The ultimate maui guidebook does exist and its called maui revealed i found this great travel guide by andrew doughty not so long ago when i was planning my first trip to maui, hawaii. Mauis best sightseeing maui guidebook maui guidebook. I am going to maui in less then a week and i cant find a copy of maui revealed and it takes 2 to 3 weeks to get the entertainment book. To reserve your own activities for your maui visit luau, boats, tours, helicopter, whalewatch, horseback, etc. In order to best plan my itinerary and make the most of the week i have on maui i would like to purchase a guidebook. The ultimate guidebook by andrew doughty, iii online at alibris.
For our trip this year i also purchased the maui revealed app for use on my iphone and ipad. Theres a reason why the maui costco has a pallet of these books for sale. An island paradise filled with opportunities for windsurfing, snorkeling, diving, surfing, cycling, and just relaxing, maui is a beautiful land. That said we have found the maui revealed very helpfull and just picked up our 2008 copy at hagers books in kerrisdale, right there in vancouver. From restaurants to helicopter companies, scuba to beaches, trails and hikes. Most travel titles are put together in a few weeks by visiting. Bestselling author and longtime hawaii resident, andrew doughty. Im a huge fan of maui revealed, part of the entertaining hawaii revealed guidebook and app series. This is the best investment you can make for your maui vacation. I like oahu revealed and maui revealed and have also purchased their. Download hawaii revealed and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. Need insider tips on mustsee attractions in maui island.
I purchased the book during the trip and was hooked. Over 80 pages of exciting activities from atvs to whale watching, helicopters to submarine rides along with hawaiis history, culture, language and legends and a special chapter on adventures. This all new ninth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there. Exclusive chapter in kauais beaches with detailed descriptions including ocean safety. After reading this guide from cover to cover, making all kinds of notes, and cross referencing it with information from internet sources such as trip adviser, its easy. Mar 25, 2019 for this journey, you really want a guide. Seen through the eyes of awardwinning author and longtime resident, andrew doughty, the ultimate guide is just thatultimate. Maui revealed seems to be the best and most popular guide to maui. Ive heard that the older versions include some places to go not in the newer versions. This guide is smaller and easier to read than the others. Whether you are a first time visitor or a long time kamaaina, you will find out more about oahu from this book than from any other source.
This is a wellwritten maui travel book with expert advice on finding the best maui beaches, most romantic spots, and excellent places to eat. Maui revealed the finest guidebook ever written for maui. Maui revealed with so many things to do, from watching the sunrise atop an extinct volcano to snorkeling an offshore island, making a choice is daunting. Whether you are a first time visitor or a long time kamaaina, you will find out more about maui from this book than from any other source. I was reading through the west maui sights chapter and was. This hawaii travel guide app gives you access to all four islands. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Get access to the maui travel guide, oahu travel guide, big island travel guide and. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes maui so exciting. There is legitimate concern about the books suggesting folks go on posted property and not warning folks about the dangers of the olivine pools etc. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A history of the maui mountain and maui 101but her 20 novel the island decides is really something unique. Maui revealed covers it all from the windswept top of haleakala to the sparkling underwater reefs. She started the book two decades ago, slowly but steadily writing and rewriting it until last year, when she finally.
Maui is the perfect destination for honeymooners, families, and anyone who loves beautiful white sand beaches. The ultimate maui guidebook looking for the perfect maui guidebook. To ask other readers questions about maui revealed, please sign up. Jan 18, 2014 compiled by a maui travel agent, these are the top 10 maui resorts.
Discover the island of your dreams with maui revealed. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. This all new expanded sixth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Theyve been banned from book shops, cursed by landowners, maligned by local businesses and frowned upon by public safety authorities. I read maui revealed 4th ed and 5th ed cover to cover. Ive purchased many other travel books by author publishing companies, but i definitely like maui revealed. For our trip to oahu in 2006, i purchased the oahu revealed book, and when we returned to maui in 2008 i purchased the newer edition of maui revealed. They also reveal whos the worst and who to stay away from. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. From restaurants to helicopter companies to scuba to beaches to trails.
The best hawaii travel guide the best travel tips about where to go and what to see in honolulu. Youll get details on sights that cant be missed, and a chapter on every single. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Discover maui, the island of fantasies, with the hawaii travel book of your dreams. The land of quiet tides and deep sea adventures awaits, wise wanderer. This book has to be the all time best travel book for maui. Maui revealed covers it allfrom the windswept top of haleakala to the sparkling underwater reefs. Book vacation package in maui, hi and youll save big on your flight and hotel. Maui is so spectacular, youll be sightseeing on the way to your sightseeing.
The maui mile by mile book is more of a road to hana brochure than a maui guidebook 80 of the 120 something pages are devoted to this drive and the rest of the island sights are given blurbs if anything. For example, while in the restaurants chapter, if you want to see nearby. The ultimate guidebook and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. This allnew eleventh edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do. Lush rainforest, dramatic and rugged ocean vistas, countless waterfalls and pools. Maui revealed things to do in maui hawaii hawaii revealed. Apr 01, 20 from the first time i read one of the hawaii revealed books, i knew it was far and above any other travel book that i had read. Own the 5th and actually have been through it many times. Oahu, maui, kauai and the big island, with custom maps that work offline, so you know. This all new ninth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the. For suggested travel agents who specialize in maui and are very knowledgeable about maui, see section 2 of my article about how to reserve a maui hotel or condo. I need a copy of maui revealed also the unused portion of hawaii entertainment book i live in vancouver and i am willing to pay for both of these books. This guide goes over lodging as well as activities for any budget.
Sep 09, 2019 the finest guidebook ever written for maui. The only thing thats left to do is pack your sun screen and start practicing your hula. Maui revealed, hawaii the big island revealed and the ultimate kauai guidebook. I admit to 3 dk eyewitness travel guides as well being the big picture book. Former maui news reporter jill engledow has written a number of great nonfiction books about mauilike haleakala. Our air bnb hosts had an older edition and i cant remember how many other tourists i saw with this book. To the chagrin of many locals, these guidebooks have exposed hawaiis hidden secrets to the outside world.
Whether youre a first time visitor or a long time kamaaina, youll find out more about maui from this book than from any other source. If you want the perfect place to stay during your maui vacation. I feel that the author addresses several times the. United states maui revealed i thought this would be a good place for people to discuss their trips using the book maui revealed. The blue book might be recommended by some, but overall is not liked for the fact that it has places listed to visit that are actually trespassing or goes against local customs. Written by the author of the bestselling guides, maui revealed, hawaii the big island revealed and the ultimate kauai guidebook. The maui beach maps and places to stay in maui are helpful. Maui revealed is a mustread for anyone traveling to maui for the first time or repeat visits. Hawaiian airlines also provides daily interisland service to and from maui. Tourist bibles angering hawaii businesses, officials the. All told in a frank, humorous way that keeps the reading fun. We use this book for maps, parking tips, public beachs, snorkeling siteswe never go onto private property, or off the tourist beaten path.
Maui revealed 9 edition by andrew doughty paperback. Aug 01, 2000 this book has to be the all time best travel book for maui not only did we find all the best snorkel spots and places to eat, but the book was so entertaining that even the kids were reading it. Youve found the most thorough and comprehensive guides to maui. I first discovered the revealed series in 2003 while in maui. Oahu revealed covers it allfrom the top of the koolaus to the lost sunken island off kaneohe. Oahu revealed covers it all from the top of the koolaus to the lost sunken island off kaneohe. Download our hawaii map packet includes most major attractions, all major routes, airports, and a chart with estimated driving times for each respective island.
Ive been looking at guide books were visiting oahu and maui and i think ive. Maui travel guide expert picks for your vacation fodor. Discover the best maui hawaii travel books in best sellers. The revealed books are the most interesting reads and the best organized imho despite their controversial aspect.
This all new ninth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. This is the best investment you can make for your oahu vacation. You can also use our fare calendar to find the cheapest flights kahului, maui ogg. The road to hana is the crownjewel of hawaii driving tours. Weve already done the work if you can call that work. Maui revealed, 7th editionmaui revealed, 8th edition. Get information on maui hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Nov 01, 2002 the most comprehensive yet easy to use guidebook series to hawaii now brings you oahu revealed. I have been researching posting histories here in tripadvisor and have found them very informative. Whether youaaare a first time visitor or a long time kamaaaaaina, youaaall find out more about maui from this book than from any other source. The revealed series books are filled with great information.