About the Authors and Contributors.

Introduction.

Making the Most of Your Hawaiian Dream.

About This Guide.

Part One: Getting Acquainted with Hawai'i.

About the Aloha State.

Choosing Your Island.

The Islands by Zone.

A Brief History.

Hawai'i's Diverse Population.

Local Customs and Protocol.

Part Two: Planning Your Visit to Hawai'i.

Best Time to Go.

Gathering Information before You Leave.

Packing Wisely.

Getting to Hawai'i.

Car Rentals.

So Many Islands, So Little Time.

Suggestions for Special Travelers.

Tying the Knot.

Part Three: Lodging.

Where to Stay.

Getting a Good Deal on a Room.

Other Ways to Stay.

Hotels Rated and Ranked.

Hotel Profiles.

Part Four: Aloha! Welcome to Hawai'i.

When You Arrive.

Things the Locals Already Know.

Part Five: Getting around Hawai'i.

Transportation Considerations.

Public Transportation.

Part Six: Excursions.

Adventures on Your Own.

Cruising Hawai'i.

Other Touring Suggestions.

Tour Companies.

Part Seven: Hawai'i's Attractions.

Part Eight: Great Outdoors.

Hawai'i by Sea: Get Wet.

Hawai'i's Top Beaches.

Kayaking: Different Strokes.

Scuba: Dive, Dive, Dive.

Snorkeling: Exploring the Undersea World.

Surfing: Catch a Wave.

Windsurfing: Ride the Wind.

Charter Sportfishing: Reely Big Ones.

Whale-Watching.

Hawai'i by Land.

National and State Parks.

Camping in the Wilds.

Bicycling: Pedal Power.

Horseback Riding: Back in the Saddle.

Hawai'i by Sky.

Spas: For Your Health.

Golf: Tee Time.

Spectator Sports.

Part Nine: Dining in Hawai'i.

Experiencing Hawai'i's Multicultural Cuisine.

The Restaurants.

More Recommendations.

Restaurant Profiles.

Part Ten: Shopping.

Specialty Shopping.

Shopping Centers.

Swap Meets and Flea Markets.

Part Eleven: Entertainment and Nightlife.

Hawai'i Nightlife.

Performing Arts.

Dinner Shows.

Before- and After-Dinner Lounges.

Dance Clubs and Nightclubs.

Adult Entertainment.

Index.