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This book is definatley worth it's price. The information is easy to understand and will help all traveler's to Oahu on the "what to do" and "where to go" subjects,as well as the places to avoid.
I bought this book based on other reviews I read. Also, the hiking section was very good as we did the lighthouse hike and saw a ton of humpback whales breaching in the water. The book is very informative and gives direct opinions on tours, dining, and hotels. We were able to find alot of discounted places to eat thanks to the book for good food. If it wasn't for the book, we would have never known about this hidden treasure. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to discover and explore Oahu
The "Blue Books" by Andrew Doughty on the Hawaiian Islands are by far the best guide books that we've ever used. They take you out of the tourist trap areas (like where the cruise ships drop off passengers) on the islands and get you to see and experience the really cool hidden areas. We've been to the all of the islands several times and each time we use these books to enhance our trip. We've never had a bad meal, bad excursion, or bad hotel thanks to these books. Maybe I shouldn't write such a good review since these areas have gotten a bit more crowded since more people are learning about the books. As always, please keep the islands clean by picking up after yourself.
It was even small enough that I kept it with me constantly throughout our entire trip, enabling us to find restaurants, etc. It is an invaluable guide, and as so many others have said, it seems to mirror exactly what I felt about my trip there. I bought this book for our 2006 trip to O'ahu. at the spur of the moment. I found everything point-on, including the hotel reviews.I bought it about three months prior to our trip, and spent a lot of time poring over the book and looking at our vacation options. We chose to forgo some of the things we'd initially planned, and checked out some other things off the beaten path instead. I often shared the book with some of our fellow travelers on our trip who were discussing various options, and have recommended it to everyone I know who is even thinking of going to the islands.We are returning to Hawai'i in 2011, and I will be purchasing the updated version for O'ahu and at least one of the other islands, as plans are to make it a multi-island trip. Thank you, Andrew, for the best Hawai'i travel guides out there.
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.
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