Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu [Paperback]

Jeanette Foster (Author), Jocelyn Fujii (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: November 15, 2001

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's 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.
• The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence.

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• Book flights, hotels, and rental cars.
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About the Author

About the Authors 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 a contributing editor to Hawaii magazine and the editor of Zagat's Survey to Hawaii's Top Restaurants. Kauai-born Jocelyn Fujii, a resident of Honolulu, is one of Hawaii's leading journalists. She has authored Under the Hula Moon: Living in Hawaii and The Best of Hawaii, as well as articles for the New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Islands, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel Holiday, and other national and international publications. She is a contributing editor to Spirit of Aloha magazine and a columnist for Hawaii Westways. In addition to this guide, Jeanette and Jocelyn are the coauthors of Frommer's Hawaii, Frommer's Hawaii from $80 a Day, and Frommer's Maui.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 7 edition (November 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764564110
• ISBN-13: 978-0764564116
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,538,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Frommer's Book of Lies, August 11, 2006

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Brenton Farrand (Palm Desert, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

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.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Honolulu Waikiki area, August 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu (Paperback)

We used this book extensively when we were visiting Waikiki. This book is very easy to read and includes pretty much everything you need to know about the area. Accommodations and Dining sections could have been better but overall this is the book you need to take with you if you are going there. We also had "Hidden Oahu" with us but ended up using this book a lot more than "hidden Oahu". If you get this book you won't be dissapointed.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy going vacation, October 17, 2004

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Sara Saltzman (Florence, Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki and Oahu (Paperback)

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.