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 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.

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Frommer's Portable Big Island of Hawaii

6th Edition

See the very best of the Big Island of Hawaii

From swimming with sea turtles to witnessing an erupting volcano, our expert author guides you to your best Big Island experience.

• Detailed maps throughout

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

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

• Insider tips from local expert authors

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Fodor's Big Island of Hawai'i

Plan your Perfect Getaway

Make your trip to the Big Island unforgettable with 26 maps, illustrated features, and 120 color photos.

Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences & attractions • Tips for families & honeymooners • Easy-to-read color regional maps

Explore the island's active volcanoes, Kona, Hilo, and beyond • 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, snorkeling, and l'au • Best scuba diving, kayaking, and golf

Opinions from destination experts • Fodor's writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Frequently updated to provide the latest information

“Fodor's has emerged this year as our fave guidebook series for insider tips about things you actually want to know…” -Miami Herald

“Hipped up . . . with colorful maps and graphics, plus advice on a broader range of attractions, from classic to quirky.”-Outside Magazine

A guide for families and outdoor adventurers alike, the new and completely revised 2011 Trailblazer takes you to all of the Big Island's famous attractions, as well as its hidden spots. Nearly twice the size of the rest of Hawaii combined, the Big Island presents a challenge to adventure travelers with limited time. Trailblazer comes to the rescue with its trademark organization and clear directions for . . .

Includes FREE planning and background information. Kamehameha the Great named the Kingdom of Hawaii after his home island, a synecdoche that still rings true today. While Moloka'I is often called the 'most Hawaiian island', the rich diversity of Hawai'I island's landscapes and people make it feel convincingly emblematic of the entire state.