Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond (Oahu Revisited) by Andrew Doughty Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond (Oahu Revisited)
Book Review: Oahu revealed book
Summary: 5 Stars
I love all the Hawaii revealed books, as they let you know where the real gems are - the hidden places that most tourist will never visit.Book Review: really good info
Summary: 4 Stars
We are going to Oahu next week and I'm pleased with how much info this book as given us. I appreciate their candid approach and cannot wait to try out some of the Gems.Book Review: Great no nonsense advice
Summary: 5 Stars
I love to travel, but had never visited any of the islands of our 50th state....that is, until last summer. A friend and I decided one crummy Wisconsin winter day to plan a trip to Oahu. Our objective was to experience it more like locals than tourists, though we did do some of the touristy things. For those touristy things we did choose to do, this guide was invaluable in helping us make our best choices, both in venue and in approach to places such as Diamond Head or Pearl Harbor. Detailed information about best times to visit are really helpful in maximizing your time. What to bring and pack lists were helpful, even for the somewhat seasoned traveler.
As budget conscious travelers, the ratings based on cost were really helpful as well. The guide does assume that you'll be staying at Waikiki, which we did not, but still gave fair coverage and reviews of places outside that small part of the island, which is where we spent most of our time. For those trying to make lodging choices, the aerial photos that show the hotels in site would be helpful. If a hotel says "beach view," you can get an idea of just what that actually means by studying these photos.
The reviews and descriptions of the beaches were really nice and helped locate some hidden gems along our way. Also helpful for us were the descriptions of hiking trails, letting us know how much time we might need and the conditions we might encounter on those trails. Honest reviews of the best place to rent kayaks and where to paddle were also key to an enjoyable adventure. The photos included were great inspiration for our own photo adventures, and I appreciated that they were done by the author, not a paid professional photographer. We paired the use of this guide with Oahu Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Surf from Waikiki to the North Shore and as a result, came home with happy memories.
Book Review: This book is AMAZING just like Oahu
Summary: 5 Stars
I could not believe how easy this book made our trip to Oahu. Every thing we wanted to do it had tons of information! We never went anywhere without it! Even the questions of where do you want to eat- they have completely right, honest opinions of everything even down to the shave ice and shrimp shacks! Tons of info and ideas on activities and luau's...simply amazing! We bought and brought 3 other books, and I dont even think we bothered to open the others, this is the only one you'll need! I'm excited to visit the other islands now since they have a book for each Hawaiian island! :)Book Review: Poorly organized travel guide
Summary: 1 Stars
I have used a number of guides for Hawaii. This is the most poorly organized one of all. The author fails to group by location so when traveling to areas one must search through a number of sections to find sights, food, lodging and other essentials. The author is also completely wrong on the translantions and current usage of the Hawaiian language. Living on the island of Molokai with the largest native hawaiian population, one has an opportunity to hear how the words are currently used. They are certainly not as described by Doughty. Lonely planet is a much better guide.