In short
Maui Revealed 7th Edition is a free Android app developed by Crystal Springs Software, LLC.
Highlights
Cheapest and best tour guide I ever had
Perfect companion to the book
Saves time and hassle every time you use it
Thank you for the hard work that goes in to making these great
Useful comments on all the beaches and other sights
I'm not a fan of the app having a book version attached to it
Description
This app is based on the 7th edition of the guidebook. This is the current edition. Never get lost with the Maui Revealed app. This app is the perfect companion to the Maui Revealed book or eBook. Nothing beats the reading experience of a book to plan your vacation, but while you are traveling, the Maui Revealed app combines the complete guidebook with an easy to use map that is always with you on your phone or tablet. The location-aware map was created by Andrew Doughty to go with the guidebook and it can show you the locations of the all the places in the guidebook. If you are using the app on a device with a GPS, the app can also show you where you are on the map and be used to guide you to your destinations. The app can be used to look up guidebook information on the go. It provides a location-centric interface to the guidebook. With just two taps on the Map, "Locate Me"and "What's Nearby?", the app will pull together a list of everything to do, see and eat wherever you are on the island. The text of the guidebook is searchable and lists of hotels and restaurants can be sorted by location, type, price and rating. The app has a "Smart"Table of Contents that previews guidebook ratings and shows you places you have marked as "Favorites". The Favorites list can help you plan and organize your days and make it easy to find the things you want to see and do when you are on the go. Best-selling author and longtime Hawaii resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to eat, colorful craters, hidden waterfalls and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. Every beach, trail and location has been evaluated through years of field research. This app, the book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes Maui so exciting. This app covers it all—from the wind-swept top of Haleakala to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your Maui vacation. Whether you're a first time visitor or a long time kama'aina, you'll find out more about Maui from this app than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with Maui Revealed. • Fast and easy to use • Detailed, interactive, GPS-aware map that works without the need for an internet connection • Always know where you are with the “Locate Me” button that places a blue dot on the map that tracks your current location as you move around the island (requires a device with a GPS) • Guidebook locations have “Map It” buttons that place a red dot on the map. When the blue “Locate Me” dot is on top of the red “Map It” dot, you have reached your destination • All map and guidebook content is stored on your device • Use the app to help you plan your trip, saving your favorite places in “Favorites” so you can quickly access them when you are on the go • The most up-to-date and accurate information available anyplace • Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, hotels and activities show you which companies really are the best…and which to avoid--no advertisements • Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way Maui Revealed Guidebook Reviews "An authoritative and in-depth look at all that the island offers."- Josh Roberts, USA Today "Great series of guidebooks…Their fun-to-read style is helpful and easy to follow. Their observations are precise…"- Hawaii Magazine Since the app download is over 260 MB, we recommend that you first run the application connected to a fast WiFi network. Once you have done this initial download, the app will work offline and not require a data connection unless you want to view any of the web links referenced in the app or get turn by turn driving directions.
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