Got a WHOLE bunch of vacation time to burn and no idea what to do? Pick up a copy of "1,000 Places to See in th USA and Canada Before You Die," by Patricia Schultz (Workman, paperback, $19.95). It's the North American version of Schultz's "1,000 Places to See..." best-seller. For this guide, the Travel Channel producer, who has written for Frommer's, Berlitz and Access travel guides, selected, among other sights in the Islands: Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the Hilo Farmers Market, the Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau, Hana village, the Bishop Museum, Chinatown and Pearl Harbor. And she praised Honollulu restaurants in an essay entitled "Honolulu For Foodies."

DEAL YOURSELF A WALKING TOUR WITH THIS UNIQUE GUIDE

Ditch the usual tourist traps and vacation like a native — on foot! Chronicle Books' "City Walks" card series offers you 50 adventures per city, ranging from Amsterdam to Chicago. Just pick a card from the deck and be on your way. Whether you're a first time visitor to the city, or just want to discover new terrain, City Walks gives you an intimate view. Each card in the deck outlines a self-guided walking adventure, with a detailed map on the front and information on the back filled with insider tips. So pick a card — any card — and start exploring!