Fodor's Exploring Hawaii, 4th Edition (Exploring Guides) [Paperback]

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Publication Date: March 11, 2003 | Series: Exploring Guides

Covering destinations around the world, these guides are loaded with photos; essays on culture and history, architecture and art; itineraries, walks and excursions; descriptions of sights; and practical information. Fodor's Exploring Hawaii gives you great tips on dining and lodging for all budgets as well as tips on basics such as getting there and getting around and when to go and what to pack.

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Fodor's Exploring Guides are the most up-to-date, full-color guidebooks available. Covering destinations around the world, these guides are loaded with photos; essays on culture and history, architecture and art; itineraries, walks and excursions; descriptions of sights; and practical information. Fodor's Exploring Hawaii gives you great tips on dining and lodging for all budgets as well as tips on basics such as getting there and getting around and when to go and what to pack.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 4th edition (March 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400012163
• ISBN-13: 978-1400012169
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,560,376 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nice Try, March 11, 2003

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Paul Heers - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's Exploring Hawaii, 4th Edition (Exploring Guides) (Paperback)

I found this book to be too generalized and too vague. I buy a guidebook to get educated and situated and I care about well defined directions. This book contained none of the above. I'm giving it a one for its restaurant listings.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Misses the boat, February 22, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Fodor's Exploring Hawaii, 4th Edition (Exploring Guides) (Paperback)

I was surprised how often this book breezed by the important cultural aspects of island life. It read more like a promotional brochure rather than a personalized account of what you'll see. It needs more photograhs. The Oahu section was the one that I liked the best.

4.0 out of 5 stars Hawaii 101, a Great Hawaii Travel Planner & Introductory Guide, July 3, 2007

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Peter Porcupine (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's Exploring Hawaii, 4th Edition (Exploring Guides) (Paperback)

Although far from an in depth, comprehensive travel guide, Fodor's Hawaii is one of the most well-rounded and easy-to-use guidebooks on the Hawaiian islands available. Every page contains pictures, factoids, and methodically organized details for all seven Hawaiian Islands. Firstly, you're presented with an introduction to Hawaiian culture and history in the beginning chapter followed by additional chapters detailing each island's history and main attractions. The history of the whole of Hawaii covers everything from the origins of the Hawaiian peoples to the beginnings of Hawaii's statehood. In addition to every chapter highlighting a single island, Fodor's also displays original walks and drives for your destination containing maps and recommended attractions. Places to shop and exceptional eateries, ranging from a multitude of world cuisines available on the islands are also listed. The book is concluded with a hotel and restaurant listings for varying price ranges with contact information and websites. The only essential element of a travel guide missing from Fodor's Hawaii is navigational maps for each island. There are two "maps" on the inside of each cover but they're hardly taken seriously as being useful. Overall, the entire guide provides a great introduction to the islands for someone whose never visited Hawaii or someone planning to explore more of the beautiful state away from the luxurious hotels and elegant restaurants.