Frommer's Portable Big Island of Hawaii [Paperback]

Jeanette Foster (Author), Jocelyn Fujii (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Portable | Publication Date: November 15, 2001

Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format.

Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides.

An exciting addition to our series, this brand-new guide captures the very best of Hawaii's most fascinating and diverse island. Frommer's Portable Hawaii: The Big Island, written and personally researched by two of Hawaii's most noted journalists, is a concise, candid guide to the best places to stay and dine in all price categories.

We'll take you on all kinds of adventures, from an erupting volcano to rain-forest waterfalls, from world-class golf courses to secret snorkeling spots, from deep-sea fishing to scuba diving. The perfect tropical getaway is yours with Frommer's!

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. Frommer's Portable Guides help you make the right travel choices. They're easy to carry—and carry an unbeatable price. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Put the Best of the Big Island in Your Pocket

• Outspoken opinions on top attractions—what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
• The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence.

Excerpted from Frommer's Hawaii 2002 Great trips begin at Frommers.com

• Book flights, hotels, and rental cars.
• Get free updates on attractions and prices.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 2 edition (November 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764565389
• ISBN-13: 978-0764565380
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,006,016 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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I have purchased other items about the Big Island and they don't hold a candle to this book.