Kauai Underground Guide: And Free Hawaiian Music CD

Kauai Underground Guide: And Free Hawaiian Music CD
by Lenore W. Horowitz, Mirah A. Horowitz

Kauai Underground Guide: And Free Hawaiian Music CD
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Author: Lenore W. Horowitz, Mirah A. Horowitz
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-24
ISBN: 0974595616
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Papaloa Press

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Book Review: Poor
Summary: 1 Stars

Kauai Underground Guide may have gone through 18 editions, but it has lost its way. I will share a few examples: (1)phone #s do not include area code 808 as if travelers call from their hotel room (ancient history in the era of mobile phones), (2) maps are referred to by number (1-8) but not by PAGE numbers, so they are impossible to find (3)the telephone # for the Hyatt is 742-1234, not 724-1234, (4) Restaurants are all mixed up - eastside "best bets" are not listed with eastside restaurants but appear at random on page 31, (5) maps with hotels are under "beaches",(6) the index needs to add and numerous listings, including, among others, map pages and movies-made-in-Kauai (which are tacked on at the end of "Eastside Restaurants"). It is impossible to find/return to places in the book. The book needs serious updating, editing, and organizing.

Summary of Kauai Underground Guide: And Free Hawaiian Music CD

Packed with adventure and money-saving tips, the new 18th edition of the Kauai Underground Guide?has been referred to as "the bible" by readers and reviewers alike for finding this gorgeous island's best beaches, restaurants, tours, adventures, activities, and hidden beauty spots. With more than 225,000 copies of previous editions sold, this original guidebook to Kauai is a must for visitors and has everything travelers need to know to discover Kauai. This edition includes helpful maps and charts, thorough descriptions, "Don't Miss" day plans, advice for navigating the island's micro-climates in order to find the best weather, fun things to do with children, and a free bonus CD ??- the perfect rental car companion - of memorable island music by Hawaiian superstar Keali'I Reichel. Great for explorers - essential for families.

What began 20 years ago as a 16-page typewritten overview of one family's collected ideas for getting the best out of a Kauai vacation has grown into a 200-page tome of personal and practical advice. The Horowitz family has made Kauai their second home, and author Lenore offers the kind of information that prompts readers to write that this book makes them feel "part of the island's family."

A planning section detailing where to stay and what to pack is followed by overviews of activities, adventures, and discoveries--such as useful Hawaiian words, where to watch sunsets, and how to find the best artists and artisans. A chapter on beach adventures offers up-to-date reports on beaches all over the island. This guide covers all the bases to help you make the most of your island time.

On "Hideaways" Beach, for example, the detailed account reads:

At the base of the cliff near the Pali Ke Kua Condominiums in Princeville is a lovely sandy beach set inside a reef, where you can watch the sun sparkle on the waves in near solitude. It is a peaceful spot, secluded and beautiful, actually two beaches connected by a rocky point. Swimming is not the best because of the coral bottom and the offshore rocks, but snorkeling can be very good in calm summer seas. Be cautious. As on all north shore beaches, snorkeling can be risky and is advisable only in a calm ocean; when the surf is up, current can become dangerous.

The restaurant section's useful chart lists phone numbers, prices, and color-map reference numbers, followed by readers' choices of the best places to find fresh fish, ocean views, steaks, etc.

As a bonus gift in this 15th-anniversary edition, you'll find a free CD of Hawaiian music by popular artist Keali'i Reichel. A portion of the proceeds from Kauai Underground Guide go to literacy, arts, and special needs for Kauai's children. --Kathryn True

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