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The Rough Guide to Hawaii

Sixth edition, 2011. 480 pages.

Author: Greg Ward

Hawaii really is heaven on earth. As soon as you

step off the plane, the rich smell of tropical

blossoms wafts over you.

I’ve explored every inch of all six Hawaiian islands. Over many years, I’ve written the Rough Guide Hawaii; individual Rough Guides to Maui, Oahu and the Big Island; Insight Hawaii; Eyewitness Hawaii; Berlitz Hawaii; and Inside-Out Oahu. My most recent visit was for Lonely Planet Kaua‘i, published in 2020.

For sheer beauty, the “best” island has to be Kaua‘i; for beaches, Maui; for food and music, O‘ahu; for old-time charm, Moloka‘i; for luxury, Lana‘i; and for volcanoes, rainforest and coffee, the Big Island.

text and images © Greg Ward