Synopses & Reviews
You can experience the floral parade for Hawaii's King Kamehameha Celebration. See chapter 2.
Detailed maps throughout
- Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
Insider tips from local expert authors
Synopsis
Completely updated, Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu features the area's best beaches, adventures for thrill-seekers, hiking trails and golf courses, and luxurious spa resorts. Our author, a resident of Hawaii's Big Island, hits all the highlights, from the world-famous Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head Crater to Honolulu's Chinatown and museums. She's checked out all of the area's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; detailed itineraries and walking tours; accurate neighborhood maps; and advice on planning a successful family vacation.
Synopsis
Featuring the area's best beaches, adventures for thrill-seekers, hiking trails and golf courses, and luxurious spa resorts, this edition hits all the highlights of these magnificent islands. The must-have guide for Honolulu, Waikiki, and Oahu.
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 gone scuba diving with manta rays off the Kona Coast. A prolific writer widely published in travel, sports, and adventure magazines, she's also the editor of Zagat's Survey to Hawaii's Top Restaurants. In addition to writing this guide, Jeanette is the author of Frommer's Hawaii Day by Day, Frommer's Hawaii, Frommer's Maui, Frommer's Hawaii from $80 a Day, Frommer's Kauai, Frommer's Hawaii with Kids, and Frommer's Portable Big Island.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
1 The Best of Oahu.
2 Planning Your Trip to Oahu.
3 Suggested Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu Itineraries.
4 Where to Stay.
5 Where to Dine.
6 Fun in the Surf & Sun.
7 Exploring Oahu.
8 Shopping.
9 Oahu After Dark.
10 Oahu Fast Facts & Websites.
Index.