Frommer's Best Hiking Trips in Hawaii is intended for people for whom a good hike is an integral part of their vacation plans. It highlights the "best-of-the-best" of Hawaii's many hiking choices, focusing on accessible day hikes for a variety of abilities, plus some of the country's most popular multi-day options. The book will follow Frommer's usual highly organized approach: clear, thorough instructions on how to prepare for their trip; detailed breakdowns of the hikes themselves with easy-to-understand route instructions; star ratings and reasons to go; and lots of maps. In addition, the book will provide accommodation and dining options geared to the outdoor enthusiast; GPS directions for trailheads; and a full-color naturalist’s guide for wildlife identification. In addition to the hikes themselves, each chapter will contain: hike index, trailhead map, 1-2 page write-up on the unique characteristics of the area, and an accommodation and dining guide. The hikes will cover the entire region, including: The many great walks on Oahu, including bamboo forests, stunning waterfalls, and routes within easy reach of Honolulu Lava flows, ancient footpaths and Hawaii's highest summit are all on The Big Island Maui’s popular jungle hikes, coastal scenery and crater walks The rainforests and spectacular cliffs of Molokai The diversity of Kauai, including stellar bird watching routes and the classic Canyon Trail and Na Pali Coast

Our author, a Hawaii native, hits all the highlights, from Pearl Harbor to Diamong Head and beyond. She's checked out all the island's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; an in-depth look at historic Waikiki; detailed walking tours; accurate neighborhood maps; advice on planning a successful vacation; tours of the North Shore and Southern Oahu and the Windward Coast; and a run-down of the island's best camping, hiking, and beaches.

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.

Introduces Hawaiian history and culture, and evaluates places to see, amusements, outdoor activities, restaurants, and accommodations on the island of Maui.

Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer’s guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way. Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds Packed with personality and opinions