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5 of New Hampshire´s best ski/winter resorts

 storylanding The Granite State is blessed with more than 20 great winter resorts, most of them in the White Mountains in the north center of the state, around a two-hour drive from capital Manchester and 2½ hours from Boston, and most of them are just as enjoyable to visit for nature and adventure activities the rest of the year when the snow is gone. So to give you a flavor of what winter fun New Hampshire style is like, here´s my pick of the top half dozen (all in the White Mountains…

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6 of Vermont´s top ski/winter resorts

 Killington Ski Resort Beyond its cozy small towns/cities and quintessential New England vibe, the Green Mountain State may be small but punches way above its weight when it comes to ski resorts, with a whopping 24 - many ddeveloped in the mid- to late-1950s - offering a mix of family-friendly slopes, challenging terrains, and picturesque settings. And here´s a quick look at are a half dozen of its best, most of which also have a good range of other winter activities as well as cool stuff to…

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6 of Virginia´s top destinations

  Mporterf "Virginia is for lovers," the tourism slogan goes and that´s especially true for lovers of history and nature. Here you'll see colonial settlements as well as Civil War battlefields and presidential residences (eight presidents have hailed from here, mostly early in the USA´s history). Its cities are a mix of historic architecture and cutting-edge modern culture and amenities including great dining; its relatively modest coastline is nonetheless packed with appealing beaches; and…

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10 fun things to do for couples (or anyone!) in Destin, Florida

  Founded by a sea captain in 1830, Destin (pop. around 14,000) is a charming beach town located on the Gulf of Mexico´s Emerald Coast in state´s northwestern ¨panhandle.¨it's still home to Florida's largest fishing fleet, but among visitors it´s best known for its white sandy beaches, emerald-green waters, and a wide variety of outdoor activities, and it´s an ideal destination for couples looking for a romantic getaway or a fun-filled vacation. And here are ten of the top fun things to do…

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  • 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/
  • 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…
  • 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-...
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Imagine if the U.S. government had actually shut down: What would have happened with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War?
  • 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

  • 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...?
  • 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?
    The Quirky Traveller Blog - Travel in mind, body and spirit around the globe
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