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4.47 AVERAGE
4.47 AVERAGE
807gmadre's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve never visited any of the Hawaiian islands, so I’m starting from scratch to plan my first trip. To assist me with this, a family who spends two weeks in Maui every winter lent me a number of guidebooks and tourist magazines, including an older edition of Andrew Doughty’s Maui Revealed. I was intrigued by the frank manner in which the information was presented—so much so that I purchased a copy of the latest paperback edition for myself.
These are my impressions...
-This book was an excellent starting point for planning an upcoming winter vacation in Maui. The Introduction is basically “Maui for Dummies”. If the shoe fits...LOL! In The Basics chapter, I particularly enjoyed reading the pronunciation guide and vocabulary lists for Hawaiian and Hawaiian Pidgin words. (I already know that the place names of Maui are going to present challenges to my husband and myself!)
-I liked the detailed descriptions of the features of every beach, hiking trail and waterfall on Maui (and on the nearby surrounding islands)—although Doughty’s book promotes the less frequented, hidden gems, he is very upfront about the physical challenges of these places, geared for the adventurous, physically fit tourist. However, because of my severe arthritis and ensuing mobility issues, I will be giving the majority of those places a hard pass, in favour of more accessible locales and I now know which ones will serve me well (and keep me safe).
-I’ve gleaned lots of ideas for planning sightseeing excursions in each of the main districts of Maui and have been able to cross-reference those suggested activities, points of interest and best places to eat with other guidebooks. On advisement from this guide, I’ve even made some advance bookings for the most popular activities. (I probably would not have thought to do this on my own.)
-Changes wrought by the pandemic, the most recent storms and landslides are not much covered in this book. However, several apps created by Doughty’s team are available via Apple and Google Play stores, giving daily updates—I intend to take advantage of these Smartphone apps as well as regularly visit the official Maui Revealed website and blogs.
-The organization of this guidebook was rather organic. This might not appeal to logical/sequential thinkers, but because I treated the volume like a novel, reading it from cover-to-cover...this worked perfectly for me. I bookmarked key bits of information and rearranged it on lists of my own, to be revisited closer to my trip.
Kudos to Andrew Doughty who wrote this book as a heads-up for its intended audience, first-time visitors to Maui. Doughty does not suck up to local business owners or whitewash facts to appease elected officials. I totally appreciate that!
These are my impressions...
-This book was an excellent starting point for planning an upcoming winter vacation in Maui. The Introduction is basically “Maui for Dummies”. If the shoe fits...LOL! In The Basics chapter, I particularly enjoyed reading the pronunciation guide and vocabulary lists for Hawaiian and Hawaiian Pidgin words. (I already know that the place names of Maui are going to present challenges to my husband and myself!)
-I liked the detailed descriptions of the features of every beach, hiking trail and waterfall on Maui (and on the nearby surrounding islands)—although Doughty’s book promotes the less frequented, hidden gems, he is very upfront about the physical challenges of these places, geared for the adventurous, physically fit tourist. However, because of my severe arthritis and ensuing mobility issues, I will be giving the majority of those places a hard pass, in favour of more accessible locales and I now know which ones will serve me well (and keep me safe).
-I’ve gleaned lots of ideas for planning sightseeing excursions in each of the main districts of Maui and have been able to cross-reference those suggested activities, points of interest and best places to eat with other guidebooks. On advisement from this guide, I’ve even made some advance bookings for the most popular activities. (I probably would not have thought to do this on my own.)
-Changes wrought by the pandemic, the most recent storms and landslides are not much covered in this book. However, several apps created by Doughty’s team are available via Apple and Google Play stores, giving daily updates—I intend to take advantage of these Smartphone apps as well as regularly visit the official Maui Revealed website and blogs.
-The organization of this guidebook was rather organic. This might not appeal to logical/sequential thinkers, but because I treated the volume like a novel, reading it from cover-to-cover...this worked perfectly for me. I bookmarked key bits of information and rearranged it on lists of my own, to be revisited closer to my trip.
Kudos to Andrew Doughty who wrote this book as a heads-up for its intended audience, first-time visitors to Maui. Doughty does not suck up to local business owners or whitewash facts to appease elected officials. I totally appreciate that!
kardiff's review against another edition
5.0
This book coupled with the separate paid driving app made for a perfect Maui experience. Everything was updated and reflected as many new changes as could be reasonably expected. The author's humor and wit really made for drives around the island.
okanagangirl's review against another edition
5.0
I found this author's writing incredibly irritating... it reads like an old white guy who moved to Maui in his old age and now considers himself and born-and-bred Hawaiian - and, so course, very 'hip and cool' ... whatever the reality, however, his tips are amazingly detailed eg 'between the 5 and 6 markers on this highway stop off and go 30 feet into the trees on the north and you'll come to a beautiful, hidden waterfall' or some such thing. So, we'll see if it all pans out in a couple months and the tips were good!
I appreciated the tips for where tourists usually go, and where he recommends as the tourist spots are busy and sometimes not as profitable as the out-of-the-way spots (like for snorkelling).
I appreciated the tips for where tourists usually go, and where he recommends as the tourist spots are busy and sometimes not as profitable as the out-of-the-way spots (like for snorkelling).
pamlilley's review against another edition
5.0
Highly recommend for anyone planning a trip to Maui. The writer communicates a genuine love for the islands yet his bias is toward the tourists and helping them make the most of their visit without wasting time and money on gimmicky places.
sheenaperron's review against another edition
5.0
We lived on Maui for 2 years and without this book there would have been so many things we wouldn't have gotten to see. If you are planning a visit to one of Hawaii's islands definitely get one of these books (they have one for each island).
What I liked most about this book is the author was truthful. He didn't get paid to say positive things about a certain restaurant or attraction. If he felt it wasn't worth it he let you know. He shares secrets that only locals know about and he actually visits every place that is talked about in the book.
Do NOT buy any other guide/tour book! If you only buy this one you'll be set!
What I liked most about this book is the author was truthful. He didn't get paid to say positive things about a certain restaurant or attraction. If he felt it wasn't worth it he let you know. He shares secrets that only locals know about and he actually visits every place that is talked about in the book.
Do NOT buy any other guide/tour book! If you only buy this one you'll be set!
rachelack's review against another edition
4.0
The most entertaining travel guidebook you'll read. The author has a fantastic sense of humor. It's like having a friend who happens to live on Maui. Reading up beforehand is very helpful, although it was a little lacking when we were actually on the ground on the island. I think the book may be a little skewed toward more adventurous types, especially when it comes to snorkeling.
And a big warning to those traveling to Maui, which the book didn't really make clear: when you get to the end of the Road to Hana (somewhere near Hamoa Beach) TURN AROUND and go back the other way. If you keep going you will end up off-roading with your 4-cylinder rental car and it's an unpaved, steep, desolate mess. Consider yourself warned.
And a big warning to those traveling to Maui, which the book didn't really make clear: when you get to the end of the Road to Hana (somewhere near Hamoa Beach) TURN AROUND and go back the other way. If you keep going you will end up off-roading with your 4-cylinder rental car and it's an unpaved, steep, desolate mess. Consider yourself warned.
carduelia_carduelis's review against another edition
4.0
We spent 5 (non-travel) days in Maui in Summer 2022 and borrowed this from a friend. Suffice to say it guided most of our trip. We used the 8th edition, which is the newest one currently.
Some notes:
- It is pre-pandemic. So some activities/restaurants no longer exist - and some are new (like the Waikiki brewery tavern in Lahaina, fantastic pulled-pork sandwiches!)
- There was a terrific landslide in the Southern tip of the island in May '22, since this edition was written, and you literally cannot drive all the way around Haleakala's base anymore (several miles after the 7 gulches). The road no longer exists in places.
- We ended up completing close to all of the guidebook's suggested activities in the Upcountry, South, and West Maui and agree with all of their assessments.
- Their restaurant recommendations were a bit generous, but I might be biased by experience with NorCal food which is similar in origin, price, and quality.
- Their Haleakala and Road to Hana section made for excellent reading aloud to the driver during the drive (and in the case of Haleakala whilst waiting for Sunset in the very windy parking lot).
Overall this is probably the best travel guide i've ever had. Easy to read, frank, with lot's of off-the-beaten path stuff (Acid Warzone, Warren & Annabelle's ) that I wouldn't otherwise have tried.
Highly recommended! Get whatever the latest edition is!
Some notes:
- It is pre-pandemic. So some activities/restaurants no longer exist - and some are new (like the Waikiki brewery tavern in Lahaina, fantastic pulled-pork sandwiches!)
- There was a terrific landslide in the Southern tip of the island in May '22, since this edition was written, and you literally cannot drive all the way around Haleakala's base anymore (several miles after the 7 gulches). The road no longer exists in places.
- We ended up completing close to all of the guidebook's suggested activities in the Upcountry, South, and West Maui and agree with all of their assessments.
- Their restaurant recommendations were a bit generous, but I might be biased by experience with NorCal food which is similar in origin, price, and quality.
- Their Haleakala and Road to Hana section made for excellent reading aloud to the driver during the drive (and in the case of Haleakala whilst waiting for Sunset in the very windy parking lot).
Overall this is probably the best travel guide i've ever had. Easy to read, frank, with lot's of off-the-beaten path stuff (Acid Warzone, Warren & Annabelle's ) that I wouldn't otherwise have tried.
Highly recommended! Get whatever the latest edition is!
danielleruns's review against another edition
5.0
If you are going to Maui this book is a MUST have, everything from restaurant and accomodation reviews to the best beaches and activities.
We wanted to visit this little tiny beach in Makena and it had instructions on how to get there down to the marker on the pole across from the entrance. Highly detailed and accurate.
We wanted to visit this little tiny beach in Makena and it had instructions on how to get there down to the marker on the pole across from the entrance. Highly detailed and accurate.