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Check a honeymoon issue of Modern Bride or a similar magazine for ideas. Also peruse such Web sites as the Knot ( http://www.theknot.com) and the Wedding Channel ( http://www.weddingchannel.com) for advice.

What can I do in Las Vegas besides gamble?

People-watching could keep you occupied for days, but if you want to get off the Strip, there's no shortage of activities. Visit Hoover Dam, hike at Red Rocks, boat on Lake Mead, take a day trip to Death Valley, ski Mount Charleston or goof around at the Pinball Hall of Fame. Free spectacles include the dueling pirates at Treasure Island and the Fremont Street Experience downtown.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (877-847-4858, http://www.visitlasvegas.com) is full of good ideas. Also go to Vegas.com ( http://www.vegas.com), which has the rundown on all things Sin City.

I want to drive to New York City but not park in Manhattan. What are my options?

Thank goodness for New Jersey. From the Beltway, the drive to northern New Jersey is 3 1/2 to 4 hours; from there, park and take a ferry or a commuter train into the city. Two options:

* New Jersey Transit trains operate from numerous locations, but the Metropark station is convenient to the New Jersey Turnpike (take Exit 11 and go north on the Garden State Parkway to Exit 131A) and has ample parking. Parking is $9 per day, with an additional $5 tacked onto the daily rate after 24 hours. Info: 800-626-7433, http://www.njtransit.com.

* NY Waterway operates ferries to midtown and lower Manhattan from several ports in Jersey, including Hoboken and Weehawken. Parking, schedules and rates vary by location. Info: 800-53-FERRY, http://www.nywaterway.com.

I'm going to Hawaii for a week. What island(s) should I go to?

Picking a Hawaiian island or two requires a bit of matchmaking: You'll have to fit your personality and interests with the island's. If you're looking for a good time, with night life and shopping, head to Oahu. Eco-adventurers should venture to Kauai, whereas those needing pampering would like tiny Lanai. The state tourism office's online guide ( http://www.gohawaii.com) details each island's attributes. The isles also have their own tourism offices and Web sites.

Above all, don't overdo it. If you try to hit too many, you'll spread yourself too thin and come away not appreciating anything. Instead, pick one or two and then check the inter-island flights or the new Hawaii Superferry ( http://www.hawaiisuperferry.com). Or avoid airport-hopping and long ferry rides and go directly to Maui, a short boat ride from Molokai.

Which Caribbean island should I visit, and where should I stay?

The Caribbean comprises hundreds of islands, and island features vary widely. Factors to consider include proximity, weather patterns, night life options, beach quality, watersports availability, language and cost.

Vacationers with limited time may want to choose an island accessible by a nonstop flight, such as Jamaica, Puerto Rico or Nassau in the Bahamas. Beach lovers who like out-of-the-way destinations should investigate Anguilla or Antigua and Barbuda. Divers would enjoy Bonaire, the Cayman Islands, St. Eustatius and the British Virgin Islands. Naturalists would be happy in Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Barbados and Puerto Rico have great golf courses. Budget-conscious travelers should try the Dominican Republic. Francophiles would like Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Myriad guidebooks and Web sites are devoted to the Caribbean and include lodging options for various tastes and budgets, from low-key beach bungalows to all-inclusive resorts. The Caribbean Tourism Organization's Web site ( http://www.caribbeantravel.com) has information on more than 30 destinations; other good resources include http://www.caribbean-on-line.com and http://www.caribbeantravelforums.com, as well as each island's tourism office. Valuable guidebooks include "The National Geographic Traveler Caribbean," "Fodor's Caribbean" and "Frommer's Caribbean." Magazines devoted to the Caribbean include Islands and Caribbean Travel & Life, both of which have Web sites ( http://www.islands.com and http://www.caribbeantravel.com, respectively).