This handy guidebook is about fresh air and the ground beneath our feet. It provides a full background of the five major islands' histories, both natural and cultural, the local flora and fauna, and detailed information on a range of activities including diving, snorkeling, sportfishing, kayaking, sailing, whale watching, surfing, camping, caving, exploring, and bicycling.Readers can tailor their tours to include options not found in other guidebooks, from locally owned lodges to homestays to resorts with ecotourism programs. Of course, there's lots of basic travel information, too, about hotels, restaurants, and all the other little (but important) facts needed for a trip to Hawaii. Options for every budget are included.