Introduces Hawaiian history and culture, and evaluates places to see, amusements, outdoor activities, restaurants, and accommodations on the island of Maui.
Andrew Doughty Books
Hawaii is a land of dreams, and nowhere is this more beautifully evoked than in Hawaii Dreamscapes Revealed-Big Island. This collection of extraord inary photographs showcases a land of unmatched beauty and diversity. Every page captures the magic of Hawaii, from the magnificent snow-covered peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa to colorful ocean reefs. Wind your way from the vast pasturelands of the largest cattle ranch in the nation to the graceful waterfalls of the windward coast. Soar above ethereal, fern-covered valleys. Delve into the mossy world of a tropical jungle. Four-wheel drive to foggy elevations over two miles high.
This guidebook is the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource for exploring the Big Island, revealing its vast offerings that many visitors overlook. The updated third edition features essential information, current maps, and numerous hidden gems not found elsewhere. With this book and a rental car, you can uncover the excitement of the Big Island. It includes 38 specially designed maps that provide clear directions to remote beaches, hiking trails, and other hard-to-find locations, complete with mile markers for easy navigation. Explore deserted black sand beaches, secluded freshwater lava pools, pristine rainforests, lava tubes, hidden waterfalls, and the dramatic sights of an erupting volcano. The guide also shares captivating stories and legends from across the island. Symbols help identify recommended attractions and businesses, along with a website offering links to each, last-minute updates, and exclusive web pages that enhance accommodation reviews with aerial photos of resorts. Notably, this is the only book ever banned at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Centre for being "too honest." Written by island residents, it invites you to discover the Hawaii you've always imagined.
Maui Revealed
- 308 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Introduces Hawaiian history and culture, and evaluates places to see, amusements, outdoor activities, restaurants, and accommodations on the island of Maui.
"Now you can plan your best vacation -- ever. This all new expanded seventh edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Written by the author of the best-selling guides, Maui Revealed, Hawaii The Big Island Revealed and The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing places to stay, exciting waterfalls, colorful valleys and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes Oʻahu so exciting."--Page 4 of cover
The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Hailed by "Islands Magazine" and "Conde Nast Traveler" as "the best Kauai guidebook," this new edition reveals even more hidden gems, a 64-page "Activities" chapter, and a unique "Adventures" section. Reviews written by island residents make this a comprehensive, humorous, and easy-to-use guide.
"USA Today" calls it, "an authoritative and in-depth look at all that the island offers." The authors are residents who personally and anonymously review every facet of Maui. From restaurants to helicopter companies to scuba diving to beaches to trails--they show visitors the best Maui has to offer. Photos.
