Hawaii: The Big Island

Lonely Planet Hawaii

by Luci Yamamoto, Alan Tarbell, Lonely Planet

Complemented by easy-to use, reliable maps, helpful recommendations, authoritative background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do, these popular travel guides cover in detail countries, regions, and cities around the world for travelers of every budget, along with extensive itineraries, maps with cross-referencing to the text, "Top 10" and "Top 5" lists, and other practical features.

Genres: Travel

264 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2005

Reviews

[Nicole D'Amato · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book became my companion on both my spring and fall trip to the big island. It was a great resource - everything recommended was amazing, especially the Buddhist temple hidden away in an area I never would have found near South Point. I just love Hawaii, specifically the Big Island, and this book helped me navigate my way around. Highly recommend if you are headed that direction.

[Alicia]

Erik and I are going to the big island in March. Neither of us has been to any Hawaiian island, so we are excited. This book was given to us by a young man named Dip who just purchased our Honda Insight. Dip works for Lonely Planet and gave us a pile of books!

[Dawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

No index of restaurants and restaurants aren't listed in the index. Also, this book doesn't list nearly as many snorkeling sites as the Revealed guidebooks, nor does it go into as much detail. Also don't like how accommodation information takes up room in each chapter.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just read sections on Oahu and the Big Island...before our trip to Hawaii.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent guide with tips that never mislead us.

[Peregrine 12 · Rating 4 out of 5]

As usual, Lonely Planet provides another indispensable guide. I used this for my 5 week trip and saw more than I ever imagined existed. LP all the way!

[Cottageunderhill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book on Hawaii. :) Borrowed from my Momma.

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fine, lonely planet standard. Will find out in a month how useful it is