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(More customer reviews)This book should be extremely helpful to anyone who, like myself, is planning a first trip to Oahu. Hidden Oahu is packed with information, in a highly readable, highly usable format. I like the way it lists attractions off the beaten path (hence the "Hidden" Oahu of the title), as well as the usual well-trod tourist attractions. Travelers who are adventurous and love to explore their destinations should love this book. I also like the way the author highlights the attractions you won't want to miss (in shaded boxes entitled "Check These Out"): the best of Oahu's restaurants, shopping (including specialty shops, such as local craft shops), museums and tourist attractions, resorts, beaches, etc. Most of all, I like the easy-to-use format of this book. Rather than lumping each type of attraction together ("beaches," "museums," "botanical gardens," etc.), this book sets out directions for a variety of driving tours and describes the attractions you will find along each route. Thus, you can easily preplan your driving adventures and make certain not to miss any of the island's attractions that fall along your way.
I might add that this book contains all the usual "before you go" warnings and advice that is standard fare in travel guides, as well as information on the history and culture of the island and some very useful information on Oahu's many outdoor sports and activities.
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Combining unique travel choices, outdoor adventures, and little-known locales into guides where vacations meet adventures, each title in the Hidden series offers readers selective recommendations and opinionated reviews of sights, lodging and dining plus detailed maps, websites, author favorites, suggested itineraries, and walking and driving tours. Oahu's natural beauty and rich history draw millions of visitors each year, making it the most visited of the Hawaiian Islands. Hidden Oahu is a guide for travelers with an independent spirit. Not willing to settle for chain hotels and standard tourist restaurants, veteran travel writer Ray Riegert seeks out unique inns, restaurants, and local spots that reflect the spirit of Hawaii. The author dishes out suggestions for after-sundown fun at over 30 nightclubs and 11 authentic Hawaiian music revues. He tells where to find the best beaches: 30 in all, including 21 with surfing, 18 with snorkeling, and 14 with camping. Also featured are recommendations for a variety of dining choices, including more than 15 fresh seafood restaurants and 21 hidden eateries where travelers can eat with the locals at prices much lower than the hotels.
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