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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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