Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook

The finest guidebook ever written for Maui and the only one written by Maui residents who anonymously review the island. They visit every beach, restaurant, activity and trail on the island. The result is this comprehensive, humorous and easy-to-read full color guide that will lead you to more adventures than any other book. A must for travelers.

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Maui (Lonely Planet Regional Guide)

Insider Guide, Aloha Spirit

Recommended itineraries help you plan your vacation by time or interest
Opinionated reviews and Our Pick icons guide you to the best choices for your trip
Interviews with locals offer additional insider tips and insights
Simple to use, with color-coded chapter and 50 easy-to-follow maps

In This Guide:

Sustainable icon highlights establishments that preserve Hawaiian environment, culture and identity
Stunning highlights chapter showcases Maui's very best beaches, sights and experiences
Activities chapter gives the lowdown on island adventure, from bodysurfing to ziplining

Road to Hana chapter leads you curve by curve along this magical highway

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Frommer's Maui 2011

• Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Maui features gorgeous color photos of the stunning beaches and thrilling adventures that await you. Meticulously researched by one of Hawaii's most noted journalists, this is hands-down the most reliable, up-to-date, and comprehensive guide to the islands.
• Each of our candid hotel reviews is based on a detailed personal inspection. You'll find lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forest B&Bs, family-friendly condos, and much, much more. Our dining reviews are simply the best in the business, whether you crave cutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine or a hearty, affordable plate lunch.
• Our author makes sure that you'll truly experience the spirit of aloha, and she'll help you steer clear of anything that's overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic. With Frommer's in hand, you'll know where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; the best outfitters to choose for everything from diving to deep-sea fishing; and where to find the top galleries and shops.
• Inside you'll find extensive coverage of family-friendly accommodations and activities; tips on how to get married in the islands; recommendations for the best honeymoon resorts; and valuable advice on finding the best airfares and package deals. Whether you want to watch the spectacle of sunrise from the top of Haleakala, play a challenging round of golf, snorkel with sea turtles, take the road trip of a lifetime on the scenic Hana Highway, or simply kick back with a mai tai to watch the sunset, you can design the perfect trip with Frommer's Maui. You'll even get a color fold-out map!

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This series provides invaluable advice by regional experts and master photographers on where to find the most stunning sites at their peak and how to shoot them.
Voted over a dozen times as the best island in the world by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine, Maui offers incredible opportunities for photographers at all levels of expertise. In this detailed guide, photographer Douglas Peebles gives invaluable advice on where to find the most stunning sites at their peak and how best to shoot them. Featuring maps and exquisite photos, this book is a necessary companion for any Maui expedition. 90+ full-color photographs

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Snorkel Maui Lanai and Molokai Guide to the Beaches and Snorkeling of Hawaii (Guide to the Beaches and Snorkeling of Hawai'i)

Snorkel Maui, Lanai and Molokai is the one and only guidebook exclusively devoted to snorkeling on these beautiful islands. No other guide comes close to the level of snorkeling detail provided here. Take SMLM, along with a good general guidebook of your choice, and you'll have all the details you need for a great vacation! Now revised and expanded, with full color maps, as well as 75 beach and 80 fish pictures! From a colorful cover to 39 accurate maps and details on 81 snorkeling sites, SMLM draws you into the fascinating underwater world that shouldn't be missed by anyone touring these islands. As Dave Barry says: When you finally see what goes on underwater, you realize that you've been missing the whole point of the ocean--it's like going to the circus and staring at the outside of the tent. An award-winning book designer contributed a sophisticated, yet readable style to the cover and interior. It's worth going to the Maui just to swim and snorkel, and Snorkel Maui, Lanai and Molokai is the snorkeling buddy you want to have along.

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Day Hikes on Maui, 3rd

Day Hikes on Maui is a guide to 55 great hikes around this island's coastline and atop its breathtaking mountains. Explore world-class beaches, dormant volcanoes, waterfalls, lava flows, cascading swimming holes, steep canyons and the jagged coastline. Easy to moderately strenuous hikes accommodate all levels of experience. Ample maps and clear directions ensure a memorable hike. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 128 pages, maps)

Price: $11.95

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