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(including tip) per ride. We opted for the taxi as we wanted to get to our hotel promptly. The ride took roughly 10-15 minutes.

AQUA BAMBOO AND SPA
Our hotel of choice was one of a collection of Aqua hotels in the area. The user-friendly website (including on-line bookings and discounts) boasted many facilities at the Aqua Bamboo and Spa- kitchenette, air conditioning, high speed Internet, a salt water pool and waterfall and on site spa facilities, amongst other things- therefore, at $93 per night (there were cheaper rooms available) this boutique hotel was great value for money. Situated on Kuhio Ave, Bamboo, as it was affectionately referred to, was in an excellent location, one block- a two minute walk- from the beach and amongst a selection of shops and restaurants. We really couldn't have asked for a better location as not only was the excitement of Waikiki within strolling distance, the hotel was on a quieter section of Kuhio Ave., making for a peaceful night's sleep.

(A brief rundown of Bamboo's amenities: recently refurbished, clean rooms with sofa or dining table and the expected pieces of furniture, big beds with extra pillows available in room, kitchen with all utensils, clean bathroom with complimentary toiletries replaced daily, air conditioning, free high speed wired Internet, excellent housekeeping service, pool with waterfall, comfortable sun loungers and cushioned shade area.)
When we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted by the lovely and cheerful Fe, at reception. She immediately made us feel welcome with her warm nature and was chatting to my husband about sports and even about her son arriving home from Iraq for Thanksgiving. Fe made us feel comfortable and 'at home' at Bamboo, as did all the staff. Everyone greeted us with a smile and a 'hello'. The manager holds a weekly cocktail hour every Thursday between 5 and 6pm, to thanks guests for choosing Bamboo. Cocktails are complimentary.
I would HIGHLY recommend Aqua Bamboo and Spa to Waikiki visitors and would choose to stay there on our next visit to O'ahu.

GETTING AROUND
Getting around O'ahu is easy. It can be done in a few hours if you don't stop and is a lovely day out if you drive around the coast and stop at some well-known tourist attractions. Local buses are frequent and inexpensive; a full guide to the bus routes on the entire island is available for $5 from most ABC stores. The trolley which passes through Kuhio Ave. is free of charge and will take you back and fore between Waikiki and

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