Cook Islands: Overview
The Cook Islands is a nation in the South Pacific, with political links to New Zealand. Its 15 islands are scattered over a vast area. The largest island, Rarotonga, is home to rugged mountains and Avarua, the national capital. To the north, Aitutaki Island has a vast lagoon encircled by coral reefs and small, sandy […]
USA: Overview
An Overview of the USA (United States of America) The USA is the world’s foremost economic and military power, with global interests and an unmatched global reach. America’s gross domestic product accounts for close to a quarter of the world total, and its military budget is reckoned to be almost as much as the rest […]
USA: A Brief History
An American Brief History The Declaration of Independence: the Committee of Five presenting their draft to the Second Continental Congress in 1776 Europeans Arrive The area which is now the United States has been inhabited since prehistoric times by Native American tribes often referred to as Indians or Plains Indians. The first attempts to found […]
USA: Yosemite
Yosemite National Park National Park in California Yosemite National Park is in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Find Somewhere to Stay near the Yosemite National Park: Booking.com The National Park is famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan […]
USA: Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park National Park in Wyoming Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500 square mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Find Somewhere to Stay near the Yellowstone National Park: Booking.com Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, […]
USA: Washington DC
Washington DC Capital of the United States of America Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Washington DC: Booking.com Washington, DC, the U.S. capital, is a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. It’s defined by imposing neoclassical monuments and buildings – including the iconic ones that house the […]
USA: Tampa
Tampa City in Florida Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Tampa: Booking.com Tampa is a city on Tampa Bay, along Florida’s Gulf Coast. A major business center, it’s also known for its museums and other cultural offerings. Busch Gardens is an African-themed amusement park with thrill rides and animal-viewing areas. The historic Ybor City […]
USA: Seattle
Seattle City in Washington Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Seattle: Booking.com Seattle, a city on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, is surrounded by water, mountains and evergreen forests, and contains thousands of acres of parkland. Washington State’s largest city, it’s home to a large tech industry, with Microsoft and Amazon headquartered in […]
USA: San Francisco
San Francisco City in California San Francisco, in northern California, is a hilly city on the tip of a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. Find Somewhere to Stay in or near San Francisco: Booking.com It’s known for its year-round fog, iconic Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and colorful Victorian houses. […]
USA: San Diego
San Diego City in California San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. Find Somewhere to Stay in or near San Diego: Booking.com Immense Balboa Park is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo, as well as numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums […]
San Antonio
San Antonio City in Texas San Antonio is a major city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial heritage. Find Somewhere to Stay in or near San Antonio: Booking.com The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum, marks an infamous 1836 battle for Texan independence from Mexico. Following the San Antonio River, the […]
USA: Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City City in Utah Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Salt Lake City: Booking.com Salt Lake City, Utah’s high-elevation capital, is bordered by the buoyant waters of the Great Salt Lake and the snow-capped peaks of the Wasatch Range. Downtown’s 10-acre Temple Square, headquarters of the Mormon Church, is home to the […]
USA: St Louis
St. Louis City in Missouri Find Somewhere to Stay in or near St Louis: Booking.com St. Louis is a major city in Missouri along the Mississippi River. Its iconic, 630-ft. Gateway Arch, built in the 1960s, honours the early 19th-century explorations of Lewis and Clark and America’s westward expansion in general. Replica paddlewheelers ply the […]
USA: Portland
Portland City in Oregon Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Portland: Booking.com Portland, Oregon’s largest city, sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. It’s known for its parks, bridges and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco-friendliness and its microbreweries and coffeehouses. Iconic Washington Park encompasses […]
USA: Philadelphia
Philadelphia City in Pennsylvania Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Philadelphia: Booking.com Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city, is notable for its rich history, on display at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed) and other American Revolutionary sites. Also iconic are the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of […]
USA: Pheonix
Phoenix City in Arizona Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Pheonix: Booking.com Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multicity metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. It’s known for high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus–designed golf […]
USA: Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Attraction in New York State Niagara Falls transcends the border between the USA and Canada. The American side of the Falls is in Niagara County which part of the State of New York. Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Niagara: Booking.com Return to USA Holiday Page
USA: New York
New York City City in New York The Statue of Liberty and New York City skyline lit-up at Night Find Somewhere to Stay in or near New York: Booking.com New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among […]
USA: New Orleans
New Orleans City in Louisiana Find Somewhere to Stay in or near New Orleans: Booking.com New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the “Big Easy,” it’s known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of […]
USA: Nashville
Nashville City in Tennessee Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Nashville: Booking.com Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and home to Vanderbilt University. Legendary country music venues include the Grand Ole Opry House, home of the famous “Grand Ole Opry” stage and radio show. The Country Music Hall of Fame […]
USA: Orlando
Orlando City in Florida Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Orlando: Booking.com Orlando, a city in central Florida, is home to more than a dozen theme parks. Chief among its claims to fame is Walt Disney World, comprised of parks like the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as water parks. Another major destination, […]
USA: Napa Valley
Napa Valley in Napa County, California Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Napa Valley: Booking.com Napa Valley is today one of America’s most renowned and visited wine-growing regions. Formerly it was a silver-rush valley of the 19th century. Napa Valley is in Napa County which is located north of San Pablo Bay in the northern […]
USA: Miami
Miami City in Florida Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Miami: Booking.com Miami is an international city at Florida’s southeastern tip. Its Cuban influence is reflected in the cafes and cigar shops that line Calle Ocho in Little Havana. On barrier islands across the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay is Miami Beach, home to […]
USA: Memphis
Memphis City in Tennessee Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Memphis: Booking.com Memphis is a city on the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, famous for the influential strains of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll that originated there. Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash recorded albums at the legendary Sun Studio, and Presley’s […]