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Title: Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu, 5th Edition by Jeanette Foster, Jeannette H. Foster, Jocelyn K. Fujii ISBN: 0-02-861643-X Publisher: Hungry Minds, Inc Pub. Date: 16 October, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.75 (4 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Average travel guide for the newbie
Comment: I used this book during a week's stay on Oahu. Since it was my vist time visiting Hawaii, this book was adequate. It did not go into details on any one thing, which may be a weakness. The maps ware small. They seem best suited for walking tours, certainly not for driving purposes. Some of the data such as phone numbers or hours of business was outdated.
As I said, it was my first visit. My friends helped me see much more of Oahu than I would have been exposed to had I just followed the book. I don't think I would use this book on a return trip to Hawaii.
Rating: 4
Summary: Sadly lacking & repetitive, but a nice overview
Comment: I am planning on returning to Hawaii for the first time in almost 15 years next year, and wanted to refamiliarize myself with Oahu and see what had changed. Most travel books cover the entire state, so I figured a book geared just towards Oahu would eliminate alot of superfluous info for me and it did. But I was really surprised and disappointed at how little the book had to offer me. I think a first time traveler might get a lot of use from this book because it does provide a very nice overview of highlights for the first timer.
But, although I did find out some info that was of use to me, I was surprised by how much was glossed over if mentioned at all, especially since many shopping areas and beaches were mentioned, in detail in several sections of the book. With better organization the book could have contained a great deal more info in the same space. I was also surprised at how many restaurants, accomodations, and shopping places were missing (IE: There was absolutely NO mention of the International Marketplace, although it does appear on a Waikiki map) . I realize there isn't room for all of it, but I came away not trusting a book that seemed a little more biased than a guidebook should be.
I found the informational parts, especially about the language very interesting and well written.
Overall the book is average and has some very useful details and info, but if you really want to be well informed before you go, don't rely solely on this, you'll shortchange yourself if you do.
Rating: 3
Summary: Good, but there are better books available
Comment: We've used Frommer's books before, and enjoyed them, but found this book sadly lacking. It does help you pick out the highlights to budget your time, but too many other travel books exist that are simply better. We also found the maps sadly lacking when driving around the island, and at times were completely incorrect. Some information is out of date (hours of operation, prices), but no book is perfect in that regard.
We did greatly enjoy the Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed book we used on the same trip. Unfortunately, this publisher does not offer a book on Oahu.
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Title: Lonely Planet Honolulu & Oahu by Lonely Planet Publications ISBN: 1864502908 Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: January, 2002 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Driving and Discovering Oahu (Driving and Discovering Books) by Richard Sullivan ISBN: 0896103145 Publisher: Montgomery Ewing Pub Pub. Date: November, 2001 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Lonely Planet Oahu (Oahu, 2nd Ed) by Glenda Bendure, Ned Friary ISBN: 1740592018 Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Hidden Oahu 3 Ed: Including Waikiki, Honolulu and Pearl Harbor by Ray Riegert ISBN: 1569752710 Publisher: Ulysses Press Pub. Date: 10 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Michael Brein's Guide to Honolulu & Oahu by The Bus (Michael Brein's Guides to Sightseeing by Public Transportation) by Michael Brein Ph.D. ISBN: 188659001X Publisher: Michael Brein, Inc. Pub. Date: 01 June, 1998 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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