s beaches, sights and off-the-beaten-track adventures so you can discover the real Big Island. Realize your dream vacation with insider insights, honest reviews and simple planning tools.

Highlights reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences

Itineraries make planning your ultimate vacation simple

Easy-To-Use Maps make getting around the island a breeze

Sustainable Travel tips and resources

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Author: Luci Yamamoto, Conner Gorry
Paperback: 416 pages
Company: Lonely Planet (2011-10-01)
ISBN: 1742204651
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Developing a Dream Destination is an interpretive history of tourism and tourism policy development in Hawai`i from the 1960s to the twenty-first century. Part 1 looks at the many changes in tourism since statehood (1959) and tourism's imprint on Hawai`i. Part 2 reviews the development of public policy toward tourism, beginning with a story of the planning process that started around 1970--a full decade before the first comprehensive State Tourism Plan was crafted and implemented. It also examines state government policies and actions taken relative to the taxation of tourism, tourism promotion, convention center development and financing, the environment, Honolulu County's efforts to improve Waikiki, and how the Neighbor Islands have coped with explosive tourism growth. Along the way, author James Mak offers interpretations of what has worked, what has not, and why. He concludes with a chapter on the lessons learned while developing a dream destination over the past half century.

Author: James Mak
Paperback: 253 pages
Company: Univ of Hawaii Pr (2008-03)
ISBN: 0824832434
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In his memoir Creating Hawai'i Tourism Robert C. Allen, a leader in the tourism-related ground transportation, airline, hotel, and cruise industries describes the events and people that transformed Hawai'i from a small resort into a world-class tourist mecca. Allen includes them all: the hotels, airlines, travel agents, beach boys, musicians, and most important, the "builders," the men and women who propelled Hawai'i to the forefront of the visitor industry.

Author: Robert C. Allen
Paperback: 272 pages
Company: Bess Press, Inc. (2004-07)
ISBN: 1573062065
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Maui: A Guide to Maui Hawaii - Maui Travel and Maui Tourism Spots, Things to do in Maui, Maui Resorts, Maui Activities, Maui Vacation Packages, Maui Tours and Maui Attractions, and Taking a Maui Honeymoon.

Contents Include:

Tip# 1: Hawaii-the Island Of Maui
Tip# 2: Hawaii- A Brief History Of Culture
Tip# 3: Maui Beaches
Tip# 4: Going On Maui Vacations
Tip# 5: What To Expect At A Maui Hawaii Vacation
Tip# 6: Hawaii- The Perfect Vacation For Families
Tip# 7: Tips For Planning Your Maui Family Vacation
Tip# 8: Hawaii- The Perfect Honeymoon
Tip# 9: How To Make Your Hawaii Travel Plans
Tip# 10: Finding An All Inclusive Vacation Trip To Maui Hawaii
Tip# 11: Maui Golf Vacation Packages
Tip# 12: How To Find The Best Hawaiian Beaches
Tip# 13: Maui Ocean Center
Tip# 14: 5 Must Visit Maui Attractions
Tip# 15: Fun Activities In Hawaii
Tip# 16: Scuba Diving In Hawaii
Tip# 17: Surf Lessons On Maui
Tip# 18: Water Sports In Hawaii
Tip# 19: Snorkeling In Hawaii
Tip# 20: Hawaiian Vacation For Golfers
Tip# 21: Hawaii In The Winter
Tip# 22: Hawaiian Luau
Tip# 23: Maui Vacation Ocean Front Rental
Tip# 24: Must-knows Before Going To A Maui Vacation
Tip# 25: Auto Rental When In A Maui Hawaii Vacation
Tip# 26: Finding Vacation Rentals In Maui
Tip# 27: Maui Vacation Condo That You Can Use
Tip# 28: How To Find A Maui Vacation Rental Houses
Tip# 29: Looking For Licensed Maui Vacation Rentals
Tip# 30: Looking For The Perfect Maui Beach Vacation Club


Author: Grant Lamont
Kindle Edition: 48 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Malibu Publishing (2010-10-18) (2010-10-18)
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Hawaiian legends figure greatly in the image of tropical paradise that has come to represent Hawai'i in popular imagination. But what are we buying into when we read these stories as texts in English-language translations? This is the question that Cristina Bacchilega poses in her examination of how stories labeled as Hawaiian "legends" have been adapted to produce a legendary Hawai'i primarily for non-Hawaiian readers or other audiences.

With an understanding of tradition that foregrounds history and change, Bacchilega examines how, following the 1898 annexation of Hawai'i by the United States, the publication of Hawaiian legends in English delegitimized indigenous narratives and traditions and at the same time constructed them as representative of Hawaiian culture. Hawaiian mo'olelo were translated in popular and scholarly English-language publications to market a new cultural product: a space constructed primarily for Euro-Americans as something simultaneously exotic and primitive and beautiful and welcoming. To analyze this representation of Hawaiian traditions, place, and genre, Bacchilega focuses on translation across languages, cultures, and media; on photography, as the technology that contributed to the visual formation of a westernized image of Hawai'i; and on tourism as determining postannexation economic and ideological machinery.

In a book with interdisciplinary appeal, Bacchilega demonstrates both how the myth of legendary Hawai'i emerged and how this vision can be unmade and reimagined.

Author: Cristina Bacchilega
Hardcover: 248 pages
Company: University of Pennsylvania Press (2006-12-22)
ISBN: 081223975X
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With its white sandy beaches, lush green uplands, and near-perfect weather, the Hawaiian island of Maui is more than a picture postcard: it is a multi-million-dollar tourist attraction that repeatedly has been voted "best island in the world" by Conde Nast Traveler readers. Consider, then, the bumper sticker seen on residents' cars in recent years: "If it's tourist season, why can't we shoot them?" From its modest beginnings in the prewar era, tourism has become the most important segment of Maui's economy since the 1970s. But as Mansel Blackford shows, it is also a devil's bargain. By switching the island's income base from sugar cane to condos, tourism has offered a solution to economic problems but has also placed an unanticipated strain on Maui's infrastructure and made unexpected demands of its residents. Now as roads and sewers have reached their limits and escalating property values have ousted long-timers, the growth of the "visitor industry" has forced the people of Maui to make difficult choices about the future development of their island. Fragile Paradise chronicles the growth-and the growing pains-of the tourist economy on Maui. Blackford takes us into the heart of this island paradise to reveal the complexity of economic and environmental issues, especially as perceived by Maui's residents over the past four decades. He examines issues surrounding land-use policies, water development, electrical power generation, and transportation-particularly the controversy over the expansion of the Kahului Airport. He then shows how these issues came together in the development of two communities: the booming resort area of South Maui and the agricultural Upcountry Maui. Blackford also reveals the human side of tourism, through interviews with islanders representing both sides of the growth issue. Blackford's study shows how people living on a far western American frontier view their economic and physical environments and how they have sought to shape them. By addressing a number of crucial issues, from race and ethnicity to "quality of life" environmentalism, it offers a microcosm of the tourism industry that has implications for other travel destinations and for the economic future of the Pacific Rim.

Author: Mansel G. Blackford
Hardcover: 296 pages
Company: University Press Of Kansas (2001-05-20)
ISBN: 0700610863
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Since the late 1960s the Indonesian island of Batam has been transformed from a sleepy fishing village to a booming frontier town, where foreign investment, mostly from neighboring Singapore, converges with inexpensive land and labor. Indonesian female migrants dominate the island's economic landscape both as factory workers and as prostitutes servicing working class tourists from Singapore. Indonesians also move across the border in search of work in Malaysia and Singapore as plantation and construction workers or maids.

Export processing zones such as Batam are both celebrated and vilified in contemporary debates on economic globalization. The Anxieties of Mobility moves beyond these dichotomies to explore the experiences of migrants and tourists who pass through Batam. Johan Lindquist's extensive fieldwork allows him to portray globalization in terms of relationships that bind individuals together over long distances rather than as a series of impersonal economic transactions. He offers a unique ethnographic perspective, drawing together the worlds of factory workers and prostitutes, migrants and tourists, and creating a compelling account of everyday life in a borderland characterized by dramatic capitalist expansion.

The book uses three Indonesian concepts (merantau, malu, liar) to shed light on the mobility of migrants and tourists on Batam. The first refers to a person's relationship with home while in the process of migration. The second signifies the shame or embarrassment felt when one is between accepted roles and emotional states. The third, liar, literally means "wild" and is used to identify those who are out of place, notably squatters, couples in premarital cohabitation, and prostitutes without pimps. These sometimes overlapping concepts allow the book to move across geographical and metaphorical boundaries and between various economies.

The Anxieties of Mobility is an ideal text for courses dealing with gender, globalization, and anthropology. A documentary film, B.A.T.A.M., directed and produced by the author, is available from Documentary Educational Resources.

Author: Johan A. Lindquist
Hardcover: 193 pages
Company: Univ of Hawaii Pr (2008-12)
ISBN: 0824832019
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Haoles in Hawai`i strives to make sense of haole (white person/whiteness in Hawai`i) and "the politics of haole" in current debates about race in Hawai'i. Recognizing it as a form of American whiteness specific to Hawai'i, the author (who grew up on Kaua'i and O'ahu) argues that haole was forged and reforged over two centuries of colonization and needs to be understood in that context. Haole reminds us that race is about more than skin color as it identifies a certain amalgamation of attitude and behavior that is at odds with Hawaiian and local values and social norms. By situating haole historically and politically, the author asks readers to think about ongoing processes of colonization and possibilities for reformulating the meaning of haole.

"Judy Rohrer has written an extraordinary and long-needed examination of the historical and contemporary place of haoles in Hawai`i. This study goes far beyond the typical ways that haoles are talked about: as wrong-headed and evil colonizers, dumb malihini who don't know how to act, or, more recently, victims of reverse discrimination. Her lucid and witty prose as well as her mastery of our homeland's brand of English will make readers laugh as well as think. Rohrer writes that the aim of this long overdue study is "to begin to imagine how [people] might become haole in different and better ways." Haoles will gain a better understanding of why they sometimes get "stink-eye," and everyone else will gain a greater understanding of the workings of power in Hawai`i nei. Everyone in Hawai`i should read this book!" --Noenoe Silva, associate professor of political science, University of Hawai`i, and author of Aloha Betrayed: Native Hawaiian Resistance to American Colonialism!

"Haoles in Hawai`i is a terrific book. It handles complex and sensitive issues with knowledge, grace, and sophistication, while at the same time making them accessible to the general reader. Judy Rohrer knows this subject from a lifetime of experience and years of scholarly study. Although it is certain to appear on many college and university reading lists, this is a book that everyone should read. It will make Hawai`i a better place." --David E. Stannard, professor of American studies, University of Hawai`i, and author of Honor Killing: How the Infamous "Massie Affair" Transformed Hawai`i

Author: Judy Rohrer
Paperback: 124 pages
Company: Univ of Hawaii Pr (2010-09-01)
ISBN: 0824834054
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“It’s easy to see why Hawaii has become synonymous with paradise. Just look around at the sugary beaches, Technicolor coral reefs and volcanoes ready for adventure.” – Sara Benson, Lonely Planet Writer

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Inside This Book…

8 fun-and-sun loving authors
24 itineraries
179 beaches
Miles of hiking trails
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
Outdoor activities chapter
In-depth background
Comprehensive planning tools
Easy-to-read layout


Author: Sara Benson
Paperback: 656 pages
Company: Lonely Planet (2011-10-01)
ISBN: 174179806X
List Price: $22.99
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For half a century, the United States has treated Cuba and Hawai'i as polar opposites: despised nation and beloved state. But for more than a century before the Cuban revolution and Hawaiian statehood of 1959, Cuba and Hawai'i figured as twin objects of U.S. imperial desire and as possessions whose tropical island locales might support all manner of fantasy fulfillment—cultural, financial, and geopolitical.

Using travel and tourism as sites where the pleasures of imperialism met the politics of empire, Christine Skwiot untangles the histories of Cuba and Hawai'i as integral parts of the Union and keys to U.S. global power, as occupied territories with violent pasts, and as fantasy islands ripe with seduction and reward. Grounded in a wide array of primary materials that range from government sources and tourist industry records to promotional items and travel narratives, The Purposes of Paradise explores the ways travel and tourism shaped U.S. imperialism in Cuba and Hawai'i. More broadly, Skwiot's comparative approach underscores continuity, as well as change, in U.S. imperial thought and practice across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Comparing the relationships of Cuba and Hawai'i with the United States, Skwiot argues, offers a way to revisit assumptions about formal versus informal empire, territorial versus commercial imperialism, and direct versus indirect rule.

Author: Christine Skwiot
Hardcover: 296 pages
Company: University of Pennsylvania Press (2010-07-16)
ISBN: 0812242440
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"The Rough Guide to Hawaii" is the essential travel guide to this breathtaking archipelago. It covers the six major islands - Oahu, The Big Island, Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kauai - with reviews of the best resorts, hotels, restaurants and nightlife for every taste and budget. The guide includes practical advice on exploring all the attractions, from gushing volcanoes and secluded beaches to lush rainforests and dramatic coastlines, and details all you need to know about windsurfing, scuba-diving, hiking and more. "The Rough Guide to Hawaii" goes deeper than any other guide, taking a detailed look at Hawaiian history, culture, language and music, giving you a rounded understanding of the newest US state. And with dozens of easy-to-use maps, photographs and a full-colour section, this guide is your essential companion to Hawaii. Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to Hawaii".

Author: Greg Ward
Paperback: 464 pages
Company: Rough Guides (2011-01-17)
ISBN: 1848365292
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Lonely Planet knows Hawaii. This 9th edition will lead you through the best of this paradisiacal island state, revealing secret beaches, deep canyons, plunging waterfalls, cultural and local insights, and top surf spots for each main island (as sleuthed out by a Surfer magazine writer!)

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Color Outdoors chapter explores Hawaii, from coral to crater to canyon
Events Calendar features major festivals and cultural events
Green Index directs you to enviornmentally and culturally friendly listings


Author: Jeff Campbell, Glenda Bendure, Sara Benson, Ned Friary, Amanda C. Gregg, Scott Kennedy, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Luci Yamamoto
Paperback: 608 pages Brand New, Never Used, In the manufacturers retail Packaging., With Full Factory Warranty!, Buy it now!
Company: Lonely Planet (2009-10-01)
ISBN: 1741791502
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Hundreds of color photos

Free pocket map inside,plus easy-to-read maps throughout

Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

Insider tips from local expert authors

FULL COLOR INSIDE

Author: Jeanette Foster
Paperback: 768 pages
Company: Frommers (2010-12-14)
ISBN: 0470632364
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Full color throughout.Free full-color, foldout map.Completely updated every year.Each of our candid hotel reviews is based on a detailed personal inspection. You'll find lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forest B&Bs, family-friendly condos, and much, much more. Our dining reviews are simply the best in the business, whether you crave cutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine or a hearty, affordable plate lunch.Our author makes sure that you'll truly experience the spirit of aloha, and she'll help you steer clear of anything that's overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic. With Frommer's in hand, you'll know where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; 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 find extensive coverage of family-friendly accommodations and activities; tips on how to get married in the islands; recommendations for the best honeymoon resorts; 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 with a mai tai to watch the sunset, you can design the perfect trip with Frommer's Hawaii.

Author: Jeanette Foster
Paperback: 736 pages
Company: Frommers (2011-10-18)
ISBN: 1118002822
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DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool, a practical resource while traveling, and a keepsake following any trip.

Author: Bonnie Friedman
Paperback: 256 pages
Company: DK Travel (2011-03-21)
ISBN: 0756669650
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Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Hawaii features gorgeous color photos of the stunning beaches and thrilling adventures that await you. Meticulously researched by one of Hawaii's most noted journalists, this is hands-down the most reliable, up-to-date, and comprehensive guide to the islands. Each of our candid hotel reviews is based on a detailed personal inspection. You'll find lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forest B&Bs, family-friendly condos, and much, much more. Our dining reviews are simply the best in the business, whether you crave cutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine or a hearty, affordable plate lunch. Our author makes sure that you'll truly experience the spirit of aloha, and she'll help you steer clear of anything that's overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic. With Frommer's in hand, you'll know where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; 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 find extensive coverage of family-friendly accommodations and activities; tips on how to get married in the islands; recommendations for the best honeymoon resorts; 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 with a mai tai to watch the sunset, you can design the perfect trip with Frommer's Hawaii. You'll even get a color fold-out map!


Author: Jeanette Foster
Paperback: 768 pages Bargain Price
Company: Frommers (2010-01-12)
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The finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island and the only one written by writers who anonymously review the island. They visit every beach, restaurant, activity and trail on the island. The result is this comprehensive, humorous and easy-to-read full color guide that will lead you to more adventures than any other book. A must for travelers.

Author: Andrew Doughty
Paperback: 312 pages
Company: Wizard Publications Inc. (2011-04-20)
ISBN: 0981461069
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“It’s easy to see why Hawaii has become synonymous with paradise. Just look around at the sugary beaches, Technicolor coral reefs and volcanoes ready for adventure.” – Sara Benson, Lonely Planet Writer

Our Promise

You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.

Inside This Book…

8 fun-and-sun loving authors
24 itineraries
179 beaches
Miles of hiking trails
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
Outdoor activities chapter
In-depth background
Comprehensive planning tools
Easy-to-read layout


Author: Sara Benson
Paperback: 656 pages
Company: Lonely Planet (2011-10-01)
ISBN: 174179806X
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Full-color guide • Make your trip to Hawai‘i unforgettable with 60 maps, illustrated features, and 295 color photos.
Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences and
attractions • Lodging comparison charts • Easy-to-read color regional maps

Explore Maui, O‘ahu, the Big Island, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, and Lâna‘i • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, the Road to Hâna, and Nâpali Coast • Best beachcombing, water sports, and spas
Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s Hawai‘i-based writers reveal
their favorite local haunts • Revised annually to provide the latest information

Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor’s hotel review, we’ve included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor’s expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback.

Author: Fodor's
Paperback: 696 pages
Company: Fodor's (2011-08-23) (2011-08-23)
ISBN: 0679009272
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The finest guidebook ever written for O‘ahu. Now you can plan your best vacation - ever. This all new third edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Written by the author of the best-selling guides, "Maui Revealed," "Hawaii The Big Island Revealed" and "The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook." Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing places to stay, exciting waterfalls, colorful valleys 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 O‘ahu so exciting.

Author: Andrew Doughty
Paperback: 304 pages ISBN13: 9780981461021, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Wizard Publications Inc. (2009-11-15)
ISBN: 0981461026
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