Lonely planet pocket honolulu travel guide lonely planet. The hidden, notveryaccessible pools along the road to hana they usually involve. Awardwinning series of hawaii guidebook and hawaii app. Aug 01, 2000 maui revealed is a mustread for anyone traveling to maui for the first time or repeat visits. I used the revealed book last time i was on maui and it directed me to some nice snorkeling sites.
I am going to maui in less then a week and i cant find a copy of maui revealed and it takes 2 to 3 weeks to get the entertainment book. Best public pool on maui kihei the kihei pool is decked out. Whether you are a first time visitor or a long time kamaaina, you will find out more about maui from this book. We then walked on and were stopped by a local, frank, that claims to own the property. Welcome to blue maui blue maui is wholly owned by award winning sail maui, proudly serving maui for over 20 years. For our trip this year i also purchased the maui revealed app for use on my iphone and ipad. The propertys three massive pool complexes feature kidfriendly amenities, like water slides and climbable pirate ships, and the hotels beachfront location means guests have easy access to mauis famous. Maui small fiberglass inground viking swimming pool.
From restaurants to helicopter companies to scuba to beaches to trails. I will have a car rental and i know the roads are unpaved. This guidebook is detailed and covers the entire island of. Tourist bibles angering hawaii businesses, officials the. The ultimate maui guidebook does exist and its called maui revealed i found this great travel guide by andrew doughty not so long ago when i was planning my first trip to maui, hawaii. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to eat, colorful craters, hidden waterfalls and so much more. They also reveal whos the worst and who to stay away from. Is it possible to get a day pass for any of the hotel pools. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Come explore the magnificent hawaiian waters with blue maui. Itll tell you how to get into areas only the locals knew about before the book. Olivine pools is located on a stretch of remote area that has no sandy beaches or easy water access. We have just returned from a fabulous fortnights holiday in oahu and maui and used andrew doughtys revealed books on both islands. Viking maui pool shell depth dimensions locations of maui pool lights please feel free to contact our swimming pool professionals if you have any questions about the maui fiberglass swimming pool design or if youd like a free maui or other fiberglass swimming pool quote.
Maui revealed, they drove to nahiku to visit the blue pool. The only hard part is narrowing down what to do and see. Suddenly, overnight it was 400 cars a day easily, bumper to bumper, olsen said. She started the book two decades ago, slowly but steadily writing and rewriting it until last year, when she finally. A bestselling author and longtime hawaii resident unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Discover the island of your dreams with maui revealed. The newest of the kaanapali fleet, blue maui offers snorkeling and seasonal whale watching aboard our 30 navatek sea blade. Youll get details on sights that cant be missed, and a chapter on every single beach on the island even the hidden ones. Grand wailea resort, maui, hawaii gunna go there yay. The first edition of the blue book came out in march 1994. This travel book has information on the more famous sights such as the dormant volcano haleakala and the exciting town of lahaina, as well as scores of other. Blue pools of hana trip to maui, maui travel, maui vacation.
They see it all and show you the best the island has to offer. Jan 02, 2016 secret blue pool maui hawaii rarely visited empties directly into ocean jesse hoff. As the year progresses, the cost of these coupon books usually lower. I just purchased maui revealed yesterday afternoon, started at lunch time, then blew the afternoon off to finish it. Venus pool waioka pond one of mauis best kept secrets. Or do you know if i get a spa treatment if that will give me access. Hawaii revealed app download hawaii travel guide apps. The ultimate guidebook and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. 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. Tourist bibles angering hawaii businesses, officials. Take a steady stream of rental cars passing through, along with ample parking, and this site became much more of an attraction of wideappeal than it probably should be in its own right. The little blue book is invaluable at getting you to the places that you really shouldnt miss and we also found it a great way of meeting people, as others with the book would come up and chat to us at key. Great for reading onthego or by the pool on your favorite device. Former maui news reporter jill engledow has written a number of great nonfiction books about mauilike haleakala.
Spend your vacation in luxurious villas grand wailea resort, maui hawaii. The ultimate guidebook by andrew doughty leona boyd by photographer buy. Now only when our paddling club visits during regatta season. Blue pool is something we are interested in going to see. Use with our hawaii revealed app to know where you are and where you need to go. I also used it the kauai edition on kauai and it was a great help. Visited the blue pool on july 7 on the trip to hana. This is the finest guidebook ever written for maui. My husband and i read about the blue pool in a guide book where the author warns you about the signs that the locals have put up but also labels the site as a real gem and says that you may just have to pay a small fee for parking to one of the locals. From kihei, its a 20 minute drive north to the starting point. Weve already done the work if you can call that work.
Discover maui, the island of fantasies, with the hawaii travel book of your dreams. I could happily spend more days studying the nuanced differences, but in the end conclude that our featured pools have something to offer everyone. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. All told in a frank, humorous way that keeps the reading fun. What makes these guidebooks controversial is doughtys revelation to outsiders of places cherished by locals. Kihei kai nani clean oceanview deluxe remodel ground. Ever since maui revealed first hit the shelves in 1999, it has grown quickly in reputation and popularity. Maui revealed has called it marvelous, but they devote very few words to describing anything specific. Of course youve probably already heard about this blue book called maui revealed the ultimate guidebook. Two eightlane pools, one of them up to olympic size standards, and a fountain towering over the gigantic keiki pool are all results of the countys feat that is the south side public pool. After reading the book maui revealed, we ignored signs that attempted to deter us from continuing on. Secret blue pool maui hawaii rarely visited empties directly.
Theres a reason why the maui costco has a pallet of these books for sale. We had the 3rd ed of maui revealed a book btw that most hawaiians despise which said to ignore the signs and simply drive down the road, park, and take a short hike to blue pool. Grand wailea resort, maui, hawaii we stayed there about 10 years ago, very beautiful hotel. Secret blue pool maui hawaii rarely visited empties. Chings pond aka blue sapphire pools perfect for the pathological cliffdiver seeking an impressive photo. In 2005 i purchased the book and used it when we went to maui in 2006. Heretoday has often said that she has not read maui revealed, then proceeds to trash 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. Maui resort pools maui spa guide maui resort guide. With so many things to do, from watching the sunrise atop an extinct volcano to snorkeling an offshore island, making a choice is daunting. Ill know more when i actually get to maui as to how accurate the book is, but it. Maui revealed things to do in maui hawaii hawaii revealed. We recommend the traditional seating at old lahaina luau. Although the pool looks the same the path getting there is not.
This allnew ninth edition is a candid, humorous, indepth look into everything there is to see and do on the island. Maui revealed covers it all from the windswept top of haleakala to the sparkling underwater reefs. Completely searchable with adjustable text and the ability to bookmark your favorite pages for easy reference. Your maui revealed book will be especially handy on this trip. I understand that residents are not fans of the book i am a resident in a tourist destination myself, i know how that can be, but i see no reason to make snarky comments to me. To have a perfect vacation, all you need is our hawaii travel guidebooks, our app and a rental car. Tourist bibles angering hawaii businesses, officials the honolulu. The ultimate maui guidebook looking for the perfect maui guidebook. I found out about blue pool around 1990 during a trip there with my girlfriend. Truly beautiful natural wonder, but best to stay away. 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.
Oct 03, 2016 maui and other legends contains eight essential legends. Blue pool maui 2020 all you need to know before you go. Sep 01, 2014 diving into maui resort pools, i found that each one reflected its own sense of place not just its location on the island, but also the overall feel of its host resort. Amongst residents of maui however, the reputation of the book and its authors is that of an invading outsider that has raped and pillaged a precious treasure. A local who was a friend of mine told me about it and gave me a hand drawn map. In this volume you will find timeless favourites such as how maui found his mother, battle of the mountains, pania of the reef and many more. Grand wailea resort, maui, hawaii matty and is honeymoon spot.
When i mentioned going to maui, a friend of a friend recommended the blue book. Almost everyone has access to the book, so the out of the way places are sure to be crowded most of the time. Best to leave at first daylight and arrive at the start paia between 78am. This is the best investment you can make for your maui vacation. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. How maui found his mother how maui found his father and the magic jawbone the fish of maui how maui slowed the sun. The road to hana is the crownjewel of hawaii driving tours. It sits between hana and oheo gulch pools and offers some of the most beautiful views imaginable.
Tourist traps on maui hawaii things not to do when visiting maui. Available in multiple bright colors so you can own your style while protecting your skin. The revealed series of hawaii travel guide books are enjoying. Written by the author of the bestselling guides, maui revealed, hawaii the big. The local families have put up gates andor will ask who you. Maui easy summer fashion trends that are perfect for your next vacation. Secret blue pool maui hawaii rarely visited empties directly into ocean jesse hoff. Falls, also known as blue pool, are armed with maui revealed. Chings pond aka blue sapphire pools maui guidebook. Before going to bed each night, i would read every book about hawaiian history i could get my hands on. The venus pool, waioka pond to the locals, is a naturally formed fresh water pool, southeast of maui, hawaii. I was especially looking forward to seeing the blue pool waterfall that looked so fabulous in the maui revealed book.
Maui revealed, andrew doughty leona boyd by photographer. Just got back from maui and used the book as a guide. Maui and other maori legends by peter gossage penguin books. Access to this location is a few miles down a rural, narrow, unpaved country road, where you must park on private property and then walk across private land to access the pool. Jan 21, 2020 we only recommend purchasing if you are visiting oahu. Ignore the oct 2010 datei had to enter it in order to write this. Mysteriously, maui revealed has called it marvelous, but they devote very few words to describing anything specific im guessing their accompanying photo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Maui revealed with so many things to do, from watching the sunrise atop an extinct volcano to snorkeling an offshore island, making a choice is daunting. United states blue book hawaii have heard mention of the blue book for some not so traveled sites to visit in kauai. Avoid tourist traps on maui top 10 things not to do. For example, the blue pool, a gorgeous waterfall in a remote area of hana.
This pool is talked about in some the guide books but not recommended to visit because of some property. Nov 01, 2002 the most comprehensive yet easy to use guidebook series to hawaii now brings you oahu revealed. Written by the author of famous hawaii revealed guidebooks, a. The guidebook was banned from the parks book shop, and maui revealed was later rejected by the haleakala national park bookstore for including misleading information and describing activities that could lead tourists into danger. A history of the maui mountain and maui 101but her 20 novel the island decides is really something unique. Through gavin bishop though, the tale of maui and the sun via the maori people of new zealand, come to life in a way that entertains while also respecting the polynesian culture. I have to say i was not expecting the path we drove to get there to look totally different. The pools of oheo gulch, a scenic hawaiian destination that offers views of beautiful waterfalls, are the inspiration behind the seven pools fashion sunglasses from maui jim. Bestselling author and longtime hawaii resident andrew doughty unlocks the. This pool is talked about in some the guide books but not recommended to. It was fabulous but i have a request of those who use and read maui revealed. When doing the road to hana again in 2012 the blue pool was a must.
He was rude and gave us excuses on why we could not continue. The local families have put up gates andor will ask who you are visiting if you are just a random person in a rental car. 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. Truly beautiful natural wonder, but best to stay away blue. According to ancient hawaiian folklore, only royalty were allowed to use the pool during the olden times. Lush rainforest, dramatic and rugged ocean vistas, countless waterfalls and pools. There are a few decent coupons for the other hawaiian islands, but not enough to justify purchasing the book, in our opinion, if youre only going to visit maui.
Handy east enclosure feet high fish fornander gulch haleakala hana hawaii hawaiian annual hawaiian ethnological notes heiau hill honuaula house sites. Maui revealed, hawaii the big island revealed and the ultimate kauai guidebook. I need a copy of maui revealed also the unused portion of hawaii entertainment book i live in vancouver and i am willing to pay for both of these books. My new wife and i had a nightmare experience during our visit to the blue pool, thank you maui revealed. The best advice the book gave was to keep driving past the seven sacred pools and loop around the backside of haleakala, essentially circumnavigating the eastern half of maui. Private poolthe complex has a 30 x 60 swimming pool the largest of south maui condos and for shade and comfort has 3 pool side cabanas with curtains for privacy.
The book took us right to great little hikes to waterfalls, natural pools, grand. Theyve been banned from book shops, cursed by landowners, maligned by local businesses and frowned upon by public safety authorities. Whether youaaare a first time visitor or a long time kamaaaaaina, youaaall find out more about maui from this book than from any other source. This is a good book to get you around the island, but be careful not to take everything in the book as accurate or reasonable for you to try. Give quam properties a call today to book your vacation rental and let our concierge specialists assist you in excursions and activities. Many of these places, such as blue pool on maui, are highly fragile ecosystems not maintained by the state or the county, and thus, locals are not equipped to deal with the environmental damage that crowds of visitors unwittingly bring. Useful links about maui hawaii vacations hawaii revealed. Maui revealed is a mustread for anyone traveling to maui for the first time or repeat visits. The ultimate guidebook doughty, andrew, boyd, leona on. Too bad i didnt know we would be going to the pool before the trip because i would have seen the previous posts and not have bothered. My husband and i read about the blue pool in a guide book where the author warns you about the signs that the locals have put up but also labels the site as a real gem and says that you may just have to pay a small fee for parking.
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