Harriett Friedman Books

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

This guidebook is the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource for exploring the Big Island, revealing its vast offerings that many visitors overlook. The updated third edition features essential information, current maps, and numerous hidden gems not found elsewhere. With this book and a rental car, you can uncover the excitement of the Big Island. It includes 38 specially designed maps that provide clear directions to remote beaches, hiking trails, and other hard-to-find locations, complete with mile markers for easy navigation. Explore deserted black sand beaches, secluded freshwater lava pools, pristine rainforests, lava tubes, hidden waterfalls, and the dramatic sights of an erupting volcano. The guide also shares captivating stories and legends from across the island. Symbols help identify recommended attractions and businesses, along with a website offering links to each, last-minute updates, and exclusive web pages that enhance accommodation reviews with aerial photos of resorts. Notably, this is the only book ever banned at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Centre for being "too honest." Written by island residents, it invites you to discover the Hawaii you've always imagined.

The finest guidebook ever written for Kaua'i. This brand new third edition has more useful information, the most up to date maps, and scores of hidden gems listed nowhere else. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes the Garden Island so special. Maps include beach access to even the most remote beaches, mile markers so you always know where you are, hiking trails, and numerous details in an easy to follow format. Symbols quickly identify recommended sights and companies. Special expanded sections on Hiking and Adventures. Clear, concise directions to get to those hard to find places. Easy to use; no thumbing through every page looking for what you want. Web site with up to the minute changes, current events, and more. Written by Kaua'i residents who know the island. Actual prices for restaurants, hotels, and activities. (Not vague symbols such as three forks to indicate meal prices or general terms such as moderately priced. ) Frank honest opinions throughout -- no advertisements. We've covered it all - from the top of Wai'ale'ale to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your trip to Kaua'i. Whether you are a first time visitor, or a long time Kama'aina, you will find out more about the Garden Island from this book than from any other source.