Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (Maui Revealed)

These books are great. My husband and I had the Big Island book and Kauai revealed and loved them. Add this to the list! These books are super informative, full of great tidbits and honest information. Great for people that like to get a feel for the off the beaten path sights and background on what locals like to do.

My wife and I just got back from Maui. This book was GREAT at giving the location of things to do on the island. Such as snorkeling spots, beaches to visit, and unique geographic locations (e.g. blowhole). We made a lot of cool discoveries because of this book!!! BUY IT!!!

I have used the Kauai Revealed book before and it was the best tour guide. The Maui Revealed book is also essential to pack. I went to Maui prior w/o the book and didn't start having fun until I met up with people who did have this book. The book helped us discover the most adventurous hiking/climbing/swimming trail we've ever been on. The maps throughout the book are superb - readable type size thank goodness. One suggestion is to add a blue diamond legend on the beaches, sights, etc that are located on the map. Some sights were only a miss but it was because of mother nature, i.e. tides, rain, etc.

The only guide book that gives you current detailed information. They even post updates online between editions. Things tend to be poorly marked in Hawaii and so the mile marker details help get you where you want to be.

What can I say? Awesome! I've read Frommer's Hawaii 2008. Frommer's is just a book telling you there is a beach here and there is a fall there. And I notice Frommer's involves A LOT of ads from activity companies who try to sell their activities to you. In contrary, Andrew Doughty's book offers you a really personal but neutual experience of every place in Hawaii. Because Doughty and his group actually been to every place and experience by themselives, you feel that each evaluation and comment he gave towards a sight or activity is solid and trust-worthy. Not to mention his fun-to-read style. I would say even if you just want to know about Hawaii not visit, the book is a fun to read. ABSOLUTELY!!!