-- 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
-- From the author of Hidden Hawaii, winner of the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award for Best Guidebook
-- Covers the entire island in great detail, from the sunny south shore beaches to the wild, pristine Na Pali Coast
-- Shows how to explore Kauai's natural side with details on beach camping, scuba diving, sea kayaking, mountain biking, and hiking (including a special map of hiking trails in Waimea Canyon)
-- Leads to out-of-the-way sights, attractions, and beaches overlooked by other guides
-- Combines critical reviews of the big resorts with helpful recommendations on smaller, more intimatealternatives
-- Introduces the traveler to the traditional culture of Hawaii with sections on history, music, and people, plus advice on how to join the locals at their favorite spots
