The U.S. boasts an awesome array of magnificent, unspoilt natural landscapes. Feast your eyes on eight of the best. Kenai Fjords, Alaska 60% of Alaska’s smallest national park is covered in snow and ice, yet this unfettered wilderness of glaciers, deep fjords and alpine vegetation is home to surprisingly diverse land and sea life. Brown …

With summer almost upon us, it’s time to grab your hiking boots and head for the hills. Here we celebrate six of the best long distance hiking trails across the U.S. The Long Trail, Vermont Established in 1930, the oldest walking trail in the U.S. travels 272 miles along the ridge of the Green Mountains, …

With cruises finally starting to resume operations in the United States, companies are eager to start operations out of Florida – the biggest embarkation point in the country. But Florida’s governor’s ban on vaccine passports is causing problems for them to restart under CDC guidelines. Florida’s Ban On Vaccine Passports Vaccine passports have been a …

It’s been a week of positive news for the cruise industry. Just a few days after applying, Royal Caribbean has gained approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to go ahead with its test cruises in late June from Miami. CDC Requirements to Restart Cruises The CDC says that cruise ships can …

If you’ve been hoping to go cruising in the U.S. this summer, things are looking up. After a year without U.S. operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, cruise lines are finally starting to announce their plans to restart operations. Shortly after Royal Caribbean applied to the CDC for test cruises, Norwegian announced that they plan to …

Next time you’re in Utah, make a beeline for the spectacular 76,000 acre Arches National Park. Here, amidst a surreal wonderland of stone towers, fins and hoodoos you’ll discover over 2,000 naturally occurring sandstone arches, the largest concentration on the planet. Drive and hike If you’ve only a few hours to spare, take the park’s …

Wyoming’s stunning 310,000 acre wilderness is a mecca for outdoor lovers. Here are ten reasons why you should visit. Jaw Dropping Terrain This magnificent natural landscape of jutting peaks and gleaming lakes is a feast for the senses. Hike through summer wildflower meadows, and explore acres of golden aspen forest in autumn. Gaze skywards at …

Dreaming of powder white sands, warm azure waters and wall to wall sunshine? Grab your flip flops and take your pick of Florida’s magnificent beaches. Clearwater Beach This relaxed, family friendly resort offers gorgeous white sands, an array of waterfront restaurants and myriad activities such as snorkelling, stand-up paddle boarding and parasailing. Walk, cycle or …

Things have become a bit easier for international travelers entering the U.S. The CDC has announced they are now accepting at-home rapid tests as part of the Covid-19 entry requirements, giving travelers another easier (and possibly cheaper) option. Updated Requirements by CDC The U.S. updated its entry protocols in January, requiring all air passengers arriving …

Many of us are planning to spend our 2021 vacations in the U.S. rather than overseas. Here we celebrate some less explored gems our bounteous country has to offer. Lassen Volcanic National Park, California Northeast California’s untamed volcanic wilderness is dominated by Lassen Peak volcano, which last erupted in 1914. The dramatic terrain hisses with …

So you’re a fan of the great outdoors? Then you’ll love the Adirondacks, a vast alfresco playground of jagged mountains, serene lakes, lush valleys and dense forest. This magnificent, national reserve stretches six million pristine acres from New York to the Canadian border. If you haven’t visited yet, here are ten reasons why you should. …

As restaurant doors begin to reopen and we embrace the joys of eating out again, whet your appetite with ten great destinations throughout the states for your culinary checklist. Austin, Texas Austin’s Tex-Mex and Texan barbecue scenes are legendary (try Franklin Barbecue’s show-stopping brisket). Asian food is also hugely popular, and you’ll find numerous Korean, …