Hawaii

Featuring city, beach and park maps, as well as restaurant and accommodation indexes, this guide to Hawaii provides coverage of the island's flora and fauna, history, people, customs and legends.

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Travelers looking for more than the standard itinerary will find many unique options in this newly updated, award-winning all-island guide. While most conventional guides include only the obvious highlights, the seventh edition of Moon Handbooks Hawaii offers a comprehensive look at the Big Island, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, and Niihau with an insider's perspective on must-see attractions and undiscovered gems worth seeking out. Author Robert Nilsen provides an in-depth look at the history, culture, characteristics and charms of each island, an extensive focus on sports and recreation, and coverage of offbeat and often neglected destinations including hikes through lava tubes and craters, the liveliest festivals, and the quietest beaches. Packed with fresh coverage of new restaurants, tours, inter-island travel, and accommodations, as well as color maps, photos, and insightful sidebars, the seventh edition of Moon Handbooks Hawaii contains all the pertinent particulars for planning an enriching and extraordinary Hawaiian getaway.