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Apr 13th, 2003 | 10:15 AM

aindian1

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Books for Hawaii

Is there a equivalent of Rick Steves for Hawaii guide? Looking for books, guides, websites for planning Hawaii trip on a reasonable budget. I found Rick Steves Europe guides very helpful in planning a europe trip on a reasonable budget.

Apr 13th, 2003 | 10:51 AM

travellyn

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I like the Moon Handbooks (I don't remember the website) and the Kauai and Big Island Revealed/ Ultimate Guidebooks (at wizardpub.com). They give good information for a wide variety of budgets. You an buy them used on amazon.com.

Apr 13th, 2003 | 11:29 AM

vivi

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Wizard Publication Guides are the best, in my opinion:

The Big Island Revealed
Maui Revealed
Ultimate Kauai Guide

An Oahu guide is in the works and greatly anticipated.

Apr 13th, 2003 | 09:17 PM

pspercy

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Agree 100% re Wizardpub books.
There's also a lot of good info on the web e.g.
for Maui: http://members.aol.com/derm1/

Or for Kauai http://www.trykauai.com/

Have fun

Apr 13th, 2003 | 10:03 PM

Gardyloo

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Just got back today and used a book called "Hidden Hawaii" and thought it was great - beaches, cafes, shops, excellent advice.

Apr 14th, 2003 | 10:06 AM

Kaymit

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I too tought the Wizard publications were great and the best I have ever seen. They were very honest and frank with their reviews, what to see, where to eat and stay etc. They were also very funny in spots. I am very much looking forward to the one on Oahu to come out.

Kay