National Geographic Traveler: Hawaii [Paperback]

Rita Ariyoshi (Author)

Book Description

Series: National Geographic Traveler | Publication Date: September 1, 2004

Designed to convey the vitality of one of the most colourful places in the world, this guide to Hawaii is divided into three sections for ease of use. An overview of history and culture, a gazetteer of sites by region and Travelwise - the practical information section that covers everything from pre-trip planning and emergencies to hotels, restaurants, shops, entertainment and activities. The extensive gazetteer of famous and lesser-known sites, selected by the author for their particular interest, is complemented by the kind of photography you expect from National Geographic. Clear, detailed maps, walks and drives, specially commissioned artwork, plus features on such diverse topics as the Hawaiian cowboys and golfing in Hawaii, complete this practical guide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792279441
• ISBN-13: 978-0792279440
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,364,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars There are far better guides, February 5, 2003

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Andrew J (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: National Geographic Traveler: Hawaii (Paperback)

I bought this guidebook and some others. What this has is great pictures, and some highlights. If all you need is something to start your planning, this is good. But if you want a guidebook that recommends lots of hotels, restaurants, and other outings, look elsewhere as well.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars SADLY LACKING, July 28, 2003

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Jeff Howard (South Dakota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: National Geographic Traveler: Hawaii (Paperback)

After using the very thorough NG traveler guides for Boston and New York, I found this one to be a disappointment. Many of the attractions in Hawaii are overrated and not as large in scale as the prospective tourist is lead to believe. It was also disappointing to find megabuck admission fees at locations where there was no warning in the book. Of course everywhere you turn around in Hawaii, someone wants to relieve you of your money. There also appears to be a huge auto theft and theft from auto problem in Hawaii. Everywhere you turn you are warned not to leave valuables in your car. National Geographic has and should do better than this guide.

4 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ready to go to Hawaii!, April 29, 2001

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"cocconut" (Randallstown, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: National Geographic Traveler: Hawaii (Paperback)

This book is GREAT!!! The color pictures are fantastic and are something that everyone can enjoy. This book also has detailed information about the history of Hawaii. Your travel agent probably could not give you this much info.