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Spend Less and See More in HawaiiAre You Ready to Travel Smart?
If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic way-the way the locals do.
Instead of spending $300 a night for a chain hotel, why not stay at the Wabi-Sabi House on Maui where you can sleep in an enclosed, tranquil treehouse for just $70 a night, or bed down in an oceanfront condo on Kauai for $105 a night?
On Oahu, eat a Hawaiian plate lunch at the Rainbow Drive-In for under $4, so you can splurge on dinner. Try Iron Chef champion Seiya Masahara's specialty-Japanese comfort food known as oden, a hotpot of dashi (broth) with long-simmered vegetables-at Hakkei.
Let me show you the "other" Hawaii-the one only insiders know about. Listen to slack-key guitar jam sessions on Oahu or volunteer to work with the Hawaii Wildlife Fund on Maui to help endangered sea turtles get a healthy start on life. These are only a few of the great ways to get closer to the culture of Hawaii. Read on for more!
Happy Travels,
Pauline Frommer
www.frommers.com/pauline
Winner of Best Guidebook for 2006 from the North American Travel Journalists Association (Pauline Frommer's New York City)
Synopsis
Spend Less and See More in Hawaii
Are You Ready to Travel Smart?
If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic waythe way the locals do.
Instead of spending $300 a night for a chain hotel, why not stay at the Wabi-Sabi House on Maui where you can sleep in an enclosed, tranquil treehouse for just $70 a night, or bed down in an oceanfront condo on Kauai for $105 a night?
On Oahu, eat a Hawaiian plate lunch at the Rainbow Drive-In for under $4, so you can splurge on dinner. Try Iron Chef champion Seiya Masahara's specialtyJapanese comfort food known as oden, a hotpot of dashi (broth) with long-simmered vegetablesat Hakkei.
Let me show you the "other" Hawaiithe one only insiders know about. Listen to slack-key guitar jam sessions on Oahu or volunteer to work with the Hawaii Wildlife Fund on Maui to help endangered sea turtles get a healthy start on life. These are only a few of the great ways to get closer to the culture of Hawaii. Read on for more!
Happy Travels,
Pauline Frommer
www.frommers.com/pauline
Synopsis
Visitors want the inside track on the "other" Hawaii, with info on farmers' markets, festivals, art workshops, farm stays, windsurfing, surfing, kite boarding, and more.
Synopsis
"A great read. . . . Lively and unabashedly opinionated."
New York Post
Budget Travel Redefined
I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you not only how to spend less in Hawaii, but how to see it in a more authentic way, without sacrificing comfort for savings.
Cozy, restful accommodations: Instead of spending $300 a night for a chain hotel, bed down in a Victorian mansion for $65 a night at Maureen's B&B on the Big Island (p. 351) or stay in a beachfront condo on Maui for $98 a night (p. 245).
Food finds: I'll take you to the best of the island's authentic Hawaiian restaurants and food stands and the places where up-and-coming chefs are making names for themselves.
Sights and attractions: Get in-depth coverage of Hawaii's iconic sights and the gems most visitors miss, plus the best in snorkeling, hiking, beachcombing, surfing, and more.
Insider's Hawaii: Drop in on slack-key guitar jam sessions on Oahu (p. 155) or volunteer for the Hawaii Wildlife Fund on Maui to help endangered sea turtles (p. 294).
Happy Travels,
Pauline Frommer
Winner of Best Guidebook,
North American Travel Journalists Association
Synopsis
Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer’s guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way.
- Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms
- Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds
- Packed with personality and opinions
About the Author
Pauline Frommer began her career in the travel biz at the age of four months accompanying her guidebook-writing parents, Arthur Frommer and Hope Arthur to Europe. Since then, she helped found and edit Frommers.com, edited the travel section of MSNBC.com, and contributed articles to the Dallas Morning News, Newsweek, Marie Claire and Budget Travel Magazine (where she was also a contributing editor). She appears frequently on MSNBC, CNN, CNN's Headline News, and every local news show you can name.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.A Note from Pauline.
1 The Best of Hawaii.
A Brief Summary of the Islands..
Best Sights, Attractions & Activities.
Best People-Watching Beaches.
Best Secluded Beaches.
Best Beaches if You’re a Kid.
Best Beaches for Ocean Sports.
Best Active Experiences.
Best “Other Hawaii” Activities.
Best Places to Eat.
2 Kauai: Hawaii’s Garden of Eden.
Don’t Leave Kauai Without.
A Brief History.
Lay of the Land.
Getting To & Around Kauai.
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Dining for All Tastes.
Why You’re Here: Kauai’s Beaches.
The Top Sights & Attractions.
The Other Kauai.
Active Kauai.
Attention, Shoppers!
Nightlife on Kauai.
3 Oahu: The Main Draw.
Don’t Leave Oahu Without.
A Brief History.
Lay of the Land.
Getting To & Around Oahu.
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Dining for All Tastes.
Why You’re Here: Oahu’s Beaches.
The Top Sights & Attractions.
The Other Oahu.
Active Oahu.
Attention, Shoppers!
Nightlife on Oahu.
4 Molokai: The Real Hawaii.
Don’t Leave Molokai Without.
Lay of the Land & A Brief History.
Getting To & Around Molokai.
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Dining for All Tastes.
Why You’re Here: Molokai’s Beaches.
The Top Sights & Attractions.
The Other Molokai.
Active Molokai.
Attention, Shoppers!
Nightlife on Molokai .
5 Lanai: From Tropical Fruit to Tourism.
Don’t Leave Lanai Without.
A Brief History.
Lay of the Land.
Getting To & Around Lanai.
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Dining for All Tastes.
Why You’re Here: Lanai’s Beaches.
The Top Sights & Attractions.
The Other Lanai.
Active Lanai.
Attention, Shoppers!
Nightlife on Lanai.
6 Maui: Hawaii’s Most Celebrated Island.
Don’t Leave Maui Without.
A Brief History.
Lay of the Land.
Getting To & Around Maui.
Maui Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Dining for All Tastes.
Why You’re Here: Maui’s Beaches.
The Top Sights & Attractions.
Maui’s Unbelievable Driving Tours.
The Other Maui.
Active Maui.
Attention, Shoppers!
Nightlife on Maui.
7 Hawaii: The Big Island.
Don’t Leave the Big Island Without .
A Brief History.
Lay of the Land.
Getting To & Around the Big Island.
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Dining for All Tastes.
Why You’re Here: The Big Island’s Beaches.
The Top Sights & Attractions.
The Other Big Island.
Active Hawaii.
Attention, Shoppers!
Nightlife on the Big Island.
8 The Essentials of Planning.
When to Visit.
Entry Requirements.
Customs Regulations.
Finding a Good Airfare to Hawaii.
The How-Tos of Home Exchanges.
Packing.
Money Matters.
Travel Insurance.
Health & Safety.
Specialized Travel Resources.
Brides & Grooms.
Pets.
Staying Wired (or Wireless) While Away.
Recommended Reading.
9 Hawaiian Terms & Phrases.
Index.
Accommodations.
Restaurants.
List of Maps.™
Kauai.
Where to Stay & Dine on Kauai’s East Side.
Where to Stay & Dine on Kauai’s South Side.
Where to Stay & Dine on Kauai’s North .
Beaches & Attractions on Kauai’s East Side.
Beaches & Attractions on Kauai’s South Side.
Beaches & Attractions on Kauai’s North Shore.
Kauai’s West Side.
Oahu.
Where to Stay in Waikiki.
Eastern Oahu & the Winward Coast.
Where to Dine in Waikiki.
Central and Leeward Oahu.
Downtown & Chinatown.
Beaches & Outdoor Pursuits on Oahu.
Where to Stay & Dine on Molokai.
Beaches & Attractions on Molokai.
Lanai.
Maui.
Lahaina.
Napili-Kapalua.
Hana.
Kiahuiliu & Wailuku.
Lahaina Walking Tour.
Haleakala National Park.
The Big Island.
Kona Coast.
Kailua-Kona Downtown.
North Kohala.
Hilo.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.