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Lounge at a decadent beachside spa, snorkel amid vibrant coral reefs, or walk on the rim of the world's most active volcano. Whatever you choose to... read full description

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Dec 20, 2008
Lyn rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I usually get one of those "insider guides" or a lonely planet travel guide when I am heading somewhere. I grabbed this one because it was the most current guidebook. I visited three islands and it was actually more helpful than I thought it would be - especially since I had already been on two of those islands.

A great book for a first timer to Hawaii - but only if you are visiting multiple islands. I'd stick with the lonely planet version of the particular island you are v More...
Jan 20, 2009
Ilovekona rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Not as good as Hawaii Revealed but similar
May 16, 2010
Caroline rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Currently planning a vacation to Hawaii, and this book was great from the very beginning. Up front it offers a handy table to choose your island: are you interested in beaches, nightclubs, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, etc.? Each island is rated for how much of each activity it has. That helped me immediately narrow my focus to Kauai and the Big Island.

Lots of useful, practical information from people who have been there. This is invaluable.
Feb 05, 2009
Emily rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Oahu is going to be fantastic. Waikiki here we come!!
Aug 14, 2009
Robin rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Fodor's is your typical vacation destination overview and this edition featuring some information about each island was a great way to see them at a glance and narrow down some of our choices as first time visitors.
Nov 06, 2007
Jen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Terrific guide book - I learned about new things even though I have been to the Big Island quite a few times. Invaluable in coming up with places to eat when randomly wandering or making plans.
Jun 18, 2009
Shiloh rated it: 3 of 5 stars
going to hawaii for our honeymoon!!
update: I bought this book to help us decide which island we should visit, and we chose Maui! There were lots of helpful hints, and now we can't wait to go!!
Feb 06, 2009
Karen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I read (truthfully - scanned) this book to find out information about different hotels on the islands. I will more than like re-read it in a different light when I actually go to Hawaii.
Dec 17, 2009
Dawn rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Marlene and I are headed to The Big Island next month, I have to do my research, even though Marlene and I both agreed that we weren't going to have a schedule.....don't tell her.....lol
Feb 13, 2009
Wyma rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Mine is 2009. It is huge, covers all the islands, and has information on tours. It's a good reference but too big to take with.
Jun 04, 2008
Marilyn rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Just read sections on Oahu and the Big Island...before our trip to Hawaii.
Aug 09, 2007
Sarah rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Ah Hawaii. Fodor's is like Let's Go for grownups.
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Dec 24, 2011
Julie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Sep 15, 2011
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Aug 30, 2011
Anni rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 09, 2011
Tasnima rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Jul 26, 2011
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Jun 03, 2011
Frank rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Apr 11, 2011
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Jan 30, 2011
Carol marked it as to-read
Jan 24, 2011
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Oct 12, 2010
Lancia rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 06, 2010
Maria rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 31, 2010
Claire rated it: 3 of 5 stars
May 31, 2010
Taylor rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 28, 2010
Laurie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 26, 2009
Kim rated it: 4 of 5 stars