Download or read book Beaches of the Big Island written by John R. K. Clark and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1985-09-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Island, world famous for its active volcanoes and coral gardens, has many wonderful beaches. In fact its shoreline is as diverse and dynamic as the rest of this massive island and includes more than 100 black, green, and white sand beaches. The Beaches series by John R. K. Clark include Beaches of Maui County, Beaches of the Big Island, Beaches of Kauai and Niihau, and The Beaches of Oahu. The author, an ocean recreation consultant, includes comprehensive site descriptions of hundreds of beaches in the Hawaiian Islands and shares his extensive knowledge of, and deep respect for, Hawaii's shorelines.
Download or read book Moon Big Island of Hawaii written by Bree Kessler and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like a mini-continent on its own, Hawaii's multi-faceted land boasts parched deserts, jet-black sand beaches, snow-covered mountains, lush valleys, and countless waterfalls. With special emphasis on leading destinations such as Waipio Valley, Kilauea Volcano, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, the north coast of Hilo, Waimea, and the beaches of Kona-Kohala coast, Moon Big Island of Hawai'i provides you with the essential details needed to discover all the can't miss sights, attractions, and restaurants on this stunning island, while including lesser-known and local hotspots. With firsthand experience and honest insight, expert author Robert Nilsen provides you with all the tools you need to create your own unique experience. Robert's fun and creative travel suggestions can help you plan your perfect trip.
Download or read book Hawai i the Best Beaches on the Big Island written by Robert Frutos and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-12-16 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book is For You! Whether you are only here for only a couple of days, or have the luxury of a longer stay - this guidebook will prove to be invaluable, as it brings to light the best and most beautiful beaches on the Big Island and how to easily access them. This book will save you precious time and effort. As it shares excellent and insightful knowledge about each of the over 30 beaches listed: where they are, what to expect, how far it is to each location, both in time and miles, and offeres precise directions, and well as when the best time to visit is... that you may experience each location with comfort and ease. It includeds all the Best Beaches on the Big Island as well as reveals the very best places to snorkel! If you are here, for one or many fun-filled adventures, full of the wondrous, the beautiful, and the magnificent, then Hawai'i: The Most Beautiful Beaches on the Big Island - is the book for you.
Download or read book The New Insider s Guide to the Best Beaches of the Big Island Hawaii written by Uldra Johnson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-05-24 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are the top 22 beaches on the Big Island, ranked by a beach lover, a beach connoisseur, who knows well the beaches of this magical isle. From a secluded beach at the bottom of the world's most active volcano, accessed only by hiking a desolate frozen lava trail, to a white sand crescent moon beach with a 5-star hotel, designated one of the five most beautiful beaches in the world, you'll find the beach of your dreams here! Newly edited with maps and complete directions!
Download or read book The Insider s Guide to the Best Beaches of the Big Island Hawaii written by Uldra Johnson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-04-16 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning to visit the Big Island to bask in its glorious sunshine and swim in its crystal clear waters? Coming to snorkel or dive among its kaleidoscopic, technicolor marine life? You've found the right guide! Here you will find the top 22 beaches on this island, ranked by a beach lover, a beach connoisseur, who knows well the beaches of this magical isle. From a secluded beach at the bottom of the world's most active volcano, accessed only by hiking a desolate frozen lava trail, to a white sand crescent moon beach with a 5-star hotel, designated one of the five most beautiful beaches in the world, you'll find the beach of your dreams here. Want to camp on a rugged beach in an uninhabited valley, and sleep to the sound of wild surf? Want to sit atop a sugary white sand dune and watch silvery dolphins leap from turquoise waters into the golden sky in the diamond sunshine? Or maybe you'd like to swim in an emerald-green bay so close to spinner dolphins that you can hear them joyfully singing to one another? What about finding the best body and boogie boarding beach in the Islands, where the surf never stops rolling, and whose white sands magically disappear and then reappear? Want to go where wild horses run up and down a black sand beach in a valley of waterfalls? Or would you like to leave your footprints on a bejeweled green sand beach, sparkling with semiprecious stones, on a windswept, steep-cliffed bay, with nothing between you and Antarctica, but the deep blue sea? This guide, written by a beach lover and naturalist who came to Hawaii for its beaches almost thirty years ago, will take you to these astounding places, and many more. How about snorkeling or diving in the Garden of Eels, and possibly be the first to find one of history's most legendary shipwrecks, rumored to be within swimming distance of the island's shores? Want to hang on a remote beach said to be haunted by Night Marchers, huaka'i po, the ghosts of long-dead warrior armies? And then there is the beach named for its springs of life, from whose sacred waters only the royalty of Hawaii were permitted to drink, on pain of death? Would you like to visit the secret Golden Ponds? The alluring Queen's Bath? Want to hike to an unspoiled bay where you can descend into a sea-water filled lava tube? What about a beach where you can learn to surf or take a glass bottom boat ride or parasail or windsurf? Do you prefer a white, black, or green sand beach, or maybe a beach unique in all the world, a beach of both white and black sand? They're all waiting for you here, and more, in "The Insider's Guide to the Best Beaches of the Big Island"! Ready? Let's hit the beach!
Download or read book Lonely Planet Hawaii the Big Island 4 written by Adam Karlin and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge your spirit of adventure on the biggest Hawaiian island. It’s still a vast frontier, full of unexpected wonders. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Hawai‘i, the Big Island , with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. Lonely Planet Hawaii, the Big Island is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike trails through smoking craters at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, stargaze at the clear skies from Mauna Kea, and snorkel in Kealakekua Bay; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet Hawaii, the Big Island Travel Guide: • Full-color maps and images throughout. • Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. • Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. • Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices. • Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. • Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, lifestyle, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics. • Over 40 color maps. Coverage Includes: Kailua-Kona, Kohala, Waimea, Mauna Kea, Saddle Road, Hamakua Coast, Waipio Valley, Hilo, Puna, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Caldera, Kau and more.
Download or read book Wind Wings and Waves written by Rick Soehren and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2019-05-31 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From coral reefs to stargazing and everything in between, Wind, Wings, and Waves is your personal guide to nature in Hawai‘i. With color illustrations throughout, this engaging book introduces you to the islands' natural world and helps to identify common plants, birds, and fish. More than a hundred self-guided field trips on six islands will inspire you to get outdoors and explore nature on your own. In Wind, Wings, and Waves, you'll find a knowledgeable and good-humored friend telling fascinating insider facts on this magical place: How, when, and where you can listen to whales singing. Where to see unique Hawaiian plants and birds. Why coral reefs are teeming with weird, wonderful life forms, and the best reefs to visit. Why Hawai‘i is the best place in the world for stargazing. How Hawai‘i became a melting pot of cultures and cuisines, including a mini-guide to the unique foods of the islands. How volcanoes make new Hawaiian islands, and the forces that make these islands travel and eventually disappear. How plants and animals made their way to the most isolated place on the planet, and what makes Hawai‘i a natural laboratory for evolution. The amazing story of Polynesian voyagers who navigated to Hawai‘i by the stars. By sharing his love for the natural wonders of Hawai‘i, biologist Rick Soehren helps you make the most of your time in the islands, whether you are having the vacation of a lifetime or lucky enough to live in Hawai‘i.
Download or read book Fodor s Essential Hawaii written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 1220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Hawaii overflows with natural beauty, from its soft sand beaches to its dramatic volcanic cliffs. The islands' offerings, from urban Honolulu in Oahu to the luxe resorts of Maui to the natural wonders of Kauai and the Big Island, appeal to all tastes. There's also much to appreciate about the state's unique culture and the tradition of aloha that has welcomed millions of visitors over the years. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Coverage of Oahu, Maui, The Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, and Lanai Planning to focus on one Hawaiian Island? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Maui, Kauai, Oahu, and Big Island of Hawaii.
Download or read book Beaches of Kaua i and Ni ihau written by John R. K. Clark and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1989-11-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kaua‘i has more sand beaches per mile of shoreline than any other island in Hawai‘i. Its spectacular shoreline ranges from cliffs of bird sanctuaries to a fishpond in a volcanic crater to the traditional swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and beachcombing beaches. Although the owners of Ni‘ihau discourage visitors, author John Clark includes fascinating sketches of the island to complete his inventory of Hawai‘i's beaches. The Beaches series by John R. K. Clark include Beaches of Maui County, Beaches of the Big Island, Beaches of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, and The Beaches of O‘ahu. The author, an ocean recreation consultant, includes comprehensive site descriptions of hundreds of beaches in the Hawaiian Islands and shares his extensive knowledge of, and deep respect for, Hawai‘i's shorelines.
Download or read book Frommer s Hawaii 2020 written by Martha Cheng and published by Complete Guides. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frommer's Complete Guides are packed with dazzling photos and detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, giving you the low-down on what's worth your trip and what's not. The destinations are broken down into easy to navigate sections and include a full size pull out map to help you plan the perfect trip.
Download or read book Frommer s Hawaii 2021 written by Martha Cheng and published by Frommermedia. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frommer's Complete Guides are packed with dazzling photos and detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, giving you the low-down on what's worth your trip and what's not. The destinations are broken down into easy to navigate sections and include a full size pull out map to help you plan the perfect trip.
Download or read book Hawaii the Big Island Revealed written by Andrew Doughty and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Move to Kona written by Julie Ziemelis and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-03 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a dreamer, a traveler, a lover of the Big Island or seriously considering a move to Kona, Hawaii? This book is for you! The author created the travel blog, 365Kona.com and the lifestyle Facebook blog, "365 Things to Do in Kona," and is an expert on all things Kona. How to Move to Kona is an insider's resource guide which includes invaluable information (including links and phone numbers) for every service you will need to make a move to the island, as well as contact information for moving pets, every school in West Hawaii, job opportunity suggestions and links, and personal recommendations for saving money and living life well on the Big Island. The author also includes her personal story, ideas, and links for finding ohana (family) and community in Kona, as well as cultural information and common Hawaiian words and phrases to help make travel and living on the island easier and more rewarding. If you have ever considered making a move to the islands, this book offers a glimpse of what the perils and possibilities are and will save you from making costly mistakes on your way to paradise.
Download or read book Hawai i s Best Beaches written by John R. K. Clark and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1999-03-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hawaii boasts many of the loveliest beaches in the world. With so many to select from, how do you choose which one to visit? Which one will offer you an enjoyable and memorable day at the beach? Now, here is a book that helps you find that perfect spot on the beach. In this colorful and informative guide, John Clark, author of the highly regarded "Beaches of Hawai'i" series, has selected fifty of the best beaches in the Islands. Each beach, easily located using the guide's overview maps, is described in terms of water safety, amenities, accessibility, and environmental features that make it unique, not only among Hawai'i's beaches but worldwide. Readers will be fascinated by the history and beach lore surrounding each site. Some of Hawai'i's best-known and most popular beaches are included (O'ahu's Waikiki Beach and Hanauma Bay) together with a few lesser-known sites frequented primarily by local residents (Manini'owali on the Big Island, Polihale and Maha'ulepu on Kaua'i). Residents and visitors alike will agree that here at last is the only guide they will need to Hawai'i's best beaches.
Download or read book Fodor s Big Island of Hawaii written by Fodor's and published by Fodor. This book was released on 2007 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lava fireworks, lush rainforests, snow-capped Mauna Kea, and hidden perfect beaches--the Big Island defies expectations. Fodor's is the key to discovering it all, from green sand beaches to charming old plantation towns, with the most up-to-date coverage readers expect.
Download or read book Moon Big Island of Hawaii written by Bree Kessler and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert traveler Bree Kessler covers the best sights and adventures that the Big Island has to offer, from soaking up the sun on Kona's iconic white sand beaches to sampling local delicacies at Hilo's popular farmer's market. Kessler also offers one-of-a-kind trip ideas, including Eat Your Way Around the Island, Big Island on a Budget, and Just Leave Me at the Beach—an itinerary for travelers who want to spend their entire vacation relaxing on the sand. Brimming with details on checking out the sea turtles at Punalu’u Beach County Park, tidepooling in Pahoa, and venturing up Saddle Road for the spectacular views at the Mauna Kea observatory, Moon Big Island of Hawai'i gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. This full-color travel guide includes colorful photos and helpful maps throughout.
Download or read book Hawaii written by Sara Benson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Hawaii is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Learn to surf or lie in the sun on a sugary tropical beach, hike across ancient lava flows and up craggy peaks, or curve down Maui's lushest coast on the Road to Hana; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Hawaii and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Hawaii Travel Guide: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, politics, arts & crafts, cuisine, landscapes, wildlife, and island customs Free, convenient pull-out sheet-map (included in print version), plus over 83 color maps Useful features - including Outdoor Activities Travel with Children, Month by Month (annual festival calendar), Scenic Itineraries Coverage of Oahu, Honolulu, Waikiki, Kailua, Hawaii the Big Island, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Maui, Lahaina, Road to Hana, Lanai, Molokai, Niihau, Kauai, Na Pali Coast, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Hawaii, our most comprehensive guide to Hawaii, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled. Looking for a guide focused on only one or a few islands in this destination? Check outLonely Planet's Discover Hawaii the Big Island, Discover Kauai, Discover Maui, and Discover Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu, photo-rich guides to the islands' most popular attractions. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sara Benson, Amy C Balfour, Adam Karlin, Adam Skolnick, Paul Stiles, Ryan Ver Berkmoes About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
