The only hard part is narrowing down what to do and see. Great for reading onthego or by the pool on your favorite device. In 2005 i purchased the book and used it when we went to maui in 2006. One of the few west maui waterfalls accessible by land, makamakaole is a series of two falls set against a. Maui small fiberglass inground viking swimming pool. Ever since maui revealed first hit the shelves in 1999, it has grown quickly in reputation and popularity. Maui is not just a giant playground, much of it is wilderness and deserves to be respected as such. Whether youre a first time visitor or a long time kamaaina, youll find out more. Venus pool waioka pond one of mauis best kept secrets. Of course youve probably already heard about this blue book called maui revealed the ultimate guidebook.
This is the finest guidebook ever written for maui. According to ancient hawaiian folklore, only royalty were allowed to use the pool during the olden times. 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. When something out of the ordinary happens, such as an approaching hurricane, we can introduce a new chapter right to your app seamlessly and keep you uptodate literally hour by hour. Bookswe have some great maui historic picture books and any explores dream book the controversial maui revealed gamesits maui you wont need games. The attitude its in the bookim entitled to cross your land. The venus pool, waioka pond to the locals, is a naturally formed fresh water pool, southeast of maui, hawaii. Bestselling author and longtime hawaii resident andrew doughty unlocks the. Most travel titles are put together in a few weeks by visiting travel writers. Use with our hawaii revealed app to know where you are and where you need to go. Former maui news reporter jill engledow has written a number of great nonfiction books about mauilike haleakala. This guidebook is detailed and covers the entire island of. To have a perfect vacation, all you need is our hawaii travel guidebooks, our app and a rental car.
At that time we followed the road down to the coastline. Feb 15, 2018 maui revealed covers it allfrom the windswept top of haleakala to the sparkling underwater reefs. 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. Awardwinning series of hawaii guidebook and hawaii app. 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. Traffic on the private dirt road to blue pool has increased to an average of 300 cars a day, he said.
The most well known is the wailua river in kapaa albeit it can get a bit crowded with kayakers and boat traffic, but there a few others scattered around the island that arent as widely used, but still just as amazing. Read more tips about how to have a successful racecation here. There are links throughout this guide to maui so you can read more. Some quotes about maui all the hawaiian islands you can visit a little geology introduction. Secret blue pool maui hawaii rarely visited empties directly into ocean jesse hoff.
Chings pond aka blue sapphire pools maui guidebook. Mysteriously, maui revealed has called it marvelous, but they devote very few words to describing anything specific im guessing their accompanying photo. For suggested travel agents who specialize in maui and are very knowledgeable about maui, see section 2 of my article about how to reserve a maui hotel or condo. 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. To reserve your own activities for your maui visit luau, boats, tours, helicopter, whalewatch, horseback, etc. Tourist traps on maui hawaii things not to do when visiting. Nov 24, 2019 the lower pool is open for adult lap swimming and aquatics from 7 am 8 am which is still during quiet hours. Plan ahead of time and book activities, tours, and vacation services on maui. Completely searchable with adjustable text and the ability to bookmark your favorite pages for easy reference.
Ill start out with a little map i made to show the areas of maui. Sep 30, 2007 many new age immigrants come to the lush nirvana of hana in search of a new life in this fragile outpost of hawaiian culture. Maui revealed covers it allfrom the windswept top of haleakala to the sparkling underwater reefs. But my conversation with a local at blue pool did change my mind. She started the book two decades ago, slowly but steadily writing and rewriting it. 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. It was fabulous but i have a request of those who use and read maui revealed. One of the few west maui waterfalls accessible by land, makamakaole is a series of two falls set against a lush, jungle backdrop. This pool is talked about in some the guide books but not recommended to. 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.
Im a fan of the revealed books and i will continue to use them and the websites, which are invaluable for deciding on. While visiting the incredible island of maui, make sure to take advantage of every option thats readily available to you. While visiting maui, one place that my girlfriend really insisted we go see is the blue pool on the way to hana. The lower pool is open for adult lap swimming and aquatics from 7 am 8 am which is still during quiet hours. Mauis top 10 off the beaten path things to do is a handful of mauis best little known secrets. Blue pool was once a pristine, littleknown spot in hana. According to ancient hawaiian folklore, only royalty were. Its even got an app these days to go along with the book, offering. Its even got an app these days to go along with the book, offering a gps locator on the most. Here at, we are committed to protecting your privacy.
She started the book two decades ago, slowly but steadily writing and rewriting it until last year, when she finally. 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. 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. It is by far the best part of maui with its manicured lawns and golf courses and great walking path in front of all the resort hotels. 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. 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. What makes these guidebooks controversial is doughtys revelation to outsiders of places cherished by locals.
Tourist bibles angering hawaii businesses, officials. If you mentioned those blue books on the ta forums all heck rains down. The hidden, notveryaccessible pools along the road to hana they usually involve. Now only when our paddling club visits during regatta season. For more information on mauis hidden secrets, give maui revealed a read, it lets you in all the best places perhaps unmentioned in the guide books. I do understand how some people feel that the island is being raped and sold in this book. Get the books kauai revealed and maui revealed to tell you everything you need to know about your trip and detailed recommendations on what to do. This is the best investment you can make for your maui vacation. This guidebook is detailed and covers the entire island of maui. We got maui d in november 2002 and ever since we have been bitten by the aloha spirit of maui and especially wailea. The ultimate guidebook andrew doughty, leona boyd isbn.
We now have a free monthly email newsletter to keep you up to date on maui. A history of the maui mountain and maui 101but her 20 novel the island decides is really something unique. We then walked on and were stopped by a local, frank, that claims to own the property. Blue pool maui 2020 all you need to know before you go.
I mentioned going to maui, a friend of a friend recommended the blue book. This all new fourth edition is the most comprehensive guidebook ever written for maui. Maui is composed of two halfislands east and west, joined by a wide valley. We used it a great deal to find the blue pool, etc. 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. Im a fan of the revealed books and i will continue to use them and the websites, which are invaluable for deciding on where to stay. Swim fins and boogie boards are not allowed in the pool. 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. Jan 02, 2016 secret blue pool maui hawaii rarely visited empties directly into ocean jesse hoff. This all new fifth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Tourist bibles angering hawaii businesses, officials the. I was especially looking forward to seeing the blue pool waterfall that looked so fabulous in.
Wizard guidebooks take over a year to compile and the writers are. Visited the blue pool on july 7 on the trip to hana. From the first time i read one of the hawaii revealed books, i knew it was far and above any other travel book that i had read. For their own safety, children under the age of should be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times when in the pool or in the pool area. The local families have put up gates andor will ask who you. In the land of the lotus eaters the new york times. Suddenly, overnight it was 400 cars a day easily, bumper to bumper, olsen said. After reading the book maui revealed, we ignored signs that attempted to deter us from continuing on. Aug 01, 2000 maui revealed is a mustread for anyone traveling to maui for the first time or repeat visits.
Many new age immigrants come to the lush nirvana of hana in search of a new life in this fragile outpost of hawaiian culture. This allnew ninth edition is a candid, humorous, indepth look into everything there is to see and do on the island. Get the books kauai revealed and maui revealed to tell you everything you need to know about your trip and detailed recommendations on what to do, where to eat, beaches to explore, etc. Best public pool on maui kihei the kihei pool is decked out. The ultimate guidebook doughty, andrew, boyd, leona on. The ultimate guidebook doughty, andrew, doughty, andrew, boyd, leona on. 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. 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. Mauis top 10 off the beaten path hidden spots on maui. Heretoday has often said that she has not read maui revealed, then proceeds to trash it. Over the last two decades maui revealed has been a serial killer for out of the way spots on maui.
We love helping you pick the best swimming pool for you and your loved ones. It sits between hana and oheo gulch pools and offers some of the most beautiful views imaginable. Blue pool the real name is heleleike oha falls, is the poster child of guidebooks hyping places to the braking point, and entitled tourists following the lead. May 23, 2004 traffic on the private dirt road to blue pool has increased to an average of 300 cars a day, he said. Chings pond aka blue sapphire pools perfect for the pathological cliffdiver seeking an impressive photo. Secret blue pool maui hawaii rarely visited empties. Get walmart hours, driving directions and check out weekly. Secret blue pool maui hawaii rarely visited empties directly. Blue tile beach house hotel is a 2star accommodation within 2 km of hookipa beach park.
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. The ultimate maui guidebook looking for the perfect maui guidebook. An honourable mention goes out to the seven sacred pools, but i figure youre guidebook will tell you all about that one. When you arrive, someone escorts you inside and gives you. For our trip this year i also purchased the maui revealed app for use on my iphone and ipad. Kauai is known for its beaches, but it also has beautiful rivers you can paddle up or drift down. My new wife and i had a nightmare experience during our visit to the blue pool, thank you maui revealed. He was rude and gave us excuses on why we could not continue.
The other thing on the maui ta forum thats hated is the bike down haleakala lots of accidents. I was especially looking forward to seeing the blue pool waterfall that looked so fabulous in the maui revealed book. Maui revealed has called it marvelous, but they devote very few words to describing anything specific. Theres a reason why the maui costco has a pallet of these books for sale. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes maui so exciting. Choose the combined west mauimolokai tour to view honokohau falls and the dramatic sea cliffs of molokai. 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.