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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.
Join Lonely Planet Hawaii experts for the best advice on traveling to what Mark Twain called "the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean." This is a great guide for people of every budget, featuring more than 60 maps, directions for the best outdoor activities, plus background notes on the islands' history, cultures, and people. There's also a Hawaiian language guide, including useful pidgin words and phrases. --Kathryn True
Book Description
Wanna surf Oahu's famous North Shore? Trek across the Big Island's active lava flows? Or just lazily sun yourself on Maui's golden beaches? Whenever Hawaii calls, this definitive guide puts detailed coverage of all the islands at your fingertips, plus mo' bettah advice to help you plan the perfect getaway.
• KNOW YOUR WAY and never get lost again with 80 trustworthy maps - more than any other guidebook to the islands of Hawaii
• BE INSPIRED by full-color highlights and insightful history, culture and food & drink chapters written by Hawaii specialists
• DISCOVER YOUR OWN tropical paradise with in-depth itineraries, off-the-beaten path detours and expert authors' Top 10 recommendations
• FIND THE FUN with hundreds of opinionated reviews of star attractions, oceanfront resorts, diverse eateries and nightlife
• TALK THE TALK with our handy Hawaiian language chapter, including pidgin phrases
Customer Reviews:
Useful travel tool........2007-10-04
My husband and I honeymooned in Oahu and we took this AND the Frommer's guide along. I'd take either or both again.
Not bad, but there is a lot to cover in this one book..........2007-09-28
I can't help but look at a Hawaii visitor guide and check out whether my favorite eateries, locations, and activities are included. This one has a lot, but it covers all the Hawaiian Islands that visitors may, well, visit! That's a lot of material for one book to cover if its intent is to be complete. There are island-specific books that give more info (for example, the "revealed" series), but this one is darn good. It certainly focuses more on the activities for the low budget traveler than most do.
I know Oahu better than the other islands, so how accurate is Lonely Planet's Hawaii? It's pretty good. There are so many eateries in Honolulu than many are not included. Maybe its good that you will be steered away from my favorites! Seriously, I like The Shack in Hawaii Kai, Island Manapua in Manoa, and Volcano Joe's Island Bistro across from the UH campus for some delightful vegetarian. There's the Xcel outlet store in Haleiva, BBQ in Wahiawa, super diving off Makaha, and a less exploited trail and waterfall in Lyon Arboretum, right next to the heavily-used Manoa Falls trail.
There were some favorites included. Willows is a buffet treat in Makiki, Deep Ecology in Haleiva is a very pleasant and knowledgeable dive shop, and the Honolulu Zoo, although okay as zoos go, has its Wildest Show in Town summer music series every week (only a $2 donation requested... cheapest deal in Waikiki).
This isn't a bad choice for a guide book if you are only going to take one book. Nothing beats asking a local, however. Be friendly, and show aloha to the residents and to our special places. Don't litter, and pass a site by if it looks too crowded. There are plenty of things to see and do.
Mahalo.
interesting read.......2007-02-05
I bought this for our honeymoon since we were visiting all the islands and this seems to cover everything. It was an entertaining read with good information.
Taking this back to the library.......2006-08-08
I could barely read any of this book. The type is so tiny and hard to read, and the maps are all grey and difficult to read as well. Everything is just scrunched in there and you have to pore over that map to figure out what the heck you're looking at. They're way too busy. They cram too much detail into one map.
Its information is segmented well, and it's good that they list operating hours and prices where they can, but I just can't squint at that little type. The lettering on some of these maps is literally as small as the head of a pin. I'm supposed to be able to whip this out of my backpack on the island and use it as a quick reference tool? This book is going back to the library; I'll just have to find another book to use.
Great Lonely Planet Guide.......2006-07-03
I can very much reccomend this book to everyone planning to go to Hawaii. It has a section about every Hawaian Island open to travellers. You find general background information about the islands as well as very detailed information about things to do and see, lodging, dining and activities. It also picks out places that are usually less crowed than the major tourist accumulations.
Lonely Planet Guide Books are an absolute MUST before I go on a trip.
Book Description
Seeking a tropical paradise that's also an outdoor-adventurer's fantasy island? Come to Kaua'i, where nature lovers, water babies and beach bums alike come to escape. Whether hiking the velvety green Na Pali cliffs, helicoptering over the blood-red Waimea Canyon or floating in the blue bliss of Hanalei Bay, the very best of Hawaii's colorful Garden Isle is revealed in this in-depth guide.
o FOLLOW THE LEADER - our expert, Native Hawaiian author provides insider tips on the top beaches, hideaways, tour operators, luau, shave ice
o BE INSPIRED - full-color themed highlights, custom itineraries, thorough directory and 43 detailed maps
o GET OUT! - unleash your inner adrenaline junkie with the best outdoor-activities coverage of any Kaua'i guide
o EAT WELL, REST EASY - opinionated reviews of accommodations and eateries, from campsites and plate lunches to five-star resorts and five-course feasts
o KAUA'I 101 - extensive coverage of local culture, arts and language, and specialist-written history and environment chapters
Customer Reviews:
Not as good as other lonely plaent books.......2007-09-30
This book is thin and not as well done as other lonely planet books. For a trip to Kaua'i, I'd recommend another publisher's travel book. I purchased this book along with "the blue book" on Kaua'i. I found the blue book to be much more comprehensive as well as more entertaining to read.
Excellent Kauai guide book.......2007-06-09
I'm just back from my first (and not my last) trip to Kauai. I bought 7 Kauai travel guide books to plan my trip (yes, I was overly excited). Of the 7, this and one other were head and shoulders above the rest. I strongly recommend it.
Almost completely useless.......2007-01-10
Please relate to my comments on the other guidebook about Queensland.
Kauai Guidebook was not as deceiving as that one, may be because being so thin, we didn't expect very much from it, and... come on!!! Hawaii anyway!!
We got an address for a place to stay, the rest was decided either thanks to comments from colleagues who had been there already, or from the REAL guidebook series for Hawaii, the blue series. A colleague loaned it to us. At the beginning, being so used to Lonely Planet we thought we will sticked with it. Truth is we, never used it there, only the blue book which offers detailed descriptions, interesting comments and very useful maps.
Book Description
Cosmopolitan Honolulu and sun-kissed Waikiki offer all visitors - honeymooners, families and adventure-seekers alike - a thick slice of exotic paradise. Beyond the urban bustle lie acres of island splendor: verdant mountains, mammoth surf, secluded campgrounds, cultural gems. This comprehensive insider's guide to O`ahu's best will help you create your perfect Hawaiian getaway. PLAN AHEAD - pre-trip planning information, full-color highlights and suggested itineraries FIND ALOHA `AINA - navigate O`ahu's beaches, trails, and other open-air opportunities with our dedicated outdoors chapter, including expert surfing coverage by a Surfer magazine editor EAT UP, BED DOWN - authoritative, honest and opinionated reviews lead you to the island's top sleeping, eating and nightlife spots CONNECT - in-depth history, culture, environment and food chapters provide insight into the island's people and pulse
Customer Reviews:
Great guide book.......2007-08-23
I just get back from Oahu for my engagement trip. I can say, all my 7-day trip is on this book, from attractives to restaurants. The informations are accurate and comprehensive. Highly recommended guide book.
A Must-Have Guide.......2007-03-22
My sister-in-law and I used this book daily on our trip to Oahu. We started referring to it as "the Bible"! Lots of info but not overwhelming. Fun tips on how to navigate popular tourist attractions. All information was accurate and up to date for our January 2007 trip. Highly recommended.
Book Description
Swim with sea turtles off Maui's magnificent beaches. Twist your way through waterfalls and coastal cliffs on the stunning road to Hana. Hike to the rim of the ancient Haleakala volcano then finish the day with fresh mahimahi and a mai tai cocktail. However you define 'escape,' our definitive guide gives you in-depth island coverage for the perfect getaway.
• UNRAVEL THE PAST - written by an expert in the field, our chapter on Maui's history takes you back in time
• BE INSPIRED - full-color highlights and customized itineraries help you make the most of your island adventure
• DISCOVER YOUR OWN tropical paradise with our helpful insider tips on where to find the quietest beaches, tastiest food and most romantic hideaways
• REST EASY - opinionated reviews on the best lodging options for all budgets, from open-air tree houses to luxurious beachside resorts
• FUN IN THE SUN - extensive options for windsurfing, snorkeling, diving, surfing and cycling
Customer Reviews:
This is a great book! Take on your Maui trip!.......2007-04-09
This book and Maui Revealed are my favorite. The variety and detail of the maps and narative are very exellent. Lots of overall info about Maui in a well put together format. Nice compact size that will fit in your carry on. Get it!
Good information but overall it's stale.......2006-01-07
My main gripe is with the updated changes. Comparing the old and new versions I see that a few pages were plugged in but nothing major was added. If you're thinking of buying this book save some money and buy it used.
An excellent and handy guide for travelers and tourists.......2005-11-08
Maui is the Lonely Planet travel guide to the Hawaiian island of Maui, known for its sea turtles, waterfalls, and hikes along the ancient Haleakala volcano. An island paradise filled with opportunities for windsurfing, snorkeling, diving, surfing, cycling, and just relaxing, Maui is a beautiful land; chapters in Lonely Planet's Maui include a brief summary of the island's history and culture, sample itineraries, a wealth of maps with off-track detours, recommended places to go divided by region upon the island, local hazards to avoid or prepare for, and much more. An excellent and handy guide for travelers and tourists.
Not bad, not great.......2005-05-18
Some useful details and guides, but overall it lacks the fine detail I was looking for. It seemed to gloss over some great places, and give unecessary information about some pretty bland things. It would be a decent addition to other books about Maui.
Okay.......2004-02-13
The basics were were here but it didn't bite off what Lonely Planet usually is famous for. Pretty bland coverage for such a colourful place.
Customer Reviews:
A useful guide book.......2005-12-08
I found this book quite useful while hiking on the big island, where I did the majority of the recommended hikes (excluding the Mauna Kea, admittedly). I used it in the planning phase and, in conjunction with a topographic map, during the hikes. The descriptions of the hikes are accurate both in terms of the path to take, the scenery, plant and animal life to expect as well as in regard to the time the hikes will take. The warnings it contains, especially regarding the need to carry enough water are to be taken seriously! As a fit but not expert hiker, I ended up finishing the hikes in about the lower estimated duration given by lonely planet.
What made me, as a biologist, sad while hiking in Hawaii was the abundance of non-native (invading) species, which in many cases have a detrimental effect on the endemic Hawaiian species. There is not much in this book about this problem, which is quite striking to anyone interested in nature who hikes around the Hawaiian islands.
In addition to the sections about the hikes, I found the information on hostels and cheap dining places on the big island informative.
Good overview if you're getting away from the beach.......2005-07-04
A note to any prospective purchasers: Lonely Planet released several books on Hawaii, both about the state in general and also about some of the individual islands. This book only covers state and national parks, and known hiking trails on the five islands you can get to (thus excluding Lana'i, and the inaccessible Kaho'olawe and Niihau. Therefore, it's best used in conjunction with the other general books on the subject.
I found this book to be of value for the three islands I visited. There's a little bit of outdated information about climbing the Diamond Head volcano crater on Oahu. More useful to me were the extend portions about Waimea Canyon State Park on Kauai (absolutely gorgeous even if you're only driving up, as my wife and I did) and the material about Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. This latter section was especially helpful in terms of providing background information, as we had a poor commercial tour guide who frequently missed the points we were interested in.
I recommend this book even for the non-hiker (we limited ourselves mostly to the "easy" trails) because the level of detail about the two state parks mentioned above, surpasses both what I found in other books and even from some tour guides.
from a hiker.......2004-01-22
This book hits on just the tip of the iceburg. There are hundreds of trails on these islands and since I only visited two I wanted it to tell me more. So if you do buy it, use it for just an overview. It makes a good companion to the Frommers Hawaii book.
Too General.......2003-11-20
I picked up this book because of Lonely Planet's good name. For general reading it's okay for an overview but for solid trail advice and exact information that a hiker really needs, it misses the mark. I only visited one island and there weren't enough listings to make purchasing this book worthwhile.
Book Description
No wonder they call it the Big Island. Volcanoes? Mauna Loa is the biggest on earth. Stargazing? The clearest night skies in the world. Water sports? Why go anywhere else? Big? Absolutely. Adrenaline addicts, beach goers and culture buffs alike, let this guide take you deep into the Hawai'i that only Big Islanders know about.
• CONNECT with the Big Island through chapters written by Hawai'i-born specialists
• FIT FOR A KING - all the best places to catch a traditional luau and enjoy a kalua feast
• FIND YOUR WAY - with more than 50 detailed maps
• ESCAPE to all the hiking hotspots in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
• BE INSPIRED - discover the adrenaline junkie in you with the best outdoor activities
Customer Reviews:
Hawaiian-born specialists guide the reader through the Hawaii that Big Islanders themselves know best.......2006-02-04
A sturdy, rugged, and highly portable travel guide, Hawai'i: The Big Island is co-authored by Hawaiian travel experts Luci Yamamoto & Alan Tarbell to provide visitors with everything they need to know about Hawaii, the single biggest island of the Hawaiian chain. More than fifty detailed black-and-white maps and a handful of full- color illustrations reveal the best places to catch a traditional luau and kalua feasts, hiking hotspots, outdoor activity recommendations, flora and fauna information, the best places to stay, and much more. Hawaiian-born specialists guide the reader through the Hawaii that Big Islanders themselves know best, in this conveniently sized and information-packed "must-have" travel guide.
Hawaiian-born specialists guide the reader through the Hawaii that Big Islanders themselves know best.......2006-02-04
A sturdy, rugged, and highly portable travel guide, Hawai'i: The Big Island is co-authored by Hawaiian travel experts Luci Yamamoto & Alan Tarbell to provide visitors with everything they need to know about Hawaii, the single biggest island of the Hawaiian chain. More than fifty detailed black-and-white maps and a handful of full- color illustrations reveal the best places to catch a traditional luau and kalua feasts, hiking hotspots, outdoor activity recommendations, flora and fauna information, the best places to stay, and much more. Hawaiian-born specialists guide the reader through the Hawaii that Big Islanders themselves know best, in this conveniently sized and information-packed "must-have" travel guide.
Good review, but only one island..........2005-10-19
The book is great, has a lot of information about the Big Island, but that is it's shortcoming. Knowing that most trips to Hawaii are those to more than one island, the Lonely Planet book about the whole state would probably be more appropriate.
The offbeat guide to the Big Island.......2005-08-06
I've been a frequent visitor to the Big Island and plan on moving there soon. The 'Lonely Planet Big Island' and 'Hawaii the Big Island Revealed' are your two must have guides to the Big Island.
caution.......2004-06-25
whatever you do, don't substitute the Hawaii Revealed guide for this book. Lonely Planet Hawaii has everything in it. It contains no fluffy puff stuff or downer opinions. Our copy is worn from four weeks on the road and although pretty beat up, we deem it gospel. Traditionally the Lonely Planets are written by real travelers who are objective and write really well. They have no bones to pick. This is no exception.
Book Description
Dive into Oahu, where clear blue water laps white-sand beaches and rugged volcanoes tower over emerald rain forest. Whether you want to lounge on a lanai in Waikiki, climb world-famous Diamond Head or snorkel in Hanauma Bay, this detailed guide points the way.
- top spots for swimming, snorkeling, boogie boarding, surfing and hiking
- dining ideas from inexpensive plate lunch specials to elegant Pacific Rim cuisine
- a full range of accommodations from secluded beach campsites to landmark luxury hotels
- 25 maps, including full-color maps of Honolulu and Waikiki
Customer Reviews:
handy.......2007-01-27
We used this book recently in oahu. My biggest complaint is that it was not helpful in choosing our Waikiki hotel as the descriptions are too vague. But there are helpful hints and they do tell you where to get the best mai tai. I am glad I brought it along but it is not good as an only guidebook.
FANTASTIC!.......2006-02-25
This little book was the best thing to have on our recent trip to Hawaii. I referred to it many times a day. The maps were very clear and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the pages devoted to the history of the Islands. There was even a brief guide to understanding and speaking Hawaiian. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Oahu.
shines.......2005-11-01
This guide was very handy. On our first trip, a second honeymoon, just the ticket.
Lonely Planet mucho gusto.......2005-07-05
Lonely Planet Oahu took us far far away from the maddening crowds of Waikiki. We liked Honolulu but preferred staying in a B and B in Kailua where we could jump in the car and do the tourist thing without bumping into the traffic we saw heading in from the airport. Glenda Bendure is a upbeat traveler. The book features many little extras and tips that perk up the pages. Even if you don't spend or have time to see the whole island, it's worth getting.
A Good Choice For Visiting Oahu.......2004-12-17
I generally like the Lonely Planet books, and the Oahu book is no exception. The book is relatively current and topical, and to its credit covers not only Honolulu and Waikiki, but also the rest of the island (some other books shortchange everything outside the city, I find.)
I like that the book provides off-the-beaten-path type information, but I do believe that the book is so compact that a lot of useful information has been left out, particularly in the categories of restaurants and lodging. The maps are, of course, fairly small (and black and white) so I recommend getting the excellent Lonely Planet map for island navigation, especially if you are driving.
I think that overall this is a good guidebook, but the organization is sometimes difficult to use. That combined with the relative brevity of restaurant and hotel information caused me to deduct a star from my rating. Overall it is a good guide, and I certainly recommend it, although I have to give the more up to date "Oahu Revealed" guide by Andrew Doughty and Harriett Friedman the edge for user friendliness and completeness of commonly useful information.
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