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Big Island Books > Hawaii Books > Hawaii Revealed
Big Island Books we recommend to read before
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"Hawaii The Big Island Revealed
- The Ultimate Guidebook" book by Andrew Doughty
In this second of their series of guides to the
islands of Hawaii, Doughty and Friedman (The Ultimate Kaua'i Guidebook,
Wizard, 1994) have succeeded in telling us everything there is to
know about traveling on the island of Hawaii (the "big island"
only, not the entire state). They include basic facts about the
history and geology, language and pronunciation, sights, beaches,
activities, adventures, dining, and lodging. Each of these topics
is discussed in detail for each of seven divisions of the big island.
The authors relate not only where to go but how to get there and
whether or not the place is a must or a skip, offering candid evaluations
of each view, beach, and restaurant. Written in clear and lively
language, with abundant color illustrations, many excellent maps,
a good table of contents, and a complete index, this book is essential
reading for those traveling to the island.
"Hidden Hawaii"
book by Ray Riegert
Hawaii remains as popular as ever, and this guide
shows how to discover its least crowded island. Award-winning author
and founder of the Hidden guidebooks series, Ray Riegert reveals
how to best experience this magnificent island like a local. Hidden
Big Island of Hawaii reviews the popular attractions -- such as
diving coral reefs and scaling active volcanoes -- then invites
readers to go further by exploring "hidden" spots other
guides overlook, like an early morning fresh-fish auction, a rainforest
zoo, and a secluded black-sand beach that has great surfing. From
campgrounds and local burger joints to five-star resorts and gourmet
restaurants, this comprehensive guide provides a broad selection
of lodging and dining options, as well as information on outdoor
adventures such as hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving, and snorkeling.
Each title in the Hidden series offers readers the comfort of detailed
maps, internet information for each listing, suggested itineraries,
and walking and driving tours.
"Snorkel Hawaii – The Big
Island" book by Judy Malinowski
Snorkel Hawaii: The Big Island was the first
guidebook exclusively devoted to snorkeling on The Big Island of
Hawaii. In this 50% longer expanded second edition, even more sites
and maps are included, plus updated tips and excursions. From a
colorful cover to 54 site descriptions and 38 detailed maps of snorkeling
sites, it draws you into the fascinating underwater world that shouldn't
be missed by anyone touring the Big Island.
As Dave Barry says: "When you finally see
what goes on underwater, you realize that you've been missing the
whole point of the ocean--it's like going to the circus and staring
at the outside of the tent."
"Hawaii: The Big Island Trailblazer"
book by Jerry Sprout
A guide for families and outdoor adventurers
alike, 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.
"Hidden Big Island of Hawaii"
book by Ray Riegert
Hawaii remains as popular
as ever, and this guide shows how to discover its least crowded
island. Award-winning author and founder of the Hidden guidebooks
series, Ray Riegert reveals how to best experience this magnificent
island like a local. Hidden Big Island of Hawaii reviews the popular
attractions -- such as diving coral reefs and scaling active volcanoes
-- then invites readers to go further by exploring "hidden"
spots other guides overlook, like an early morning fresh-fish auction,
a rainforest zoo, and a secluded black-sand beach that has great
surfing. From campgrounds and local burger joints to five-star resorts
and gourmet restaurants, this comprehensive guide provides a broad
selection of lodging and dining options, as well as information
on outdoor adventures such as hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving,
and snorkeling.
"Beaches of the Big Island"
book by John R. K. Clark
The best informative book you can buy on the
entire coastline of the big island. Much historical info adds to
the richness of the general information provided. If you are looking
for an out of the way place on the big island, this book will help
you find it
"The Rough Guide to the Big Island
of Hawaii" book by Gregg Ward
The Big Island is not the cheapest destination
in Hawaii – though it does have a few budget inns and hostels
– and it can’t compete with Honolulu for frenzied shopping
or wild nightlife. The entire island has the population of a medium-sized
town, with fewer than 150,000 people spread across its four thousand
square miles; it holds its fair share of restaurants, bars, and
so on, but basically it’s a rural community. This is the place
to come if you’re looking for the elusive "real Hawaii";
it’s also unbeatable if you just want to relax. "Hanging
loose," as the locals put it, is the island’s watchword,
and no one ever seems to be too busy to "talk story."
There’s plenty of opportunity to be active – hiking
in the state and national parks, deep-sea fishing off the Kona Coast,
golfing in the Kohala resorts, or snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay –
but most visitors are content to while away days on end meandering
between beach and brunch.
"Hawaii Trails: Walks, Strolls and
Treks on the Big Island"
The most comprehensive hiking guide available
to the spectacular island of Hawaii. This island has a wealth of
areas to explore, including: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the
island's famous black sand beaches, shimmering blue bays, and remote
rainforest valleys. Includes both dayhikes and backpacks.
"Moon Handbooks Big Island of Hawaii"
book by Robert Nielsen
In Moon Handbooks Big Island of Hawaii, Robert
Nielsen provides travelers with all the details they need to plan
the perfect Island adventure. The Big Island of Hawaii is an island
of superlatives. Double the size of all the islands combined, the
Big Island is the state's youngest -- just under a million years
old. The island's diverse landscape possesses a wide variety of
climate zones -- from tropical to snow-capped alpine to lava desert
to rain forest. Covering outdoor recreation activities, accommodations,
dining, and more, Moon Handbooks Big Island of Hawaii will help
travelers immerse themselves in the island's natural and cultural
riches. Included are tips on exploring the spectacular Waipi'o Valley,
discovering the "Gold Coast" in Kailua-Kona on the island's
west side, and hiking the immense Kilauea Caldera.
"So You want to live in Hawaii"
by Toni Polancy
Hawaii. Paradise. Gentle breezes, sunshine, coconuts
and bananas falling into your lap, beautiful scenery, great recreational
opportunities. All true (well, almost all), and all there for the
tourist. But what about permanent residents? Polancy's guide is
essential for anyone seriously contemplating relocation. Polancy
provides useful information on the pluses and minuses of each island,
facilities for children, and such delights as tsunamis and hurricanes,
rats, head lice, roaches, crime, and DUI penalties. Read this first
if you're thinking of moving to paradise.
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