Although references to certain areas and paths were removed, the disclaimer warning readers not to trespass felt like a Band-Aid over a serious problem. Tourists following the guidebook may have found themselves in trouble when the safety features were less extensive than they assumed.įurther controversy came when the author responded to these issues. Which in many cases meant that they were dangerous to access. Some felt that by listing them as places for tourists to discover, it undercut the significance of these sacred sites.įinally, many of the areas revealed in Maui Revealed were off the beaten track. Third, natural formations and landmarks were often considered to be spiritual areas in pre-contact Hawaii. Although, once these errors were pointed out, Doughty promised to remove them from later editions. The author admits to having accidentally included paths that cut through private property.
In some cases, these accusations were definitely accurate. Hard-to-reach beauty spots were listed, alongside directions that took you across private land. Second, Maui Revealed was accused of directing tourists onto private property in order to access these fantastic areas. With crowds tend to come higher prices as well. Once the crowds had arrived, locals felt a little shoved to the side. There are a few reasons why.įirst, Maui Revealed brought tourists to places that were once considered local spots. To locals, Maui Revealed was less enthusiastically greeted. Maui Revealed was popular on first release, as readers were eager to discover these Maui marvels. Unsurprisingly, this brought more people to those areas.Īs visitors, this all sounds very exciting. Or, places that a few tourists were aware of, but that were rarely mentioned in other guidebooks. What Is The Maui Revealed Controversy?Īs the name would suggest, Maui Revealed uncovered many places on the island that tourists weren’t previously aware of. Maui Revealed quickly became a top choice for visitors to Maui. Rather than guiding tourists to the built-up resort towns, it unveiled hidden pathways to natural wonders. When Maui Revealed was published, it became the first guidebook to show Maui off the beaten track. It’s part of the “revealed” book series, written by Doughty based on his experiences traveling across the islands of Hawaii. Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook is a guidebook of Maui written and published by Andrew Doughty in 2000. So, Did Maui Revealed Deserve The Controversy?.Was The Maui Revealed Anger Misdirected?."About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. When he's not on the ground, you'll find him in the air in his airplane designed specifically for aerial photography.
Andrew reviews every business anonymously and has hiked and GPSed every trail, secluded beach and special place described in his books. All told in a frank, humorous way that keeps the reading fun.|Maui Revealed, 7th edition About the Author:Īndrew Doughty has been exploring and writing about the Hawaiian Islands for over 20 years and is the best-selling guidebook writer in the United States, with millions of books in print. They also reveal who's the worst and who to stay away from. They see it all and show you the best the island has to offer.
From restaurants to helicopter companies to scuba to beaches to trails. Wizard guidebooks take over a year to compile and the writers are residents who personally and anonymously review every facet of the island. Most travel titles are put together in a few weeks by visiting travel writers.