Fodor's Hawaii 2016 (Full-color Travel Guide)
Language: English
Pages: 656
ISBN: 1101878266
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of Hawaii, including Honolulu’s urban vibe, Maui’s Road to Hana, Kauai’s beaches, and the Big Island’s volcanoes. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth.
MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from Pearl Harbor to Napali Coast
PERFECT HOTELS for every budget
BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes
GORGEOUS FEATURES on hula, luau, lei, snorkeling, and surfing
VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save
INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts
COLOR PHOTOS AND MAPS to inspire and guide your trip
Coast. Thirty minutes over the mountain from Kohala, Waimea offers a completely different experience from the rest of the island. Rolling green hills, large open pastures, light rain, cool evening breezes and morning mists, abundant cattle, horses, and regular rodeos are just a few of the surprises you’ll stumble upon here in paniolo (Hawaiian for “cowboy”) country. Waimea is also where some of the island’s top Hawaii regional-cuisine chefs practice their art using local ingredients, which
plane. All operators pay strict attention to safety. So how to get the best experience for your money? TIP Before you choose a company, be a savvy traveler and ask the right questions. What kind of aircraft do they fly? What is their safety record? Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Hawaii Island’s most premium ride is on the roomy, $3-million Eco-Star helicopter—so quiet you hardly realize you’re taking off. No worries about what seat you get because there’s great views from each one. Pilots offer
sounds of cascading waterfalls while watching tropical yellow tang swim beneath you through windows in the floor? | Fairmont Orchid Hawaii,1 N. Kaniku Dr. | Kohala Coast | 808/887–7540, 808/885–2000 | www.fairmont.com/orchid | $159–$179 50-min lomilomi massage. Sauna, steam room. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Vicinity Hale Hoola Spa in Volcano. Those staying in Volcano or Hilo have easy access to body treatments, massages, and facials at far more reasonable prices than on the other side of
Show. It seems a fitting tribute to see the play that put Kauai on the map. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s original South Pacific has been playing at the Kauai Beach Resort since 2002. The full musical production, accompanied by a buffet dinner, features local talent. | Jasmine Ballroom, Kauai Beach Resort,4331 Kauai Beach Dr. | Lihue | 808/346–6500 | www.southpacifickauai.com | $85 | Wed., doors open at 5:30 pm, show at 6:30. Luau Although the commercial luau experience is a far cry from the
added at dinner. The dining room is airy and casual. The service can be slow. | Average main: $18 | Poipu Shopping Village,2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr. | Koloa | 808/742–1808. Fodor’s Choice | Red Salt. $$$ | ECLECTIC | A smart, sophisticated decor and exceptional food paired with professional service make Red Salt a great choice for leisurely fine dining. Lobster ravioli sits atop saffron pasta, while the seared rack of lamb is enlivened by a mango chutney and the ono is nestled on a king crab