This is the best investment you can make for your maui vacation. The ultimate guidebook by andrew doughty 2018, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Feb 15, 2018 maui revealed covers it allfrom the windswept top of haleakala to the sparkling underwater reefs. Maui revealed seems to be the best and most popular guide to maui. The series of books are often referred to as blue bibles. Ill try to add some details below that arent listed in this book. For our trip this year i also purchased the maui revealed app for use on my iphone and ipad. Guide to preserving by ball blue book 37th edition. Discover maui, the island of fantasies, with the hawaii travel book of your dreams. It stands out from the crowd of hundreds of other books about the big island as being the best written, most painstakingly researched and most useful guidebook out there. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes maui so exciting. The ultimate guidebook by andrew doughty 2018, paperback, revised at the. We have been to hawaii more than a dozen times, but never bought one of these books.
Theres a reason why the maui costco has a pallet of these books for sale. Hawaii upcoming events written by the author of famous hawaii revealed guidebooks, a. Our books and apps are candid, humorous guides to everything there is to see and do on the island. Of course youve probably already heard about this blue book called maui revealed the ultimate guidebook. Written by the author of the bestselling guides, maui revealed, hawaii the big island revealed and the ultimate kauai guidebook. The ultimate guidebook by andrew doughty 2015, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Hawaii maui revealed 4th edition aloha the 4th edition of maui revealed is now available. Hawaii the big island revealed by andrew doughty is the gold standard for big island guidebooks. Its an overrated waterfall, to begin with, and the added controversy of getting to the falls makes this a spot you can most certainly skip.
Maui is 48 miles long and 26 miles wide, or six miles at the narrowest point of the valley between the bays 728 square miles. You can pick one up at almost any book store or online at borders, amazon, etc. Irish food such as shepherds pie, fish and chips, corned beef, and irish stew local beef braised in guinness beef. No doubt in my mind, maui revealed, by andrew doughty is simply the best maui travel guide on the market. Tourist bibles angering hawaii businesses, officials the honolulu. Also the tripadvisor hawaii forums are very active and you can get some good feedback there as well.
Weve been to maui a number of times over the years. Driving the winding road around northwest maui ever in transit. We did not plan out trip very well but luckily we had this book with us and it made our trip % better. Luxury 2nd floor 2bd2ba condo in south kihei sleeps up. Kihei kai nani clean new remodel deluxe unit close to.
Part of a series of books on all of the hawaiian islands, maui revealed is a. Hawaii the big island revealed hawaii the big island revealed. This all new third edition is most comprehensive yet easy to use guidebook ever written for maui. Easy online booking on travelshack with top 16 maui activities and free rewards and cash back. High energy performance of elvis greatest hits, including a focus on his special connection to hawaii, performed by a world renowned star at mauis premier theater. The road to hana is the crownjewel of hawaii driving tours. Obviously one must use care and judgment at the pools by the. Maui is certainly one of the most popular islands for visitors and the saying, maui no ka oi or maui is the best, is a legitimate saying for the many thousands of people. A beautiful pool and waterfall, but access is closed. The books are popular with tourists, but have been criticized by. The population is 155,000 residents, plus 42,000 tourists.
This is the number one road trip on maui and a must do for first timers. Enjoy a frontrow seat for mauis epic sunset accompanied by handcrafted cocktails and snacks during this sailing cruise from kaanapali beach. Kihei kai nani clean new remodel deluxe unit close. Most travel titles are put together in a few weeks by visiting travel writers. The only hard part is narrowing down what to do and see. The only draw back was the eating places recommendations. Just wondering on your opininions for the best book on maui, would like it to have colour pictures, general info, planning on travelling to different parts of island so info on that, beaches, eating etc thanks. The books are popular with tourists because they contain useful information about hawaiis accomodations, activities, restaurants, beaches, history, geography, and more. 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. We are going to maui for our 35th anniversary in a few days, been to maui twice before and found this easy to read book a good value. I just purchased maui revealed yesterday afternoon, started at lunch time, then blew the afternoon off to finish it. Theres a separate book for the islands oahu, big island, maui, and kauai. There is no cell phone reception on much of this route and many of the scenic vistas are not wellmarked, so be sure you write down the landmarks and milemarker of the stops you want to make before leaving civilization, or bring a guidebook we like the famous maui blue book. Invitation to visit the kings gardens on maui a maui blog.
I also have practical advice like where safeway is located. I know it sounds too good to be true, but please, read on. Just put maui revealed or blue book in the search bar above. Blue pool the real name is heleleikeoha falls, is the poster child of guidebooks hyping places to the braking point, and entitled tourists following the lead. I was especially looking forward to seeing the blue pool waterfall that looked so fabulous in the maui revealed book. Hmmm, we used the blue book in maui twice this year, extensively, and i dont recall a single trespass. Driving the winding road around northwest maui ever in. The blue bible the number one thing i wish i had done before our trip to hawaii was to buy the hawaii revealed guidebooks at least a month before our trip. Enjoy views of nearby lanai, molokai, and kahoolawe from your boat, cocktail and food in hand, as the hawaiian sky puts on its nightly display. Now, its a place thats known for how much it dislikes visitors. Several people had recommended them to me for great hawaii tips, but i didnt pay too much attention until a couple of weeks beforehand. Oliveira, whose family owns property that includes part of the pool, said the book is written in such a way that it whips tourists into a frenzy of entitlement that exempts them from obeying no trespassing. This all new expanded sixth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Aug 08, 2009 the series of books are often referred to as blue bibles.
Hawaii revealed app download hawaii travel guide apps on. Part of a series of books on all of the hawaiian islands, maui revealed is a thorough guide to the island and its many oncesecret. Video librarysome movies plus our own maui movies of turtles,dolphins, whales, fish, big wave surfers,etc. The perfect companies to the books, our app is specially. The ultimate guidebook by andrew doughty was an excellent resource. Its been a bestseller for years and there are tons of reasons for it. Ultimate kauai revealed, maui revealed, oahu revealed and big island revealed guidebooks recently updated with custommade maps that replicate the ones readers love in the books all. Whether you are a first time visitor or a long time kamaaina, you will find out. The problem with that popular book is that it lead people to private properties and places visitors should really not. I found it a fascinating read for our first trip to the island. 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. The books are popular with tourists because they contain useful information about hawaiis accomodations, activities.
I was especially looking forward to seeing the blue pool waterfall that looked so fabulous in. The ultimate guidebook by andrew doughty 2015, paperback, revised at the. This is probably the reason why that blue maui guidebook that revealed some of the undiscovered and off the beaten path places on maui is so popular among tourists. Great for reading onthego or by the pool on your favorite device.
Itll tell you how to get into areas only the locals knew about before the book. Hawaii the big island revealed the essential big island. Lush rainforest, dramatic and rugged ocean vistas, countless waterfalls and pools. They wrote the ultimate kauai guidebook, followed by hawaii the big island revealed and then maui revealed. Bookssome books and, yes we have the blue book maui revealed. Youll get details on sights that cant be missed, and a chapter on every single. Our air bnb hosts had an older edition and i cant remember how many other tourists i saw with this book. This third edition is the most comprehensive yet easy to use guidebo. Your maui revealed book will be especially handy on this trip. United states blue book hawaii have heard mention of the blue book for some not so traveled sites to visit in kauai.
Most travel titles are put together in a few weeks by visiting. When i mentioned going to maui, a friend of a friend recommended the blue book, which is what the locals in hawaii call this line of travel books. Maui is composed of two halfislands east and west, joined by a wide valley. Maui revealed is a mustread for anyone traveling to maui for the first time or repeat visits.
However dont admit to having purchased it or you will be harassed by some people. Tourist bibles angering hawaii businesses, officials. The revealed series of hawaii travel guide books are enjoying. Completely searchable with adjustable text and the ability to bookmark your favorite pages for easy reference. Tourist bibles angering hawaii businesses, officials the. Part of a series of books on all of the hawaiian islands, maui revealed is a thorough guide to the island and its many oncesecret locations. It will tell you every nook and cranny of the island. Mar 03, 2020 paradise is 300 steps to the beach, fully loaded, comfortable and clean condo. The ultimate guidebook thats its full name is simply the perfect guidebook. Nov 21, 2004 they wrote the ultimate kauai guidebook, followed by hawaii the big island revealed and then maui revealed. Maui revealedchosen as new and noteworthy and whats hot on the itunes app store. This guidebook is detailed and covers the entire island of.
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