【圖書簡介】 Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide:but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on resorts, restaurants, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. Meticulously researched by an acclaimed local journalist, Frommer's Portable Big Island of Hawaii is a concise guide to the best of the state's namesake island. You'll rely on our top-notch coverage of the best beaches, golf courses, and adventure outings. Our candid and in-depth hotel reviews cover everything from luxury oceanfront resorts to family-friendly condos to B&Bs, and our dining coverage ensures that you'll enjoy a true taste of Hawaii.
【作者簡介】 A resident of the Big Island, Jeanette Foster has skied the slopes of Mauna Kea—during a Fourth of July ski meet, no less—and gone scuba diving with manta rays off the Kona Coast. A prolific writer widely published in travel, sports, and adventure magazines, she’s also a contributing editor to Hawaii magazine and the editor of Zagat’s Survey to Hawaii’s Top Restaurants. In addition to this guide, Jeanette is the author of Frommer’s Hawaii, Frommer’s Maui, Frommer’s Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu, Frommer’s Hawaii with Kids, Frommer’s Maui Day by Day and Frommer’s Honolulu & Oahu Day by Day.
【本書目錄】 List of Maps 1 Hawaii, the Big Island 1 The Island in Brief 2 Visitor Information 3 Entry Requirements 4 When to Go Big Island Calendar of Events 5 Getting There 6 Money 7 Travel Insurance 8 Specialized Travel Resources 9 Getting Around Fast Facts: The Big Island 2 Where to Stay 1 The Kona Coast 2 The Kohala Coast 3 Waimea 4 The Hamakua Coast 5 Hilo 6 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 7 South Point 3 Where to Dine 1 The Kona Coast 2 South Kona Kona Coffee Craze! 3 The Kohala Coast 4 North Kohala 5 Waimea 6 The Hamakua Coast 7 Hilo A Lunch for All Five Senses 8 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 9 Naalehu/South Point 4 Fun On & Off the Beach 1 Beaches 2 Watersports 3 Hiking & Camping 4 Golf & Other Outdoor Activities Improve Your Golf Game in 21⁄2 Hours 5 Seeing the Sights 1 The Kona Coast 2 South Point: Land’s End 3 The Kohala Coast 4 North Kohala 5 Waimea (Kamuela) 6 Mauna Kea Experiencing Where the Gods Live 7 The Hamakua Coast 8 Hilo Imiloa: Exploring the Unknown 9 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 6 Shops & Galleries 1 The Kona Coast 2 The Kohala Coast 3 North Kohala 4 Waimea 5 The Hamakua Coast 6 Hilo 7 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 7 The Big Island After Dark 1 Big Island Luau An Evening under the Stars 2 Music, Dancing & Comedy in Kailua-Kona 3 The Kohala Coast Resorts Old-Style Hawaiian Entertainment 4 Hilo 5 Volcano Index General Index Accommodations Index Restaurant Index