Lonely Planet Discover Kauai (Country Guide) Paperback Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Stiles Page | Language: English | ISBN:
1742204678 | Format: PDF, EPUB
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Midwest Book Review, January 2013
“From making an itinerary to see the most to blue sidebars of information and keys to island culture, this covers the ‘best’ of the tourist and hidden attractions of the island, and makes for the perfect destination travel planner.”
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- Series: Country Guide
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet; 1 edition (October 1, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1742204678
- ISBN-13: 978-1742204673
- Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
There are many positive reviews for this guide, and I am a regular traveler to Kauai so I figured I would grab this from my Vine offering and give it a fair review. I have been impressed with the Lonely Planet guides and have actually slightly preferred them to Fodor's and Frommer's.
Like any travel guide, this is a pretty straightforward listing of restaurants, hotels, and activities. But what makes this and the other Lonely Planet guides interesting is a very engaging style of writing.
The initial pages are devoted to the top 15 experiences as well as top itineraries. These are the best sections for newbies to the island as they cover some of the more interesting sights that folks seem drawn to. These are mostly outdoor sights (which is why one would be in Kauai I would think). The Na'Pali coast is probably the top attraction I would recommend, and this book highlights those outfits offering tours both by sea and air. There are also detailed sections on a few very nice trails which visitors can easily access.
The way the book is laid out is amazingly user friendly. Each section is broken down by region and then further broken down into lodging, restaurants, and attractions. The breakdown makes sense as each section of the island is almost a self contained area in itself. Lihue has a few interesting locales, but Poipu and Princeville seem to be the areas most travelers frequent. These areas are covered in detail.
The only area I would improve is on the local itinerary maps. The dots and lines and descriptions are a bit clustered and confusing. Granted, it's really tough to get lost, and most locals are willing to help with a bit of directions if asked, but they could have been a bit clearer.
I've never "experienced" a lonely planet travel guide, but with the highlights, itineraries, "sustainable travel tips and resources", and the maps I found it to be an impressive, enjoyable experience. One thing I noticed that was different from other guides was that comparatively speaking, the layout seemed less cluttered and frantic than other guides. The numerous photographs, sidebars, and maps were formatted so nicely the book was an uncluttered visual treat.
The fore edge of the book is color-coded for quick reference. I was able to quickly open the book to Lihu'e, Kapa'a & the Eastside, Hanalei & the North Shore, Po'ipu & the South Shore, or the Waimea Canyon & the Westside quickly and easily. This aspect makes comparisons doable because the setup of each area is simple. Each one has a brief overview, generalized map, two- and four-day trip/activity suggestions, a bit of history, sights, activities, etc.
The introductory material will be an excellent help for those people who aren't exactly decisive. The setup makes it a little easier to make decisions prior to heading out. Personally, I like to purchase a few guidebooks before I leave and do additional research on the Internet. If every little detail were included, these guides would be encyclopedic. The flow of the book is nice and whether you are heading to Kaua'i, planning a trip in the distant future, or simply an armchair traveler, this is one guidebook you'll enjoy.
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