Moon Handbooks South Pacific [Paperback]

 

 

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Moon Handbooks South Pacific is the ultimate overview for traveling on any of the island groups of the South Pacific. This 1091 paged book is full of detailed travel information but is still practical sized to tuck in a daypack for easy reference. Furthermore, this book has plenty of fairly detailed maps, complete with accurate distance scales, for easy travel planning or reference while you travel.

There are eighteen chapters in Moon Handbooks South Pacific: Introduction; Exploring the Islands; French Polynesia; Pitcairn Islands; Easter Islands; Cook Islands; Niue; Kingdom of Tonga; American Samoa; Samoa; Tokelau; Wallis and Futuna, Tuvalu; Fiji Islands; New Caledonia; Vanuatu; Solomon Islands, and Resources. The introduction chapter contains an overview on the South Pacific area. This detailed information includes geology, climate, flora, fauna, history, economy, and the government of these islands. The next chapter, Exploring the Islands, contains general information on sports and recreation; entertainment; public holidays and festivals; arts and crafts; accommodations; and food as well as contacts for information and services; health; getting there; and getting around while in the south pacific. This chapter also includes a what to take section. The Resources chapter contains further information on suggested readings and internet resources.

The rest of the chapters in Moon Handbooks South Pacific focus on particular geographical regions, islands, or groups of islands within the South Pacific island groups. The first paragraph or page of each regional section describes a little about the region. After this overview, individual sights, recreation areas, special events, accommodations, food services, information services, and transportation services are depicted in detail. Depending on the size and general amount of facilities in a given region, there may be only one or two entries per category or over a dozen. Each entry contains the location, contacts, costs, and a short paragraph description of the facility or event featured. Several black and white maps and photographs accompany each section, clearly marked with the various facilities described in that particular section.

Moon Handbooks South Pacific is a helpful guide for anyone planning on traveling to any of the islands of the South Pacific island groups. Very complete key information is provided for easy reference while planning or while travel. However, this book may also be just as interesting for the armchair traveler as this book contains ample information about the natural environment, history, and culture on these beautiful islands.

Brilliant. Over the last couple of years I have become a huge fan of David Stanley guides to the South Pacific. His books have been travelling companions to Fiji and the Cook Islands and this latest edition is informative, entertaining, affectionate and honest. David has an uncanny eye for detail as well as doing 'the hard yards' for in-depth research. I lived in Vanuatu for several years and I even found that section enlightening. I plan to travel to Samoa shortly and know that I will enjoy the in-flight reading because, on my essentials to pack list, the Moon Handbook South Pacific is up there with 'toothbrush' and 'sunscreen'.

Everything you need to know about travelling around the South Pacific is in the 8th edition of the Moon guide to the South Pacific, yet another informative and comprehensive guidebook from the number one South Pacific expert. This edition covers all the islands of your dreams, from well-known holiday destinations such as French Polynesia to lesser-known places such as Pitcairn Island and Niue. It is full of thoroughly researched and practical information on travelling to and around the Pacific, covers everything from where to stay to where to eat, from background history to contemporary culture and traditions, and is a delight to read regardless of whether you are planning a trip to the South Pacific or not. It is the definitive guide for everyone, from the luxury traveller to the backpacker to the adventurer to the armchair dreamer.

Even though I travel often to the South Pacific, I can always rely on David Stanley's guidebooks to introduce me to some new area of interest, a different place to hang out, or an idea for an activity or excursion I hadn't previously thought about. It gives a whole new meaning to "don't leave home without it."

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5.0 out of 5 stars The travelers encyclopaedia to the South Pacific
It was this book that triggered my Pacific Island madness. I got it to read more about Fiji, but I ended up with a fascination for the entire region. Read more

Published on Feb 1 2005 by W. Adamse

5.0 out of 5 stars Take this book on your South Pacific adventure!
This is by far the best South Pacific guide. Stanley has an engaging writing voice and it is clear that he feels very passionate about this special part of the world. Read more

Published on Jun 12 2003 by Casey

4.0 out of 5 stars Moon Publications "South Pacific"
I used this book recently in my travels to the South Pacific. Although alot of the prices are outdated(which is difficult to keep up with as travel books are concerned , 4 stars... Read more

Published on Jan 31 2002 by Ron Axelrod

5.0 out of 5 stars NOT to be missed
This book is your bible to the South Pacific. If you have special (return)feelings about the South Pacific like we have, you must read this book. Read more

Published on July 20 2001 by Arthur Zeeuw & Jane Toredjo

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent info on the Cook Islands
Hi--- I live on Rarotonga, in the Cook Islands.

I think David Stanley's chapter on the Cooks is excellent. If you are planning to visit here, I suggest you get his guidebook.

Published on Feb 11 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars South Pacific Handbook Review
The seventh and latest edition (January 2000) of David Stanley's "South Pacific Handbook" is now available. Read more

Published on Feb 10 2001 by garry hawkins

4.0 out of 5 stars South Pacific Handbook: Don't Leave Home Without It
This guide is comprehensive, and suggests trip strategies for a wide range of travelers, from luxury-seeking honeymooners to budget-conscious adventure travelers. Read more

Published on Nov 11 2000 by Arthur Hoyle

5.0 out of 5 stars One word that best fits this book is exhaustive.
About the best desciption for this 900+ page guidebook is exhaustive. I felt exhausted after going through all 900+ pages. Read more

Published on Aug 2 2000 by John Penisten

5.0 out of 5 stars South Pacific Handbook
In the late 1970s, on my first trip to the South Pacific, someone showed me a copy of an early edition of the South Pacific Handbook. Read more

Published on May 4 2000 by steve schlein

5.0 out of 5 stars recommended
I sailed the South Pacific in '99. Stanley gets a little deeper into the heart of the islands than the L.P. Read more

Published on Mar 17 2000 by Peter Swanson

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