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Jeanette Foster

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What to Do In Hawaii: 12 Ways to Get Wet

Interacting with the Pacific Ocean is an essential part of any Hawaiian vacation. Get the most out of your visit to the islands with our roundup of the best beaches and water sports on…

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6 Best Hikes in Hawaii: Molokai, Kauai and More

Here's how you can see Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, the Big Island, and Kauai's best natural sights on foot. Photo Caption: Hikers can climb 11 miles into a dormant volcano on Maui's Sliding…

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Road Trip: Navigating the Road to Hana

The Hana Highway (Hwy. 36) runs along Maui's northeastern shore, winding past taro patches, seascapes, waterfall pools, botanical gardens, and rain forests. Although you can do the…

Article / Women

How to Get Married in Hawaii

A simple primer for pulling off a wedding in paradise.

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Photo Slideshow: Day by Day: 12 Ways to Get Wet in Hawaii

Get the most out of Hawaii with our highlights of the best beaches and water sports on the islands.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Maui

The number one industry in Maui, tourism, has taken a few punches this year, but that hasn't stopped a small legion of restaurants from opening.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Hawaii

You are in the bargaining seat in 2008. Refuse to accept rack rates, check the internet rates and then get on the phone and bargain, bargain, bargain.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Maui

Maui continues to be the bright jewel in the Hawaiian Islands chain. Who could resist the calloped, white sands beaches that seem to appear around every bend in the road?

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Hawaii

We've collected a few updates to our latest book, Frommer's Hawaii 2007.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Maui

Tourism is at an all-time high on the Valley Isle: The number of visitors is up, the number of airplane seats coming to paradise is up and the opportunities to have the vacation of…

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Accommodations You Can Afford in Hawaii on a Budget

Hawaii offers all kinds of accommodations, from simple rooms in restored plantation homes and quaint cottages on the beach to luxurious oceanview condo units and opulent suites in…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu

Gas prices are up and airline fares have risen, but Hawaii still is more sought after than ever before. A record breaking 7.3 million tourists poured into the state in 2005 and even…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Maui

Already one of the most popular islands on the planet, Maui's popularity soared in 2005. The end of 2005 expects a record breaking 2.3 million tourists, and even more visitors are…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Hawaii

Hawaii is more sought after than ever before. A record-breaking 7.3-million tourists are expected to visit in 2005. Occupancy rates in hotels are running 80 to 90 percent. What does…

Article / Family & Kids

How to Feel Like a Hawaiian Family: Tips on Dining, Plus our Favorite Places to Eat

While in Hawaii, you'll encounter many labels that embrace the fundamentals of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine and the sophistication, informality, and nostalgia it encompasses. Euro-Asian,…

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How to Feel Like a Hawaiian Family: Picking the Place That's Right for You, Plus our Favorite Hotels

Hawaii offers all kinds of accommodations, from simple rooms in restored plantation homes and quaint cottages on the beach to luxurious oceanview condo units and opulent suites in…

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How to Feel Like a Hawaii Family: The Best of What to See and Do

Maybe the two of you visited Hawaii B.C. (Before Children), or maybe a trip to Hawaii has been the dream for years. There's no place on earth quite like this handful of sun-drenched…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Maui, Lanai & Molokai

Here's a roundup of the changes that have occurred not only on the island of Maui since the last edition of Frommer's Maui, but also on the satellite islands of Molokai and Lanai.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Hawaii

Here's a roundup of the changes that have occurred in Hawaii since the last edition of our guidebook.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Kauai

Since the First Edition of Frommer's Kauai was released there have been a few changes and additions on places to stay, eat and play on the 'Garden Isle.'

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Hawaii

Hawaii retains its sense of ancient authenticity even as it hurls forward with the latest trends in luxury and modern-day tastes.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Maui

Maui's magic is still going strong, and, in coming up in 2005, Maui will not only mean the Valley Isle, but also the two other islands composing Maui County -- Molokai and Lanai.

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Best Hotels Bets in Hawaii on a Budget

Sleeping on the beach can be your choice, but doesn't have to be the only option. We found the best of affordable accommodations in Hawaii just in case you tire of the sand bed.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki and Oahu

This is not your parents' Honolulu anymore. The island of Oahu, which has attracted people to Hawaii since statehood in 1959, is in the process of reinventing itself.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Hawaii on $80 a Day

We've rounded up the latest news on the Hawaiian Islands for budget travelers.