No comments about Neighbors north and south,.

No comments about Mid-Pacific outposts,.

No comments about Hawaii with Omar.: An article from: Thrasher.

No comments about Tourist expenditures in the territory of Hawaii, (University of Hawaii. Occasional papers).

No comments about New Guinea Memoirs of Jean Baptiste Octave Mouton (Pacific History, No 7).

No comments about Hawaii (Fielding's Hawaii, 1996).

2 comments about Hawaii: A Walker's Guide.

1. I used this book extensively in April 2000 while hiking on the island of Oahu.

   First the good news -- the guide was invaluable in mentioning hikes and walks on parts of the island that even the locals didn't seem to know about. I saw more of the hidden and beautiful Oahu than most tourists ever get to see, even if they join one of the Eco-tours.

   The other news is that there are some basic omissions in the guide that make it very hard to recommend.

   1. There are few detailed maps of any kind indicating the trailhead locations or the trails themselves, and no indications of topography. Trailhead directions often give "street names" but they are just as often non-existent or vague e.g. "Kuaokala Road in a military district". All the trails I walked were totally unmarked and difficult to gauge without a map.

   2. It mentions that "permits required" for some trails but does not tell you where or how to apply for them.

   I wrote to Hunter Publishing asking for an explanation of these omissions from the author, Rod Lewis, and after two months and several follow-up requests for comment, I never received a reply.

   I looked on amazon.com and Rod Smith is listed as author or editor for a number of other books, none related to hiking or Hawaii, although it appears there may two Rod Smiths. My guess, based on his non-response, is that the author catalogued the trails from other sources (unmentioned) and never did the on-ground verification of trailhead locations or actually walked the trails himself. Perhaps he relied on others for the verification, but overall I found it lacking, and not the "practical guide" he purports it to be.

   In sum, if you are looking for a "practical" walking guide for Hawaii, look elsewhere.




2. I read the previous review by Marty Roth and have to agree totally. I don't think the author has tried using his directions in Hawaii.

   I have been all over the island hiking. The book was helpful in so much as mentioning where to hike but the directions were not much help at all.

No comments about Five Years in Hawaii.

No comments about Hawaii Fact and Reference Books: Recent and Historical Facts and Events in the Fiftieth State.

2 comments about Hawaii Restaurant Guide 2005.

1. This guide gave me everything I wanted to know about the restaurants on the islands that we visited. Not only did the authors include the standard reviews with price and best dish info but they also gave an idea of the "feel" of the restaurant and (important for us) whether the restaurant was kid friendly. We found the comments about "favorite with the locals" very helpful. Whatever your price range, there are many and varied cuisine style choices to fill your needs. Every island was well researched with far more good restaurants illustrated than the average tourist would ever have time to try. Great resource.



2. This is a great guide to the restaurants in Hawaii. The reviews are thorough including menus, prices and atmosphere. Instead of wondering around looking for a restaurant that has the "look", this guide makes it easy to pick the places within your budget. A great way to enhance a vacation in wonderful place.