Hawaii for Dummies by Cheryl Farr Leas Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Hawaii for Dummies
Book Review: Helped us plan the perfect honeymoon
Summary: 5 Stars
This book helped us decide which islands to visit. It has all of the practial information to make these decisions. It helped us figure out where to stay. We took it with us on the trip. We looked at this several times a day. It was really the only book we needed. There was a great tip for the best picnic spot on the road to Hana. It was the most romantic afternoon we spent on Maui. This book is a must for anyone planning a trip to Hawaii. There is just too much to see and do.Book Review: The best travel book I've read so far!
Summary: 5 Stars
Normally, I try to avoid these "Dummies" guides, as I'm just the slightest bit offended by the idea that I'm a "dummy" just because I don't know EVERYTHING. But after flipping through books at the local bookstore looking for a good guidebook for my honeymoon trip to Oahu and Kauai next October, I finally decided on this one. It's got great maps, for one thing, as well as extensive lists of hotels, places to eat, and things to do. Because the descriptions are full of personal anecdotes, I really trust that Leas has seen and done it all herself and she's being straight with me about what she thinks -- traditional travel guides always make me nervous because they're written in the third person. If I'm going to spend ... on a vacation, I really want to know what things I should do and what things I shouldn't!Possibly the greatest feature, though, is the fact that at least 75% of the entries for places and activities have web site URLs. Even though the book is extremely detailed and I could easily plan my entire trip without a single tap on the keyboard, I definitely love the fact that I now have the option of logging on to learn more about some of the museums and restaurants she recommends. I probably would've done searches on many of them anyway, and Leas has just saved me a step. Since I've got about a million things to do between now and my trip, every step saved is a pretty great thing! I also have to say that after reading the book, I asked a friend who had been to Honolulu several times for some tips. Every single thing he said I'd already read in Leas' book. Right down to the "don't call it 'shaved' ice -- it's 'shave' ice" one. When the author knows enough to help you avoid making yourself look like a disgusting tourist, you know you've picked a good guide. Recommended!