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Title: Compass American Guides: Hawaii, 5th Edition by Moana Tregaskis ISBN: 0-679-00839-X Publisher: Compass America Guides Pub. Date: 13 March, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $21.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Excellent guide!
Comment: I recently returned from my first trip to Hawai'i and this book was constantly at my side! Visiting O'ahu, Kaua'i and the Big Island, I wanted to make sure I got the most out of all islands. This book has excellent photography, superb maps and has information on all major sightseeing and tourist attractions.
One of the things that truly separates this guide from many other of it's ilk are the additional sections that include the legends and history of the island chain. All Hawai'i guidebooks will tell you that Spouting Horn blowhole is a must-see on Kaua'i, but few will mention the legend of the lost mo'o, or lizard that is trapped inside the blowhole. In addition, excerpts from literary travelers like Mark Twain and Isabella Bird provide interesting perspectives on the various islands.
This guide goes beyond simply showing you what to do, it provides an excellent read!
I didn't give it 5 stars because there wasn't information on pricing, hours and other details for most of the attractions. This wasn't a big problem for me, but you may want to purchase an additional guide if they desire this information.
Rating: 4
Summary: Good background info - reads like a story
Comment: This book makes an interesting read, even if you don't plan on going to Hawaii - I give it four stars because of two things: the irrelevant underwater photos, and the lack of detail. This guidebook has murky underwater b&w photos of dolphins or whales or something for chapter headings - pretty much useless. The photos of natural Hawaii places (for instance the two page spread of Wainamamahea (sp.?) Beach in Maui) are beautiful, and more should have been included. It's best to buy a Let's Go Hawaii or Rough Guide to go along with this book...it glosses over a lot of the details of actually having a decent trip.
The stories of the people of Hawaii, and the vignettes about each town make this book a worthwhile purchase. This Compass series of guidebooks is great.
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Title: Compass American Guides: Colorado, 6th edition by Fodor's, Paul Chesley, Jon Klusmire ISBN: 140001204X Publisher: Compass America Guides Pub. Date: 17 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Compass American Guides: Washington, 3rd Edition by Greg Vaughn, John Doerper, Fodor's ISBN: 0676904971 Publisher: Compass America Guides Pub. Date: 05 November, 2002 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Compass American Guides: Vermont, 2nd Edition by Luke Powell, Don Mitchell ISBN: 0676901395 Publisher: Compass America Guides Pub. Date: 06 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Compass American Guides: New Hampshire, 1st Edition by Fodor's ISBN: 0676901514 Publisher: Compass America Guides Pub. Date: 24 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Compass American Guides : Maine by Charles C. Calhoun, Charles Calhoun, Thomas Mark Szelog ISBN: 067900436X Publisher: Compass America Guides Pub. Date: 08 February, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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