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Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook | 
 enlarge | Author: Andrew Doughty
Publisher: Wizard Publications Inc.
Category: Book
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Rating:  249 reviews
Sales Rank: 1184
Media: Paperback
Edition: 5th
Pages: 308
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 098146100X
Dewey Decimal Number: 919.6910442
EAN: 9780981461007
ASIN: 098146100X
Publication Date: May 15, 2008
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Product Description
The finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island and the only one written by writers who anonymously review the island. They visit every beach, restaurant, activity and trail on the island. The result is this comprehensive, humorous and easy-to-read full color guide that will lead you to more adventures than any other book. A must for travelers.
Book Description
This all-new fifth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the Big Island to plan your best vacation--ever. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai'i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so vast and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing resorts, an active volcano and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes the Big Island so exciting.
The most up-to-date and accurate information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website
Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, hotels and activities show you which companies really are the best and which to avoid--no advertisements
Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way and are complemented by 120 spectacular color photographs
38 specially-created maps in an easy-to-follow format with mile markers so you ll always know where you are on the island
Clear, concise directions to those hard-to-find places such as deserted black sand beaches, tropical rain forests, hidden waterfalls, the most dramatic part of the erupting volcano, freshwater lava pools (some volcanically heated) and scores of other hidden gems listed nowhere else
28 pages on Big Island s beaches with detailed descriptions including ocean safety
Exciting chapters on adventures, hiking and activities
Fascinating sections on Hawai'i's history, culture, language and legends
Companion website with links to every business, events calendar, over 80 resort reviews complete with aerial photos--so you ll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront
"Hawaii The Big Island Revealed" covers it all--from the snow-covered top of Mauna Kea, to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your Big Island visit. Whether you are a first time visitor, or a longtime kama'aina, you will find out more about the Big Island from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with "Hawaii The Big Island Revealed."
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great, fast service December 25, 2008
dmh (Lincoln, RI)
A must if travelling to the Big Island; this book is fantastic; fold out maps, tons of great advice.
Always enjoy December 16, 2008
Keith Hudson (Oklahoma)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I personally have never gone wrong with these guides. My family and I have been visiting the islands for a few decades, and ever since we found these guidebooks, we have used them exclusively. I don't know exactly how many years we've used them, but we've seen a few editions fill our book case.
While some people won't necessarily have the same experiences as the author, all of our trips to recommended areas have resulted in enjoyment.
One thing to note, however, is that these guides were somewhat revolutionary in the extensive, unbiased reporting they provided when they first came out. Now that more people are using them and discovering the 'secrets,' not every place is as private as they once were. The hidden gems are now "revealed," so one might find less traveled paths a little more occupied. However, while there aren't really new spots being pointed out (mostly just reiterations of old editions), they still are pretty spot on in the descriptions and suggestions.
Be sure to check the publisher's website for updates, I mark them in my book to limit unwanted surprises each trip!
 More for older and luxury tourists than for budget travelers and backpackers December 12, 2008
Brian Stepanek (Fresno)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased both the Lonely Planet Big Island Guide and this book. After spending a lot of time reading both, the differences between the two became very apparent. Hawaii: The Big Island Revealed is more suited to older and luxury travelers who want to stay in the most expensive resorts, take luxury tours, and eat at expensive, touristy restaurants. It does a great job of talking about all of these, but glosses over or ignores most budget hotels, hostels, budget-priced restaurants, and adventure-type tours. The maps in the book were just ok. Unlike the Lonely Planet guide, it was hard to figure out where some things, like restaurants and attractions, were. The photos in the book ARE pretty awesome, and most of the background info is very interesting. However, as a guide book, "Hawaii The Big Island" fell short, and I found myself planning most of my trip out of the Lonely Planet guide.
Good resource! December 6, 2008
Donald Conner (Albuquerque, NM USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the second edition of this guide I've purchased. It's excellent for planning and to use on-the-go on the Island. I find it best to back it with the Trip Advisor forums and the Kona forum. Definitely rates an "ono".
 Big Island November 26, 2008
Barbara K. Smith (San Diego, CA USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an informative book. The book gives good advice and interesting places to visit that are not on the average tourist's radar. Restaurant reviews have helped my husband and I find just what we are looking for. The writing is great. You won't feel you are being weighed down with facts and figures, but you get entertaining stories with a history lesson.
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