Hawaii

Lonely Planet Hawaii

by Glenda Bendure, Kim Grant, Lonely Planet

From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

Join Lonely Planet Hawaii experts for the best advice on traveling to what Mark Twain called "the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean." This is a great guide for people of every budget, featuring more than 60 maps, directions for the best outdoor activities, plus background notes on the islands' history, cultures, and people. There's also a Hawaiian language guide, including useful pidgin words and phrases. --Kathryn True

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

564 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Jmlc · Rating 3 out of 5]

(for the Honeymoon)

[Ana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Used it in 2007 - some of the information is outdated.

[Ken-ichi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I relied on this for a recent trip to Oahu and the Big Island. Great recommendations, right amount of background, though, of course, doomed to be dated.

[Zuzana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read all of the general Hawaii stuff plus all the parts on the Big Island and Maui (i.e. the bigger part of the book) - it was a complete lifesaver, super helpful!!

[Robyn Canny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Preparation ....

[Mojca · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars