Maui Revealed, The Ultimate Guidebook

by Doughty, Leona Boyd (Photographer)

Overview

The finest guidebook ever written for Maui. Now you can plan your best vacation—ever. This all new 11th 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:	9781949678185
Publisher:	Wizard Publications
Publication date:	03/01/2023
Edition description:	All new 11th edition.
Pages:	324
Sales rank:	69,358
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Andrew Doughty has been exploring and writing about the Hawaiian Islands for nearly 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

ABOUT THIS BOOK



INTRODUCTION

How it Began

First Settlers

Outside World Discovers Hawai'i

Kamehameha the Great

Modern Hawai'i



THE BASICS

Getting Here

What to Bring

Getting Around

Getting Married on Maui

Weather

Geography

Where Should I Stay?

Is Maui Too Expensive?

Hazards

Traveling With Children (Keiki)

Some Terms

Hawaiian Time

Shaka

The Hawaiian Language

Music

The Hula

Farmers Markets

Books

A Note About Access

How To Travel Responsibly

Volunteering on Vacation

Miscellaneous Information

Smartphone Apps



WEST MAUI SIGHTS

Ma'alaea to Lahaina

Lahaina Town

Ka'anapali to Kapalua

Past Kapalua; Over the Top

Honokohau Town

West Maui Best Bets



CENTRAL MAUI SIGHTS

Wailuku

Kahului

The Valley

Pa'ia

Central Maui Best Bets



HANA HIGHWAY SIGHTS

Before you Start Driving the Highway

Driving the Road

Waterfalls

A Few Basics

Pa'ia to Highway 360

On Highway 360

Ke'anae to Nahiku

Nahiku

Dining Outside of Hana

Nahiku to Hana

Wai'anapanapa Black Sand Beach

Hana

Hana Bay

Red Sand Beach

Koki Beach

Hamoa Beach

Dining in Hana

Also in Hana

Hana Highway Best Bets



SOUTHEAST MAUI SIGHTS

Kipahulu

'Ohe'o Gulch—aka 7 Sacred Pools

Pipiwai Trail

Past the Park

Southeast Maui Best Bets



HALEAKALA & UPCOUNTRY SIGHTS

Upcountry

Ha'iku

Makawao

Kula

Haleakala National Park

Haleakala Summit

Inside the Crater

A Note to the Park

Haleakala & Upcountry Best Bets



SOUTH MAUI SIGHTS

Ma'alaea

Kihei

Wailea

Makena

Molokini

La Pérouse Bay

South Maui Best Bets



OFFSHORE ISLANDS

Kaho'olawe

Lana'i

Moloka'i



BEACHES

Beach Safety

West Maui Beaches

South Maui Beaches

The Bottom of Maui

Hana Beaches

The North Shore of Haleakala—From Hana to Central Maui



ACTIVITIES

Air Tours

ATVs

Biking

Boat Tours

Boogie Boarding

Camping

Fishing

Golfing

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Jet Skiing

Kayaking

Kiteboarding

Land Tours

Paintball

Parasailing

SCUBA

Shopping

Skydiving

Snorkeling

SNUBA

Spas

Submarines

Surfing

Whale Watching

Windsurfing

Ziplines



ADVENTURES

Spear an Invasive Fish

The Four Falls of Na'ili'ili-haele

Mountain Bike Haleakala's Spine

Grope Your Way to a Waterfall

Hike to a Native Forest Above Kapalua

Captain Your Own Boat to Molokini

Rappel Off a Waterfall

Haleakala Crater Grand Loop

Hunt a Wild Pig

Swimming With Sharks

Marathon Snorkeling to Pristine Coves



ISLAND DINING

Island Dining Index

Island Fish & Seafood

Lu'au Foods

Other Island Foods

West Maui Dining

South Maui Dining

Central Maui Dining

Dining Elsewhere

Island Nightlife

Lu'au

Lunch & Dinner Cruises

Dinner Shows



ABOUT THE AUTHOR



INDEX

Preface

Maui Revealed, 8th edition

Editorial Reviews

"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

From the Publisher