Travel to Australia And South Pacific

Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu (Frommer's Complete)

Format: Paperback
Author: Jeanette Foster
ReleaseDate: 21 November, 2005
Publisher: Frommer's
Rating:

Frommer's Book of Lies
We found that the "new edition" is at least 3 years out of date. We just returned from visiting Oahu in August 2006. 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. .

branching out
Come in November when the crowds thin out. For the real basics, I give this book a five. 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.

A good, basic guide for a first-time visitor
We used it to tool around the island in a rented car, see the sights in the Waikiki area, and snoop around Chinatown. My husband and I bought this book for a recent vacation, and we found it very helpful. 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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