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Most travel titles are put together in a few weeks by visiting travel writers. Wizard guidebooks take over a year to compile and the writers are residents who personally and anonymously review every facet of the island. Their maps are the best you'll find. From restaurants to helicopter companies to scuba to beaches to trails. They see it all and show you the best the island has to offer. They also reveal who's the worst and who to stay away from. All told in a frank, humorous way that keeps the reading fun.

The fi... MOREnest 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 Hawai'i 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. #x2B22; The most up-to-date and accurate information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website #x2B22; Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, hotels and activities show you which companies really are the best#x2B26;and which to avoid--no advertisements #x2B22; 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 #x2B22; 38 specially-created maps in an easy-to-follow format with mile markers--so you'll always know where you are on the island #x2B22; 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 #x2B22; 28 pages on Big Island's beaches with detailed descriptions including ocean safety #x2B22; Over 65 pages of exciting adventures and activities #x2B22; Fascinating sections on Hawai'i's history, culture, language and legends #x2B22; Companion website with links to every business, events calendar, over 90 resort reviews complete with aerial photos--so you'll 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 kama'aina, 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."

About This Book	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
How it Began	p. 11
The First Settlers	p. 13
Outside World Discovers Hawai'i	p. 16
Kamehameha the Great	p. 18
Modern Hawai'i	p. 19
The Basics	p. 21
Getting Here	p. 21
What to Bring	p. 22
Getting Around	p. 22
Getting Marri... MOREed on the Big Island	p. 25
Weather	p. 25
Planning Your Trip	p. 27
Geography	p. 28
So is Hawai'i an Island or a State?	p. 29
Hazards	p. 30
Traveling With Children (Keiki)	p. 34
The People	p. 34
Some Terms	p. 35
Hawaiian Time	p. 35
Shaka	p. 36
The Hawaiian Language	p. 36
Music	p. 38
The Hula	p. 39
A Note About Access	p. 39
A Note on Personal Responsibility	p. 40
Miscellaneous Information	p. 41
A Word About Driving Tours	p. 41
Farmers' Markets	p. 42
Books	p. 42
The Internet	p. 42
Kohala Sights	p. 43
Up Highway 190 from Kailua-Kona	p. 43
Kohala Mountain Road	p. 47
North Shore of Kohala	p. 47
Pololu Valley	p. 49
Mo'okini Heiau	p. 49
Lapakahi State Historical Park	p. 51
Kawaihae	p. 52
Kohala Resort Area	p. 54
Kohala Lava Desert Area	p. 55
Kohala Shopping	p. 58
Kohala's Best Bets	p. 58
Kailua-Kona Sights	p. 59
Around Downtown Kailua-Kona	p. 60
Elsewhere Along Alii Drive	p. 63
Up Mauka of Kailua-Kona	p. 67
South of Kailua-Kona	p. 67
Kealakekua Bay & Place of Refuge	p. 69
Kailua-Kona Shopping	p. 74
Kailua-Kona's Best Bets	p. 75
South Island Sights	p. 76
South Point	p. 79
Volcano Sights	p. 85
Will I Get to See Lava Flowing?	p. 86
The Scene	p. 87
A Few Basics	p. 90
Around Kilauea Crater	p. 93
Down Chain of Craters Road	p. 97
Hiking in the Park	p. 102
Outside the Park Entrance	p. 102
The Town of Volcano	p. 104
Hilo & Puna Sights	p. 106
Around Hilo Town	p. 107
Heading South on Highway 11	p. 111
Exploring Puna	p. 112
Hilo Shopping	p. 121
Hilo & Puna's Best Bets	p. 122
Hamakua & Waimea Sights	p. 123
Leaving Hilo Behind	p. 123
Honoka'a	p. 129
Waipi'o Valley	p. 129
Old Mamalahoa Highway	p. 133
Waimea	p. 134
Parker Ranch	p. 134
Hamakua & Waimea Shopping	p. 137
Hamakua & Waimea's Best Bets	p. 137
Saddle Road Sights	p. 138
Mauna Kea	p. 140
Driving up to Mauna Kea	p. 143
Mauna Loa	p. 145
Approaching Hilo	p. 146
Beaches	p. 147
Beach Safety	p. 148
Kohala Beaches	p. 150
Near Kona Beaches	p. 159
South Island Beaches	p. 170
East Side Beaches	p. 174
Activities	p. 176
ATVs	p. 177
Biking	p. 177
Boogie Boarding	p. 179
Camping	p. 179
Caving	p. 180
Fishing	p. 181
Golfing	p. 184
Activities	p. 176
(Powered) Hang Gliders	p. 190
Helicopters / Airplanes	p. 191
Hiking	p. 194
Horseback Riding	p. 207
Jet Skiing	p. 209
Kayaking	p. 209
Ocean Tours	p. 211
Parasailing	p. 215
SCUBA	p. 215
Snorkeling	p. 220
Snow Skiing	p. 223
SNUBA	p. 223
Spas	p. 224
Stargazing	p. 224
Submarines	p. 225
Surfing	p. 225
Tennis	p. 226
Whale Watching	p. 226
Windsurfing / Kitesurfing	p. 227
Ziplines	p. 228
Adventures	p. 229
Manta Ray Night Dive	p. 229
Mauna Ulu Crater	p. 230
Explore a Mile-Long Cave	p. 231
Rain Forest Hike to Pu'u 'O'o Vent	p. 233
Jump Off the End of the World	p. 235
Close Encounter With a Dolphin	p. 236
Boulder-hop to a Waterfall	p. 237
Command Your Own Boat	p. 238
Lose Yourself in Waimanu Valley	p. 239
Hike to Flowing Lava	p. 240
Honokane Nui Hike	p. 243
Island Dining	p. 244
Island Dining Index	p. 244
Island Fish & Seafood	p. 246
Lu'au Foods	p. 247
Other Island Foods	p. 247
Kailua-Kona Dining	p. 248
Kohala Dining	p. 260
Waimea Dining	p. 266
Hilo Dining	p. 268
Dining Elsewhere	p. 272
Island Nightlife	p. 278
Lu'au	p. 278
Dinner Cruises	p. 281
Island Dining Best Bets	p. 281
Where to stay	p. 282
Where to Stay Index	p. 282
Rental Agents	p. 282
Hotels	p. 284
Condos	p. 284
Bed & Breakfasts	p. 285
Where Should I Stay?	p. 285
Where are the Rest?	p. 287
Kohala	p. 287
Kailua-Kona	p. 293
Hilo Area	p. 300
Volcano Village	p. 301
Waimea	p. 303
Northern Tip of the Island	p. 304
Southeast Part of the Island	p. 305
Honoka'a	p. 305
Index	p. 306
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