Product Description

Frommer’s Hawaii from $80 a Day proves that you don’t have to spend a fortune on a ritzy resort to experience the best of the islands. Meticulously researched by one of Hawaii’s most respected journalists, this is a reliable, up-to-date, and comprehensive guide to the best bargains in the Aloha State.

Our author has scoured every inch of the islands personally, and she's selected the very best B&Bs, cottage and condo rentals, authentic mom-and-pop restaurants, shopping bargains, and affordable after-dark fun. She's given you all the details you need to use the Web to plan your trip, and offers smart advice on package tours, airfare bargains, and more.

We’ll make sure that you’ll truly experience the spirit of aloha—we’ll help you steer clear of anything that’s overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic. With Frommer’s in hand, you’ll discover secluded beaches; great spots for snorkeling; golf courses with reasonable greens fees; hikes through volcano craters and lush rain forests; and secret waterfall swimming holes. We’ve even thrown in a free color fold-out map!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1031654 in Books
• Published on: 2005-11-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 640 pages

Review
"...highlights budget beachfront resorts, all-you-can-eat luaus, a shoppers guide to affordable island art and what to see and do for free..." (Blackpool Reporter, Dec 03)

From the Back Cover
"Written in the spirit of discovery, as Frommer's guides always have been, and it bears the time-tested pedigree." —Chicago Sun-Times

The Makai Inn, Maui. From $75 a double.

Frommer's Dollar-A-Day guides show you how to travel in style—without breaking the bank. You'll find inexpensive accommodations that don't skimp on comfort. Affordable restaurants where locals go for a good meal. And all the best sightseeing and shopping values. Frommer's Dollar-A-Day guidebooks. First-class travel on a budget.

Everything You Need for an Unforgettable—and Affordable—Trip!

• Inviting lodgings for less than $100, from budget beachfront resorts to cool upcountry B&Bs.
• Great dining at unbelievably low prices, from $8 plate lunches to the best all-you-can-eat luaus.
• A complete guide to Hawaii's fabulous beaches.
• What to see and do for free (or almost): Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, rainforest walks, hula shows, and more—plus the best deals on golf, snorkel gear, sunset cruises, and adventure outings.
• A shopper's guide to affordable island art, aloha shirts, leis, and more.

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About the Author
A resident of the Big Island, Jeanette Foster has skied the slopes of Mauna Kea—during a Fourth of July ski meet, no less—and gone scuba diving with manta rays off the Kona Coast. A prolific writer widely published in travel, sports, and adventure magazines, she’s also a contributing editor to Hawaii magazine and the editor of Zagat’s Survey to Hawaii’s Top Restaurants. In addition to this guide, Jeanette is the author of Frommer’s Maui, Frommer’s Hawaii, Frommer’s Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu, Frommer’s Kauai, and Frommer’s Hawaii with Kids.

Customer Reviews

Very Useful
On my trips to the Islands, I've found this book to be an excellent source of hotel, B&B, and restaurant recommendations. It is not the best overall guide, but it IS the best source of info for the above items. I've found that by taking this book along with the Lonely Planet (which is the best overall guide but is weak on lodging & restaurants) I have all the info I need to plan & enjoy my vacations to Hawaii.

I've used this book for travel to Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, and have never found any of the reviews to be far off base. Highly recommended!

Not great, but a good start
Overall a pretty good guide to the islands. However, I did have a few complaints:
Some of the places off the beaten path were not well described in terms of directions (and if not for helpful locals, I never would have reached them)
Restaurant data was often out of date (restaurant closed or completely redone), and poorer restaurants were sometimes recommended while the better ones were left off.
I was able to find a lot of better deals (or found out after the fact about better deals available) than listed in the book.
If you know nothing about Hawaii, it's a good bood to have. I will look for a different guide for my next trip.

Frommer's Guides are really helpful.
I have been very fortunate. I have had the oportunity to visit Hawai'i three times: The Big Island once, and Maui twice. I used a prevoius edition of this Frommer's Guide for a lot of my planning.

I like the listings of inexpensive hotels, B&B's, restaurants and activities in the book. Inexpensive does not mean poor quality. I have never been disappointed when following the advice in the Guide. I also enjoy the recommendations and maps included.

I find the Frommer's Guides to be very helpful, and have used other Frommer's Guides for trip planning: The Canadian Rockies, New Mexico, Yellowstone National Park, Florida for $ a Day, and San Francisco to name a few. They are a good starting point for planning a vacation.