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Ever heard of Metropolis, Illinois? Why it´s a super destination

SeeMetropolis.com The "Hometown of Superman" is a charming town of some 6,000 nestled along the picturesque Ohio River in the far south of Illinois (a six-hour drive from Chicago) where it borders Kentucky, and boasts a number of attractions beyond its superhero connection. With a rich history dating back to 1839, Metropolis has grown into a vibrant hub for both residents and visitors alike. Originally settled by European immigrants attracted to the fertile lands along the Ohio, Metropolis has…

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7 of the best things to see and do in Portland, Oregon

If you ever saw the comedy series Portlandia, which ran from 2011 to 2018, you know this city of 653,000 (metro area 2.1 million) is bike-friendly and full of food carts/trucks, indie bookstores, farm-to-table restaurants, an embarrassing number of coffee shops - and has a certain quirkiness to it (a popular local slogan goes: "Keep Portland Weird"). Most of these characterizations are pretty accurate. However, it's also a city that boasts more than 150 parks, including the largest forested…

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Palm Beach, Florida and Mar-a-Lago, the USA´s current “presidential palace”

Wellesenterprises/Dreamstime.com I visited the President of the United States at Mar-a-Lago – well, sort of. I could have been driving along any street, anywhere in the non-desert United States. The sun was shining, traffic was light, and there was no indication that I was passing through anything other than an ordinary neighborhood. Suddenly everything changed. Police cars were everywhere: Slowly patrolling the streets, parked along the sidewalks and driving into and out of a gated community.…

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5 Revolutionary road trips to mark the USA´s 250th anniversary

Chensiyuan Like many kids in the United States, while growing up my parents would each summer pack us into the car and set off on a family road trip of varying lengths. Usually they were (more or less) fun, and it certainly instroduced me to new experiences as well as learning a lot about my country. And as this summer´s road trip season, it also dovetails with the USA´s observance of its 250th birthday, culminating on July 4th, which marks the date of the signing of the Declaration of…

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Ed Wetschler April 10, 2011 at 5:31pm

Imagine if the U.S. government had actually shut down: What would have happened with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War?
Sarah Coghill February 19, 2011 at 3:38pm

Photographs of San Francisco and Alcatraz Island and Penitentiary. There is an extraordinary atmosphere, amazing views of the city skyline and far fewer tourists on the Alcatraz night tour - highly recommended! Click here to view the image gallery: SF & Alcatraz gallery

I am a professional travel photographer and take on commissions worldwide. To see more of my work visitwww.whitelightgallery.com
David Paul Appell October 26, 2010 at 7:52pm

Hi, Zoë! Well, it really depends on your interests -- as you well know, the U.S. is a sometimes bewilderingly varied smorgasbord. Are your interests historic, outdoorsy, cultural, foodie, sporty...?
Zoë Dawes October 22, 2010 at 10:18pm

Hi - I'm a personal Tour Guide for the lake District, Cumbria, UK www.thequirkytraveller.com & many of my clients are from America. I want to learn more about USA & get back to visit - only been to California. Where should I go next?

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Nayaz Noor July 28, 2010 at 6:16am

Hi Jose,

Just did.
Thank you.
regards
Nayaz
José Balido July 28, 2010 at 6:11am

Hi Nayaz,

Did you post your request for US operators in the Tour Operators group? You may find it more productive!
Nayaz Noor July 24, 2010 at 6:22am

Good Morning America!!!!

Looking for a good receptive operator in the US to handle FIT's and groups. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
regards
Nayaz Noor CTC
Safir Tours
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Susana Soltero Liebow July 15, 2010 at 6:08pm

Too hot? Escape to Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake

http://www.boston.com/travel/blog/2010/07/too_hot_escape.html
David Paul Appell April 21, 2010 at 3:40pm

FYI, if anybody's interested, my interview with the BBC on the new US tourism promotion body and tax ran this past weekend. Here's the link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8626355.stm

BBC News - Will a new visa charge hurt American tourism?

Fast:track investigates if a new $10 (£7) charge when applying for a US visa will put people off visiting the country.