Frommer's Kauai [Paperback]

Jeanette Foster (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 27, 2004 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 137)

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Meticulously researched by one of Hawaii's most noted journalists, this is hands-down the most reliable, up-to-date, and comprehensive guide to Kauai.

Each of our candid hotel reviews is based on a detailed personal inspection. You'll find lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forest B&Bs, family-friendly condos, and much, much more. Our dining reviews are simply the best in the business, whether you crave cutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine or a hearty, affordable plate lunch.

Our author makes sure that you'll truly experience the spirit of aloha, and she'll help you steer clear of anything that's overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic. With Frommer's in hand, you'll know where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; the best outfitters to choose for everything from diving to deep-sea fishing; and where to find the top galleries and shops.

Inside you'll find extensive coverage of family-friendly accommodations and activities; tips on how to get married in the islands; recommendations for the best honeymoon resorts; and valuable advice on finding the best airfares and package deals. Whether you want to learn how to surf, hike through Waimea Canyon, play a challenging round of golf, snorkel with sea turtles, or simply kick back with a mai tai to watch the sunset, you can design the perfect trip with Frommer's Kauai.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer’s. Your guide to a world of travel experience.

Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• The best outdoor activities, including exploring Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast.
• Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

About the Author

Jeanette Foster is a resident of the Big Island, she has skied the slopes of Mauna Kea––during a Fourth of July ski meet, no less––and gone scuba diving with manta rays off the Kona Coast. A prolific writer widely published in travel, sports, and adventure magazines, she’s also a contributing editor to Hawaii magazine and the editor of Zagat’s Survey to Hawaii’s Top Restaurants. In addition to this guide, Jeanette is the author of Frommer’s Hawaii, Frommer’s Hawaii from $80 a Day, and Frommer’s Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's; 1st edition (February 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764555200
• ISBN-13: 978-0764555206
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,966,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buy the Ultimate Kauai Guidebook instead...., March 13, 2006

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Andrew Sunderland (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Kauai (Paperback)

I over prepare for trips and in doing so I bought Fodor's guide to all the Hawaiian islands, Frommer's Kauai (the one you are thinking about buying), and the Ultimate Kauai Guidebook. This Frommer book is absolutely awful. It has no more detail in it than the Kauai section of the Fodor's book covering all of the islands. I have never been more disapointed with a travel book than I was with this one. The best Kauai book by far is the Ultimate Guidebook by Doughty and Friedman. Again, this book is nothing more than a waste of your money.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Frommer's Kauai, March 8, 2007

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Juan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Kauai (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

This particular book is the typical Frommer's edition. It gives the places that the staff have visited and reviewed. I wish it would delve into more of what the restaurant, hotel, or tourist attraction has to offer.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lousy Travel Book, June 1, 2006

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CJ (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Kauai (Paperback)

Frommer's desperately needs to expand this book in its second edition if it is going to be useful. Very brief descriptions on almost everything, no useful maps, limited in scope. Disappointing.