Adventure Guides Hawaii: The Big Island

The 4th edition of this invaluable guide has been updated with expanded sections on the Turks & Caicos, along with the best hotels, restaurants, dive sites, dive operators, and fishing guides. It covers all of the Bahamas in depth, and has more information than any guide on the unspoiled Out Islands and on such details as the mailboat system (the best way to get around the Out Islands) and the best dive sites. Comprised of over 700 dazzling islands, the Bahamas were once the playground of pirates. Modern travelers can find a different kind of adventure here, be they divers exploring a shipwreck, honeymooners beachcombing near a secluded cove, or gamblers touring the casinos of Paradise Island. This can indeed be a paradise if you are well-prepared. This guide is the best way to prepare, whether you want to explore the British forts and tropical forests, play with dolphins in the surf, seek duty-free bargains, or pay a visit to the Out Islands, where the residents are among the friendliest people in the world.