Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.? Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival images ? Written and photographed by Hawai'i residents ? The best of the resorts, restaurants, golf courses, camping, museums, and festivals ? Hawai'i's most beutiful beaches ? Glossary of Hawaiian terms and basic vocabulary ? Spectacular paintings and archival illustrations ? Essays on surfing, leis, Hawaiian Music, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and more ? Literary excerpts from Captain Cook, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London Read Less