The Unofficial Guide to Hawaii (Unofficial Guides) - Softcover

Tominaga, Lance

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764565702 ISBN 13: 9780764565700

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 2002

Synopsis

The Unofficial Guides are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations′ attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they′re spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they′re extremely easy to scan. In The Unofficial Guide to Hawaii you′ll get the inside story on the islands′ top attractions, such as Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Polynesian Cultural Center, the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, and more, plus tips on travel packages, beaches, adventure outings, and golf. All the major hotels, resorts, and restaurants are rated and ranked for value and quality, and we′ve explored all the details of Hawaiian nightlife, from luaus to the legendary Don Ho. Also includes: ∗ A complete guide to exploring the islands, including the best beaches, scenic drives, and rain forest walks ∗ The inside story on shopping for aloha shirts, local art, and Hawaiian music ∗ How to discover truly authentic Hawaiian culture, with tips on enjoying Hawaiian regional cuisine ∗ The best places to golf, hike, dive, snorkel, and surf ∗ Proven strategies for getting the best hotel rates, plus tips on enjoying Hawaii with kids

About this title

About the Author:

About Our Authors Lance Tominaga is the former editor of ALOHA Magazine, which for 21 years brought the best of Hawaii into homes and offices throughout the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world. In his ten years with the publication, he spent time on every major Hawaiian island and wrote features on everything from a charming little art community on the Big Island to Mister "Tiny Bubbles" himself, Don Ho. In the process, he gained an immeasurable appreciation for the beauty and uniqueness of the Islands' lands and cultures. At the same time, as a lifelong resident of the Islands (on the island of Oahu, to be exact), he knows full well the price of living in paradise and has always been forthright in passing on Hawaii travel–related advice. Betty Fullard–Leo wrote our dining chapter and has been sampling Hawaii restaurants ever since she arrived in the Islands in 1962. After graduating from the University of Hawaii's school of journalism in 1980, she worked as associate editor of Aloha Magazine and RSVP magazine for more than six years; she then edited Pacific Art & Travel magazine before turning to full–time freelance writing in 1990. She writes regularly about food for Hawaii Magazine and also contributes articles about Hawaii destinations, attractions, activities, restaurants, culture, and lifestyle to numerous publications, including Los Angeles Times, Westways AAA, and Spirit of Aloha magazine.

From the Back Cover:

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist′s Best Friend!" Chicago Sun–Times "Indispensable" The New York Times The Top 10 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Hawai′i Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: Information that′s candid, critical, and totally objective Major hotels and resorts rated and ranked for value and quality of rooms plus proven strategies for getting the best rates More than 80 restaurants reviewed in detail and rated, with tips on Hawai′i Regional Cuisine The inside story on the top attractions: Hawai′i Volcanoes National Park, Polynesian Cultural Center, the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, Haleakala National Park, and more A complete guide to exploring the islands, including the best beaches, scenic drives, and rain forest walks Tips on enjoying Hawai′i with the kids The inside story on shopping for aloha shirts, local art, and Hawaiian music All the details on nightlife, from luaus to the legendary Don Ho The best places to golf, hike, dive, snorkel, and surf How to discover truly authentic Hawaiian culture Get the unbiased truth on hundreds of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more in The Unofficial Guide to Hawai′i the resource that helps you save money, save time, and make your trip the best it can be.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0764565702
• ISBN 13: 9780764565700
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 480