Hawaii: Big Island Book

	Acknowledgments
	Preface
I.	Introduction: Why It's Called the Big Island
II.	General Information
a.	The Big Island's Best Bets	17
b.	A History of Hawai'i	20
	The Early Hawaiians
	Hawai'i Revealed to the World
	Hawai'i Under the Monarchy
	Hawai'i in the Modern Era
c.	County of Hawai'i	28
d.	Hawaiian Language	28
	Speaking Hawaiian
	Hawaiian Glossary
	A Few Words About Pidgin English
e.	Big Island Place Names	33
f.	Getting There	34
	Cruise Ships
	Airline Service to Hawai'i
	Inter-island Airlines
g.	Onizuka Space Center - Kona-Keahole Airport	39
h.	What to Pack	40
i.	Traveling with Children	40
j.	Travel Tips for the Physically Impaired	45
k.	Senior Travel	46
	Elderhostel Programs
l.	Weddings and Honeymoons in Paradise	47
m.	Hawai'i On the Internet	52
n.	Helpful Information	54
o.	Important Telephone Numbers	55
p.	Getting Around	57
	From the Airport
	Local Bus Service
	Limousine Service
	Rental Cars, Vans, 4-Wheel Drives
	Camper/RV Rentals
	Motorcycle, Moped, Motorscooter Rentals
	Bicycle Rentals
	Driving on the Big Island
q.	A Few Words About Fish and Other Seafood	66
r.	Grocery Shopping	68
s.	Special Big Island Products	69
t.	Kona Coffee Mills/Plantations	71
u.	Antiques	73
v.	Art Galleries/Handicraft Shops	74
w.	Bookstores	78
x.	Theaters-Movies-Stage Productions	79
y.	Self-Service Laundries	80
z.	Annual Big Island Events	81
aa.	Big Island Environment	86
ab.	Big Island Weather	87
	Hurricanes
	Tsunamis
	Earthquakes
ac.	Tropical Photography	91
III.	Where to Stay-What to See
a.	Introduction	95
b.	Accommodations Index	98
c.	Bed & Breakfast Lodgings	100
d.	Budget / Backpackers, Lodges and Hostels	125
e.	Private Estates, Rental Homes, Villas	127
f.	Long Term Stays	131
g.	Military Recreation Center	132
h.	Camping	133
i.	North & South Kona Districts	138
	An Introduction
	What to Do and See-Where to Shop
	Accommodations
j.	South Kohala District	168
	The Kohala Coast
	What to Do and See-Where to Shop
	Accommodations
k.	South Hilo District	185
	Hilo: A Look on the Bright Side
	What to Do and See-Where to Shop
	Accommodations
l.	North Hilo/Hamakua Districts	198
	Introduction
	What to Do and See-Where to Shop
	Accommodations
m.	North Kohala District	204
	Introduction
	What to Do and See-Where to Shop
	Accommodations
n.	The Saddle Road Area	209
o.	Puna District	216
	Introduction
	What to Do and See-Where to Shop
	Accommodations
p.	Ka'u District	221
	Introduction
	What to Do and See-Where to Shop
	Accommodations
q.	Rental Agents	229
IV.	Restaurants
a.	Introduction and "Best Bets"	235
b.	Nightclubs, Lounge, Bar, and Entertainment	239
c.	Alphabetical Index	240
d.	Food Type Index	243
e.	Drive-Ins and Plate Lunch Shops	246
f.	Luaus / Hawaiian Dinner Shows	249
g.	Dinner Cruises	251
h.	North & South Kona	252
i.	South Kohala	269
j.	Hilo	281
k.	North Hilo / Hamakua District	296
l.	North Kohala District	297
m.	Puna District	298
n.	Ka'u District	302
V.	Activities and Tours
a.	Introduction	305
b.	Best Bets	305
c.	Ocean Activities: Beaches-Snorkeling	306
d.	Water Safety	307
e.	Beaches Best Bets	308
f.	Beach Index	309
g.	Beaches	310
	South Kona Area
	North Kona Area
	South Kohala Area
	North Kohala Area
	Hamakua Area
	North Hilo Area
	South Hilo Area
	Puna Area
	Ka'u Area
h.	Booking Agents and Representatives	319
i.	Ocean Adventures, Sailing and Cruises, Glassbottom Boat Cruises, Whale Watching	322
j.	Snorkeling and Diving Cruises	326
k.	Dive Shops	328
l.	Deep Sea Fishing	331
m.	Surfing/Windsurfing	336
n.	Parasailing	337
o.	Kayaks-Hobie Cats	338
p.	Land Activities	340
	Booking Agents/Representatives
	Land Tours
	Bicycle Tours
	Bicycle Rentals
	Big Island Bike Trails
	Motorcycle, Moped and ATV Adventures
	Golf
	Tennis
	Bowling
	Public Swimming Pools
	Hiking/Walks
	Botanical Gardens
	Museums
	Snow Skiing
	Horseback Riding-Trail Rides, Wagon Rides
	Health and Fitness Centers
	Hunting
q.	Air Tours	380
	Small Plane Flightseeing
	Helicopter Tours
VI.	Hawaiiana Reading for Children
VII.	Hawaiiana Reading for Adults
VIII.	Index
IX.	Ordering Information