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Romantic retreats in the US

10 February 2012

Romance is a highly personal concept, and no single travel destination will fit everyone’s tastes. For some it’s a luxurious...

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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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50 best US presidential sites

01 February 2012

Presidents’ Day: that strategic February Monday holiday in the US that’s situated at arm’s length between George Washington’s birthday (February...

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Zombicon: the ghouls descend on Florida’s Gulf Coast

05 November 2011

There are a lot of images and words people associate with Southwest Florida. Sun, sand, shelling. Calm waters that c...

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Florida with kids (beyond Disney): the Gulf Coast

05 November 2011

Florida does two things better than just about any place in America: beaches and theme parks. If you’re traveling with...

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Island-hopping Florida’s southern Gulf Coast

05 November 2011

In the minds of many, Florida and her coast is dark blue water, crashing waves, Spring Break, bottles of booze...

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The best hidden beaches of South Florida

02 November 2011

While most of Florida‘s beaches offer everything from volleyball nets to jet skis to free wi-fi — there are times...

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Florida’s Coral Castle

31 October 2011

Throughout the world there are monuments memorializing love between adoring couples.Shah Jahan certainly wins first prize for the Taj Mahal,...

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Top 11 space travel destinations

21 May 2011

Fire up the jet pack, suck in some thin air, get a taste of zero g – it’s time to...

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North America’s top amusement parks

05 May 2011

Nowhere can you find so many family-friendly daredevil thrills (and gentler rides) than in the USA and Canada. Here are...

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Robert Reid’s travel picks for 2011

30 December 2010

The biggest 2011 travel trend is travel itself, which looks to bounce back from a quiet(er) year or two. Meanwhile,...

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Last-minute holiday getaways from the US

07 December 2010

What? You don’t know where you’re going yet? Well, consider this: travel is bouncing back, but so are prices. USA...

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A perfect day in Miami

25 November 2010

The city of Miami thrives on attention, from its much-photographed Art Deco architecture to its celebrated beaches, glitzy clubs and...

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American pie: slicing across the country

24 November 2010

Pie is turning up all over the US, having reinvented itself from a dowdy church supper ware to a stylish...

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Top 5 day trips from Miami

12 November 2010

Just a short hop away from Miami are some of Florida‘s most alluring, charismatic and well-known attractions. So, if you’re...

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A guide to nightlife in Miami

11 November 2010

Miami’s nightlife scene is hot. A Spanish flair for all-night fun, warm weather, big beaches, skimpy clothing, perfect mojitos –...

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Top 10 places to go in Florida

28 October 2010

Walt Disney was right: Florida is a place that captures the imagination. The landscape is exaggerated, and invites exaggeration. Spanish...

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How the Gulf of Mexico oil spill affected US tourism

27 October 2010

Oil Slick in the Gulf of Mexico June 26, 2010....

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Top alternatives to Halloween

20 October 2010

Tired of the same old Halloween parties? In late October and early November, Halloween isn’t the only festival for fans...

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Hanging with Potter Pilgrims at Orlando opening

18 June 2010

‘Ohmygod, ohmygod, ohmygod,’ yelled a 13-year-old from Dallas, jumping up and down as the actual Harry Potter ca...

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Top 10 weird and wonderful USA

16 June 2010

There is a sense of humor around every corner when you’re driving in America. How else to explain those wacky,...

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Oil spill update

10 June 2010

We’re keeping an eye on the oil spill in the Gulf Coast and gauging how it will impact summer travel...

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Tar balls hit Pensacola, Florida

04 June 2010

Updated June 7, 2:15pm ESTOil has reached Florida. Oil tar balls washed up ashore at the west end of Santa...

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Top spots to watch the World Cup in the USA

02 June 2010

Contrary to some opinions, the world’s most-watched sporting event is actually watched by some Americans. In fact, many. If you’re...

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Should you cancel your Florida vacation?

20 May 2010

Ever since the BP oil spill following an April 20 explosion, storms of scientists, EPA agents and media folks have...

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