Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to. Maui is 48 miles long and 26 miles wide, or six miles at the narrowest point of the valley between the bays 728 square miles. This all new fifth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. The most comprehensive yet easy to use guidebook ever written for maui. Maui is composed of two halfislands east and west, joined by a wide valley. Maui offers travelers so many wonderful activities and sights. Completely searchable with adjustable text and the ability to bookmark your favorite pages for easy reference. 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. Of course youve probably already heard about this blue book called maui revealed the ultimate guidebook. Tourist bibles angering hawaii businesses, officials. Kihei is touristy and has a bar area called the triangle. These guides and a rental car are all you need to explore the valley isle. Maui resort pools maui spa guide maui resort guide. With thousands of pool installs in their portfolio, your best choice is to choose blue hawaiian pools of michigan as your fiberglass pool installation experts.
In 2005 i purchased the book and used it when we went to maui in 2006. Or do you know if i get a spa treatment if that will give me access. When the wind and surf are elevated and rough, waves wash over the lowlying point and cover the rocks with water, where much of it gathers, pools, and stays entrapped in the slippery black rocks. Maui revealed things to do in maui hawaii hawaii revealed. I was especially looking forward to seeing the blue pool waterfall that looked so fabulous in. Just returned 6709 from maui and visited the blue poolsangel falls or at least. This all new third edition is most comprehensive yet easy to use guidebook ever written for maui. Once you submit your email you will be presented with an ebook download link.
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. 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. Grand wailea july 19, 2012 by tallulah bankhead leave a comment best resort pool grand wailea rope swings, super slides, underwater elevator and river rapids are just some of the attractions your wristband guarantees at the grand wailea pool. The ultimate maui guidebook looking for the perfect maui guidebook. Emerald is the most scenic and prettiest, compared to the blue and gold. Maui revealed is a mustread for anyone traveling to maui for the first time or repeat visits. Whether youre a first time visitor or a long time kamaaina, youll find out more. 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. Happy new year just pulled up this video i shot a couple of months ago. 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. Our air bnb hosts had an older edition and i cant remember how many other tourists i saw with this book. This short and to the point article gets to the heart of whats over and underrated on the island of maui, hawaii.
The pool at this spacious hualalai resort residence blends nearly seamlessly with the lake on hole 5 of the jack nicklausdesigned signature golf course, providing stellar views of amazingly expansive sparkling blue waters. The ultimate guidebook by andrew doughty leona boyd by photographer buy. It sits between hana and oheo gulch pools and offers some of the most beautiful views imaginable. The best guidebook we found for kauai ditto for maui and maui revealed. At that time we followed the road down to the coastline. I used the revealed book last time i was on maui and it directed me to some nice snorkeling sites. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
When doing the road to hana again in 2012 the blue pool was a must. The only hard part is narrowing down what to do and see. Set 12 miles north of kapaluaand 4 past nakalele blowholeolivine pools is a rugged spot where waves thunder on volcanic rock and gather in natural tide pools. Doesnt offer much more than a daredevils photoop and drinking beer with folks that are not your buddies. It was fabulous but i have a request of those who use and read maui revealed. Garett hew, east maui irrigation manager, said the publication of maui revealed has prompted a marked increase in the number of people trespassing on emi watershed looking for places to swim and hike. Is it possible to get a day pass for any of the hotel pools. When you get to the sea, hang a right to napoopoo beach park. We made it to the infamous blue pool over by hana, hawaii on the island of maui. Blue pool was once a pristine, littleknown spot in hana. Whether you are a first time visitor or a long time kamaaina, you will find out. The only draw back was the eating places recommendations. Yes, i devoured this guide book in one day sitting by the pool on the big.
Maui revealed, andrew doughty leona boyd by photographer. Maui revealed has also drawn the attention of hana resident senator j. My new wife and i had a nightmare experience during our visit to the blue pool, thank you maui revealed. Although the pool looks the same the path getting there is not.
Great for reading onthego or by the pool on your favorite device. Print out this entire paper from the pdf format version at. Paia is the hippie town which starts the road to hana and makawao in the middle is cowboy land called upcountry. Watch the pga tour pros compete in the annual mitsubishi electric championship from the comfort of your pool or lanai. We then walked on and were stopped by a local, frank, that claims to own the property. Theres a reason why the maui costco has a pallet of these books for sale. The stone structure you see in front of you at this southern end of kealakekua bay a real gem at the end of the road is hikiau heiau. 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.
Visited the blue pool on july 7 on the trip to hana. Very photogenic spot to get photographed doing something life threatening. Traffic on the private dirt road to blue pool has increased to an average of 300 cars a day, he said. I have to say i was not expecting the path we drove to get there to look totally different. The venus pool, waioka pond to the locals, is a naturally formed fresh water pool, southeast of maui, hawaii. Maui revealed covers it all from the windswept top of haleakala to the sparkling underwater reefs. Chings pond aka blue sapphire pools maui guidebook. Maui revealed seems to be the best and most popular guide to maui. The population is 155,000 residents, plus 42,000 tourists. 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. Trespassing when the sign clearly says kapu, but you go anyway with blue book in hand, just isnt right. Now if youve ever heard anything at all about the blue pool by anyone that has been there, youre apt to know about the odd, hostile little old man that often screams obscenities at tourists making their way to the blue pool. 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. Maui is certainly one of the most popular islands for visitors and the saying, maui no ka oi or maui is the best, is a legitimate saying for the many thousands of people that visit the island annually.
Weve listed the best travel guidebooks for maui, hawaii. When you fly in youll land in kahului at the top center. 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. A beautiful pool and waterfall, but access is closed. After reading the book maui revealed, we ignored signs that attempted to deter us from continuing 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. Venus pool waioka pond one of mauis best kept secrets. As you can see, lahaina is a highend area with great beaches, similar to kapalua which is a little north. He was rude and gave us excuses on why we could not continue. Weve already done the work if you can call that work. While visiting maui, one place that my girlfriend really insisted we go see is the blue pool on the way to hana. The great weather in addition to the beautiful blue water produces world class surfing, windsurfing, diving, and snorkeling beaches. Finally, theres a guide to maui that covers the island right. I first bought the ebook version and after reading it decided that the map features of.
Whether youre a first time visitor or a long time kamaaina, youll find out more about maui from this book than from any other source. According to ancient hawaiian folklore, only royalty were. For good reason, this pool is a popular destination. We had the 3rd edition of maui revealed a book i have learned that most. Available in multiple bright colors so you can own your style while protecting your skin.