The fourth edition of the Rough Guide to Hawaii is all you need to guarantee getting the most of a trip to this glamorous and diverse group of islands. Whether you''re going for a short visit or a longer stay, to the popular island of Oahu or remote and sleepy Molokai, for watersports or wildlife, the Rough Guide is the complete companion for your trip. There are vivid accounts of each of the six major islands and in-depth reviews of hundreds of resorts, hotels, restaurants and nightlife options - to suit every taste and budget. The authors also give expert advice on exploring Hawaii''s dramatic scenery up close - from the volcanic landscapes to the lush rainforests and idyllic beaches.
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Greg Ward is an established travel writer and expert on the islands of Hawaii. He has worked for Rough Guides since 1985 and has also written and updated Rough Guides to Honolulu, Maui, Big Island, Southwest USA and Las Vegas.
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Typical Rough Guide Lacking Somewhat on Insight But Still a Solid Tour Book of the Islands,
By Ed Uyeshima (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (2008 HOLIDAY TEAM) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Rough Guide to Hawaii 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)
As guidebooks to Hawaii go, the Rough Guide is a reasonably comprehensive resource with solid, middle-of-the-road information about all the islands. The challenge in covering the whole state within a single tome is that author Greg Ward has to pitch his research at a necessary cursory level and spends approximately 60-70 pages on each island. Consequently, if you choose to focus on one or two islands, as most travelers do, the book ends up being somewhat lacking on the details that really can separate a good vacation from a great one.
Beyond the color maps in the middle, the book is all text, so it does require concentration to absorb much of the information presented. However, Ward provides helpful information on preparing for your trip, choosing accommodations and eateries, and exploring the more popular attractions. What's missing is the off-the-beaten path insight that, for example, Andrew Doughty provides in spades in his book, "Maui Revealed". The other gap is a vivid perspective on what the must-do activities are. Consequently, this is not an all-encompassing resource but one that needs to be complemented by other books that specialize on the islands you visit or the personal research you need to conduct on your own. Regardless, it's still a solid resource.
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This review is from: The Rough Guide to Hawaii 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)
expected more from this guide after reading all the reviews. hardly used it when I was in hawaii.
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