Tips & articles
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Illinois road trip: three presidents, one route
23 May 2012
While those vying for the big chair in the White House are dashing around the US debating their merits, it’s...
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Top scenic USA train routes
15 March 2012
There’s no better way to experience the sheer grandeur of the North American continent than by rail. Considerably more relaxing...
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America’s legendary drives
06 February 2012
With over four million miles of highway, the USA offers more road trips than anyone could tackle in one lifetime....
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Hunting the best pizza in America
19 January 2012
There are two types of food in the world: Italian food and the rest. And pizza? It’s so prevalent here...
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A smooth landing: 5 tips for timesaving at airports
17 September 2011
One of the most tiring elements of air travel, particularly for frequent fliers, is the ‘getting there:’ You’re landed and...
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Destinations that pair well with wine and beer
19 August 2011
A glistening glass of local wine, with a tasty little snack on the side – is there anything better? It’s...
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Route 66: Motoring the mother road
30 June 2011
This itinerary from Lonely Planet’s USA’s Best Trips, written by local expert authors Amy Balfour, Alison Bing, Jennifer Denniston, Lisa...
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A perfect day in Chicago
17 June 2011
Writer Nelson Algren summed up Chicago best: ‘Like loving a woman with a broken nose, you may well find lovelier...
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How does American Airlines/booking site tiff affect travelers?
06 January 2011
If you hadn’t noticed all the shoving, American Airlines (AA) has been in a bit of a tiff with a...
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Rick Bayless’ Mexico and US food travel tips
04 October 2010
Long before Rick Bayless was one of the most recognizable chefs in the US, he was an avid traveler.In the...
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Spotlight on Chicago
23 September 2010
Chicago is one of those American cities known for its vigor. It’s famous for its river-hugging architecture, blues, comedy and...
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A day at the museum
17 September 2010
When we first saw Sue in Chicago’s Field Museum we exclaimed ‘wow, she’s huge!’ In fact, Sue is the largest...
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Roadtripping USA: the ultimate how-to
08 September 2010
Maybe it’s the economy, maybe it’s the weather, or maybe retro travel is in vogue – whatever the reason, 2010...
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Road trip rules for Labor Day weekend
31 August 2010
Labor Day in the US signals two major things – the last-bash of summer travel when, the AAA estimates,...
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Chicago’s cutting-edge comedy
14 August 2010
The kings and queens of Chicago – names such as Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Chris Farley among them –...
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10 best places to have a mid-life crisis
27 July 2010
Looking for a bit of reinvention? In this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you where to...
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Top 10 Chicago highlights
23 July 2010
‘If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible,’ begins...
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7 spookiest buildings around the world
22 July 2010
Has a building ever given you the creeps? It could be a beautiful church, an office building, a small cottage…and...
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Chicago's jazz and blues shrines
21 July 2010
The world’s biggest free blues fest? Everyone knows Chicago has that. A martini-pouring jazz club where Al Capone bootlegged whiskey?...
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The infamous architecture of Chicago
12 July 2010
The ubiquitous tale of the Chicago fire – which raged for three whole days in 1871, leveling 3 sq miles...
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10 ways to kill time at the airport
03 June 2010
Your bags have been checked, your boarding pass issued… and now you’ve got hours to wait before getting on your...
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P.I.C.N.I.C. in the U.S.A.
25 May 2010
Can we officially proclaim spring as the best season? Despite the allergies buzzing along with new blooms and freshly cut...
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Making the most of your stopover
05 March 2010
What do you do with those precious few hours when you’re en route? Seems a shame to waste them kicking...
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All-American Classic: Route 66
11 November 2009
For a classic American road trip, nothing beats good ol’ Route 66. Nicknamed the nation’s ‘Mother Road’ by novelist John...
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