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The largest city in Maine is a gateway for island hopping in summer, skiing in winter and a thriving cultural center year-round.

This tiny New Hampshire town in the shadow of Mount Monadnock shines with publishing houses, ponds and prep schools.

With the scenic beauty of the White Mountains and the retail allure of outlet malls, this New Hampshire town is popular among skiers and shoppers.

Whether it’s a romantic honeymoon, a fun-filled family holiday, a relaxing getaway or an active adventure you’re after, this lush Hawaiian island is sure to please!

Walk amid some of the finest redwood scenery on the planet and then visit a waterfall via this natural path. 

Blue ridges fill your view as you gaze over the many acres of tree-covered wilderness in this peaceful Virginia park. 

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

Venture to the wild heart of California, a land of abundant natural beauty, vast national parks and towns steeped in Gold Rush history.

Rockford’s iconic gardens may be in the heartland of America, but you’ll feel transported to Japan as you explore the winding paths, ponds and waterfalls.

This tiny New Hampshire town in the shadow of Mount Monadnock shines with publishing houses, ponds and prep schools.

Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure at the oldest and largest national park in the United States. You’ll come across one magnificent view after another.

A warm tribute to one of the US’s earliest and greatest presidents, modelled on Ancient Rome’s Pantheon.

With charm and a beautiful shoreline, this Maui town is filled with fun and unusual attractions worth a daytrip or a lengthy stay.

Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.

Explore the wonders held deep underground in this fantastic system of caves in the Wasatch mountains.

With the scenic beauty of the White Mountains and the retail allure of outlet malls, this New Hampshire town is popular among skiers and shoppers.

The big skies welcome visitors for year-round outdoor activities: spring rafting, summer camping, fall hiking and winter skiing.

 With its pristine water, wooded shoreline and more than 300 islands, this New York destination earns its nickname, the “Queen of American Lakes.”

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.