We felt it might be helpful for some to include a list of informative and useful Maui books detailing the best Maui has to offer to visitors, including travel tips, photographs and hotel/condo reviews. The majority of the descriptions were taken directly from the publisher's.
Maui Revealed, The Ultimate Guidebook is considered by many to be one of the best, if not the best Maui guidebook on the market. If you're looking for a virtually complete guidebook on everything Maui, I'd recommend starting here.
Our exclusive Maui - Mile by Mile guide provides a detailed look at the most popular drives on Maui. Whether you choose to view everything from you car seat or decide to head out into the grander scheme of things on foot; our guide is here to help you navigate the paths ahead of you. Our details are precise, down to the mile, and our ratings based on good instinct. You can decide for yourself in good conscious which stops are for you and which are not long before your own journey. Our guidebook is written, researched, and photographed by us, the authors. We will present you with place ratings, photographs and mile markers.
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go—they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!
Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Maui features gorgeous full-color photos of the pristine beaches, colorful undersea life, and lush rain forest vistas that await you. Personally researched by a local expert, and written in an honest, personal voice, Frommer's Maui is the premier guide to this fascinating island.
It's all here, from thrilling whale watching to the spectacular sunrise at Haleakala National Park, from a mile-by-mile drive along the Road to Hana to mule rides on neighboring Molokai. No other guide comes close to matching our coverage of the island's beaches, golf courses, and adventure outings, with personal recommendations on the best outfitters, dive sites, and snorkeling spots.
Our candid and in-depth hotel reviews, all based on recent personal inspections, will help you find the perfect place to stay: a lavish high-rise resort, a family-friendly condo complex, or an intimate B&B on its own private cove. And our restaurant reviews, all personally written by one of Hawaii's leading dining critics, are simply second tonone. Whether you're looking for romance or family fun in the sun, Frommer's Maui is the only guide you'll need. You'll even get a free color fold-out map that makes trip-planning a snap!
Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide—but in a concise, pocket-sized format.
Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on resorts, restaurants, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides.
Meticulously researched by an acclaimed local journalist, Frommer's Portable Maui is a concise guide to the best of the Valley Isle. You'll rely on our top-notch coverage of the island's best beaches, golf courses, and adventure outings, including complete details on Haleakala National Park. Our candid and in-depth hotel reviews cover everything from luxury oceanfront resorts to family-friendly condos to upcountry B&Bs, and our dining coverage ensures that you'll enjoy a true taste of Hawaii.SYNOPSISExperience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer’s. Your guide to a world of travel experience.
Put the Best of Maui in Your Pocket
* Detailed reviews of the best beaches, golf courses, and resorts.
* Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
* Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
*Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
* The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
Swim with sea turtles off Maui's magnificent beaches. Twist your way through waterfalls and coastal cliffs on the stunning road to Hana. Hike to the rim of the ancient Haleakala volcano then finish the day with fresh mahimahi and a mai tai cocktail. However you define 'escape,' our definitive guide gives you in-depth island coverage for the perfect getaway.
Maui For Dummies is the perfect trip-planning resource, whether this is your first time in your hundredth. It's all here, from thrilling whale watching to the spectacular sunrise at Haleakala National Park, from a mile-by-mile drive along the Road to Hana to mule rides on neighboring Molokai. No other guide comes close to matching our coverage of the island's beaches, golf courses, and adventure outings, with personal recommendations on the best outfitters, dive sites, and snorkeling spots.Our candid and in-depth hotel reviews, all based on recent personal inspections, will help you find the perfect place to stay: a lavish high-rise resort, a family-friendly condo complex, or an intimate B&B on its own private cove. And our restaurant reviews, all personally written by one of Hawaii's leading dining critics, are simply second to none. Whether you're looking for romance or family fun in the sun, Maui For Dummies is the only guide you'll need.
Dining in Hawaii is truly a unique adventure. This IS the crossroads of the Pacific where cultural influences from around the world have converged to create a blend of cuisines unlike any other found on earth. New terms like Pacific Rim and Hawaii Regional Cuisine have been coined to describe some of the various culinary spins. Beyond the neo-fusion experience lays the roots of it all where you'll find an amazing variety of authentic ethnic eateries. Then there's the Hawaiian Everyman's favorite that islanders simply call Local Food.
Maui Restaurant Guide 2005 takes you on a tour of the special places you will encounter while exploring the island restaurant and dining scene. The establishments we've chosen range from posh formal dining venues to hole-in-the-walls along the highway - but there's one thing you can always count on - in their own way they are all quite special. Come join us now on our journey down the back roads and boulevards of America's Pacific Paradise as we pursue exciting new culinary experiences on the magical island of Maui...RC & CC.
If you're planning to do some hiking on Maui, this is considered one of the better topographical maps to purchase. Considered by many to be better than the free maps from the tourist spots, and useful along with one of the Maui guidebooks.