Hidden Kauai: Including Hanalei, Princeville, and Poipu (Hidden Travel) (Paperback)

by Ray Riegert (Author) "Seventy miles northwest of Oahu, across a rough, treacherous channel that long protected against invaders, lies Kauai..." (more)
Key Phrases: county permit, shallow reef, Kuhio Highway, Kaumualii Highway, Waimea Canyon (more...)

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The Hidden guidebook series hot-peppers its pages with little arrows that point to a multitude of off-the-tourist-track sites --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Where Vacations Meet Adventures! First, Hidden Kauai reviews the destination’s famed attractions. Then (more importantly!) it invites the reader to go further to "Hidden" spots other guides overlook, including small inns and local restaurants. The guide also focuses on outdoor adventures with detailed information on beaches, parks, and outdoor activities. Special traveler-friendly features include hidden spots, author’s favorite picks, getaway itineraries, driving and walking tours, websites and e-mail addresses, and multiple scaled maps that zoom in on each area. Hidden Kauai leads to tropical ocean vistas in Hanalei, Hawaiian eateries in Lihue, and diving spots off Poipu. The author offers recommendations and opinionated reviews for over 85 restaurants and over 85 hotels and condos. This updated edition includes 7 maps.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press; 3rd edition (November 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569755027
• ISBN-13: 978-1569755020
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,099,388 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Volume, October 28, 2003

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This review is from: Hidden Kauai: Including Hanalei, Princeville and Poipu (Paperback)

I just wish there could have been more beaches and detail. I found more places I wanted to swim just by looking at the big map I had along. Compared to all the other books for this island this one, for the money, is the thinnest with the least information.

Princeville didn't strike me as being very Hawaiian. It was a manicured housing development.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden Kauai offers more for info for certain visitors, January 4, 2009

By	Moa Dona "Rooster Islander" (Salem, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hidden Kauai: Including Hanalei, Princeville, and Poipu (Hidden Travel) (Paperback)

Hidden Kauai: Including Hanalei, Princeville, and Poipu (Hidden Travel)

As an annual visitor to the Garden Island, I own many Kauai travel and hiking guides. This is one book I'll bring on my next visit. Ownership villas and timeshares abound from Poipu to Princeville, and Hidden Kauai gives details of this region that other guides rush past. The hiking trail section include names of flora and fauna most likely to be encountered (great for birders!). The restaurant, foodstand, and day-long excursion recommendations are most current, as are the shopping tips. It points out gay-friendly places - which usually are the most people-friendly, laid back and fun areas to visit. Hidden Kauai provides historical details specific to this island, which are missed in books that cover the entire state. Succinct and breezy writing make it light enough to pack with your sandals and sunscreen when visiting this postage-stamp paradise!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, But Showing Its Age, April 14, 2009

By	Vincent Fisher (California, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Hidden Kauai: Including Hanalei, Princeville, and Poipu (Hidden Travel) (Paperback)

I loved Reigart's Hidden Hawaii book from the mid-90's and was excited to get this updated (12-08) island specific book before our 03-09 trip. It's still good, well written, and provides a compact overview of the island, history and key spots to see, stay and eat. Reigart has delegated the updates to another writer who lives on Kauai. It now reads like a book written 15 years ago with updates forced in and some key items omitted. Example: called out as "special hidden" was Spouting Horn. A nice spot however three different tour busses came in the hour we were there (hardly hidden). This book still has value, however we found the Ultimate Revealed series more useful. This is a good second (supplemental) book if you're buying two when planning your trip. Recommended with reservations.