Frommer's Hawaii 2008 (Frommer's Complete) (ISBN 047013478X) Book Reviews 1-10 Sorted By Most Recent, at VeryWellSaid.com

exactly what we needed.

We used this book to plan excursions for an upcoming cruise. It was very helpful, enabling us to prioritize how we want to spend our time.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-30 02:41:35 EST)

05-30-08

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Very Detailed Book!

I've read this book from front to back and found it to be very informative. I can't wait to go on my trip and enjoy all the wonderful things that were described in the book.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-18 02:58:15 EST)

05-16-08

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Very handy for planning but a little one-sided

This is the first book I bought when I began planning my husband and I's weeklong honeymoon trip to Oahu at the end of this year when he comes back from Iraq. It's packed full of information on all five Islands and I thoroughly read the "Where to Stay" portion of the Oahu section first to plan out the details of our lodging first so reservations could be made well in advance. The descriptions are very thorough as to what hotels offer, where they are located, how to contact them and how much they cost (they are categorized by location and lumped into "Very Expensive, Expensive, Moderate, and Inexpensive" categories), and even has information on lesser-known hotels, bed and breakfasts, and beach cottages for rental that you won't find on many travel Web sites. However, since the book was only written by one person, the impressions and reviews of the hotels, dining places and activities is a bit more objective than a book written by several reviewers would be. I went online and read many, many reviews from other people who had stayed in the hotels before I made my decision. However, I DID find the best link for guest reviews (tripadvisor.com) from a suggestion in the book.

Overall, this is a good starting point purchase in planning a Hawaiian vacation. I will definitely be taking it with me.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-31 04:33:11 EST)

04-19-08

2\2

Outstanding help

I relied on this book heavily for advice while I honeymooned in Hawaii and it delivered. It was comprehensive and informative. I would recommend it to all vacationers who like a packed, encompassing, and active vacation

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-19 04:30:38 EST)

01-25-08

5\6

This is helpful for new Hawaii visitors

As one who grew up in Hawaii, I was asked by a friend who was going to go there for the first time what I thought of this guide. It is fine. I could recommend it.

Laurie Birnsteel, author of Kahala

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-21 04:18:51 EST)

01-15-08

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Helpful

This is a bulky book but ideal for hotel selection and restaurant choices and comparisons. Frommers has always been a solid standby on all our vacations and we always buy their updated editions. Two other guides we had along were the "Lonely Planet Hawaii" (like the cover) and "No Worries Hawaii" (colourful) which were highly recommended on an internet travel site. LP was carefree and offbeat and NW was our sturdy "go-to" resource. The Frommer's approach was friendly but plowing through the pages took up time and we were glad we brought all three.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-26 12:49:30 EST)

01-13-08

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Not as good as I expected

I purchase Frommer Guides when I'm going someplace new, and I have always been happy with them. This one, however, is not up to their usual standards. I took it along on my recent trip, and it was less than helpful. Many towns and places in HI have native names, but the translation is not in the book, so asking for directions was harder than it needed to be. Several hotels and good local restaurants were not listed. Travel times (either by car or bus) between cities were mentioned in passing, if at all. Local landmarks might get a word or two in description, but there was a detailed listing of every mall and shopping plaza. Overall, I got the impression that this was written largely from an impression of HI that hadn't been updated in a while.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-16 04:49:47 EST)

01-04-08

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THE SOURCE for Travel Info

I recently purchased this book for an 11 day cruise to several Hawaiian islands. I have been to Hawaii multiple times and have visited almost every island (except Molokai) and have done much of the typical Hawaii recommended locations.

I was looking for something with off the beaten trail type recommendations, and as expected, Frommers came through. I toured several botanical gardens which were out of the way, but excellent. A MUST HAVE for people who have never been to the islands, or those returning who are looking for something new and exciting.

Lots of good recommendations for reservations on the Internet prior to leaving which will save you lots in onsite costs if you are traveling or cruising. The savings alone if you are planning a week trip will cover the cost of the book!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-13 09:25:54 EST)

11-26-07

9\9

Hawaii in the planning stage

After reading the book Molokai I was inspired to visit Hawaii. We have now been to Maui and weren't sure if we wanted to see Kauai or Oahu or the Big Island. The Frommers gave us a very thorough briefing and we also bought the No Worries Hawaii guide to round out the planning phase. Plenty of good substantial hotel choices in the Frommer's and the No Worries is heavy on sightseeing and activities so the combination is just what we were looking for.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-05 04:54:00 EST)

11-22-07

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Frommer's Hawaii 2008