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Airfares, surfing for, 39–40 Aloha wear, 2 A AA (American Automo- Air Helicopters Big Island, 225–226 bile Association), 62, 410 (Kauai), 375 Kauai, 395, 397 AARP, 38 Airlines, 41–42, 45 , 305 A-Bay (Anaehoomalu Bay; Airports, agricultural , 146 Big Island), 216 screening at, 42 American Airlines, 41 Abundant Life Natural Foods Air travel, 42–43 American Airlines Vacations, (Big Island), 226 packing for, 31 44 Academy Shop (), Akaka Falls (Big Island), 5, American Automobile Asso- 149 197, 202–203 ciation (AAA), 62, 410 Access Aloha Travel, 39 Akamai Educational Toys American Express, 62 Access America, 32 (Big Island), 229 Big Island, 162 Accommodations Alakai Swamp Trail (Kauai), Honolulu, 74 bargaining on prices, 392 Maui, 238 49–50 Alamo, 45 traveler’s checks, 19 best bets, 7–9 Ala Moana (Oahu), 69 American Express Travel, 44 Big Island, 164–176 accommodations, 89 American Foundation for the booking agencies, 50 restaurants, 97, 100–101 Blind, 39 Kauai, 348–359 Ala Moana Beach Park Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay; Lanai, 332–334 (Oahu), 126 Big Island), 216 Maui, 240–257 (Oahu), Animal Quarantine Facility, 39 , 313–317 145 Anini Beach (Kauai), 388 Oahu, 76–93 Alapaki’s Hawaiian Gifts Anini Beach County Park package deals at hotel (Big Island), 226 (Kauai), 384 chains, 44–45 Ala Wai Challenge (Oahu), 22 Annual Easter Sunrise Service surfing for, 40 Alii Fish Pond (Molokai), (Honolulu), 24 types of, 47–49 323 Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Ace Island Hardware (Kauai), Alii Shuttle (Big Island), 162 Festival (Big Island), 28 390 Allerton Garden of the Annual Lei Day Celebrations, Activities. See Outdoor National Tropical Botanical 24–25 activities (land-based); Garden (Kauai), 371 Annual Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Watersports and activities Aloha Airlines, 41, 45 Celebration of the Arts Activities and Attractions Aloha Beach Service (Oahu), (Maui), 24 Association of 133, 136 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Gold Card, 58 Aloha Bead Co. (Maui), Parade (Oahu), 24 Activities desks, 55–56 303 Anytime Grinds, 93 Activity Connection (Big Aloha Bowl (Oahu), 29 Area code, 62 Island), 56, 157 Aloha Classic World Wave- Arizona Memorial at Pearl Activity COPYRIGHTEDWarehouse sailing Championship MATERIALHarbor (Oahu), 4, 115–116 Kauai, 381, 386, 388, 389 (Maui), 28 Army Museum, U.S. (Oahu), Maui, 56, 289, 294, 295 Aloha Festivals, 27 121–122 Admissions Day, 27 Lanai, 341 Art classes and workshops Aerial tours. See also Aloha Flea Market, 119 Kauai, 395 Helicopter tours Aloha Kayak (Big Island), Maui, 294–295 Oahu, 132 218–219 Art galleries Agricultural screening at the Aloha Stadium (Oahu), 155 Big Island, 223, 224 airports, 42 Aloha Theatre (Big Island), Kauai, 395–396 Ahihi-Kinau Natural Preserve 229, 231 Lanai, 340 (Maui), 293 Marketplace Maui, 305 Air Canada Vacations, 44 (Honolulu), 101, 144 Oahu, 144, 149 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 418

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Art Night (Maui), 304 Anini Beach County Waikiki Beach, 126, Arts and crafts, Maui, 303 Park, 384 134 Art School at Kapalua Barking Sands Beach, Waimea Beach Park, (Maui), 294–295 382, 384 131 Aston chain of hotels, 44 Haena Beach Park, 14, Bears’ Coffee (Big Island), Atlantis Submarines, 4, 136, 379, 385, 388 227 219, 274, 293 Hanalei Beach, 384 Bed & Breakfast Hawaii, 50 ATMs (automated teller Kalapaki Beach, 381 Bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs), machines), 19, 407 Lydgate State Park, 48, 50 Avanti Fashion (Oahu), 146 384 etiquette at, 50 Avis, 39, 45 Mahaulepu Beach, Bellows Field Beach Park 382 (Oahu), 134 Poipu Beach Park, 382 Bentley’s Home and Garden B aby Bear (Maui), 304 , Collection (Big Island), 224 Babysitters, 46 382, 384 Bento, 51 Big Island, 162–163 Queen’s Pond, 384 BiddingForTravel, 40 Kauai, 347 Salt Pond Beach Park, Big Island, 156–231 Lanai, 332 382 accommodations, 164–176 Maui, 239 Tunnels Beach, 385 arriving in, 157 Molokai, 313 Lanai, 14, 337 beaches. See Beaches, Big Oahu, 74–75 Maui, 285–289 Island Bad Ass Coffee Company Hookipa Beach Park, brief description of, 16 (Big Island), 227 289, 293 Frommer’s favorite experi- Bailey House Museum Shop Kaanapali Beach, 285 ences, 196–197 (Maui), 306 Kamaole III Beach restaurants, 176–191 Bakeries, Oahu, 151 Park, 288, 292 Hamakua Coast, Baldwin Beach Park (Maui), Kapalua Beach, 14, 187–188 292 285, 292 Hawaii Volcanoes Baldwin Home Museum Maluaka Beach National Park, (Maui), 271, 305 (Makena Beach), 190–191 Bamboo forest (Maui), 282 288–289, 292 Hilo, 188–190 Bamboo Lace (Kauai), 395 Ulua Beach, 288, 292 Kohala Coast, Bambulei (Kauai), 397 Waianapanapa State 182–184 Banana Joe’s (Kauai), 397 Park, 283, 289 Kona Coast, 177–182 Banyan Drive (Big Island), Wailea Beach, 288 Naalehu/South Point, 205 Molokai, 14, 324–325 191 Banyan’s (Big Island), 220 Oahu, 126–131 North Kohala, Banyan Tree (Maui), 271, 273 Ala Moana Beach 184–185 Banyan Veranda (Oahu), 154 Park, 126 South Kona, 180–182 Banzai Pipeline (Oahu), 126 Duke Kahanamoku Waimea, 185–187 Barking Sands Beach Beach, 126 shopping, 223–229 (Kauai), 382, 384 Grey’s Beach, 126 sights and attractions, Barnes & Noble (Oahu), 147 , 126, 192–213 Beaches, 3. See also Snorkel- 136 Hamakua Coast, ing; Surfing Kailua Beach Park, 202–204 best, 13–14 123, 130, 134, 137 Hawaii Volcanoes Big Island, 213–216 Kualoa Regional Park, National Park, Anaehoomalu Bay 130–131 207–213 (A-Bay), 216 Kuhio Beach, 126, 151 Hilo, 205–207 Hapuna Beach, 13–14, Lanikai Beach, 13, Kohala Coast, 216 123, 130 197–199 Kahaluu Beach Park, Makapuu Beach Park, Kona Coast, 192–197 213 127 Mauna Kea, 201–202 Kaunaoa Beach, 216 Malaekahana Bay North Kohala, , State Recreation 199–200 213 Area, 131 Waimea (Kamuela), Kohala Coast, 216 Queen’s Surf, 126 200–201 Leleiwi Beach Park, Sandy Beach, 127 Waipio Valley, 204 216 Sans Souci Beach, 126 transportation, 161–162 White Sands Beach, Sans Souci State visitor information, 16, 157 213, 216 Recreational Area, watersports and activities, Kauai, 381–385 126 217–220 Big Island Audio Tour, 192 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 419

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Big Island Candies (Big Bowfin Submarine Museum Central Oahu (Ewa Plain) Island), 228 & Park (Oahu), 117 brief description of, 71 Big Island Festival, 28–29 Box jellyfish, 35 sights and attractions, Big Island Mountain Bike Breakfast, 37 124–125 Association (Big Island), Broke da Mouth Cookies Chain of Craters Road (Big 222 (Maui), 307 Island), 207 Big Island Visitors Bureau, Buddha Day (Lahaina), 24 Chamber of Commerce of 18, 157, 192 Budget car rentals, 45 Hawaii, 16 Big Wind Kite Factory & the Buffalo’s Big Board Classic Children’s Discovery Plantation Gallery (Oahu), 23 Museum, Kauai, 377 (Molokai), 321, 328 Bugs, 32 Child Toys and Books (Maui), Bike Hawaii (Oahu), 138 Business hours, 62, 410 307 Bikehawaii.com, 295 Chinatown (Honolulu) The Bike Shop (Oahu), 150 Chinese New Year, 23 Biking and mountain biking C afe Laufer (Oahu), 151 food stores, 148–149 Big Island, 222 Calendar of events, 22–29 leis, 148 Kauai, 389 Camping, 57 shopping, 6 Lanai, 338 Big Island, 210, 220–222 Chinese New Year (Maui), 23 Maui, 295, 296 Kauai, 392–393 Ching Young Village Shop- Oahu, 137–138 Lanai, 338 ping Center (Kauai), 396 Bill Kapuni’s Snorkel & Dive Maui, 295–300 Chris the Fun Lady (Kauai), (Molokai), 326 Molokai, 316, 327 381, 388 Bird-watching, 130, 221, Oahu, 138–140 Christmas Festival (Lanai), 377–378 Camp Sloggett (Kauai), 392 341 Bishop Museum (Oahu), 6, Canyon Trail (Kauai), 391 Cindy’s Lei Shoppe 111, 114, 139 Captain Andy’s Sailing (Honolulu), 148 Bishop Museum at Kalia Adventures (Kauai), CJM Country Stables (Kauai), (Oahu), 78, 111, 119 386–387 394 Black Pot (Kauai), 384 Captain Beans’ Cruises The Cliffs (Oahu), 137 Black Rock at Kaanapali (Big Island), 217 Climate, 21–22 (Maui), 292 Captain Bob’s Adventure Clothing. See also Aloha Blue Ginger Kids (Maui), 304 Cruises (Oahu), 133–134 wear Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Captain Dan McSweeney’s baby and preschooler Big Island, 211–212 Year-Round Whale-Watch- Big Island, 226 Maui, 270 ing Adventures (Big Kauai, 397–398 Boating, 56–57 Island), 4, 217 Maui, 304 Boat tours and cruises. See Captain Zodiac (Big Island), Oahu, 146 also Whale-watching 218 Lanai, 340 Big Island, 217–218 Capt. Steve’s Rafting Excur- packing tips, 30–31 Kauai, 375, 386 sions (Maui), 293 size conversion chart, 408 Lanai, 5, 291, 330 Car rentals, 40, 45–47, 410 The Coconut Coast (Kauai) Maui, 290 for travelers with disabili- accommodations, 355–356 Molokai, 291, 310 ties, 39 beach, 384 Norwegian Cruise Line, 53 Car travel, 3, 31, 45 brief description of, Oahu, 133–134 international visitors, 344–345 Bodyboarding and bodysurf- 408–410 restaurants, 366–368 ing, 57 Castle and Cooke Resorts shopping, 395–396 Big Island, 218 (Lanai), 338 sights and attractions, Kauai, 386 Castle Resorts and Hotels, 375–377 Maui, 281, 291–292 45 Coconut Grove Market Place Molokai, 325 Cellphones, 41 (Big Island), 223 Oahu, 134 The Center (Honolulu), 38 Coconut Island (Big Island), Body Glove Cruises (Big Centers for Disease Control 205 Island), 217 and Prevention, 36 Coffee, Kona, 227 Books, recommended, 61 Centipedes, 32 Coffee Country Driving Tour Bookstores, 146–147, 226, Central Maui (Big Island), 192 304, 398 accommodations, 240 Coffees of Hawaii Plantation Borders Books & Music brief description of, 233 Store (Molokai), 321 Big Island, 226 restaurants, 257–259 Colds, 42 Maui, 304, 309 shopping, 302–303 Collectors Fine Art (Big Oahu, 147 sights and attractions, Island), 224 Borders Books Music and 269–271 Compleat Comics Company Café, Oahu, 150 (Maui), 304 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 420

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Condos, 48, 50 Dole Pineapple Plantation Emergencies, 62, 411 Consulates, 411 (Oahu), 125 Big Island, 163 Contemporary Museum Gift Dollar car rentals, 45 Kauai, 347 Shop (Honolulu), 149–150 Dovetail Gallery and Design Lanai, 332 Continental Airlines, 41 (Big Island), 224 Maui, 239 Continental Airlines Down to Earth (Oahu), 148 Molokai, 313 Vacations, 44 Down to Earth Natural Oahu, 75 Cook’s Discoveries (Big Foods (Maui), 304 Emma’s Flowers (Big Island), Island), 227 Downtown Hilo Improve- 226 Cowboy (paniolo) culture ment Association (Big E Noa Tours (Oahu), 132 (Big Island), 200 Island), 205 Enterprise car rentals, 45 Crater Rim Run and Dream Cruises (Oahu), 134 Entertainment Marathon (Big Island), 26 Dreams Are Us (Big Island), Big Island, 229–231 Credit cards, 19, 407 229 Kauai, 400–401 lost or stolen, 20 Drinking laws, 410–411 Lanai, 341 Cribs, 30 Driver’s licenses, foreign, 403 Maui, 307–309 Crime, 33 Driving rules, 46 Molokai, 329 Cruises. See Boat tours and Drugstores Oahu, 151–155 cruises Big Island, 163 Entry requirements, 402–403 Cuisine, 51 Kauai, 347 Ewa Plain. See Central Oahu Currency and currency Lanai, 332 Expedia, 39, 40 exchange, 406 Maui, 239 Expeditions Lahaina/Lanai Customs regulations, 404–405 Molokai, 313 Passenger Ferry (Maui to Cuts, 36 Oahu, 75 Lanai), 5, 291 Duke Kahanamoku Beach (Oahu), 126 D avid Malo Day (Maui), Duke’s Canoe Club (Oahu), F agan’s Cross (Maui), 24 154 283 Daylight saving time, 414 Fair Wind Snorkeling and Delta Air Lines, 41 Diving Adventures (Big Delta Dream Vacations, 44 E ast End (Molokai), The, Island), 218 Dentists 312 Family Travel Forum, 38 Big Island, 163 accommodations, 316–317 Fax machines, 413 Kauai, 347 beaches, 324–325 Fern Grotto (Kauai), 375 Lanai, 332 restaurant, 319–320 Festival of Lights, 29 Maui, 239 sights and attractions, Festival of Trees (Honolulu), Molokai, 313 322–324 29 Oahu, 75 Easter Sunrise Service Festivals and special events, Destination Hilo (Big Island), (Honolulu), 24 22–29 157 East Maui Film Festival Destination Kona (Big accommodations, 255–257 Hawaii International, 29 Island), 157 beaches, 289 Maui, 25 Devastation Trail (Big brief description of, First Light 2005 (Maui), 29 Island), 211, 221 237–238 First Night (Maui and Big DFS Galleria (Oahu), 144 restaurants, 268–269 Island), 29 Diamond Head Crater, sights and attractions, Fishing, Kauai, 387 hiking, 141 280–284 Fish ponds Dinner cruises, Oahu, 134, East Maui Taro Festival Big Island, 198–199 154 (Maui), 23 Molokai, 322 Disabilities, travelers with, East Oahu Flash floods, on Kauai, 390 38–39 beaches, 126–127 Flowers, 5. See also Leis Discount shopping, Oahu, brief description of, 70 Big Island, 226 147 hiking, 142 Kauai, 398 Dis ‘N Dat (Lanai), 340 restaurants, 108–109 Maui, 304–305 Doctors Ecotourism, 55 Oahu, 147–148 Big Island, 163 Ecotours, Oahu, 133 Flowers by Jr. and Lou Kauai, 347 Electricity, 411 (Oahu), 148 Lanai, 332 Ellison S. Onizuka Space Flowers for a Friend (Oahu), Maui, 239 Center (Big Island), 192 148 Molokai, 313 Emalani Festival (Kauai), 28 Flumin’ da Ditch (Big Island), Oahu, 75 Embassies and consulates, 219 Dole Cannery (Oahu), 154 411 Fluming, Big Island, 219 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 421

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Food stores and markets Halawa Beach Park Hanakapiai Falls (Kauai), 394 Big Island, 226, 227–228 (Molokai), 325 Hanalei (Kauai), 345–346, Kauai, 398–399 Halawa Valley (Molokai), 396 Lanai, 340 323–324 (Kauai), Maui, 304, 305 Haleakala (Maui), 4–5 345–346, 388 Molokai, 328 Haleakala Bike Company Hanalei Beach (Kauai), Oahu, 148–149 (Maui), 296 384–385 Fourth of July Fireworks Haleakala Crater Road Hanalei Beach Park (Kauai), (Oahu), 26 (Highway 378; Maui), 379 Freshwater fluming, Big 279–280 Hanalei Gourmet (Kauai), Island, 219 biking, 296 401 Friendly Market Center Haleakala National Park Hanalei National Wildlife (Molokai), 328 (Maui), 276–280, 295 Refuge (Kauai), 377–378 The Fun Factory (Maui), 309 cabins, 298 Hanalei Surf Co. (Kauai), 389 Headquarters (Maui), 278 Hana-Maui Sea Sports hiking and camping, (Maui), 293 G arden Island Arts Council 297–299 Hana Museum Cultural (Kauai), 395 Kipahulu section of, 278, Center (Maui), 283 Garden of the Gods (Lanai), 283–284 Hanapepe (Kauai), 344, 395 336 weather, 298 Hanauma Bay (Oahu), 122, Gardens Haleakala Summit (Maui), 126–127, 136 Big Island, 5, 204, 205 278 Hana-Waianapanapa Coast Kauai, 5, 371, 372, Haleakala Visitor Center Trail (Maui), 300 380–381 (Maui), 278, 280 Hans Hedemann Surf School Maui, 271 Haleiwa (Oahu), 124, (Oahu), 136 Oahu, 5, 203 125–126, 144 Happy Talk Lounge (Kauai), Gasoline, 412 Hale Mana (Kauai), 395 401 Gay and lesbian parents, 38 Halemanu-Kokee Trail Hapuna Beach (Big Island), Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/ (Kauai), 391 13–14, 216 Transgender Audio Halemaumau Crater (Big Hapuna Beach Cove (Big Bulletin Board, 38 Island), 207 Island), 219 Gifts and souvenirs. See Halemaumau Trail (Big Harter, Jack (Kauai), 375 Hawaiiana and gift items Island), 221 Hasegawa General Store Gifts with Aloha (Lanai), 340 Halemauu Trail (Maui), 297, (Maui), 283 Giggles (Big Island), 226 298 Hauula (Oahu), 124 Gold Card, 58 Halloween in Lahaina, 28 Hauula Loop (Oahu), 142 Golden Age Passport, 38 Halona Blowhole (Oahu), 122 Hawaiiana and gift items Golden Week, 21 Hamakua Coast (Big Island) Big Island, 226–227 Grand Canyon of the accommodations, 173 Lanai, 340 Pacific—Waimea Canyon brief description of, Maui, 305 (Kauai), 5–6, 373–374 160–161 Molokai, 328 Grandparents, resources for, restaurants, 187–188 Oahu, 149 38 shopping, 224 Hawaiian Airlines, 41, 45 The Grass Shack (Big Island), sights and attractions, Hawaiian games, ancient, 226 202–204 22, 153, 245 Great Molokai Mule Drag Hamakua Music Festival Hawaiian Island Creations and Hoolaulea, 27 (Big Island), 28 (Oahu), 150 Grey’s Beach (Oahu), 126 Hana (Maui), 238 , 61, Grove Farm Homestead accommodations, 255–257 415–416 Museum (Kauai), 370 restaurant, 269 Hawaiian music, 62 GSM (Global System for on the road to, 237 Ala Wai Challenge (Oahu), Mobiles) wireless restaurant, 268–269 22 network, 41 sights and attractions, Big Island, 194, 230 Guava Kai Plantation 280–283 Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar (Kauai), 377 shopping, 303, 305 Festival, 25–28 Gymboree (Oahu), 146 sights and attractions, 283 Ka Molokai Makahiki, 22 Hana Coast Gallery (Maui), Oahu, 152–154 305 special events and festivals, H aena (Kauai), 346 Hana Highway (Hwy. 36; 22, 25–28 Haena Beach Park (Kauai), Maui), 238, 280 Ukulele Festival (Oahu), 26 14, 379, 385, 388 Hanakapiai Beach (Kauai), Hawaiian Ocean Raft (Maui), Haiku (Maui), 281 393–394 292 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 422

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Hawaiian Pedals (Big Island), Hawaii State Public Library Hiking, 58 222 Big Island, 163, 231 Big Island, 210, 220–221 Hawaiian Pedals Bike Works Kauai, 401 hazards, 32–33 (Big Island), 222 Oahu, 155 Kauai, 374, 390–392 Hawaiian Railway (Oahu), Hawaii Temple of the Church Lanai, 339 118, 120 of Jesus Christ of Latter- Maui, 282, 295–300 Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Day Saints (Oahu), 115 Molokai, 323, 327 Festival, 25–28 Hawaii Theatre (Honolulu), Oahu, 140–143 Hawaiian Trail and Mountain 152 Hilo (Big Island) Club (Honolulu), 57–58, Hawaii Tropical Botanical accommodations, 173–174 140 Garden (Oahu), 5 beach, 216 Hawaiian Waters Adventure Hawaii Visitors and Conven- brief description of, 161 Park (Oahu), 114 tion Bureau (HVCB; entertainment, 229–231 Hawaii Beachfront Vacation Honolulu), 16, 65 restaurants, 188–190 Homes, 50 Hawaii Volcanoes National shopping, 225–229 Hawaii Bicycle League Park (Big Island), 16, 161 sights and attractions, (Oahu), 138 access points, 210 205–207 Hawaii Center for Indepen- accommodations, 174–176 Hilo Bay Front Park dent Living, 39 accommodations in and (Big Island), 220 Hawaii Challenge Interna- around, 210 Hilo Community Players tional Sportkite Champi- eruption of Kilauea, 209 (Big Island), 229 onship (Oahu), 24 eruption updates, 210 Hilo Farmers’ Market Hawaii Chapter of the Sierra hiking and camping in, (Big Island), 227–228 Club, 55, 58, 140 210, 220, 221 Hilo Hattie (Oahu), 146 Hawaii Children’s Discovery restaurants, 190–191 Hilo International Airport Center (Honolulu), 121 seeing the highlights, (Big Island), 157 Hawaii Children’s Theatre 210–211 Hilo Surplus Store (Kauai), 400–401 sights and attractions, (Big Island), 220 Hawaii Condo Exchange, 50 207–213 Hilo Theatre (Big Island), 229 Hawaii Ecotourism Associa- visitor centers and Historic Kailua Village Walk- tion, 55 information, 210 ing Tour (Big Island), 192 Hawaii Entertainment volcano vocabulary, 209 Ho, Don, 154 Book, 19 what you’re likely to see, Holidays, 22, 412 Hawaii Forest & Trail (Big 209 Holo Ka’a Public Transit Island), 220–221 when to go, 210 (Maui), 238 Hawaii Forest & Trail Guided Health and safety concerns, Holua (Maui), 299 Nature Adventures 32–36 Holualoa (Big Island), (Big Island), 222 Health-food stores 194–195, 224 Hawaii Geographic Maps Big Island, 226 Holualoa Kona Coffee Com- and Books (Honolulu), Honolulu (Oahu), 148 pany (Big Island), 227 58, 140 Health insurance, 32, 36 Honokaa Peoples Theatre Hawaii International Film for international visitors, (Big Island), 229 Festival, 29 405–406 Honokowai (Maui), 236 Hawaii International Jazz Heeia Fish Pond (Oahu), 124 accommodations, 245–246 Festival (Honolulu), 26 Heeia Pier (Oahu), 124 restaurants, 263 Heeia State Park (Oahu), 124 Honolii Point (Big Island), (Honolulu), 114 Hele-On Bus (Big Island), 220 Hawaii Naniloa Hotel’s 162 Honolua Bay (Maui), 293 Crown Room (Big Island), Helicopter rides Honolua Store (Maui), 304 231 Hawaii Volcanoes National Honolua Surf Company Hawaii Nature Center Park (Big Island), (Big Island), 228 (Oahu), 140 211–213 Honolulu (Oahu). See also Hawaii Opera Theatre Maui, 270 Oahu; Waikiki (Honolulu), 152 over Waimea Canyon & the accommodations, 89–90 Hawaii Raceway Park Na Pali Coast, 5, 375 brief description of, 65, (Oahu), 155 Here Be Dragons Game 68–70 Hawaii’s Best Bed-and- Store (Big Island), 229 downtown, 69–70 Breakfasts, 50 Hertz, 39, 45 restaurants, 101–103 Hawaii’s Plantation Village High season, 20–21 hiking, 141 (Oahu), 120 Highway 378 (Haleakala restaurants, 97, 100–103 Hawaii State Farm Fair Crater Road), 279–280 shopping, 144 (Oahu), 26 Hike Maui, 296–297 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 423

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Honolulu Academy of Arts Hulopoe Bay (Lanai), tide Kaanapali (Maui) (Oahu), 121 pools of, 337 accommodations, 242–245 Honolulu Academy of Arts Hulopoe Beach (Lanai), 14, brief description of, 236 Theatre (Oahu), 154 337 restaurants, 261–263 Honolulu Chocolate Co. Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort Kaanapali Beach (Maui), 285 (Oahu), 150–151 and Spa (Kauai), 394 Kahala (Oahu), 70, 122 Honolulu City and County Hyatt Regency Maui (Maui), accommodations, 90 Bike Coordinator (Oahu), 273 restaurants, 108 137 Kahala 8-Plex (Oahu), 154 Honolulu International (Oahu), 145 Airport, 64–65 I ao Needle (Maui), 270 Kahala Sportswear (Oahu), Honolulu International Bed Iao Stream (Maui), 270 146 Race Festival, 24 Iao Theater (Maui), 309 Kahaluu (Oahu), 124 Honolulu Marathon, 29 (Maui), 270–271 Kahaluu Beach Park (Big Honolulu Symphony Orches- Iao Valley Botanic Garden Island), 213, 219 tra (Oahu), 152 (Maui), 271 Kahana (Maui), 236 Honolulu Theatre for Youth Iao Valley State Park (Maui), accommodations, 245–246 (Oahu), 152 271 restaurants, 263 Honolulu Zoo (Oahu), Ice cream Kahapapa Fish Ponds 114–115, 119 Big Island, 185, 189 (Big Island), 198 Honomanu Bay County Maui, 306 Kahilu Theatre (Big Island), Beach Park (Maui), 282 IGLTA (International Gay & 229 Hookipa Beach Park (Maui), Lesbian Travel Association), Kahului (Maui), shopping, 281, 289, 293 38 302, 304–307 Hoolaulea O Ke Kai-A Ilikai Tennis Center (Oahu), Kahului Airport (Maui), 232, Molokai Sea Fest, 26 143 233 Hoomaluhia Botanical In Celebration of Canoes Kahuluu Beach (Big Island), Gardens (Oahu), 138 (West Maui), 25 220 Horseback riding, 58–59 Information sources, 16, 18 Kaiko’o Hilo Mall (Big Island), Big Island, 222–223 Insects, 32 225 Kauai, 394 Insurance, 31–32 Kailua (Oahu), 71, 123 Lanai, 339 car-rental, 46 accommodations, 90 Maui, 300 International Association for Kailua Beach (Oahu), 123, Molokai, 327 Medical Assistance to 130, 134, 137 Oahu, 143 Travelers, 36 Kailua Candy Company Hosmer Grove (Maui), 298 International Gay & Lesbian (Big Island), 228 Hosmer Grove Nature Trail Travel Association (IGLTA), Kailua-Kona (Big Island), 160 (Maui), 298 38 accommodations, 164, Hospitals International visitors, 166–169 Big Island, 163 402–414 restaurants, 177–180 Maui, 239 Internet access, 40–41 shopping, 223–224, Oahu, 75 InTouch USA, 41 226–228 Hoteldiscounts.com, 40 Iolani Palace (Honolulu), 118 sights and attractions, 192, Hotel Molokai (Molokai), Ironman Triathlon World 194 329 Championship (Big Island), Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks Hotels. See Accommodations 28 (Oahu), 133, 135–137 Hotels.com, 40 Island Air, 45 Kaimuki (Oahu), restaurants, Hotwire, 39, 40 Island Natural Market and 106–108 House of Health (Oahu), 148 Deli (Big Island), 226 Ka Iwi (Oahu), 122 Huckleberry Farms (Oahu), Island Seaplane Service Kakaako (Oahu), restaurants, 148 (Oahu), 132 97, 100–103 Hui No’eau Visual Arts Itineraries, suggested, Ka Lae (South Point; Big Center (Maui), 303 52–54 Island), 161, 176, 191 Hula, 6, 111 Kalahaku Overlook (Maui), Big Island, 194, 231 280 Oahu, 25, 26, 119 J ack Harter (Kauai), 375 Kalahuipuaa Fish Ponds Hula Bowl All-Star Football Jazz Festival, Hawaii Inter- (Big Island), 198 Classic (Maui), 23 national, 26 Kalalau Lookout (Kauai), Huleia National Wildlife 374 Refuge (Kauai), 387 Kalalau Trail (Kauai), 393 Hulihee Palace (Big Island), K aaawa (Oahu), 124 Kalalua Point (Oahu), 137 192, 194 Kaaiea Bridge (Maui), 282 Kalama Park (Maui), 301 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 424

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Kalapaki Beach (Kauai), 381, restaurants, 359–370 Keauhou (Big Island), accom- 386 plate lunches, modations, 169 Kalaupapa Lookout 360–361 Keauhou Shopping Center (Molokai), 321 shopping, 395–400 (Big Island), 225, 226, 228 Kalaupapa National Historic sights and attractions, Keaukaha Beach Park Park (Molokai), 322 370–381 (Big Island), 220 Kalokoeli Pond (Molokai), transportation, 346–347 Keawa Nui Pond (Molokai), 323 visitor information, 344 323 Kaloko-Honokohau National watersports and activities, Kee Beach (Kauai), 388 Historical Park (Big Island), 386–389 Kee Beach State Park 16 Kauai Backcountry Adven- (Kauai), 385 Kamalani Playground tures, 389 Kekaha Kai State Park (Kona (Kauai), 384, 394 Kauai Children’s Discovery Coast State Park; Big Kamaole III Beach (Maui), Museum, 377 Island), 213 292 Kauai Community College Kela’s Glass Gallery (Kauai), Kamaole III Beach Park Performing Arts Center, 395–396 (Maui), 288, 292 400 Keomoku Village (Lanai), Kamehameha’s Compound Kauai Educational Associa- 336–337 at Kamakahonu Bay tion for the Study of Keopuolani Regional Park (Big Island), 194 Astronomy, 385 (Maui), 301 Kamehameha III, King, 273 Kauai Fruit & Flower, 397 Kepaniwai Heritage Garden Kamoi Snack-N-Go Kauai International Theater, (Maui), 271 (Molokai), 329 400 Kiahuna Swim and Tennis Ka Molokai Makahiki, 22 Kauai Marriott Resort & Club (Kauai), 394 Kamuela. See Waimea Beach Club (Kauai), 401 Kihei (Maui), 236–237, Kanaha Beach Park (Maui), Kauai Museum, 371, 399 275–276 camping, 299 Kauai Nature Adventures, accommodations, 247, Kanemitsu Bakery’s 390 249–250 (Molokai), 328 Kauai Products Store, 395 restaurants, 264–265 Kaneohe (Oahu), 71, Kauai Visitors Bureau, 344 shopping, 303, 305 123–124 Kauai Water Ski & Surf Co., Kihei Coast (Maui), 292 accommodations, 91 386, 388, 389 Kihei Public Library (Maui), Kaneohe Bay (Oahu), Kaulana Bay (Big Island), 198 309 123–124 Ka Ulu O Laka (Kauai), Kiki a Ola (Menehune Ditch; Kapaa (Kauai), 345 379–380 Kauai), 373 Kapahulu (Oahu), restaurants, Kaumahina State Wayside Kilauea (Kauai), 345 106–108 Park (Maui), 282 Kilauea Caldera (Big Island), Kapalua (Maui), 236 Kaunakakai (Molokai), 312 211 accommodations, 246–247 accommodations, 314 Kilauea Iki Crater (Big Island), restaurants, 264 beach, 324 211 Kapalua Beach (Maui), 14, restaurants, 318 Kilauea Iki Trail (Big Island), 285, 292 sights and attractions, 320 221 Kapalua Tennis Garden and Kaupo (Maui), 284 Kilauea Kreations (Big Island), Village Tennis Center Kaupulehu Petroglyphs 225 (Maui), 301 (Big Island), 199 Kilauea Point National Kapiolani Park (Oahu), 119 Ka’upulehu Store (Big Island), Wildlife Refuge (Kauai), Kapolei Megaplex (Oahu), 224 377–378 154 Kayaking, 59 Kilauea Visitor Center (Big Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove/ Big Island, 218–219 Island), 210–211 Kiowea Park (Molokai), Kauai, 387–388 Kilauea Volcano (Big Island), 320 Lanai, 338 4. See also Hawaii Volca- Kauai, 342–401 Maui, 292 noes National Park accommodations, 348–359 Molokai, 325–326 Killer Juice Bar (Kauai), 397 arriving in, 342, 344 Oahu, 134–136 Kimo’s Surf Hut (Oahu), 137 beaches. See Beaches, Kayak Kauai Outbound, 386, Kimura Lauhala Shop Kauai 387, 390 (Big Island), 227 brief description of, 16 Kealia Pond National King Kamehameha Celebra- Frommer’s favorite experi- Wildlife Preserve (Maui), tion, 25 ences, 372 276 King Kamehameha Hula movies shot on, 376 Keanae (Maui), 283 Competition (Honolulu), outdoor activities (land- Keanae Arboretum (Maui), 25 based), 389–395 283 Kings’ Shops (Big Island), 199, 225 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 425

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Kiowea Park (Molokai), 320 Kona Hotel (Big Island), brief description of, 16 Kipahulu section of 194–195 entertainment, 341 Haleakala National Park Kona International Airport Frommer’s favorite experi- (Maui), 278, 283–284 (Big Island), 157 ences, 336 Kipuka Puaulu (Bird Park) Kona-Kohala Resort Associa- restaurants, 334–336 Trail (Big Island), 221 tion (Big Island), 157 shopping, 339–340 Kite flying, 119, 321 Kona Natural Foods sights and attractions, Koele (Lanai), 331 (Big Island), 226 336–337 Kohala Book Shop (Big Kona Village Luau (Big transportation, 331–332 Island), 226 Island), 229 visitor information, 330 Kohala Carriage Tour (Big Kong Lung (Kauai), 396 watersports, 338 Island), 200–201 Koolau Forest Reserve Lanai Art Center, 339–340 Kohala Coast (Big Island) (Maui), 282 Lanai City, 330 accommodations, 169–173 KTA Stores (Big Island), 226 Lanai Marketplace, 340 beaches, 216 KTA Super Store (Big Island), Lanai Playhouse, 341 brief description of, 160 225 Lanikai Beach (Oahu), 13, entertainment, 230 Kualoa (Oahu), 71, 124 123, 130 restaurants, 182–184 Kualoa Regional Park Lapakahi State Historical shopping, 224 (Oahu), 130–131, 138–139 Park (Big Island), 199 sights and attractions, Kuau (Maui), accommoda- Lastminute.com, 39 197–199 tions, 255 Lawai Gardens (Kauai), 371 Kohala Coffee Mill and Trop- Kuhio Beach (Oahu), 126, Leeward Oahu (Waianae ical Dreams Ice Cream 151 Coast) (Big Island), 185 Kuhio Highway (Kauai), 377 accommodations, 92–93 Kohala Mule Trail Adventure (Kauai), beaches, 131 (Big Island), 222 395 brief description of, 71 Kohala Na’alapa (Big Island), Kula (Maui), 237 Leeward sides, 21 222 accommodations, 253, 255 Legal aid, 62, 412 The Kokee Lodge (Kauai), restaurant, 267–268 Leis cabins, 392 Kula Kai Caverns and Lava Big Island, 226 Kokee Natural History Tubes (Big Island), 195 Kauai, 398 Museum (Kauai), 374, 391, Kumimi Beach Park (Murphy Maui, 305 399 Beach Park; Molokai), Oahu, 6, 147–148 Kokee State Park (Kauai), 324–325 Leleiwi Beach Park (Big 374–375, 391 Kupanaha (Maui), 309 Island), 216 Kokua Market (Oahu), 148 Kuualii Fish Ponds (Big Leleiwi Overlook (Maui), Kona (Big Island). See Island), 198 279 Kailua-Kona Libraries Kona Airport Express Shuttle Honolulu, 75 (Big Island), 162 L ahaina (Maui) Kauai, 347 Kona Beach Shack (Big accommodations, 240, 242 Lanai, 332 Island), 218 brief description of, 236 Maui, 239 Kona Blue Sky Coffee Com- restaurants, 259–261 Molokai, 313 pany (Big Island), 227 shopping, 303–306 LifeFestMaui, 27 Kona Coast (Big Island) sights and attractions, 271, Lihue Airport (Kauai), 342, accommodations, 164, 273 344 166–169 Lahaina Arts Society Galleries Lihue and environs (Kauai), beaches, 213–216 (Maui), 305 395 brief description of, 160 Lahaina Cannery Mall accommodations, 348–349 restaurants, 177–182 (Maui), 302 beach, 381 sights and attractions, Lahaina Harbor (Maui), 293 brief description of, 344 192–197 Lahaina Public Library restaurants, 359–362 Kona Coast Divers (Big (Maui), 309 sights and attractions, Island), 219 Lahaina Restoration Founda- 370–371 Kona coffee, 227 tion (Maui), 271 Liko Kauai Cruises, 387 Kona Farmers’ Market in Lahilahi Point (Oahu), 131 Liliuokalani Gardens (Big Kaiwi Square (Big Island), Laie (Oahu), 71 Island), 5, 205 228 Lanai, 5, 293, 330–341 Limahuli Garden of the Kona Historical Society (Big accommodations, 332–334 National Tropical Botanical Island), 192 arriving in, 330 Garden (Kauai), 380 Kona Historical Society beaches, 14, 337 Lim Family (Big Island), 230 Museum (Big Island), 195 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 426

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Lindbergh’s Grave (Maui), Makena Kayak Tours (Maui), South Maui, 264–267 284 292 Upcountry Maui, 267 Lin’s Lei Shop (Honolulu), Makiki (Oahu), restaurants, West Maui, 259–264 148 103, 105–106 shopping, 301–307 Liquor laws, 62 Malaekahana Bay State sights and attractions, Lita’s Leis (Honolulu), 148 Recreation Area (Oahu), 269–284 Living History Tour (Big 131, 140 Central Maui, Island), 192 Malama Trail (Big Island), 269–271 Living Room (Kauai), 401 198–199 East Maui, 280–284 The Local Gentry (Lanai), Maliko Bay (Maui), 281 South Maui, 274–276 340 Maliko Gulch (Maui), 281 West Maui, 271–274 Local Motion (Oahu), 150 Maluaka Beach (Makena suggested itinerary, 53–54 The Lodge at Koele (Lanai), Beach; Maui), 288–289 transportation, 238 338, 339, 341 Maluuluolele Park (Maui), visitor information, 16, 233 The Lodge at Molokai 273 watersports and activities, Ranch, 326–327, 329 Mana Hale (Big Island), 200 289–294 Long-Distance Outrigger Manele (Lanai), 331 Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Canoe Races (Big Island), Manele Bay Hotel (Lanai), 307, 309 27 339, 341 Maui Classic Charters, 290 Longs Drugs (Big Island), Mango Mama’s (Kauai), 397 Maui County Fair, 28 228 Manoa Falls Trail (Oahu), Maui Crafts Guild, 303 Longs Drugs (Oahu), 150 141–142 Maui Downhill, 296 Lotus Gallery (Kauai), 396 Manoa Valley (Oahu), 70 Maui Film Festival, 25, 309 Luaus restaurants, 103, 105–106 Maui Grown Market and Big Island, 229 Maps, road, 46–47 Deli, 281 Maui, 308 Marathons, 26, 27, 29 Maui Hands, 303 Lumahai Beach (Kauai), 379 Marc Resorts Hawaii, 45 Maui Hiking Safaris, Lydgate State Park (Kauai), Margo Oberg’s School of 295–296 384 Surfing (Kauai), 388 Maui Mall, 302 Lyman Museum & Mission Markets. See Food stores Maui Marathon, 27 House (Big Island), 205 and markets Maui Mountain Cruisers, 296 Lyman’s (Big Island), 220 Marriott Wailea Beach Maui Ocean Center, Resort (Maui), 294 274–275, 306 Marta’s Boat (Kauai), 400 Maui Swap Meet, 306 M aalaea (Maui), 236, Mary Catherine’s (Oahu), Maui Tropical Plantation, 274–275, 293 151 269 restaurants, 264–265 MasterCard, traveler’s Mauka Makai Excursions Mahaulepu Beach (Kauai), checks, 19 (Oahu), 133 382 Master’s Reading Room Mauna Kea (Big Island), Mahinahina (Maui), 236 (Maui), 271 sights and attractions, Mail, 412 Matsumoto Shave Ice 201–202 Mail2web, 40 (Haleiwa, Oahu), 12, 125 Mauna Kea Beach (Kaunaoa Makaha Beach Park (Oahu), Maui, 232–309 Beach; Big Island), 216 131 accommodations, 240–257 Mauna Kea Marketplace Makahiku Falls (Maui), 284 Central Maui, 240 Food Court (Honolulu), Makapuu Beach Park (Oahu), East Maui, 255–257 148–149 123, 127 South Maui, 247–253 Mauna Kea Summit Adven- Makapuu Lighthouse Trail Upcountry Maui, tures (Big Island), 203 (Oahu), 142 253–255 Mauna Loa (Big Island), 209 Makapuu Point (Oahu), 123 West Maui, 240–247 Maunaloa Cinemas Makawao (Maui), 237 arriving in, 232–233 (Molokai), 329 restaurant, 267 beaches. See Beaches, Maunaloa Macadamia Nut Makawao Library (Maui), Maui Factory (Big Island), 205 309 brief description of, 15 McBryde Garden (Kauai), Makawao Parade and Rodeo entertainment, 307–309 371 (Maui), 26 Frommer’s favorite experi- McCully Bicycle & Sporting Makawehi Point (Kauai), 391 ences, 274–275 Goods (Oahu), 150 Makena (Maui), 237 outdoor activities (land- McGregor Point (Maui), 294 accommodations, 253 based), 294–301 Meals, 37 Makena Beach (Maluaka restaurants, 257–269 MEDEX International, 32 Beach; Maui), 288–289, Central Maui, Medic Alert identification 292 257–259 tag, 36 East Maui, 268–269 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 427

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Medical insurance, 32, 36 Molokai Outdoors Activities, Nancy Emerson School of for international visitors, 325–327 Surfing (Maui), 293 405–406 Molokai Princess, 291, 310 Nani Makana (Oahu), 151 Medical requirements for Molokai Rentals and Tours, The Na Pali Coast (Kauai), entry, 403 325–327 5, 346, 381 Mele Kai Music (Big Island), Molokai Visitors Association, boating, 386 228 310, 312 helicopter rides over, 375 Memorial Day, 25 Molokini, 290, 292–293 Na Pali Coast State Park Mendes Ranch & Trail Rides Money matters, 18–20 (Kauai), 393 (Maui), 300 for international visitors, Napili (Maui), 236 Menehune, 371 406–407 accommodations, 245–246 Menehune Ditch (Kiki a Ola; Money-saving tips and restaurants, 263 Kauai), 373 discounts, 18–19 Narcissus Festival Menehune Fish Pond (Kauai), Mookini Heiau (Big Island), (Honolulu), 23 371 6, 199 National car rentals, 45 Merrie Monarch Hula Festi- Mo’okini Heiau National parks, information val (Big Island), 6, 24, 231 (Big Island), 199 on, 16 Microclimates, 21–22 Morey World Bodyboarding National Weather Service, 33 Mike Carroll Gallery (Lanai), Championship (Oahu), 22 Native Books & Beautiful 340 Mosquitoes, 32 Things (Oahu), 149 Misaki’s Grocery and Dry Mountain Riders Bike Tours Nature Conservancy of Goods (Molokai), 328 (Maui), 296 Hawaii, 55, 58, 140 Missouri Memorial at Pearl The Movie Museum Navatek I (Oahu), 134, 154 Harbor (Oahu), 4, 117 (Honolulu), 154 Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall Mitchell Pauole Center Movies (Honolulu), 152 (Molokai), 327 Big Island, 231 Neal S. Blaisdell Center Moa (wild chickens), 353 Kauai, 401 (Honolulu), 151–152, 155 Moiliili (Oahu), restaurants, Maui, 309 Nene, 279 103, 105–106 Oahu, 154 Newspapers, 63 Mokolii (Oahu), 124, 130 shot on Kauai, 376 NFL Pro Bowl (Honolulu), 23 Mokuaikaua Church (Big Mule rides, Big Island, 222 , 345 Island), 194 Murphy Beach Park (Kumimi Nohea Gallery (Oahu), 149 Mokuleia Beach (Maui), 291 Beach Park; Molokai), The North Coast (Molokai), Molokai, 7, 310–329 324–325 312 accommodations, 313–317 Museum stores sights and attractions, arriving in, 310 Maui, 306 320–322 beaches, 324–325 Molokai, 329 North Kohala (Big Island), brief description of, 15–16 Oahu, 149 160 day cruises to, 291 Music stores restaurants, 184–185 entertainment, 329 Big Island, 228 shopping, 224 Frommer’s favorite experi- Kauai, 399–400 The North Shore (Kauai), 345 ences, 321 Maui, 306 accommodations, 356–359 outdoor activities (land- Oahu, 150 beaches, 384–385 based), 326–327 hiking and camping, 393 restaurants, 317–320 restaurants, 368–370 shopping, 328–329 N a Aina Kai Botanical shopping, 396 sights and attractions, Gardens (Kauai), 5 sights and attractions, 320–324 Na Ala Hele (Trails to Go On) 377–381 transportation, 312–313 Program (Oahu), 140 The North Shore (Oahu) visitor information, 16, Naalehu (Big Island) accommodations, 91–92 310, 312 accommodations, 176 beaches, 131 watersports, 325–326 restaurant, 191 brief description of, 71 Molokai Action Adventures, Naha Stone (Big Island), camping, 140 326 205 hiking, 142–143 Molokai Charters, 326 Na Hua O’Ka Aina (Purdy’s restaurants, 109–111 Molokai Fish & Dive, 329 All-Natural Macadamia shopping, 144, 146 Molokai Hoe (Molokai to Nut Farm; Molokai), 320 sights and attractions, Oahu), 28 Naish Hawaii/Naish Wind- 124–125 Molokai Ka Hula Piko, 6, 25 surfing Hawaii (Oahu), 137 North Shore Shark Adven- Molokai Mule Ride, 322 Namakani Paio Camp- ture (Oahu), 135 Molokai Museum Gift Shop, grounds & Cabins (Big North Shore Surf & Cultural 329 Island), 221–222 Museum (Oahu), 126 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 428

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Northwest Airlines, 41 tours, 131–133 Outrigger Waikiki on the Norwegian Cruise Line, 53 transportation, 71–74 Beach (Oahu), 154 Nukumoi Surf Co. (Kauai), visitor information, 65 Overboard (Kauai), 395 400 watersports and activities, Nukumoi Surf Shop (Kauai), 133–137 388–389 Oahu Nature Tours, 133 P acific Book House Nursing moms and infants, Oahu Visitors Bureau (Oahu), 147 46 (Honolulu), 65 Pacific Tsunami Museum Nuuanu Pali Lookout (Oahu), Ocean Activities Center (Big Island), 207 120, 123 (Maui), 290 Pacific Vibrations (Big Nuuanu Valley Rain Forest Ocean Eco Tours (Big Island), Island), 220 (Oahu), 120–121 220 Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean kayaking. See (Maui), 290 Kayaking Package deals, 18, 44–45, 50 O ahu, 64–155. See also Ocean rafting, Maui, 292 Packing tips, 30–31 Central Oahu; East Oahu; Off season, 18, 21 Paia (Maui), 237–238, 281 Honolulu; Leeward Oahu; Ohana Hotels, 44, 83 The Painted Church (Big North Shore (Oahu); Oheo Gulch (Seven Sacred Island), 195 Waikiki; Windward Coast Pools; Maui), 5, 283–284 Palaau State Park (Molokai), (Oahu) Ola’s (Kauai), 396 321, 327 accommodations, 76–93 Old-Fashioned Holiday Cele- Palace Theatre (Big Island), arriving in, 64–65 bration (Maui), 29 230 asking for directions, 70 Old Lahaina Luau (Maui), Palapala Hoomau Congrega- beaches. See Beaches, 308 tional Church (Maui), 284 Oahu Olomana (Oahu), 123, 154 Paliku (Maui), 299 brief description of, 15, 65, Olowalu Reef (Maui), 294 Panaewa Rainforest Zoo 69–71 One Alii Beach Park (Big Island), 207 entertainment, 151–155 (Molokai), 324 Paniolo (cowboy) culture Frommer’s favorite experi- Oneloa Beach (Maui), 292 (Big Island), 200 ences, 119 Onizuka Space Center Papohaku Beach (Molokai), outdoor activities (land- (Big Island), 192 14, 324 based), 137–143 Onizuka Visitor Center Papohaku Beach Park restaurants, 93–111 (Big Island), 202 (Molokai), 327 East Oahu, 108–109 On The Road to Hanalei Paradise Music (Maui), 306 Honolulu beyond (Kauai), 396 Paradise Music (Oahu), 150 Waikiki, 97, Opaekaa Falls (Kauai), 5, Paradise Outdoor Adven- 100–103 376–377 tures (Kauai), 386 Kahala, 108 Orbitz, 39 Paradise Produce Co. Kaimuki/Kapahulu, The Original King Kame- (Honolulu), 149 106–108 hameha Statue (Big Paradise Sportswear (Kauai), Kalihi/, 103 Island), 199–200 396 local chains and famil- Outdoor activities (land- Parker Ranch Museum iar names, 104 based), 57–60. See also (Big Island), 200 Manoa Valley/Moiliili/ specific activities Parker Ranch Rodeo, 26 Makiki, 103, Big Island, 220–223 Passport information, 105–106 Kauai, 389–395 403–404 North Shore, 109–111 Lanai, 338–339 Pearl Harbor (Oahu), 4 Waikiki, 93–97 Maui, 294–301 Pedal ‘n Paddle (Kauai), Windward Coast, 109 Molokai, 326–327 388–390 shopping, 143–151 Oahu, 137–143 ’s Chair (Oahu), 122 sights and attractions, Outdoor activities (water- People Attentive to Children 111–126 based). See Watersports (PATCH), 46 beyond Honolulu, and activities People’s Open Markets 122–126 Outdoor etiquette, 55 (Oahu), 149 historic Honolulu, Outfitters, setting out on Petroglyphs, Big Island, 118–122 your own versus using, 198–199, 211 southeast coast, 54–55 Petrol, 412 122–123 Outfitters Kauai, 388, 389 Phallic Rock (Molokai), top 10, 111, 114–118 Out in Hawaii, 38 321–322 windward coast, Outrigger canoe races, 22, Pineapple Express (Oahu), 123–124 24, 26–28, 155, 196 125 suggested itinerary, 52–53 Outrigger chain of hotels, Pineapple Festival (Lanai), 44, 83 341 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 429

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Pine Isle Market (Lanai), 340 Prince Kuhio Celebrations, Pine Trees (Big Island), 220 24 R adio stations Pipiwai Trail (Maui), 284 Prince Kuhio Park (Kauai), Big Island, 163 Plantation Village, Hawaii’s 372 Kauai, 347–348 (Oahu), 120 Prince Kuhio Shopping Plaza Maui, 239 Plate lunches, 51, 360–361 (Big Island), 225 Oahu, 75–76 Playgrounds Prince Lot Hula Festival Rafting, ocean, Maui, 292 Kauai, 394 (Oahu), 26 Raging Isle (Oahu), 138 Maui, 300–301 Princeville (Kauai), 345 Rainbow Books and Records Oahu, 143 Princeville Ranch Hiking Hawaii (Oahu), 147, 150 Pleasant Hawaiian Adventures (Kauai), 390 Rainbow Classic (Oahu), 29, Holidays, 18 Princeville Ranch Stables 155 Pleasant Holidays, 44 (Kauai), 394 (Big Island), Poipu, shopping, 395 Princeville Tennis Club 5, 207 Poipu Beach (Kauai), 344, (Kauai), 394 Rainbow Stadium (Oahu), 155 386 Puako Petroglyph Archaeo- Rainbow Wahine Softball Poipu Beach Park (Kauai), logical District (Big Stadium (Oahu), 155 382, 388 Island), 198–199 Rain Forest, Nuuanu Valley Poipu Beach Resort Associa- Pukalani (Maui), restaurant, (Oahu), 120–121 tion (Kauai), 344 267 Rainforest Plantes et Fleurs Poipu Resort area (Kauai), Punahou School Carnival (Oahu), 147 344 (Honolulu), 23 Red dirt shirts, 396 accommodations, 349–354 Punaluu (Oahu), 124 Red Hill (Maui), 280 beaches, 382 Punctures, 35–36 Resorts, 47–48 hiking, 391 Purdy’s All-Natural Restaurants restaurants, 362–365 Macadamia Nut Farm (Na best bets, 9–13 sights and attractions, Hua O’Ka Aina; Molokai), Big Island, 176–191 371–373 320 Kauai, 359–370 Poipu Shopping Village Puu Hina Hina Lookout Lanai, 334–336 (Kauai), 395 (Kauai), 374 Molokai, 317–320 Poipu Southshore Market Puuhonua O Honaunau Oahu, 93–111 (Kauai), 399 National Historical Park tips on, 51–52 Poison Control Center (Big Island), 6–7, 16, Restrooms, 46 (Oahu), 75 195–196, 220 Richard’s Shopping Center Poliahu Heiau (Kauai), 377 Puukohola Heiau National (Lanai), 340 Police, Big Island, 163 Historic Site (Big Island), Riding the Sugarcane Train Polihale State Park (Kauai), 16, 197–198 (Maui), 273, 274 382, 384, 392–393 Puukohola Heiau National Rift Zone (Big Island), 223 Polihua Beach (Lanai), 337 Historic Site Anniversary Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Polipoli Loop (Maui), 299 Celebration (Big Island), 27 Celebration of the Polipoli State Park (Maui), Puu Loa Petroglyphs Arts (Maui), 24 299 (Big Island), 211 Road maps, 46–47 Polo, Oahu, 155 Puu Lua Reservoir (Kauai), Roadpost, 41 Pololu Valley Lookout (Big 387 Roselani Ice Cream (Maui), Island), 200 Pu’u O Hoku Ranch 306 Polynesian Cultural Center (Molokai), 327 Royal Hawaiian Shopping (Oahu), 115, 119 Puu Olai (Maui), 294 Center (Oahu), 144, 145 Pony Express Tours (Maui), Puu Oo (Big Island), 209 Rudy’s Flowers (Oahu), 148 300 Puuopelu (Big Island), 200 Run to the Sun (Maui), 23 Popo’s Cookies (Kauai), 400 Puu Ualakaa State Park State Portuguese man-of-war, 35 (Oahu), 121 Historical Park (Kauai), Post-A-Nut (Molokai), 320 Puu Ulaula Overlook (Maui), 373 Post offices 280 Big Island, 163 Kauai, 347 S addle Road (Big Island), Lanai, 332 Q ueen Kaahumanu Cen- 161–162 Maui, 239 ter (Maui), 302 Safety Oahu, 75 Queen Liliuokalani Keiki for international visitors, Prescription medications, 36 Hula Competition 407–409 Priceline, 39, 40 (Honolulu), 26 Maui, 239–240 Prime Time Sports (Oahu), Queen’s Pond (Kauai), 384 Molokai, 313 135 Queen’s Surf (Oahu), 126 Oahu, 76 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 430

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Sailing, 326, 338 Silk Road (Big Island), 224 Spouting Horn (Kauai), 373 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Silver Moon Emporium Stables at Koele (Lanai), 339 (Oahu), 24 (Oahu), 146 Stan Sheriff Center (Oahu), Salt Pond Beach Park Silversword, 280 155 (Kauai), 382, 388 Single parents, travel Stargazing Sam Choy Poke Recipe resources for, 38 Big Island, 202 Contest, 27 Single Parent Travel Kauai, 385 Sandal Tree (Big Island), 224 Network, 38 State parks, visitor Sandal Tree (Maui), 306–307 Site59.com, 39 information, 18 Sand Castle Building Contest Size conversion chart, 408 Steam Vents (Big Island), 211 (Oahu), 23 Skateboarding, Big Island, Stings, 35 Sand Island (Oahu), restau- 223 Storybook Theatre of Hawaii rant, 103 Skateboard parks, Maui, 301 (Kauai), 401 Sand People (Kauai), 395 Sleeping Giant (Kauai), 377 Story hours Sandy Beach (Molokai), 324 Sliding Sands Trail (Maui), Big Island, 231 Sandy Beach (Oahu), 122, 297, 298 Kauai, 401 127 Smarter Living, 39 Lanai, 341 Sans Souci Beach (Oahu), Smith’s Motor Boats (Kauai), Maui, 309 126 375–376 Oahu, 155 Sans Souci State Recre- Smoking, 63 Strollers, 30 ational Area (Oahu), 126 Smoothies, Kauai, 397 Studio 7 (Big Island), 224 Science City (Maui), 280 Snorkel Bob’s, 59 Submarine dives Sconees (Oahu), 151 Big Island, 217 Big Island, 219–220 Scorpions, 32 Kauai, 386 Maui, 293 Scuba diving, 59–60. See Maui, 289 Oahu, 136 also Boat tours and Oahu, 133 Sugarcane Train (Maui), 273, cruises Snorkeling, 3–4, 60. See also 274 Sea kayaking. See Kayaking Boat tours and cruises Sulphur Banks (Big Island), Sea Life Park (Oahu), 115 Big Island, 219 211 Seasickness, 34–35 Kauai, 388 Summer, 21 Seasons, 20–21 Lanai, 338 Sun exposure, 34, 37 Sea-urchin punctures, 36 Maui, 292 Sunnyside Farmers Market Seeing Eye dogs, 39 Molokai, 326 (Kauai), 397 Seven Sacred Pools (Oheo Molokini, 292–293 Sun protection, 30 Gulch; Maui), 5, 283–284 Oahu, 136 Sunrise Protea (Maui), Sharks, 33–34 Society of Seven, 154 304–305 Oahu, 135, 139 South Kona (Big Island), 160 Sunset Beach (Oahu), 126 Shark’s Cove (Oahu), 136 restaurants, 180–182 Surf-and-sports shops Shave ice, 12, 119, 125 sights and attractions, 195 Big Island, 228 Shell leis, Kauai, 399 South Maui Kauai, 400 Shipwreck Beach (Lanai), accommodations, 247–253 Maui, 307 337 beaches, 285, 288–289 Molokai, 329 Shoes and sandals brief description of, Oahu, 150 Big Island, 224, 228 236–237 Surfing, 60 Maui, 306–307 restaurants, 264–267 Big Island, 220 Oahu, 150 sights and attractions, 274 Kauai, 388–389 Shop Pacifica (Oahu), 149 South Point (Ka Lae; Big Maui, 293 Shopping Island), 161, 176, 191 Molokai, 326 Big Island, 223–229 Special events and festivals, Oahu, 126, 131, 136–137 Kauai, 395–400 22–29 Triple Crown of Surfing Lanai, 339–340 Special needs, families with, (Oahu), 29 Molokai, 328–329 38–39 Surf News Network Surfline Oahu, 143–151 Spectator sports, Oahu, 155 (Oahu), 137 The Shops at Wailea (Maui), SpeediShuttle (Big Island), Surf-N-Sea (Oahu), 133, 302 162 135–137 restaurants, 265–266 Sporting goods. See Surf- Sweetheart’s Leis (Honolulu), The Shuttle (Oahu), 65 and-sports shops 148 Sierra Club, Hawaii Chapter Sports activities. See Out- Sweets of the, 55, 58, 140 door activities (land- Big Island, 228 Sig Zane Designs (Big based); Watersports and Kauai, 400 Island), 225 activities Maui, 307 Sig Zane Designs Wailuku Sports Authority (Maui), 307 Molokai, 329 (Maui), 305 Sports Authority (Oahu), 150 Oahu, 150–151 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 431

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Swimming Transportation, 45–47 USS Arizona Memorial at Big Island, 223 Travel Assistance Interna- Pearl Harbor (Oahu), 4, Maui, 294 tional, 32 115–116 TravelAxe, 40 USS Bowfin Submarine Traveler’s checks, 19–20, Museum & Park (Oahu), T alk story, 6, 120, 219, 406–407 117 226, 230, 416 Travelex Insurance Services, USS Missouri Memorial at Tanning tips, 34 32 Pearl Harbor (Oahu), 4, Taro Ko Chips Factory Travel Guard International, 117 (Kauai), 398 32 Taste of Honolulu, 25 Traveling A Taste of Lahaina (Maui), 27 around the U.S., 410 V acation Adventures Day Taxes, 63, 412–413 to the U.S., 409 Camp (Honolulu), 139 Taxis Travel insurance, 31–32 Vacation rentals, 48–50 Big Island, 162 Travel Insured International, Varsity Twins (Oahu), 154 Kauai, 346 32 Victoria Ward entertainment Maui, 238 Travelocity, 39, 40 center (Oahu), 154 Molokai, 313 Travelzoo, 44 Visa, traveler’s checks, 19 Oahu, 65 Trilogy (Maui), 5, 290–291 Visas, 402–403 Telegraph and telex services, Trilogy Lanai Ocean Sports, Visiting Artists Program 413 338 (Lanai), 341 Telephone, 413 Trip-cancellation insurance, Visitor information, 16, 18 Temperature, 21 31–32 Vog, 33 Tennis, 61 Triple Crown of Surfing Volcano (Big Island), shop- Big Island, 223 (Oahu), 29 ping, 225 Kauai, 394 Tropical Flowers by Charles Volcano Art Center (Big Lanai, 339 (Kauai), 398 Island), 225 Maui, 301 Tsunami Museum, Pacific Volcano House (Big Island), Molokai, 327 (Big Island), 207 210, 211, 222 Oahu, 143 Tubing, Kauai, 389 Volcano Store (Big Island), Theater Tunnels Beach (Kauai), 379, 225 Big Island, 229 388 Kauai, 400–401 Turtle Bay Resort (Oahu), Maui, 307–309 outdoor activities W aiakea Plaza (Big Island), Oahu, 152 at, 143 225 TheBus (Oahu), 65 Turtle Independence Day Waialeale Boat Tours Thomas A. Jaggar Museum (Big Island), 26 (Kauai), 375–376 (Big Island), 211 Twilight at Kalahuipua’a Waianae Coast. See Leeward Thrifty car rentals, 45 (Big Island), 230 Oahu Thurston Lava Tube (Big Twin Falls (Maui), 281–282 Waianapanapa State Park Island), 211 (Maui), 283, 289 Tide pools, Hulopoe Bay, 337 hiking and camping, 300 Time zones, 63, 414 U kulele Festival (Oahu), Waikamoi Ridge Trail (Maui), Tipping, 414 26 282 T. Komoda Store and Bakery Ulalena (Maui), 307–308 Waikapu (Maui), 269 (Maui), 307 Ulua Beach (Maui), 288, 292 Waikele Premium Outlets Toilets, 414 Ulupalakua Ranch (Maui), (Oahu), 147 Tom Barefoot’s Cashback 284 Waikele Value Center (Oahu), Tours, 56 Ulupalakua Thing! Maui 147 Tori Richards, 146 County Agricultural Trade Waikiki (Oahu) Totally Hawaiian Gift Gallery Show and Sampling accommodations, 76–89 (Maui), 305 (Maui), 24 Diamond Head Tourist information, 16, 18 United Airlines, 41 Waikiki, 86–89 Tours, Oahu, 131–133 United Vacations, 44 Ewa Waikiki, 76–80 TourTalk-Oahu, 132 Upcountry Kona (Big Island), Mid-Waikiki (makai), Town and Country (Oahu), 194–195 80–85 150 Upcountry Maui Mid-Waikiki (mauka), Toys accommodations, 253–255 85–86 Big Island, 229 brief description of, 237 brief description of, 68–69 Kauai, 400 restaurants, 267 restaurants, 93–97 Maui, 307 shopping, 303 shopping, 144 Oahu, 151 U.S. Army Museum (Oahu), Waikiki Aquarium (Oahu), Traffic, 37 121–122 117–118, 139 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 432

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Waikiki Beach (Oahu), 126, Waimea Visitor Center restaurants, 259–264 134 (Big Island), 157 shopping, 303 Waikiki Beachcomber (Oahu), Waimoku Falls (Maui), 284 sights and attractions, 154 Waioli Mission House 271–274 Waikiki Historic Trail (Oahu), Museum (Kauai), 381 Whale Center of the Pacific 118 Waipio Na’alapa Trail Rides (Maui), 274 Waikiki Shell (Oahu), 152 (Big Island), 223 Whalefest Week (Maui), 23 Waikiki Trolley Tours (Oahu), Waipio Valley (Big Island), Whalers Village (Maui), 273, 132–133 160 302 Wailea (Maui), 237 sights and attractions, 204 Whale-watching, 4, 61. See accommodations, 250–253 Waipio Valley Artworks also Boat tours and beaches, 285, 288–289 (Big Island), 204, 227 cruises coastal nature trail, 276 Waipio Valley Lookout Big Island, 217 restaurants, 265–267 (Big Island), 204 Lanai, 338 shopping, 303 Waipio Valley Shuttle Maui, 294 Wailea Beach (Maui), 288 (Big Island), 204 White Sands Beach (Big Wailea Tennis Club (Maui), Waipio Valley Wagon Tour Island), 213, 216 301 (Big Island), 204 Wholphin, 119 State Park Waldenbooks/Waldenkids Wiki Wiki Wheels (Oahu), 138 (Kauai), 376 (Maui), 304 Will Squyres Helicopter Tours Wailuku (Maui), 269 Wallace Theatres (Honolulu), (Kauai), 375 shopping, 302–303, 305, 155 Windsurfing, 137, 281 306 Ward Centre (Oahu), 145 Windward Coast (Oahu) Wailuku Library (Maui), 309 Warren & Annabelle’s accommodations, 90–91 Waimanalo (Oahu), 123 (Maui), 308 brief description of, 70–71 Waimanalo Beach (Oahu), Waterfalls restaurants, 109 123 Big Island, 5, 197, (Oahu), Waimea (Kamuela; Big 202–203, 207 144, 154 Island), 160, 344 Kauai, 5, 376–377, 394 Windward Oahu accommodations, 173 Maui, 5, 284 beaches, 130–131 restaurants, 185–187 Water-skiing, Kauai, 389 camping, 138 shopping, 224, 226–228 Watersports and activities. hiking, 142 sights and attractions, See also specific sports shopping, 144 200–201 Big Island, 217–220 sights and attractions, Waimea Beach Park (Oahu), Kauai, 386–389 123–124 126, 131 Lanai, 338 Windward sides, 21 Waimea Canyon (Grand Molokai, 325–326 Winter, 21 Canyon of the Pacific), Oahu, 133–137 World Botanical Garden 5–6, 373–374 Weather, 2 (Oahu), 5, 204 Waimea Canyon (Kauai), Websites, 18, 39–41 World Fire-Knife Dance hiking, 391 Weinburg Bunkhouse Championships and Waimea Canyon Lookout (Kauai), 392 Samoan Festival (Kauai), 374 West End (Molokai), 312, 324 (Oahu), 25 Waimea Coffee Company accommodations, 314–316 (Big Island), 227 restaurant, 319 Waimea Farmers’ Market Western Kauai, 344 Y ahoo! Mail, 40 (Big Island), 228 accommodations, 354–355 Yellowfish Trading Company Waimea General Store beaches, 382–384 (Kauai), 396 (Big Island), 224 hiking, 391 Waimea Library (Kauai), 373 restaurants, 365–366 Waimea Town (Kauai), sights sights and attractions, 373 Z oo by Moonlight tour and attractions, 373 West Maui (Honolulu), 114–115 Waimea Town Celebration accommodations, 240–247 Zoos, 114–115, 119, 207 (Kauai), 23 beaches, 285 Waimea Valley Audubon brief description of, 233, Center (Oahu), 142–143 236 14_573853 bindex.qxd 1/11/05 3:59 PM Page 433

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