The Best Of Hawaii, Vol. 1: Hawaii Overview, Oahu, Maui; The Best Of Hawaii, Vol. 2: Big Island, Kauai, Molokai

For people planning vacations or just armchair travelers, this two-volume guide offers a rich sampling of the sights, as well as a knowledgeable overview of the accommodations and tourist offerings on each of Hawaii's five islands. The first volume opens with an overview of Hawaii, introducing viewers to the history, climate, and general attractions of Hawaii as a whole. The overview is followed by half-hour segments on Oahu and Maui, while the second volume features similar segments on Big Island, Kauai, and Molokai. Bill Van Arsdale provides the interesting narration while the camera covers a wide variety of places and activities: from volcano watching on Maui to skiing on Big Island. Each segment concludes with an informative tour of the area's hotels and restaurants. At the end of each program there is a section advertising the services offered by Vans Arsdale Travel, but these commercials are tastefully done and do not interfere with the content of the programs. Sure to be popular additions to library video travel collections, these excellently produced, gorgeously filmed, and attractively packaged tapes are highly recommended. (Available from most distributors.)