Author : Sean Pager
Publisher : Globe Pequot Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,11 MB
Release : 2009-08-18
Category : Hawaii
ISBN : 9780762748631
Discover little-known gems and wild vistas, remote valleys with sparkling waterfalls, and beaches empty of human footprints on all six Hawaiian islands.
Author : Sean Pager
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 12,30 MB
Release : 2010-03-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0762762446
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Hawaii Off the Beaten Path show you the Aloha State you never knew existed. Pay respect to the 700-pound crystal shivalingam and experience a daily puja (purification ritual) at Kauai’s Hindu Monastery. Hike through the natural splendor of Waipio Valley to reach Hiilawe Falls. Dropping more than 1,200 feet in free fall, the waters of Hiilawe make the longest unbroken descent in Hawaii. Follow Jack London’s trail on Kalae Stables’ “world-famous Moloka`i mule ride” to Kalaupapa Peninsula. Or dine on a “plate lunch,” the quintessential meal of Hilo, at Cafe 100, the city’s first drive-in. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Author : Andrew Doughty
Publisher : Wizard Publications, Inc.
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 25,72 MB
Release : 2024-09-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1949678210
The finest guidebook ever written for O‘ahu. Now you can plan your best vacation—ever. This all new eighth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Written by the author of the best-selling guides, Maui Revealed, Hawaii The Big Island Revealed and The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing places to stay, exciting waterfalls, colorful valleys and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes O‘ahu so exciting. ↵ • The most accurate up-to-date information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website and smartphone app. The app is an optional separate purchase and includes features not possible in a book, but it provides free access to all resort reviews with our detailed aerial photos—so you’ll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront—and you can filter them fast for the features and amenities you’re looking for. ↵ • Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants and activities show you which companies really are the best... and which to avoid—no advertisements. ↵ • Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way and are complemented by over 130 spectacular color photographs. ↵ • 20 specially created maps in an easy-to-follow format with landmarks—so you’ll always know where you are on the island. ↵ • Clear, concise directions to those hard-to-find places such as deserted beaches, hidden waterfalls, lush rainforests, spectacular coastlines and scores of other hidden gems listed nowhere else. ↵ • Exclusive chapter on O‘ahu’s beaches with detailed descriptions, including ocean safety. ↵ • Unique Adventures and Attractions chapters, over 70 pages of exciting activities from ATVs to ziplines, and nearly 200 island dining reviews. ↵ • Fascinating sections on Hawai‘i’s history, culture, language and legends. ↵ Oahu Revealed covers it all—from the top of the Ko‘olaus to the lost sunken island off Kane‘ohe. This is the best investment you can make for your O‘ahu vacation. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a longtime kama‘aina, you will learn more about O‘ahu from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with Oahu Revealed.
Author : Richard Sullivan
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,33 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Automobile travel
ISBN : 9780896103146
Author : Johann David Wyss
Publisher :
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 50,34 MB
Release : 1859
Category :
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Author : John P. Rosa
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 48,95 MB
Release : 2014-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 0824840216
The Massie-Kahahawai case of 1931–1932 shook the Territory of Hawai‘i to its very core. Thalia Massie, a young Navy wife, alleged that she had been kidnapped and raped by “some Hawaiian boys” in Waikīkī. A few days later, five young men stood accused of her rape. Mishandling of evidence and contradictory testimony led to a mistrial, but before a second trial could be convened, one of the accused, Horace Ida, was kidnapped and beaten by a group of Navy men and a second, Joseph Kahahawai, lay dead from a gunshot wound. Thalia’s husband, Thomas Massie; her mother, Grace Fortescue; and two Navy men were convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter, despite witnesses who saw them kidnap Kahahawai and the later discovery of his body in Massie’s car. Under pressure from Congress and the Navy, territorial governor Lawrence McCully Judd commuted their sentences. After spending only an hour in the governor’s office at ‘Iolani Palace, the four were set free. Local Story is a close examination of how Native Hawaiians, Asian immigrants, and others responded to challenges posed by the military and federal government during the case’s investigation and aftermath. In addition to providing a concise account of events as they unfolded, the book shows how this historical narrative has been told and retold in later decades to affirm a local identity among descendants of working-class Native Hawaiians, Asians, and others—in fact, this understanding of the term “local” in the islands dates from the Massie-Kahahawai case. It looks at the racial and sexual tensions in pre–World War II Hawai‘i that kept local men and white women apart and at the uneasy relationship between federal and military officials and territorial administrators. Lastly, it examines the revival of interest in the case in the last few decades: true crime accounts, a fictionalized TV mini-series, and, most recently, a play and a documentary—all spurring the formation of new collective memories about the Massie-Kahahawai case.
Author : Beth E. Notar
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 36,54 MB
Release : 2006-10-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0824862198
Why do millions of people from around the world flock to Dali, a small borderland town in the Himalayan foothills of southwest China? "Lonely planeteers"— American, European, and Israeli backpackers named for the guidebook they carry—trek halfway across the globe to "get off the beaten track," yet converge here to drink coffee, eat banana pancakes, and share music from home. Coastal Chinese who are prospering in the phenomenal economic growth of China’s reform era travel thousands of miles to sing songs and dress up as their favorite characters from a revolutionary-era movie musical. Overseas Chinese from Southeast Asia as well as a new generation of mainland youth follow in the footsteps of heroes and villains from Hong Kong martial arts novels, seeking an experience of a Buddhist "wild, wild, West" at a martial arts theme park dubbed "Hollywood East," or "Daliwood." Inspired by representations in popular culture that engender fantasies of the exotic, these tourists, Western and Chinese, journey to Dali, Yunnan, in search of an imagined place where they can indulge their craving for authenticity, display their status in the present, and act out their nostalgia for the past. Based on more than a decade of ethnographic research, Beth Notar explores struggles over place as people in Dali attempt to represent their historical identity and define their future. Displacing Desire takes representation into the realm of practice to consider the ways in which those who are represented must contend with their image in popular culture and the material after-effects of representations even decades after their original production. It contributes to an exploration of travel as performance of nostalgia, fantasy, and status. More specifically it contributes to an understanding of the growth of consumer culture in China, examining what China’s modernization process and market economy mean for different social actors in their struggles over power and place.
Author : Peter Merriman
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 28,10 MB
Release : 2015-11-10
Category :
ISBN : 9780990520580
A collection of stories and recipes from Chef Peter Merriman, owner of several restaurants in Hawaii and a pioneer of the local and sustainable food movement in the islands. With more than 100 images from photograph Linny Morris.
Author : Sean Pager
Publisher :
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 30,29 MB
Release : 2001-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780762710492
For travelers looking to avoid the crowd, this guide will help them discover the unique "must-see" attractions of the Aloha State. Go beyond the usual tourist attractions to discover such hidden treasures as Iliau Nature Trail, Kaneana Cave, or Volcano Arts Center. Illustrations.
Author : Jerry Sprout
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 35,25 MB
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780982991992
Expanded coverage of Waikiki and Honolulu, along with updates on the best trails and historic sites, make this third edition of Oahu Trailblazer the must-have guide for the adventurous and independent traveler. As usual, Jerry (writer) and Janine Sprout (designer, photographer) hit all the highlights like Pearl Harbor, Waikiki, Diamond Head, Iolani Palace, Hanauma Bay, North Shore surf sites, and the Polynesian Cultural Center offering a wealth of photographs (about 200 black-and-whites), precise driving directions and activity descriptions, and hot tips that give travelers the inside track. The book also shines by delivering the goods for dozens of mountain-ridge hikes and garden strolls, as well as beachcombing and all the island s best snorkeling spots. There is no doubt that this is the definitive title for visitors who want to explore places to call their own, since many of these land and sea adventures, and quirky attractions, do not find their way into other guidebooks. Oahu Trailblazer is highly versatile, working well for visitors are looking to take scenic driving tours of major attractions and explore all the museums and parks of Honolulu and Waikiki, and also just the ticket for extreme sports nuts looking to strap on the boots and swim fins to sample the surprising wealth of Oahu s outdoor offerings. A Trailblazer Kids section is available for families, and the Resource Links provide lots of planning information. Safety tips are throughout the book, as well as the historical and cultural background that adds meaning to a vacation. The Sprout s love and respect the islands, and it shows in their books. Like good outdoor gear, Trailblazer guides are well made, well organized, and easy to use.
