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Fodor's Hawaii 2001: Completely Updated Every Year, Color Photos and Pull-Out Map, Smart Travel Tips from A to Z (Fodor's Gold Guides)

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I used this book with several other books on Hawaii to research several of the islands when we weren't sure which one(s) we would be visiting. Because we decided on Kauai, I have read that section the most, but also read or skimmed sections on several of the other islands.

Fodor's always provides pretty good information and this guide book is no exception. It covers Oahu, Maui, The Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, and Lanai, as well as a final chapter called Background and Essentials with history and general travel tips about Hawaii.

Each Island chapter contains the following sections: Exploring, Beaches, Dining, Lodging, Nightlife and the Arts, Outdoor Activities and Sports, Shopping, and A to Z.

Lodging and Restaurant reviews are categorized by price with stars next to Fodor's favorites. The only complaint I have about the lodging reviews is that not all of them give you a good idea of how close to the beach the hotel/condo is. Oceanside in Kauai is not the same as beachside, and many hotels/condos that have an ocean view are not on a beach, rather a rocky shore or seawall. Also, many of the resorts are on the beach but there is a lot of space between the actual loding and the ocean. If you like to be able to hear the crashing waves, this is important. I ended up looking up all of the lodgings I was interested in on the internet to make sure the siting was acceptable.

All in all though, for a book that covers all the islands in a good bit of detail, it's a good resource. It's been very helpful to me in planning our trip.