Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook

by Andrew Doughty, Leona Boyd (Photographer)

Overview

The finest guidebook ever written for Maui. Now you can plan your best vacation—ever. This all new 12th edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai'i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to eat, colorful craters, hidden waterfalls and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes Maui so exciting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781949678192
Publisher:	Wizard Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	02/01/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	289
Sales rank:	347,922
File size:	177 MB
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About the Author

Andrew Doughty has been exploring and writing about the Hawaiian Islands for over 30 years and is the best-selling guidebook writer in the United States, with millions of books in print. Andrew reviews every business anonymously and has hiked and GPSed every trail, secluded beach and special place described in his books. When he's not on the ground, you'll find him in the air in his airplane designed specifically for aerial photography.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	11
How It Began	11
The First Settlers	14
The Outside World Discovers Hawai'i	17
Kamehameha the Great	19
Modern Hawai'i	19
THE BASICS	21
Getting Here	21
What to Bring	22
Getting Around	22
Getting Married on Maui	25
Weather	26
Geography	28
Where Should I Stay?	29
Is Maui Too Expensive?	31
Hazards	31
Traveling with Children (Keikis)	36
The People	36
The Hawaiian Language	38
Music	41
The Hula	41
Books	42
The Internet	42
Miscellaneous Information	42
A Word About Driving Tours	43
WEST MAUI SIGHTS	44
Ma'alaea to Lahaina	44
Lahaina Town	47
Ka'anapali to Kapalua	49
Past Kapalua; Over the Top	55
The Green Flash	55
West Maui Shopping	63
West Maui Best Bets	64
CENTRAL MAUI SIGHTS	65
Wailuku	65
Kahului	68
The Valley of Sugar	68
Pa'ia	70
Central Maui Shopping	71
Central Maui Best Bets	71
HANA HIGHWAY SIGHTS	72
Can a Rental Car Go All The Way?	73
Driving the Road	74
Waterfalls	75
A Few Basics	76
Pa'ia to Highway 360	77
On Highway 360	77
Ke'anae to Nahiku	84
Nahiku	88
Nahiku to Hana	89
Wai'anapanapa Black Sand Beach	93
Hana	94
Hana Bay	95
Red Sand Beach	97
Koki Beach	98
Hamoa Beach	99
Dining in Hana	99
Hana Highway Best Bets	101
SOUTHEAST MAUI SIGHTS	102
Kipahulu	102
'Ohe'o Gulch-AKA Seven Sacred Pools	106
Pipiwai Trail	108
Past the Park	110
Southeast Maui Best Bets	115
HALEAKALA & UPCOUNTRY SIGHTS	116
Upcountry	116
Ha'iku	118
Makawao	118
Kula	120
Haleakala National Park	120
Haleakala Summit	123
Inside the Crater	128
Haleakala & Upcountry Best Bets	128
SOUTH MAUI SIGHTS	129
Ma'alaea	129
Kihei	132
Wailea	133
Makena	134
Molokini	136
La Pérouse Bay	137
South Maui Shopping	139
South Maui Best Bets	139
OFFSHORE ISLANDS	140
Kaho'olawe	140
Lana'i	142
Moloka'i	144
BEACHES	148
Beach Safety	148
West Maui Beaches	151
South Maui Beaches	160
The Bottom of Maui	171
Hana Beaches	171
Hana to Central Maui Beaches	172
ACTIVITIES	173
ATV	174
Biking	175
Boogie Boarding	177
Camping	178
Fishing	179
Golf	180
Hang Gliders	186
Helicopters	188
Hiking	192
Horseback Riding	204
Kayak	206
Jet Ski	207
Land Tours	207
Ocean Tours	207
Parasailing	218
SCUBA	218
Snorkeling	223
SNUBA	226
Submarine	227
Surfing	227
Whale Watching	229
Windsurfing	230
ADVENTURES 232
La Pérouse Bay Lava/Snorkel/Hike	232
The Four Falls of Na'ili'ili-haele	234
Mountain Bike Haleakala's Spine	236
Hike to the Heart of an Eruption	238
Day Trip to Moloka'i's Kalaupapa	240
Take Your Own Boat to Molokini	240
Hike in a Lava Tube	241
Come Sail Away	242
Try a Night or Scooter Dive	242
Haleakala Crater Grand Loop	243
Kayak to an Unnamed Beach	245
ISLAND DINING	246
Restaurant Index	246
Island Fish & Seafood	248
Lu'au Foods	249
Other Island Foods	249
West Maui Restaurants	250
South Maui Restaurants	262
Central Maui Restaurants	272
Dining Elsewhere	275
Island Nightlife	278
Lu'aus	279
Dinner Shows	281
Dinner Cruises	283
Dinner on a Beach	283
WHERE TO STAY	284
Where to Stay Index	284
Kapalua	287
Napili	288
Kahana	289
Honokowai	290
Ka'anapali	291
Lahaina	293
Ma'alaea	293
North Kihei	294
South Kihei	296
Wailea	298
Kahului	300
Other Accommodations	300
Hana	300
Rental Agents	301
INDEX	302

Preface

Maui Revealed, 8th edition

Editorial Reviews

This comprehensive guidebook lives up to its name -- it's the ultimate resource for travelers heading to the beautiful island of Maui. Whether you're interested in hiking or simply relaxing on the beach, you can find all the expert advice you'll need in Maui Revealed. One of the guide's best features is the fact that it was written entirely by locals. A wealth of maps and detailed directions are included, along with prices, tips, and recommendations. The companion web site features information on seasonal events and festivals.

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"Great series of guidebooks...Their fun-to-read style is helpful and easy to follow. Their observations are precise..."—Hawaii Magazine

"An authoritative and in-depth look at all that the island offers."—Josh Roberts, USA Today

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