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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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5 of Maine´s top ski/winter resorts

Camden Snow Bowl The USA´s northeasternmost state punches well above its weight for skiing and snowboarding: a diverse array of terrain; get legit vertical; reliable snowmaking; and a mix of big-resort convenience and small-town charm—often without those darn crowds. And there are nearly 20 alpine skiing/snowboarding areas (even more if you count small hills, crosscountry ski centers, and non-lift areas). Here are five standouts...read post

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5 nifty New Year´s Eve destinations in the USA

Lisa-Blue U.S. cities throw some of the world´s best parties to ring out the old and ring in the new. In fact, there are so many options that it would take many thousands of words to cover So here´s my quick take on five great ones - a mix of the usual suspects and at least a couple that perhaps may not have occurred to you. Let the countdown begin!read post

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Riccardo R September 10, 2022 at 12:28pm

Several months ago the London-based travel site BigSevenTravel.com came out with "The best cities in the world for art and culture in 2022", including of course a number in the U.S. - and while many of them you would totally expect, there are a few you totally wouldn't: https://bigseventravel.com/best-cities-for-arts-culture/
David Paul Appell June 23, 2022 at 12:42am

The news website Skift, which does a great job of covering all aspects of the international travel industry, just came out with this sobering look by Lebawit Lily Girma at how all the mass shootings, hate crimes and other dysfunction in the U.S. may pose a challenge for getting tourists to come visit. And I post it here because I'm quoted. Sad but true... 😥 https://skift.com/2022/06/15/the-troubling-new-reality-for-u-s-tour...

Gun Violence Creates a Troubling New Reality for U.S. Tourism's Hard Sell

”Breaking news: USA hoping to increase tourism with gifts at border entries!” reads the headline on a sketch of a U.S. border patrol officer handing…
Jeffrey Kunst May 10, 2022 at 10:32am

Delaware's Rehoboth Beach is a warm-weather magnet for many not just in Delaware but also surrounding areas including Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Read more about it and other popular beaches along the state's 381-mile coast in PennLive.com's recent look article https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/04/delaware-beach-guide-info-on-...
Max Pesling March 31, 2022 at 12:56pm

An interesting video put together by reknowned international "pickup" authority Steve Jabba about the top 10 cities for single guys to pick up girls. Any guesses as to what the two U.S. cities mentioned might be? One you might think is obvious, the other not so much. Check it out! https://youtu.be/aokEyovVt0E
Tripatini February 16, 2022 at 9:36am

Beachy U.S. getaways - especially Hawaii - trending for 2022, according to https://www.huffpost.com/entry/experts-predict-popular-travel-2022_...

Experts Predict The Most Popular Travel Destinations Of 2022

From domestic getaways to new international opportunities, here's where tourists will be flocking this year.
David Paul Appell May 24, 2011 at 5:01pm

History buffs, especially those interested in the U.S. Civil War and its 150th anniversary this year, will find a plethora of fascinating offbeat tours covered in the series newly posted on our blog.
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

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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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