Adventure Guide: Hawaii the Big Island

by Bryan Fryklund, Jen Reeder

No other guide provides such detailed information on hotels at all price levels, restaurants, shopping and other activities - from climbing the volcanoes to finding the best beaches and dive spots. The authors live on the Big Island so they know it as only insiders do. Color maps and photos throughout show the all sights and even the hotels and restaurants. The best spas, golf courses, horseback riding, hikes and bike rides. Night dive with manta rays, swim with dolphins, ski down Mauna Kea volcano, snorkel in a coral garden, ride a helicopter over Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, even learn to do the hula. The authors tell you how and where to do it all.

Paperback

First published July 1, 2007

Reviews

[Charise · Rating 5 out of 5]

We took this book with us on our vacation to Hawaii and found it invaluable. We took it with us everywhere. The price estimates for the restaurants were a little low, but it was nonetheless extremely helpful in getting around, finding activities, and choosing restaurants.

There were tons of tips throughout the book, from how to handle the wildlife to interesting tidbits and lore about the various plants and landmarks on the island.

The one day we ventured out of our hotel without the book, I felt almost lost. Definitely read this book if you're going to Hawaii's big island!

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband and I wrote this guidebook, so of course it gets a five-star review! We spent seven months traveling around the island to research the guide, and we're very proud of it. We tried to create a book that would appeal to visitors and locals alike, stressing cultural and environmental awareness as well as lots of fun activities. We also peppered the copy with inspirational and/or humorous quotes to illustrate the vibe of different areas we covered. It was definitely a labor of love.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped us out SO much for our trip to Hawaii!! The author recommended some great activities and places to eat. We were able to take advantage of some of the recommendations and were highly pleased with the outcome. If you are going to the Big Island you should check it out!

[Avidreader Tiff]

Got this to read before our trip. Started reading.Found it interesting yet never got into it! THere is a lot about the history of the island. If you like history you will like this. I am not a history person!