Guide map of Maui, the Valley Island, with things to see and do for scuba divers, snorkelers, golfers, hikers, bicyclists, surfers, tourists, and others who love Maui. Printed on waterproof, tear-resistant, permanently folded paper. Over 150 captions of the sights, scenes and must-do's of Maui. Millions of people love Maui and consider it their favorite vacation spot, and this special map of Maui shows you why. Franko's Guide Map of Maui is so full of information that the locals also use it, to learn all about their favorite island paradise.
Side One shows Maui in perfect and beautiful shaded relief as if you are looking at it from far above. The slopes of Haleakala and the steep valleys of the West Maui Mountains stand out against the green lowlands and coast. Look close enough and you will note that where there are sandy beaches, the color of sand appears along the shoreline. Maui's favorite snorkeling, surfing, bodyboarding, scuba diving, ocean kayaking, windsurfing, big game sportfishing, whale watching, helicopter tours, bicycling, horseback riding, hiking, driving, golfing, museums, Hawaii State Parks, National Parks and numerous places to visit and explore are located and described. You will not run out of things to do on Maui! There are close-up details of the Lahaina to Kapalua area, the Kahului and Airport details, and the Ma'alaea to Makena details are saved for side two of Franko's Guide Map of Maui, but this side of the map has dozens and dozens of things to see and do.
Side Two depicts Maui's things to see and do in a series of four beautiful close-ups. These Maui zoom-ins include Lahaina to Kapalua Detail, Kahului and Airport Area, Ma'alaea to Makena Detail, and Lahaina Town. The details were actually traced from high resolution government aerial phots, so they are extremely accurate depictions of the coast and towns, and even the hotels and buildings. The Lahaina to Kapalua Detail includes the resorts and places of interest from Honolua Bay, with its notably wonderful snorkeling, scuba diving and surfing, all the way down the coast through Kapalua, Napili, Kahana, Honokowai, Ka'anapali, and Lahaina. Each golf course is also shown. Even the scenic and fun Lahaina to Ka'anapali Sugar Cane Train is shown. This map detail within Franko's Guide Map of Maui shows the viewer a complete guide to this area, also known as West Maui.
Frank Nielsen is a self-described "ocean nut" born in Bountiful, Utah. He learned to love watersports while a teenager, when his family was posted to Beirut. Later he earned a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering and worked for the U.S. Navy until 2000, when he became a full-time cartographer and map publisher.
