Our guides are packed with listings for low-cost hotels -- not fleabags and dorms, but inexpensive mom-and-pop motels, B&Bs of character, pensiones, and comfortable hostels. There are also low-cost bistros and ethnic restaurants; money-saving tips on transportation, shopping, and nightlife; and a complete sightseeing guide, which is supplemented by the best things to do for free (or almost). And we've also thrown in some wonderful choices for those times when you really just want to splurge a bit. Each and every listing gives exact prices in local and U.S. currency so travelers can plan their budgets carefully.

The back cover of each guide shows travelers one of the attractive, low-cost hotels that we review. Inside, the books are packed with accurate, detailed maps carefully keyed to the text. And each guide is packed with hundreds of dollars worth of money-saving coupons travelers can use on the road.

Frommer's help travelers keep an eye on the bottom line without sacrificing comfort, fun, and style. Look for wonderful new covers this fall!

Completely rewritten this year by two noted local journalists, Frommer's Hawaii from $60 a Day proves that you don't have to spend a fortune on a ritzy resort to enjoy the best of the islands. We've selected the very best B&Bs, authentic mom-and-pop restaurants, shopping bargains, and affordable nightspots. A complete sightseeingguide makes it a snap to organize your time and break away from the crowds to discover the real Hawaii. And no other guide even comes close to matching our coverage of the island's beaches, golf courses with reasonable greens fees, hiking, camping, and affordable adventures.

Tourism has never been stronger (the numbers were up by 3% in 1995 and by 5% in 1996, with increasing numbers of Canadian and Asian visitors). And Hawaii is poised to allow gay marriages -- if this measure is approved in 1997, we'll see an explosion in the number of gay visitors.

Look for valuable money-saving coupons inside!