What are some of the best Hawaii travel books and guidebooks to take on your next Hawaii vacation?
Whether you’re visiting Hawaii for a few days or a few weeks, it pays to know the ins and outs of Hawaii.
One of the best ways to find discover some of Hawaii’s secrets and hidden gems is to take a guided tour. The right tour guide will take you to unknown spots and teach you more about Hawaii than you could ever learn on your own.
Another great way to learn about Hawaii is by reading.
The best Hawaii travel books and guidebooks will give you insider knowledge to these fantastic islands.
Here are some great books to take with you on your flight:
The Ultimate Hawaii Guidebooks
Oahu Revealed, the Ultimate Guidebook to Honolulu, Waikiki, and Beyond is just one entry in the popular guidebook series, which also includes Maui Revealed, The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook, and Hawaii The Big Island Revealed.
These popular guidebooks go in depth and inside to give you secrets that many mainstream travel publishers don’t. They were written by a native, not a traveler, so you’ll learn about things that many travel writers wouldn’t know about.
They are a tad cheaper than other bigger names in travel guides and they are also available on Kindle, which is great if you don’t want to add that extra weight to your luggage.
Fodor’s Guidebooks
The Fodor’s guidebooks are staples in the world of travel books.
The best one to start with would be Fodor’s Hawaii 2016, which details all the must-see attractions across the Hawaiian Islands. In this book, you’ll learn about top nightclubs and hotspots, the best beaches, the road to Hana, and much more.
For more in-depth coverage of other islands, look for Fodor’s guidebooks on specific islands, such as Fodor’s Maui 2016 and Fodor’s Kauai.
Lonely Planet Guides
The popular Lonely Planet travel guides are up-to-date travel guides that include the best of the best…and what you should avoid.
Full color maps are accompanied by insider tips, itineraries, straightforward reviews, tips for every budget, contact info for businesses, and more.
The Hawaii guidebook is the best place to start. You can also look for titles that cover specific areas, such as a guide to Honolulu, Waikiki, and Oahu, a guide to Maui, and a guide to Kauai.
Other Hawaii Travel Books and Guidebooks
Like Fodor’s, Frommer’s has a popular series of travel books. Their Hawaii guides are updated annually and are available for the Kindle and in paperback.
Moon Handbooks also offers Hawaii guidebooks, such as Moon Hawaiian Islands and Moon Big Island of Hawaii. These books are multiple-award winners that are written by Hawaiian natives, so you are getting the inside knowledge of a native when you read these books.
To learn more about the best Hawaii travel books and guidebooks, visit Hawaii Discount’s travel blog. Hawaii Discount’s travel blog covers the ins and outs of Hawaii travel and is another must-read for anyone planning a trip to these islands.
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