Frommer’s Honolulu, Waikiki and Oahu

Jeanette Foster9780764537202, 0-7645-3720-2

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: * Essential Oahu: The best of this beautiful Hawaiian Island. * 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.

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Table of contents :
Frommer’s Honolulu,
Waikiki &
Oahu……Page 1
Frommer’s Honolulu,
Waikiki &
Oahu……Page 2
Copyright……Page 3
Contents……Page 4
List of Maps……Page 7
What’s New in Honolulu,Waikiki & Oahu……Page 10
1 The Best Oahu Experiences……Page 12
2 The Best Beaches……Page 13
3 The Best Snorkeling & Diving Sites……Page 17
4 The Best Golf Courses……Page 18
5 The Best Walks……Page 19
7 The Best Adventures for Thrill- Seekers……Page 20
8 The Best Places to Discover the Real Oahu……Page 21
9 The Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts……Page 22
10 The Best Bargain Accommodations……Page 23
11 The Best Resort Spas……Page 25
12 The Best Restaurants……Page 27
13 The Best Shopping……Page 28
14 The Best Spots for Sunset Cocktails……Page 29
15 The Best Oahu Websites……Page 30
1 The Island in Brief……Page 31
2 Visitor Information……Page 40
4 When to Go……Page 41
5 Health & Insurance……Page 48
6 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs……Page 53
7 Getting Married on Oahu……Page 55
8 Money- Saving Package Deals……Page 57
9 Getting There……Page 58
10 Getting Around……Page 62
11 The 21st- Century Traveler……Page 68
12 Recommended Reading……Page 69
1 Preparing for Your Trip……Page 73
2 Getting to the U. S…….Page 79
4. Where to Stay……Page 84
1 Waikiki……Page 87
2 Honolulu Beyond Waikiki……Page 111
3 The Windward Coast……Page 115
4 The North Shore……Page 116
5 Leeward Oahu: The Waianae Coast……Page 119
6 Oahu¡¯s Campgrounds & Wilderness Cabins……Page 120
1 Waikiki……Page 124
2 Honolulu Beyond Waikiki……Page 132
3 East of Waikiki: Kahala……Page 150
4 East Oahu……Page 151
5 The Windward Coast……Page 152
6 The North Shore……Page 154
1 Beaches……Page 156
2 Watersports……Page 167
3 Nature Hikes……Page 173
4 Great Golf……Page 180
5 Other Outdoor Activities……Page 185
6 From the Sidelines: Spectator Sports……Page 186
7. Exploring Oahu……Page 188
1 Guided Tours……Page 189
2 Historic Honolulu……Page 191
3 Fish, Flora & Fauna……Page 199
4 Spectacular Views……Page 202
5 More Museums……Page 204
6 Beyond Honolulu: Exploring the Island……Page 221
1 In & Around Honolulu & Waikiki……Page 232
2 Windward Oahu……Page 248
3 The North Shore: Haleiwa……Page 249
1 The Bar Scene……Page 252
2 The Club Scene……Page 254
3 The Performing Arts……Page 256
4 More Entertainment……Page 258
1 History 101……Page 259
2 Hawaii Today……Page 262
3 Life & Language……Page 263
4 A Taste of Hawaii……Page 265
5 The Natural World: An Environmental Guide to the Islands……Page 268
GENERAL INDEX……Page 271
ACCOMMODATIONS……Page 279