Letter: Visitor fees noticeable, improvements are not
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
A board blocks access to eroded stairs at the beach adjacent to the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort on July 23.
We are now in our last week of our 10th 30-day vacation to Waikiki. We have also had three shorter stays. Whilst here, we always enjoy reading the daily Honolulu Star-Advertiser, especially the letters. I wholeheartedly agree with two of your readers regarding the cost increases over the past years. Accommodation, with previously mentioned taxes and resort fees, and room rates have certainly increased substantially.
We are so disappointed with the condition of Waikiki beach, with very little maintenance being carried out. The pathways are falling into the water or closed, the toilets at Kuhio are closed and apparently not due to reopen until Christmas. The beaches are now dominated by rental umbrellas and chairs. It has certainly changed since our first trip from 13 years ago. However, we will revisit in the future.
Bernie Roberts
New South Wales, Australia
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