Hawai'i the Big Island - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter)
This chapter contains the Welcome to Hawaiʻi, the Big Island, Hawaiʻi, the Big Island’s Top 15, Need to Know, What’s New, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Accommodations, Eat & Drink Like a Local, On the Land, Hiking & Biking, Driving, Diving & Snorkeling, On the Water, Surfing, Green Hawai‘I, Travel with Children, and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Hawai‘i, the Big Island guidebook.
Your journey to Hawai‘i, the Big Island starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on hiking, surfing & snorkel-ling.
- tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
- list of highlights and best experiences
- everything you need to know about touring the island by bike or by car
- user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing
Coverage includes: Welcome to Hawaiʻi, the Big Island, Hawaiʻi, the Big Island’s Top 15, Need to Know, What’s New, If You Like: Beaches, Extreme Adventures, Scenic Drives, Local Street Food, Month by Month, Itineraries, Accommodations, Eat & Drink Like a Lo-cal, On the Land, Hiking & Biking, Driving, Diving & Snorkeling, On the Water, Surfing, Green Hawai‘i, Travel with Children, and Regions at a Glance.

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- Create your perfect trip with our planning tools and suggested itineraries
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