Cultured Travel Guide Books - Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu (Frommer's Complete) |
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780470134825
ISBN: 0470134828
Label: Frommers
Manufacturer: Frommers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 2007-11-19
Publisher: Frommers
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Summary: Depends on the use
Comment: My sister is moving there and it has everything you need as far as bus routes, prices, restaurants, and the listings are mostly price oriented such as least expensive to top dollar and includes a ton of phone numbers. Not so much history or mountains to climb but it can plan your trip for you all around the island whether a week trip or more.
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Summary: Frommer's Book of Lies
Comment: We just returned from visiting Oahu in August 2006. We found that the "new edition" is at least 3 years out of date. It is clear that the author has not set foot on Oahu or visited Waikiki in quite a while as many of her resturant picks have changed hands, hotels don't offer services listed and the parks have all changed prices and hours of operation. We laughingly called it "The Book of Lies," for its inept and incorrect information. You would be better off seeking information from the local cabbies and street vendors. Find another book and use this one for compost.
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Summary: branching out
Comment: For the real basics, I give this book a five. Come in November when the crowds thin out. I've given this book alot of stars because it's a good hotel finder along with hotels.com. Even if you're not thinking of leaving the Honolulu area, you should also have the guide Oahu Trailblazer with you. It takes on what Fromer's leaves out and delivers a complete tour of the whole island. Who knows, once you get here you might get the urge to venture beyond Waikiki. Take the drive to Kahuku and sample some of the shrimp.
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Summary: A good, basic guide for a first-time visitor
Comment: My husband and I bought this book for a recent vacation, and we found it very helpful. We used it to tool around the island in a rented car, see the sights in the Waikiki area, and snoop around Chinatown. It gives a good, broad overview to first-time visitors that will help you prioritize what you want to see on the island.
A few caveats - driving directions to Lanikai Beach are a bit lacking in this guide; fare for TheBus is now $2 per person, not $1.50; and the Lyon Arboretum was closed uring our visit. Sin of omission - Wo Fat's restaurant in Chinatown is a great dim sum place, but is not included in the guide. As always, call to check on guidebook facts before venturing out. Other than a few discrepancies such as this, we found the book to be fairly accurate and very informative.
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Summary: Easy going vacation
Comment: I found this book made everything easy to find. Our daughter's wedding was our excuse to visit Oahu for the first time. Frommers made it easy to play tourist and wind our way through the streets of Honolulu without a hitch. Paid for itself many times over for its restaurant ratings alone. I personally give it high high marks for accuracy.
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| You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Completely up to date, personally researched by local experts, and written in an honest, personal voice, Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu is the premier guide to this fascinating island. It's all here, from an amazingly diverse range of restaurants to the vibrant arts scene. Our candid and in-depth hotel reviews will help you find the perfect place to stay, whether you want a lavish high-rise resort on the sands of Waikiki or an intimate B&B on the remote north shore. No other guide comes close to matching our coverage of the island's best beaches, golf courses, and adventure outings.
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