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| Hawaii is a beautiful place and you can enjoy it on any budget. We are devoting this section to give some ideas on how to explore Oahu “local Style.”Oahu TransportationAirport You can take to bus (Bus #19 or #20), a shuttle, a taxi, or rent a car. The Bus If you are traveling with one carry one, the bus may work for you. The fare is $2/person and they will leave you about block from the Sheraton Waikiki. Shuttle Bus-Waikiki Express You can schedule a shuttle in advance, and you can arrange one upon arrival. Shuttle bus fares are approximately $9/person. They will charge you extra if you have more than two bags. Going the airport, shuttle fares are cheaper, especially if you use any of the coupons available (see coupons below). Taxi A taxi from the airport to the Sheraton costs approximately $30 - $40. There a number of taxi companies outside the airport. The Honolulu Airport Division has an extensive list of companies offering shuttle, taxi, Waikiki Express bus service. Please make sure to visit their website. http://www.hawaii.gov/dot/airports/hnl/hnl_ground_trans.htm Transportation around Oahu Honolulu has a fantastic transit system. You can go almost anywhere by bus. The bus fares are $2 per adult and $1 per children under 17. You can always ask for a transfer and ride back to the hotel without paying again if you use your transfer ticket within 2 hours. If you plan to visit few places, you are probably better offer getting the 4-day Bus Pass. It is valid for four consecutive days of unlimited travel. You can purchase this pass at any 7-Eleven or ABC Stores. Routes and schedules are available at www.thebus.org The SuperFerry In July 2007, the Hawaii Super Ferry will start service. The Super Ferry will be a wonderful way to do Island hopping. If you rent a car, you can take it with you to Maui, and Kauai. If you don't have a car, you can still enjoy the Ferry and have a nice view of the outer Islands. At each Port, there are always taxi drivers waiting for you. Check their website for additional information: http://www.hawaiisuperferry.com/main/faresroute/rtssched/default.aspx Eating Dining alternatives are abundant in Waikiki. Visit this website for a list of restaurant in Waikiki http://www.restauranteur.com/hi/oahu/waikiki.htm. Most restaurants have early-bird diner specials. At the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, located across from The Sheraton Hotel, you will find few fast food restaurants including Subway, Pizza Hut, Bakin-Robbins, a couple of Chinese restaurants, a sushi bar, and a café. The International Market Place, located about 3 blocks from the Sheraton, also has few small restaurants offering Chinese, Pilipino, Korean, Creek, and Mexican dishes. Activities Oahu has a lot of offer. a lot! You probably want to plan your trip and have an idea of what you would like to do before arriving. The Hawaii Tourism Bureau website provides information regarding Oahu attractions by area: Waikiki, Honolulu, North Shore, West Shore, East Shore, and Windward Coast. http://www.visit-oahu.com/m_waikiki.aspx Additional information can also be found at: http://www.gohawaii.com/oahu/ You can also find additional tours information at Oahu 101 Things to Do Website: http://www.101thingstodo.com/hawaii/oahu/index.php Some Oahu Attractions and activities are:
Try to decide what you want to do and see. Once you get to Hawaii, you can shop around for the best prices. If you want to visit the Aloha Stadium Flee market, the Arizona Memorial (Pearl Harbor), and the Missouri Battleship, you can arrange for a shuttle to take you there and pick you up later on. This type of Shuttle service costs approximately $6 per person per way. You can also take the bus to these attractions. Coupons There are a lot of books with coupons place along Kalakaua Ave and Kuhio Ave. Look for: This Week Oahu, top 10 Things to do on Oahu, and Spotlight’s Oahu Gold. We look forward to seeing you at the 2008 GCBF Hawaii
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