Product Description

Lounge at a decadent beachside spa, snorkel amid vibrant coral reefs, or walk on the rim of the world's most active volcano. Whatever you choose to do, exploring paradise has never been this much fun, or this easy!

LOOK INSIDE FOR AN INNOVATIVE, NEW TRAVEL GUIDE!

Comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy to use, Fodor’s Hawaii 2007 remains the best resource for organizing your trip to these rich and varied islands. Our 2007 edition also flaunts exclusive, new features including indispensable, customized tools for planning a tropical vacation, in addition to rich photography that illustrates the distinctive culture of each island. Plus, not only will you read the expert advice of our professional travel writers, but you’ll also review recommendations from everyday travelers like yourself, in our new “Word of Mouth” features throughout the book. Fodor's Hawaii 2007 is designed so that you spend less time researching and more time relishing what lies ahead on your dream vacation.

Plan a perfect island getaway, with these new features:

Find the perfect activity:
Whether you want to spend your time boogie boarding, snorkeling, hiking, or biking, our guide features expert advice about what you need to hit the water or the trails. Our local experts give practical information and opinions about equipment, techniques, and the best spots for each activity. Plus, our all-new golf section includes complete reviews by a local golf writer, who has played 88 golf course in Hawaii, and gives insider advice such as the best places for whale-watching.

“Word of Mouth” from Fodors.com:
Read what fellow travelers are saying about their favorite places to explore and unwind, featured throughout the book. Then, when you return from your trip, share your opinions on Fodors.com and they may get published in our 2008 edition!

Beaches:
Fodor's Hawaii 2007 features beach maps that highlight coastlines and what facilities are available from restrooms to what beaches are kid-friendly. These brand-new features complement incisive, opinionated beach reviews to make sure you find the perfect beach to soak up the sun.

Hotel Charts:
Simple charts summarize prices, amenities, and the distinctive character of lodging on each island.

Where to Spa:
A complete guide to Hawaii's ever-growing spa industry, with reviews of destination, resort, and day spas.

Photos and Maps:
Unique photos throughout illustrate the history and local activities, while brand-new topographical maps designate sights, beaches, dive sites, restaurants, island-to-island ferries, and more!

Always Up-to-date:
Fodor’s Hawaii guide is updated EVERY year—it’s the most accurate book available!

Visit Fodors.com for travel bargains, information on local festivals, maps, vacation planning tips, more reviews and much more!

And, to view more insider secrets, visit “Travel Talk” and “Rants and Raves” at Fodors.com/forums for more recommendations from travelers like yourself.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #713850 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-29
• Released on: 2006-08-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 608 pages

About the Author
Every Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by resident experts.

Customer Reviews

4.5 Stars: Overall a Great Reference
What I like most about this book is that there is plenty of great information on each island's character, which is very helpful. If you're into the nightlife, restaurants and party scene, you don't want to be spending half of your vacation in say Kauai (for example). And if you're into nature photography, likewise it would make little sense to spend most of your time on Oahu. Every island is somewhat tailored to a particular lifestyle, so definitely look into each before booking!

And as you would expect with any Fodor's reference, there are many detailed hotel and restaurant recommendations as well. This is a must-have reference if you've never been to Hawaii before and own no other books of its kind. We searched through quite a few before buying this one and are glad for it.

The main flaw are the maps. I would like it if the maps were more detailed. They could have used one spread for each high level island map (which is what the book has), and then one spread for the east and west sections of each island, so you can really see where the main roads go, where the best stopping points are, etc. Still a great book overall. Highly Recommended.

One thing to remember: the north and east shores of each island get more rain than the south and western shores, depending on the time of year. Sometimes it's easy to forget this looking at the beautiful pictures of hotels online, etc. :-)

A Classic Travel Guide
This is a decent book that gives you information on lodging, activities, eats, etc. The problem is that all of the Hawaiian Islands are packed into this one guide. That limits what can be said about each island. The books such as "Big Island Revealed" are much more detailed and aren't afraid of letting you know if a resort is prettier on paper than in reality. Those are 5-star books that a vacationer to the Islands must have.

Fodor's Hawaii 2007
Very helpful resource if you're planning a trip to Hawaii. Concise, easy to use book. I was able to decide which islands I want to visit because of the excellent info this book has to offer. It also rates all the accommodations, restaurants, tours, etc. Gives great web sites to check out in helping you plan your trip. I would definately recommend this book to anyone who has never been to Hawaii!