Insight Guide Hawaii

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Edition: 12th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-02-01
Publisher(s): Insight Guides
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Summary

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing.Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Table of Contents

Introduction
Aloha
15(5)
History
Decisive Dates
20(5)
Ancient Hawaii
25(7)
Arrival of Captain Cook
32(7)
The Hawaiian Monarchy
39(12)
Modern Hawaii
51(14)
Features
Natural History
65(12)
Traditions
77(10)
Hawaii's People
87(9)
The Language
96(7)
Music and Hula
103(10)
Food
113(14)
Places
Introduction
127(10)
Oahu: Introduction
131(6)
Honolulu
137(18)
Waikiki
155(14)
Honolulu Neighborhoods
169(12)
Windward Side
181(5)
North Shore
186(5)
Central Oahu
191(8)
Wai`anae Coast
199(14)
Maui: Introduction
209(4)
Central and West Maui
213(7)
Haleakala and Upcountry
220(9)
The Hana Coast
229
Insight on....
Endangered Species
72(12)
Ancient Places
84(26)
Lei
110(178)
Volcanoes
288
Information panels
Hawaiian Gods
80(37)
The Lu`au
117(43)
Duke Kahanamoku
160(29)
Surfing
189(14)
Oahu's Leeward Islands
203(13)
Humpback Whales
216(92)
Ni`ihau
308
Molokai
239(7)
Lanai
246(13)
The Big Island: Introduction
255(4)
Hilo and the Windward Side
259(10)
Kona and Kohala
269(12)
Volcano and Ka`u
281(16)
Kauai: Introduction
293(4)
Kauai and Ni`ihau
297(19)
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted
316(2)
Planning the Trip
318(2)
Practical Tips
320(3)
Getting Around
323(1)
Where to Stay
324(9)
Where to Eat
333(4)
Attractions
337(2)
Festivals
339(3)
Shopping
342(2)
Sport
344(1)
Language
345(1)
Further Reading 346

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