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Title: Maui (Lonely Planet)
ISBN: 1741047145
Author:
Ned Friary
Glenda Bendure
Publicate Date: 2008-09-01
Publish: 2008-09-01
List Price: $19.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.0
Format: Paperback
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1: Good Info
Very well done.
Looks like a new type of format compared to most Lonely Planet books but I like it.
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2: More isn't always better.
Lonely Planet: Maui
In the spirit of Facebook's 25 Random Things here is a list of the top 25 good and bad things about this book:
1. Magnificent pictures -if you didn't want to go to Maui before, you will now
2. Has an itinerary for everyone - whether you have 4 kids or are always looking to save the environment, lonely planet has an itinerary for you
3. In addition to being organized by area, there are sections just for outdoor activities, how to be green in Maui, and the history and culture of Maui
4. Literally every single thing you can do on this island is in the book - this can be a good or bad thing
5. Following #4, it is overwhelming to read if you do not have a good idea of what Maui offers beforehand - having finished the whole book I have no idea what to do or where to stay unless I can go for a really long time
6. Includes in depth sections on The Road to Hana and Haleakala National Park
7. Includes extra sections on the surrounding islands - Lana'I and Moloka'i
8. Gives you the touristy stuff and the local secrets
9. Well written - the words really bring Maui to life
10. The book could really use a tear out map, like some other travel books have - because it is so in depth it is hard to figure out where things are without a separate map of all of Maui
11. Includes a Top Experiences in Maui section
12. The writers include a little green clover next to anything that is sustainable or a green product
13. Equally useful for experienced and novice surfers
14. Includes Island Voices sections where different local people are asked about their connection to Maui and what they do for a living
15. Gives you tips for getting involved in volunteer activities
16. Has a Top Picks or Don't Miss section every few pages
17. Includes brief sections on the Hawaiian language
18. Gives you a brief lesson on music in Hawaii
19. Has a food glossary so you know what you're eating
20. Has a list of price information for a quick reference
21. Like all travel books includes information on planning your trip and local necessities
22. Relatively small and compact book
23. Includes a brief section on habits and customs
24. Has a bio of the authors in the back
25. Overall, very useful book in conjunction with a map and some guidance from other visitors
Overall the book was helpful but it provided way too much information about everything and as such was a slog to look through and plan a trip from. I would say that this is a great reference book about Maui, but as a travel guide, it falls kinda flat. I hope in the future Lonely Planet will take a note from Facebook and Twitter and say more with less space, by not including every detail in the book and sorting what is included in an easier to plan format.
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3: Good guide, but not best among stiff competition
This is a good and up to date guide to Maui. Photography is gorgeous, and information in it is solid. But I don't feel it quite lives up to the standard of "Maui Revealed". That book and the other Hawaii guides from Wizard Publications seemingly can't be beat for conveying confidence that the guide writer has lived what is being written about and has the real scoop on the places you will visit. The Lonely Planet guide here is also worth buying, but only as a supplement to the other book.
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4: Maui the easy way
I love this book. its realy fun to read and full of pictures for those of us who desire some isslustrations. I got this book as a gift from a tourist couple from Florida when I was at the airport.
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5: Mouth-watering guide to Hawaii island
It starts with gorgeous, tempting photos of the beaches, volcanoes, palms, and turtles, followed by 3, 7, and 10 day itineraries. Recommendations for all activities from diving to festivals, are included. Restaurants, cafes for all tastes are succinctly described. Side trips to Moloka'i and Lana'i are also included. The Road to Hana looks so appetizing, green and gorgeous, that I now want to go to Maui the very next trip.
I'd long enjoyed Lonely Planet guides, now I buy one wherever I go, it saves time and money, and I feel my experiences are always enriched by their advice. 50 maps are an added convenience, and all if it will fit into your small purse. I don't think there is a better guide to Maui out there.
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