-- New and improved maps that "zoom in" on each area and lead the traveler along the described route

-- New features including checklists of author favorites, weekend itineraries, and walking tours

-- "Hidden" spots -- loved by the local but missed by most visitors -- prominently marked in the margin

-- Detailed descriptions of beaches, parks, and outdoor activities that take the reader beyond he sightseeing circuit to hike, bike, swim, snorkel, and camp

-- Redesigned front and back covers that are more dynamic, more colorful, and easier to read

-- Expanded internet information that includes email and Web site addresses for every listing

-- Showcases the author's favorite places to sleep, eat, swim, and simply relax

-- A virtual beach guide with reviews of 64 stretches of sand -- many still "hidden"

-- Includes a driving tour that leads away from the tourist areas and into the heart of central Maui