Tennessee might be best known for its cities of Nashville, the home of modern country music, and Memphis, the birthplace of Elvis Presley, but outside of its metropolises, the state is packed with natural beauty, majestic mountain ranges and lush green valleys. If you’ve come to The Volunteer State with less music and more retail …
Fine cuisine, bustling cities and miles of outdoor beauty to explore, the Midwest state of Missouri is a popular vacation spot for visitors of all ages. Whether you choose the bright lights and bustle of Kansas City and St. Louis, or you prefer to head for the spectacular scenery of the Ozark Mountain Region, you’ll …
Known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, Minnesota’s 11,842 lakes rack up more shoreline that all of the states of California, Florida and Hawaii combined. With so many bodies of water to explore, it’s no surprise that the state is packed with boat and fishing enthusiasts, with the highest ratio of boat owners in the …
With white stretches of sand on one side and high mountain ranges on the other, it’s no wonder that Maryland earned the nickname of “America in Miniature”. The state combines all of the best bits of the rest of the country, and has some of the most interesting and diverse cities in all of America. …
Friendly, welcoming Indiana doesn’t take much persuading to fall in love with. From rolling farmlands to stunning lakes, long stretches of sand to bustling industrial towns, the Hoosier State is a playground for nature and urban lovers alike. With locals who are more than happy to help, and haggle, Indiana is also one of America’s …
From the Grand Canyon to Monument Valley, Arizona is a Wild West state that was made to be explored. A paradise for road trippers, history buffs and outdoor fanatics, the state offers endless opportunities for activities. It’s also a unique place to pick up a bargain. From the vintage flea markets of the state’s busy …
It’s a state that’s rich in natural parks, scenic mountains, miles of white Gulf beaches, culture and, most notably, civil rights history, making it surprising to discover that Alabama is one the least visited states in America. Buck the trend and make this beautiful and diverse American state next on your bucket list. For visitors …
The largest of all Caribbean islands, Cuba is a magical country located south of Key West, Florida. The enchanted country is a part of almost all bucket lists and how can it not! The colonial cities of Cuba haven’t changed much with time, yet they feel as magnificent as ever with shabby facades covering an …
On the coast in Portugal’s Norte Region, Esposende is a resort by the Cávado River Estuary. The coastline is blessed with a chain of Blue Flag beaches, all in the North Coast Natural Park, which rolls out for kilometres north and south of Esposende. You can learn to ride the tube-like Atlantic waves at a …
A transatlantic staging post since the Age of Discovery, Horta is a maritime town on the east coast of Faial in the Azores. The natural harbour has one of the busiest marinas in the world, and every captain to berth here paints a message on the jetty. This has left a big, colourful mosaic beside …