Browsing: United States of America

Inside the vibrant district of style, art, and food, expanding Miami’s travel landscape

In just over two decades, the Miami district of Wynwood has been making its own distinctive mark on the city’s wider landscape thanks to a growing arts and lifestyle presence here – and all inside what was once an unknown industrial and warehouse neighborhood.  That transformation into a forward-thinking, creative, and small-business community includes a significant number of Afro-American and African-Caribbean entrepreneurs …

Hotels, mansions, and museums from an opulent era

A tropical landscape of inland waterways, lagoons,.and abundant natural foliage along south Florida’s eastern coastline would become the wider canvas for the emergence of the opulent architecture and lifestyle of the early twentieth century.  Within this southernmost American state, figures of industry and finance and their families from the Gilded Age created residences to reflect the grandeur of distant pasts and faraway, ancient cultures.  This region would  …

It could be said that Capitol Reef National Park is the most underrated of Utah’s incredible bounty of national parks. For some reason it doesn’t attract the attention that the remainder of the ‘Big Five’ do. Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce and Zion statistically receive more visitors, probably due to their proximity to each other or easy access from nearby towns. However, a park that’s brimming with stunning scenery, but attracts a fraction of the crowds, is …

Last month, I sailed the Mississippi River with my friend Maddy aboard American Cruise Lines’ American Symphony. I’ve sailed with American before, so I knew what to expect – friendly service, comfortable accommodations and a well-organized trip where we always know what’s happening and where to be. It’s a fool proof vacation.

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Route 66 embodies the American Dream. From Chicago to Los Angeles, from wide-open plains to scorching deserts and pine forests, this iconic road is integral to the history of the USA. Established in 1926, Route 66 played an essential part in the westward migration of the 1930s. A couple of decades later, the road became famous for its mom n’ pop diners, neon signs, and quirky roadside attractions.

In 1995, the road was decommissioned and …

We hadn’t been to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in years. Caught up in traveling all around the world, we had almost forgotten this charming town tucked away at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States.

We were in town to check out Wilderness Wildlife Week, an annual event that brings together fans of nature with an astonishing variety of presenters, hikes, …

Area 51, situated in the remote Nevada desert, is a military base that is shrouded in secrecy and speculated over by conspiracy theorists. A US Air Force testing ground, the facility is known to develop cutting-edge aircraft. It has, however, been its association with extraterrestrials that has really captured the public imagination, and stories of government cover-ups are rife.

For several decades, it has been rumored that the spaceship which allegedly crashed-landed in Roswell, New …

I’ve been waiting for this one.

For years, I’ve wondered when American Cruise Lines would bring its easy, small-ship style to the Great Lakes. And now it’s happening. Starting May 2026, American will debut three brand-new Great Lakes cruises aboard its newest ship, American Patriot.…

I’d heard about Savannah’s charm for years, but nothing quite prepared me for the reality of stepping into what felt like a picture-perfect movie set. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by something unexpected: the cleanliness. The streets were immaculate, the squares meticulously maintained, and everywhere I looked, people were unfailingly polite—holding doors, offering directions, greeting me with genuine Southern hospitality.

Savannah’s layout is unlike any American city I’ve visited. General James Oglethorpe …

If you’re looking at cruising the Mississippi, you really have two choices: American Cruise Lines or Viking. A few smaller companies do offer shorter trips of three or four days, but those are more regional outfits and not the focus here. For most travelers planning a weeklong or longer itinerary, American and Viking are the names you’ll be choosing between. Before we get into the options, let’s get to know the mighty river that …

Each year, as the air turns crisp and city lights glow a little warmer, New York City enters a season unlike any other. Between late November and early January, the city becomes a living celebration — from parades and public art to Broadway marquees and winter markets. For visitors, these weeks offer a chance to witness the city in full holiday splendor, shaped not just by tradition but by the energy of the moment.

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Lounging back on the comfortable love seat of the First Class railroad car on the train, I popped a chocolate brownie in my mouth. There was a sumptuous spread of food on the table before me and someone was strolling around taking drink orders.

I could not be more comfortable. This was the way to travel.

On a train.

No tiny airline seats, no elbows banged into your head as people pass, no seats reclined …

There are many nicknames for the city of San Francisco, including “The City.” There is “415” – the area code, “San Fran” – (don’t use this one), “Fog City” – self-explanatory, “Golden Gate City” – for the bridge, and even “Baghdad by the Bay” – with reference to the cosmopolitan nature of the population, much like that of pre-war Baghdad. Lately, The City …

Lake Tahoe is a destination perfect for a getaway, provided you appreciate skiing or hiking or nature, golf, shopping, gambling, fishing, boating, or dozens of other outdoor activities.  Straddling the border between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe often exceeds the expectations of first-time visitors. Its natural beauty, crystal clear waters, towering Jeffrey pine trees, and mountains are stunning during any season.

But there is more. Lake Tahoe surprises with its casinos and city life. It …