Traveler"s Hawaii Companion leads the reader into a setting that exceeds dreams of the idyllic tropics, offering adventures and pleasures to suit every interest. Seafarers discover the songs of humpback whales, the sight of thousands of iridescent fish swirling in crystalline lagoons, and the sensations of surfing. Landlubbers find their way up fuming volcanoes and into the liquid air of remote rainforests. Beach buffs choose among the best white sand playgrounds; sybarites zoom in on lavish resorts. Polynesians, Asians, American and European residents have all contributed to Hawaii"s history, architecture, art, music, and cuisine. You will find all this and more in an easy-to-use format with clearly structured entries on where to stay, where to eat, and how to get there. It will guide you directly to the things you want to see, allowing you to spend less time with your nose in your guidebook and more time enjoying your destination.