'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other'. New York TimesThis eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest Hawaii guide book and includes: 'Hawaii Big Island' chapter 'Understanding Hawaii & Survival Guide' chapter 'Need to know' Chapter Hawaii Big Island mapsSunrise rainbows and romping dolphins aside, it's all about the lava here on the Big Island - from palm-fringed black-sand beaches to lava tide pools teeming with Technicolor life.This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Hawaii's Big Island , finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets - all the essentials to get to the heart of Hawaii's Big Island .Coverage includes: Kailua-Kona & around, Keauhou Resort Area, Holualoa, Honokohau Harbor & around, South Kona Coast, Honalo, Kainaliu, Kealakekua, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, Honaunau, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, Ho'okena & around, Miloli'i, North Kona Coast, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Keahole Point, Kekaha Kai State Park, Ka'upulehu, Kiholo Bay, South Kohala, Waikoloa Resort Area, Mauna Lani Resort Area, Puako, Hapun a Beach State Recreation Area, Mauna Kea Resort Area, Kawaihae & around, North Kohala, Akoni Pule Highway (Hwy 270), Hawi, Kapa'au, Pololu Valley, Waimea (Kamuela), Mauna Kea, Saddle Road Hikes, Hamakua Coast, Honoka'a & Around, Kuku ihaele, Waipi'o Valley, Kalopa State Recreation Area, Laupahoehoe, Hakalau & around, Honomu, Onomea Bay & around, Hilo, Puna, Kea'au & around, Pahoa, Lava Tree State Monument, Kapoho, Red Road (Hwy 137), Highway 130, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park & around, Volcano, Ka'u, Pahala, Punalu'u, Whittington Beach Park & around, Na'alehu, Wai'ohinu & around, South Point, Ocean View, Road to the Sea and Manuka State Wayside Park.Lonely Planet's Hawaii guide is researched and written by: Sara Benson, Amy C Balfour, Glenda Bendure, E Clark Carroll, Ned Friary, Conner Gorry, Ryan Ver Berkmoes and Luci Yamamoto