Frommer's Portable Big Island of Hawaii [Paperback]

Jeanette Foster (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Portable | Publication Date: November 2, 2009

Frommer's Portable Big Island of Hawaii

6th Edition

See the very best of the Big Island of Hawaii

From swimming with sea turtles to witnessing an erupting volcano, our expert author guides you to your best Big Island experience.

• Detailed maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Insider tips from local expert authors

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...packing their pages with reviews and advice on hotels, restaurants and attractions..." (Blackpool Reporter, Dec 03) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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. The best trips start here.

Put the Best of the Big Island of Hawaii in Your Pocket

• Detailed reviews of the best beaches, golf courses, and resorts.
• 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.

Excerpted from Frommer's Hawaii

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 6 edition (November 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470505001
• ISBN-13: 978-0470505007
• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 0.5 x 7.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,010,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Exploring the Big Island with Frommers, December 13, 2007

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T. Test "Texas Girl" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Portable Big Island of Hawaii (Paperback)

I found the Frommers guide very helpful when on the Big Island. He is a bit opinionated, because a few places I found that Frommers didn't like, I liked. But overall, this pocket book was much more helpful in the exploring the Big Island for the first time. It is a must if it is your first time to go. Make sure to take time to read it, and not just on the airplane over. You may want to find a more detailed map once you get to the Big Island to navigate around, as Frommers did not have very detailed maps.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Much better books available, February 8, 2009

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This review is from: Frommer's Portable Big Island of Hawaii (Paperback)

From time to time I give Frommer's another try, but once again they come up short. Books by Wizard Publications are far superior for Hawaii. Much of the material is far out of date and many items known mostly to locals are not covered. It strikes me as a "I phoned it in" kind of book rather than someone who was actually there. We go to the Big Island almost every year and buy the Wizard's book each time. Despite our familiarity, they seem to surface something new. I would only buy the Frommer's book if you're the "let's hang out in the city or resort" kind of person. If you want to see the less frequented parts of the island, it's useless.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget the rest, March 13, 2007

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Lee E. Lavigueur (Nikiski, Alaska United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Portable Big Island of Hawaii (Paperback)

I have purchased other items about the Big Island and they don't hold a candle to this book.