Summary of Andrew Doughty's Oahu Revealed

Everest Media

Description

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Sample Book Insights:
#1 To get to the islands, you have to fly here. While this may sound painfully obvious, many people contemplate cruises to the islands. There is not a single speck of land between the west coast and Hawai‘i.
#2 If you’re planning to spend the day at a beach, don’t feel compelled to bring everything with you from the mainland. Hawai’i Beach Time rents everything beachy you can think of.
#3 Rental car prices in Hawai‘i are cheaper than almost anywhere else in the country. Make sure you don’t get an electronic key wet with salt water, as it will kill the key and cost you a lot to replace.
#4 There are taxi companies around the island that charge set rates. They charge around $35 from the airport to Waikiki. If you call them in advance, you can usually get a cheaper rate.

Sujets

• CA
• US
• Or (homonymie)
• HI
• West
• United States
• Or
• Pacific
• Travel

Informations

• Publié par: Everest Media LLC
• Date de parution: 14 juin 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 2
• EAN13: 9798822531796
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

Insights on Andrew Doughty's Oahu Revealed
Contents Insights from Chapter 1 Insights from Chapter 2 Insights from Chapter 3 Insights from Chapter 4 Insights from Chapter 5 Insights from Chapter 6 Insights from Chapter 7 Insights from Chapter 8 Insights from Chapter 9 Insights from Chapter 10 Insights from Chapter 11
Insights from Chapter 1

#1

To get to the islands, you have to fly here. While this may sound painfully obvious, many people contemplate cruises to the islands. There is not a single speck of land between the west coast and Hawai‘i.

#2

If you’re planning to spend the day at a beach, don’t feel compelled to bring everything with you from the mainland. Hawai’i Beach Time rents everything beachy you can think of.

#3

Rental car prices in Hawai‘i are cheaper than almost anywhere else in the country. Make sure you don’t get an electronic key wet with salt water, as it will kill the key and cost you a lot to replace.

#4

There are taxi companies around the island that charge set rates. They charge around $35 from the airport to Waikiki. If you call them in advance, you can usually get a cheaper rate.

#5

Renting a Harley-Davidson in O’ahu is a blast. Other two-wheeled options include mopeds from Hawaiian Style Rentals, which cost $35 per day, and motorcycles from Diamond Head Harley, which cost $139 per day.

#6

There are many places to rent a luxury car on O’ahu. You can rent Ferraris, Vipers, Porsches, and other sexy autos for $500 per day. However, there are no good opportunities to open them up.

#7

O’ahu has some of the most confusing roads and highways in the United States. While making our maps, we’ve repeatedly driven the roads with the computer files literally in our laps and tried to mark things as you’re likely to see them, not necessarily by their official names.

#8

The only good bus system on O’ahu is The Bus, which costs $2. 50 for a one-way fare. It’s $60 for a monthly pass.

#9

The beautiful island of Hawai‘i is one of the most popular wedding and honeymoon destinations in the world. The license requirements are simple: you both must apply to the health department and pay the $60. Your license will be good for 30 days.

#10

The weather in Hawai‘i is generally warm and dry. The prevailing winds, which bring their moisture from the northeast, hit the Ko‘olau mountains and rise, cool, and condense into clouds and rain. The windward side, which faces the northeast, gets the most rain.

#11

The Hawaiian islands have different geographic infrastructures. Kaua‘i is made up of one giant extinct volcano. Maui has two, and the Big Island has five volcanoes, only one of which is extinct.

#12

The sun is the biggest threat to your vacation. Make sure you wear a strong sunscreen, and avoid the sun between 11 a. m. and 2 p. when the sun’s rays are particularly strong. If you are fair-skinned or unaccustomed to the sun, 15–20 minutes per side is all you should consider the first day.

#13

There are a few exceptions to the friendly marine life in Hawaii. The odds are overwhelmingly that you will have no problems with any of the animals listed below. But if you do encounter one, this information might be of help.

#14

The Portuguese man-of-war, box jellyfish, and sea urchins are not common visitors to Hawaiian beaches. However, the coral, sea anemones, and stingers they produce are very painful if touched.

#15

There are a few evil creatures in Hawai‘i that you should be aware of. The worst are centipedes, which can get to be six or more inches long. They are aggressive predators. Cane spiders are not poisonous, but they do look horrifying.

#16

There are opportunities to swim in streams and under waterfalls on O‘ahu, but you must be aware of the risks. Leptospirosis is a bacteria that is found in some of Hawai‘i’s freshwater, and it is transmitted from animal urine.

#17

The only real grocery store in Waikiki is the Food Pantry on Kuhio Avenue at Walina Street. It will be more expensive than other stores, but if you have access to a kitchen in your room, it’s very convenient.

#18

O’ahu has more kid-friendly activities than any of the other Hawaiian islands. The ADVENTURES ATTRACTIONS chapter is the best place to look for keiki-friendly places.

#19

The Hawaiian Islands are an island chain. If you were born in Hawaii, you are a local. If you were born elsewhere but have lived in Hawaii for a long enough period of time, you are a kama‘aina. If you are white, you are a haole.

#20

One aspect of Hawaiian culture that may be familiar to you is Hawaiian Time. The stereotype is that everyone in Hawai‘i moves just a bit slower than on the mainland. You may find yourself letting another driver cut in front of you in circumstances that would incur your wrath back home.

#21

The shaka sign is a friendly gesture that is done by extending the pinkie and thumb while curling the three middle fingers. It is a sign of greeting, thanks, or just to say, Hey.

#22

The Hawaiian language is a beautiful, gentle, and melodic language that flows smoothly off the tongue. It is only spoken on the privately owned island of Ni‘ihau. Visitors are often intimidated by Hawaiian, but with a few ground rules, pronunciation is not as hard as it seems.

#23

Hawaiian words can be difficult to understand at first, but they are very important to know and use. They are used in everyday conversation, and when dealing with the police or the government.

#24

The Hawaiian language is fun to listen to. It’s colorful, rhythmic, and sways in the wind. If you are somewhere and hear two people engaged in a discussion in pidgin, stop and eavesdrop a bit. You won’t forget it.

#25

Hawaiian words are difficult to understand, as they are used in place of whatever the speaker wishes. They are constantly used in conversation.

#26

The hula is a dance that originated as a form of worship. It evolved into a forum for storytelling with chants, hands, and body movement. The old style of hula is called hula ‘olapa or hula kahiko, and it consists of chants, is accompanied by percussion only, and takes years of training.

#27

The music in Hawaii is far more diverse than it is often thought. There is the melodic sound of the more traditional music, young local bands putting out modern music with a Hawaiian beat, and even Hawaiian reggae.

#28

If you're on the island, you can access the internet at most big resorts for $7 an hour. Most hotel rooms have high-speed Internet access. The best place to find free access is the Waikiki Marketplace at 2310 Kuhio Avenue.

#29

There are many shops in Waikiki, Kalakaua Avenue has a variety of shops from the expensive to the affordable, and check out Lewers Street for some shopping opportunities.

#30

Traveler’s checks are usually accepted in Hawaii, but you should be aware that some merchants might look at you like you just tried to offer them Mongolian money.

#31

Leaving the airport, the most efficient way to Waikiki is H-1 East. The so-called Waikiki exits (exits 22 and 23) are a less direct route. The back door to Waikiki is Kapahulu to the west and exit 25 from H1.

#32

If you encounter a NO TRESPASSING sign on land that isn't yours, you must respect it. This may be difficult, however, as it is common in Hawai’i for someone not owning or controlling the land to put up their own NO TRESPASSING signs.

#33

You should assess what kind of traveler you are. If you’re doing one of the activities you read about in our book or elsewhere, and your instinct tells you something is wrong, trust your judgment and do another activity.

#34

The island of Hawaii is GPSed, and an interactive version of this book is available on the iTunes store and Google Play. Just tap the map, and everything we describe in the book appears along with the distance to your current location.
Insights from Chapter 2

#1

Waikiki is the essence of carefree. It is a place where you can walk and gawk, eat and shop, surf and soak up the sun. It is a place where you can get away from the action, but you come here to get a piece of the action.

#2

Waikiki is a small island, and while walking is the most common way to get around, you can also take the bus, trolley, or charter a canoe. The closer you are to the water, the higher the price.

#3

Waikiki Beach is the most popular beach on Oahu, and it is where most people stay. It is a swimming and surfing beach, not a snorkeling site, and there are no great snorkeling conditions anywhere along here.

#4

The entire beach is known as Waikiki Beach, but different stretches have different names. Fort DeRussy Beach is the widest part of Waikiki Beach. The sand is unusually firm here.

#5

The Kapahulu Groin is the jetty extending into the sea where Kalakaua Avenue meets Kapahulu Avenue. It’s a good place to be when the surf’s up, and you can feel like you’re part of the action.

#6

Kapiolani Park is where you’ll find the Natatorium and the Waikiki Aquarium. The Natatorium is a WWI memorial built in 1927 to honor Hawai‘i’s casualties from the great war. It has been partially renovated but is no longer used for swimming.

#7

It's illegal to consume alcohol on the beach in Hawai'i. This rule is rarely enforced on Waikiki Beach, and a visit to any beach on the weekend will reveal locals with giant ice chests full of beer.

#8

Waikiki is a great place to get rid of all that pesky money you’ve been earning throughout the year. There are plenty of people and companies that will gladly take your hard-earned cash.

#9

The road system in Honolulu and Waikiki is confusing, and you'll often get lost. However, a navigator who is good at reading maps on the fly can help you navigate.

#10

Drive up Tantalus and Round Top in Honolulu. This 10-mile road winds its way up the mountains above Honolulu, and in the proce