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Bill Goodwin (Author)
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Frommer's Complete Guides June 15, 2002
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!

Our expert author has been covering these exotic islands for years, and he's personally checked out every hotel, every restaurant, every beach, and every activity he recommends. He gives you a feel for the islanders' way of life, and offers a wonderful introduction to the region's unique blend of cultures.

From Fiji to Tahiti and beyond, there are many islands and hundreds of accommodations to choose from, so Frommer's South Pacific compares all the options, helping you find the tropical getaway that's right for you. We've included web addresses for every hotel, so you can check out pictures as you make your decision. Rely on us for in-depth, honest reviews of lavish honeymoon resorts, intimate inns, simple bungalows, family-friendly motels, and more, with selections in every price category.

We'll point you to the loveliest secluded beaches, and send you to the best places for snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, deep-sea fishing, and more. You'll also get the latest trip-planning information, including tips on finding the best airfare or package deal.


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“Best for upscale facilities on the beaten tourist track.” (Wanderlust, April 2007)

 


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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:

  • 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.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Frommers; 8 edition (June 15, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 076456644X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764566448
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,380,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use; concise, March 30, 2000
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Frommer's South Pacific is concise and easy to use, but it is not up to a par with its other guides of tropical areas due to its shortfall of information on adventure tour and sporting opportunities, such as snorkeling, bicycle rentals, etc. It's still probably the best overall for the South Pacific, but it needs more sporting option details to earn the normal Frommer's rating of 5 of 5.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for Package Tourists, February 1, 2001
This book covers only the hot spots likely to be visited by someone with not over two weeks to spend in the South Pacific. Any place slightly off the beaten tourist track or without comfortable hotels isn't included. Goodwin does tack a few cheap hostels onto the end of his upscale hotel listings, in a condescending way. It's a cleverly written book, well suited to the package tour market. In short, a guide intended to help you spend money rather than save it.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars South Pacific - The Smart Choices, April 1, 2001
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It is very obvious that the author of this book has actually been to the South Pacific - he is very enthusiastic about the area - and sincerely wants his readers to love it too! We have followed the book's on two trips and have found the advise to be 100% accurate. I highly recommend this book - it can be trusted.
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The magical names of Tahiti, Rarotonga, Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga have conjured up romantic images of an earthly paradise since European explorers brought home tales of their tropical splendor and uninhibited people more than two centuries ago. Read the first page
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overwater bungalows, beach fales, relais mahana, none with bathroom, reconfirm your return flight, offshore resorts, sailing safaris, hotel activities desk, lagoon cruises, watersports equipment rentals, limited room service, poisson cru, pacific resort, main wharf, lagoon views, road humps, guest bungalows, arrivals concourse, expatriate residents, tuna canneries, cave pool, share toilets, colorful reefs, ferry wharf, tropical clothing
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South Pacific, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Bora Bora, American Samoa, United States, Pago Pago, Viti Levu, Coral Coast, Fast Facts, Queen's Road, Club Med, Victoria Parade, Pacific Harbour, South Seas, Nadi Town, World War, Getting There, Muri Beach, Beach Road, Cook Islanders, Los Angeles, Cook's Bay, Vanua Levu, Centre Vaima
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