Hawaii The Big Island Revealed; The Ultimate Guidebook - Softcover

Andrew Doughty (Author), Harriett Friedman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0963942964 ISBN 13: 9780963942968

Publisher: Wizard Pubns, 1999

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Publisher

The most comprehensive yet easy to use guidebook ever written for the Big Island. The Big Island is so big and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. We unlock its secrets. Our brand new second 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 Big Island so exciting.

Our 38 specially created maps include beach access to even the most remote beaches, mile markers (so you always know where you are), hiking trails, and numerous details in an easy to follow format.

Deserted black sand beaches, secluded freshwater lava pools (some volcanically heated), pristine rain forests, lava tubes, hidden waterfalls, and the most dramatic part of the erupting volcano shown nowhere else.

Web site with links to every business, last minute changes and more.

Driving tours of the island let you structure your trip your way.

Special section on Adventures.

Clear, concise directions to get to those hard to find places.

Only book ever banned at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center for being “too honest” and “revealing too much.”

Symbols quickly identify recommended sights and companies.

Easy to use; no thumbing through every page looking for what you want.

Written by island residents who know the island.

Actual prices for restaurants, hotels, and activities. (Not vague symbols such as three forks to indicate meal prices or general terms such as moderately priced.) Frank, honest opinions throughout—No Advertisements.

Fascinating stories and legends from all around the island.

We’ve covered 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 trip. Whether you are a first time visitor, or a long time kama‘aina, you will find out more about the Big Island from this book than from any other source. Discover the Hawaii you’ve always imagined with Hawaii The Big Island Revealed.

Review

"A colorful book...covers it all...I was pleased by the numerous little tips that can make a trip more pleasant." -- The San Diego Union-Tribune

"Everything there is to know...Written in clear and lively language, with abundant color illustrations...Excellent maps...Essential reading." -- Library Journal

"Superbly researched and easy-to-read reference...It's jammed with details and maps." -- Houston Chronicle

Edition details

• Publisher: Wizard Pubns
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0963942964
• ISBN 13: 9780963942968
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2