Synopses & Reviews
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommers, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommers. Your guide to a world of travel experience.
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- Essential Oahu: The best of this beautiful Hawaiian Island.
- Outspoken opinions on whats worth your time and whats not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
- The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
Synopsis
The premier guide to getting the most out of Hawaii s islandsOver 4 million people visited Oahu alone in 2001The new Hawaii state art museum will open in November 2003 and become the second largest art museum in HawaiiA new $13 million Marine Education Center in Hanauma Bay, Oahu s most popular snorkeling spot, introduces visitors to the Marine Life SanctuaryHonolulu, along with Maui, is America s #4 tourist destination
About the Author
A resident of the Big Island, Jeanette Foster has skied the slopes of Mauna Kea—during a Fourth of July ski meet, no less––and has gone scuba diving with manta rays off the Kona Coast. A prolific writer widely published in travel, sports, and adventure magazines, she’s the author of Frommer’s Hawaii, Frommer’s Maui, Frommer’s Hawaii from $80 a Day, and Frommer’s Kauai. She’s also a contributing editor to Hawaii magazine and the editor of Zagat’s Survey to Hawaii’s Top Restaurants.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
What's New in Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu.
1. The Best of Oahu.
2. Planning Your Trip to Oahu.
3. For International Visitors.
4. Where to Stay.
5. Where to Dine.
6. Fun in the Surf & Sun.
7. Exploring Oahu.
8. Shopping.
9. Oahu After Dark.
Appendix: Honolulu & Oahu in Depth.
Index.