Description
Find your own journey. Maui offers many opportunities to combine ocean, landscape, and local food experiences. Lonely Planet’s guide helps you decide which areas to explore and which activities to fit into your holiday. The book suits those who want a comprehensive overview of the island and wish to develop a travel plan that includes both well-known highlights and room to follow their own interests along the way.
Experiences and content. Coverage includes West Maui, Iao Valley and central Maui, Kihei and the south coast, the North Shore and Upcountry, Haleakala National Park, as well as Hana and the east coast. The book also covers Lana’i and Moloka’i. The publisher highlights food experiences in Wailuku, snorkelling at Honolua Bay, and Halawa Valley. You will also find content on Iao Valley State Monument and Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm. Cultural stories and local perspectives provide further background on the landscapes and experiences.
Who is this guide suitable for? Dedicated sections cover surf beaches, outdoor activities, and the Road to Hana drive. Itineraries and day trips help you combine stops, and the book includes photographs, maps, and a pull-out Maui map. You will find recommendations on dining spots, accommodation, festivals, and the best time to travel. The practical section covers arrival, transport, money, accessibility, useful words and phrases, and responsible travel. Use the guide to consider which parts of the island to prioritise and how much time to allow for each stage.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to choose a few experiences you really want, and see them in context with the rest of the trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to get to know each place. Browse through it with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you want to fit in and what you will have time to enjoy. Also leave room on some days for breaks and detours. A physical book is useful to return to when discussing the next stage. Rediscover an idea you noted earlier, and let the plan evolve as you get to know the destination.
About this edition. English travel guide, published 2024. 240 pages. 6th edition. ISBN 9781838691578.
