Frommer’s Hawaii 2010 (Frommer’s Colour Complete Guides) Reviews

Posted by Da Kine Guy on October 7th, 2010
Frommer’s Hawaii 2010 (Frommer’s Colour Complete Guides)

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Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer’s Hawaii features gorgeous color photos of the stunning beaches and thrilling adventures that await you. Meticulously researched by one of Hawaii’s most noted journalists, this is hands-down the most reliable, up-to-date, and comprehensive guide to the islands. Each of our candid hotel reviews is based on a detailed personal inspection. You’ll find lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forest B&Bs, family-frie

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6 Responses to “Frommer’s Hawaii 2010 (Frommer’s Colour Complete Guides) Reviews”

  1. Morganna Wolf says:
    October 7, 2010 at 11:14 pm

    Review by Morganna Wolf for Frommer’s Hawaii 2010 (Frommer’s Colour Complete Guides)
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    This is an okay reference book for all the islands. It would be handy if you are visiting more than just one island. However I strongly recommend buying individual guides for each of the islands. Especially, if you are looking to explore the natural features of the islands or find things off the beaten path this guide will fall short. This guide has some nice general information but not the substance regarding natural attractions I have come to expect from travel guides for Hawaii. The voice for this Frommer’s book is rather dull and non-inviting.

    I highly recommend Wizard Publications Inc. They are my favorite guide books for Hawaii. I have used both The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed and Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (Maui Revealed). The voice in the Wizard books show an deep personal knowledge and passion for the islands and it’s culture.

  2. C. Bayne says:
    October 8, 2010 at 12:09 am

    Review by C. Bayne for Frommer’s Hawaii 2010 (Frommer’s Colour Complete Guides)
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    I confess – I didn’t read this whole book. Well, I didn’t start at the front and read all the way to the end at any rate. First, I looked through the pictures and ooh-ed and aah-ed appropriately. Then I started reading some of the things about the various islands. Then I looked up the volcano – Kilauea. Then I turned to the front and read parts of the “Best of Hawaii”. I paged through until I got to Part 4 – Suggested Hawaiian Itineraries – and read that entire chapter closely. It has weekly itineraries for each of the main islands. For every activity it suggests, it gives a page number to go to for more details. And then I played around looking at various chapters that go more in depth on each main island.

    This book is presented in a logical manner. There’s some good intro stuff (example: don’t act like the locals aren’t in the US. Hawaii IS United States!) that’s good to know. There’s a bit about time difference (neither Hawaii or Arizona, where I live, practice Daylight Savings – good to know). There’s stuff about safety and driving and something called a “gold card”, which offers discounts – important info there. And then you get to the fun stuff – the beaches, activities, shopping, lodging, culture, FOOD! (I can’t wait to go to a fancy restaurant that proudly serves spam.)

    No, I haven’t been to Hawaii (yet!!) in order to make sure that all the information presented is correct. But the more I read, the closer that day gets. In fact, I might have to go a few times ’cause Oahu looks to be at least a week, and Maui is at least a week, and I want to see Kilauea while it’s still going off! I mean, how many other “safe” volcanoes do you know about? (I mean the lava ones, not Yellowstone.)

    *sigh* stupid recession. But until my bank account comes back, this book (and the Travel Channel) are a great source of information and imagination. And if those 6 lottery numbers ever come up my way, you can be sure that I’ll be on a flight within a week, the Frommer’s Hawaii guide firmly gripped.

    This is a beautiful book laid out in an easy to understand format. Highly recommended, whether you have a vacation planned or not.

  3. Anjana Nigam says:
    October 8, 2010 at 1:08 am

    Review by Anjana Nigam for Frommer’s Hawaii 2010 (Frommer’s Colour Complete Guides)
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    This guide follows the Frommer’s general guide format- Introduction to your destination, some facts and a little history and then details on each region/city within your destination, with suggestions for restaurants and hotels. It has sections like Hawaii in depth, planning your trip, suggested itineraries, best of Hawaii, and then a description of each of the islands – Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai. It ends with Fast facts which include websites you can use to do further research.

    When planning a trip, I like to start with Frommer’s to get a lay of the land, then go to Lonely Planet guide to get insider’s views and eventually do my own research on websites for hotels/restaurants and other activities. That has helped me get the best out of previous trips, I recommend the same if you’re considering Hawaii for your next vacation. I recommend getting Frommer’s from the library and using it for initial reading, and carrying Lonely Planet on the trip as LP some great suggestions from the locals that this guide does not have.

    However, this guide does give you an overview of all the activities that you could undertake and is a worthwhile purchase if not available at your library. I also like the full color production and the map at the end. The list of fast facts and websites at the end is also helpful to start planning your dream Hawaii vacation!

  4. KristofH says:
    October 8, 2010 at 1:58 am

    Review by KristofH for Frommer’s Hawaii 2010 (Frommer’s Colour Complete Guides)
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    It’s an excellent book on Hawaii. We recommend it very much! Has some great tips. Very well written and an easy read while still being very useful!

  5. i.mcnab says:
    October 8, 2010 at 2:48 am

    Review by i.mcnab for Frommer’s Hawaii 2010 (Frommer’s Colour Complete Guides)
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    The Frommer’s Hawaii provided a nice sunny overview. It lightly touched on all things Hawaiian in its usual format. We skimmed it for places to stay that were right on the beach and then bought the Maui Trailblazer that went into detail for directions where to boogieboard, swim and snorkel. Both excellent! Kaanapali area the place to stay!

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