Hawaii is one of the most exotic places on the planet -- and one of its greatest tourist traps. The Best of Hawaii is the essential tour book for discerning travelers, offering discriminating reviews of restaurants, cafes, hotels, shopping, and nightspots. Trusted by international travelers for decades, GaultMillau's travel books take readers beyond the tourist spots.Completely revised and with a considerable amount of new material, this fourth edition includes suggestions and commentaries on sights and excursions coupled with fresh listings of the cultural and gastronomic events that make the islands unique. Outdoor enthusiasts will find no lack of exhilarating activities -- from sportfishing and diving to sailing, windsurfing, horseback riding, and hiking. In addition, this is one of the few guide books to offer brief trail descriptions to save visitors guide-service fees or the cost of other books about hiking in Hawaii.Arranged in chapters by island -- from Oahu, "the gathering place", to Lanai, "the pineapple isle", -- readers will find the best food, entertainment, and activities in each of their stopping points. Entirely new is a "Theme Trips" chapter offering exciting tour suggestions for first-time visitors, honeymooners, volcano enthusiasts, culinary fans, and the like. Pages aren't wasted on general travel information such as airlines, luggage size, and tour packages -- the stuff that discerning travelers already know -- but instead are filled with details and insider information that will make trips to Hawaii memorable.