Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Feb 01 '07
Pros: Some beaches, a historic harbor, a theme park of Polynesian culture for tourists
Cons: humidity (averages 75% in Honolulu, more or less elsewhere on the island)
Summary: I've already written about some sights/sites in Honolulu to supplement lying on the beach(es), especially focusing on the recently opened and not all that well-known tours of Shangri La, Doris Duke's Hawaiian ...
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Aug 25 '11
Pros: Untouched nature, great for outdoor activities, great beaches and rainforests.
Cons: very expensive, full with scammers.
Summary: Finally I have the chance to write a review about this well known place.I will try to inform travelers who want to spent their precious time and money whether this is good decision. Being here for ...
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Nov 16 '09
Pros: Great beaches all around the island. Drive around and view them all!
Cons: Thieves preying on you to look the other way to rob you blind!
Summary: On my recent trip to Oahu, I was pleased to see the beautiful beaches were not only awe-inspiring in person, but everything I hoped they would be! The only problem is that all the beaches on the island have public access. Although this is supposed to be ...
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Jul 21 '09
Pros: Scenery, beaches, seafood
Cons: Expensive, traffic, locals, tourist trap, variety
Summary: If there were one word to describe Hawaii for me it would definitely be OVERRATED. I understand many people go there never witnessing a tropical “paradise” setting elsewhere so they’d probably found Hawaii to be the best place ...
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Aug 03 '08
Pros: Avoid the swarms and find what you were looking for.
Cons: These activities can be gruelling. Only attempt if fit!
Summary: Every year, millions of people come to Hawaii expecting to find a pristine tropical paradise but are disappointed to see a million others just like them crowding the beaches, clogging the roads, and ruining what was expected to be a relaxing vacation. I ...
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Apr 24 '08
Pros: Weather, natural beauty, and lots to do.
Cons: Aloha spirit not so prevalent.
Summary: We visited several islands in Hawaii but Oahu remains our favorite. This trip was part of our honeymoon and we were impressed by all there was to do on one island. We spent our first two nights in Waikiki. Our first morning we enjoyed a sunrise ...
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Feb 21 '08
Pros: Lots of night life, great views.
Cons: Highly developed, crowded and loud. Crime outside Waikiki.
Summary: I am a frequent business traveler and travel among the islands often. I am not very smart, but I have learned a few things the hard way and will share since some of you may benefit. First, the basics: In the airport security line, remove all the ...
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Nov 20 '06
Pros: Great night life, beautiful sights, fun for families
Cons: once you've been there you've seen it all
Summary: A beautiful island, but be careful what you spend your money on. Our first trip to Oahu we spent 3 1/2 weeks on the island. We saw everything and didn't feel rushed, however, many of the tourist sights are just 'traps'. We were able to visit the ...
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Sep 13 '06
Pros: Recommended - Kailua, National Cemetery, Matsumotos, Noth Shore
Cons: Traffic is bad in Honolulu
Summary: 1) We planned to stay on Oahu for a week. We flew in from San Jose on Hawaiian airlines. This is only a 5 hour direct flight ($300 roundtrip). The flight was delayed a little, but we didn't mind. On arrival after picking up our bags we called the ...
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Jun 23 '06
Pros: It’s Hawaii, enough said.
Cons: Over-crowded, thus loosing its charm.
Summary: I can still remember like it was yesterday, the instructor sailing into the room and casually asking which one of us young newly anointed sailors wanted to go to Hawaii for our first tour of duty (I was stationed in Pensacola, Florida at the ...
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May 29 '06
Pros: Beautiful! Swap Meet!
Cons: Too crowded! Crime! Expensive!
Summary: Before going to the Hawaiian Islands this fall, I really didn’t have a very good working knowledge of Hawaii or her islands. I still don’t have a great knowledge, but it is better than it was. The island of Oahu O-AH-HU is home of Waikiki ...
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Apr 02 '06
Pros: Weather is usually nice, some pretty nice beaches if you can find them.
Cons: Rude people, bad drivers, reverse discrimination, pidgin English.
Summary: I'm in the Navy and have been living in Honolulu for a year now. This is my opinion as to why Hawaii is overrated. If anyone gets upset, please remember that is is only my personal opinion. Let me clarify one thing though. If you're a tourist and ...
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Jan 13 '06
Pros: Variety, diversity, beautiful
Cons: Too touristy to stay the entire 10 days.
Summary: Oahu, known as "the gathering place" by guides like Frommer's and Fodor's, really lives up to its promise. The cosmopolitan gathering place is where all things Hawaiian gather: customs, cuisines, people. Part of the reason for this gathering may be the ...
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Jun 09 '05
Pros: Friendly people, gorgeous scenery!
Cons: A bit touristy in Waikiki!
Summary: Thanks so much for your interest in hearing about our trip to Oahu. I had lived on the island as a child and I really wanted to go back and see how much things had changed in 25 years. Also I wondered how my perspective as a child would differ when ...
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Apr 17 '05
Pros: Lots for kids to do in Oahu
Cons: Waikiki is noisy at night and may interfere with an early bedtime.
Summary: There are lots of good activities for kids on Oahu. We went in April 2005 with our two children, our son age 6 and our daughter age 3. Waikiki Beach was a big hit with them. They loved getting in the water, digging in the sand, riding on an inflatable ...
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