Good overview of the island
927154
The guys who watched it, that had been to Okinawa, said it brought back memories.  They said some the info was dated.  A teacher who watched it with us wanted to know where we got the show so she could use it in the classroom.
940525
Great locator for photo backdrops.  Good general maps of the island.  A decent picture album.  OK as a general guide.
3404981
I'm travelling to Nevis with my wife for our honeymoon (and can't wait).  Some of the attributes of Nevis that attracted us were its small size, isolation and relative obscurity when compared with many other Caribbean locales.  And, as one would expect for such a small, out-of-the-way island, associated literature specifically about Nevis is somewhat lacking.  So, when I stumbled across this book, I was pleasantly surprised.

The author of the book goes into great detail about not only the history of Nevis, but also current life on the island.  So much so, in fact, that she singles out specific individuals currently working on the island - one gentleman is a furniture maker (maybe I'll look him up and purchase a souvenir bedpost...like the one he's holding up in the picture).

Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your sense of nostalgia), the pictures in the book have a noticable late 80's / early 90's feel (which is entirely understandable considering the time of publication).  You'll also find that most of the photos of the hotels - especially the interiors - are outdated.  But, if you're lazy like me, the book is short on words and long on pictures - which, in my opinion, makes a great travel book (even though it's more like a coffee table book).  There are so many pictures, you'll almost feel like you've already been on vacation...albeit, without the vacation.

In short, this is a very detailed book for such a small place.  If you can get your hands on one - especially at a second-hand price - I would encourage a quick purchase.  It's a quick read (remember, few words and lots of pictures) and provides a great foundation prior to visiting the island.
3285137
My wife and I went to Kauai for the sole purpose of enjoying the island's natural beauty and intended to do a lot of hiking.  This book offers many hikes at varying degrees of difficulty and length all over the island, not just the 'hot spots'.  It also provides a lot of tips and pointers on trail conditions and what to expect in certain areas.  By the time we got to the trailhead we felt very prepared and no surprises, which is very good when heading out on a 8+ mile hike!  The descriptions are good as well as the summary key codes provided throughout the book for quick reference.  We used this book to organize our entire time on the island.  If visiting, you must see the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon!  On our next visit we will hopefully get to Alkali Swamp.  The many pictures in the book are also helpful.
3449700
The organization of this book needs improvement, but the individual information was very useful. I just wish that for the individual islands the information would be listed individually and geographically  as if you were driving around the island.
1016184
Good overview of the country. Any book of this type might be criticized for its oversimplifications, but if you have a limited time to learn about Brazil (I used before a vacation), this is a good (and very cheap) way to get the information you need. I would recommend it. I also read Brazil (by Errol Lincoln Uys) during the trip and it was a good complement of what I was seeing during the day.
4835635
This covered all of the islands that we are planning on visiting and gave good practical information.
4607766
This cookbook provides ideas & directions to create the flavors you loved in the islands. Everything from basic to exotic is included. Also the local lore & history is a good read.
4135279
This is a great book if you are looking for an overview of Ireland and want to get the lay of the land.  As with any book of this type, you aren't going to get tons of detail about every place worth visiting.  But, you'll find lots of good advice and ideas of places that you may want to include on your trip - and can then research in more detail online.
2921391
This is a very interesting book with many facts about the Island and its History.  You have to finish the book to understand what the author is intending to portray from the story.
1591903
Before I went to the Big Island for the first time in early 2009, I
knew I wanted to take only one guidebook. I wanted a real book so I
didn't have to worry if it got wet or sandy. I decided to order the
newest guide Amazon listed.

It turned out to be a good choice to help me plan because the author
stressed that the island is BIG so I knew to expect longer drives that
I had experienced on other Hawaiian islands. It provides suggested day
trips and itineraries based on how long you will stay. So before I
landed, I knew what I wanted to see and do. I did everything and had
time for extra exploring.

On the plane, I read the background material on the island's history.
I bought several of the books the author suggested because I wanted to
learn more. The guide to Hawaiian music in one chapter was helpful. I
bought two CDs to play in my hotel room. The books and the CDs made
good souvenirs.

I think this book is good for people who are going for the first time
and want to make the most of their visit because they may not return.
Before I first visited, I thought I would go to the Big Island only
once.

I am writing this review now because I have just returned from my
second visit. I used this guide again, and it continued to be helpful
because it suggests out of the way places but not ones that are
difficult to access.
390601
It was informative, didn't care for the maps much (weren't detailed enough). however I should have got a different frommers book in just the specific island I was going to.
1349333
I purchased two of these in preparation for a trip to Antigua this summer.  My copy arrived quickly and in good shape.  The second copy went to a friend.  One of the things I like about the book is it gives information separately for many of the islands, narrowing down what we are likely to see. It's not as good as "Birds of North America" or "Peterson's Field Guide for the Birds of North America" but who would have thought I could find anything for Antigua?  I'm pleased and eager to use it.
1177437
The Moon guide is a good resource for planning a trip to the big island.  I ordered it for my Kindle so that I could have it available on our upcoming trip.  In the past I've always taken the book itself on trips and found them too heavy to deal with.  Unfortunately, going back and forth on the Kindle in the planning stage is somewhat frustrating.  I found that I used the Big Island pages of a Hawaii guide more than the Kindle even though the Moon guide was probably a much better guide.  I think the Kindle edition will be very useful though, once we get to the Big Island.
1542862
My daughter and I will be visiting Acadia in a few months and sought out a good guide to offer tips on the "
What's and where's" of Acadia and Mount Desert Island. This  book fit the bill very well.
4199702
I grew up in Jamaica, but never really took advantage of the "tourist stuff" while there (who does that at home?). I found this book very helpful for sifting through all the many things the island had to offer and targeting the best (and most reasonably priced) restaurants, hotels, etc. on my last visit.

Only thing they missed, like most reviews, is the cultural differences across the island. Just like Arkansas and New York don't have the same culture, accent, terms, etc., the same is true of different regions in Jamaica.
2204541
If you are visiting more than one island or even just one, this is a guide you should check out. Each island is described with a lot of useful tips and details, and it's handy to have them all in one volume.