6 US American Music Festivals This Summer
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the 1969 music festival which became one of the world’s most famous music events and has a special place in America’s pop…
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the 1969 music festival which became one of the world’s most famous music events and has a special place in America’s pop…
So, you’ve been to some music festivals and now want to go to Burning Man? Throw away all your previous perceptions as this is considered a city, rather than a festival, with an…
Whether visiting Sacramento as part of a California road trip, or taking a city break for a long weekend, this 48-hour guide to things to do in Sacramento will take…
Gondwana Ecotours has announced a seven-day polar bear photography adventure to the Arctic. This trip is packed full of wildlife viewing, including opportunities to photograph…
On 20 July 2019 it will be 50 years since Apollo 11’s Lunar Module Eagle landed on the moon, marking the very first moon landing. American astronauts Neil Armstrong and…
Get outdoors and soak up the sunshine in Greater Palm Springs this summer. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or prefer more relaxed outdoor pursuits, California’s desert region…
With 21 June marking International Yoga Day, find your inner Californian Zen and celebrate International Yoga Day at one of these unique yoga experiences throughout the Golden…
Visit The USA highlights ten thriving American culinary scenes from Tucson, Arizona to Providence, Rhode IslandThis year, the launch of four brand-new Time Out Markets…
July marks the 250 year anniversary of San Diego, California. The first European settlers to arrive on the west coast sailed into San Diego Bay in 1542, naming the land…
Isango!, the specialist online retailer of global tours, experiences and attraction tickets, has launched an exciting range of authentic adventures from around the world. Destinations…
As the USA’s leading producer of tart cherries, Michigan celebrates its heritage each year with the National Cherry Festival. Held in Traverse City, the Cherry Capital of the World, the…
Dunton Destinations, a collection of three award-winning luxury properties in the Colorado Rockies, has implemented a new sustainability programme incorporating renewable…
VisitPITTSBURGH, in collaboration with Greater Pittsburgh Art Council and Arts and Culture at Pittsburgh International Airport, is bringing together a collective of exclusive artworks…
Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at the Golden Gate Park attracts the top names in the music world. Though don’t just think it’s all about music. Add to the concert art displays…
If you know your sports and are into cycling, the Women-only Colorado Classic is the only stand-alone professional women’s road race in the western hemisphere. With its four stages it…
In the past year, nature travel has become a top trend, with Pinterest searches for “nature travel” up 88%, and Airbnb reporting a 539% year-over-year increase…
The Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza is a mix of many shades of blues music and even more flavours of craft beers and ciders. Music ranges from blues to…
From pillow fights to naked cycling, we have rounded up 12 of the most weird and wonderful events from around the US. Whether participating in a once in a lifetime…
Discover the World has further expanded its Small Ship Expedition Cruise Collection, adding three new holiday itineraries, one of which is brand new to the market…
June 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of True Grit, the John Wayne classic about a young girl seeking to avenge her father’s death. Much of the movie was filmed in…
One Traveller, experts in holidays for the mature solo traveller, offer tours around the world taking in must see sights and bucket list events. One Traveller has rounded up the…
From goat yoga and ice climbing, to swimming with sharks and samurai training, mix up your regular exercise routine with one of these unusual fitness experiences from around the world…
Audley Travel has introduced a new sample itinerary for its tailor-made trips to South Carolina, designed to take advantage of BA’s new direct flight to Charleston…
The Telluride Bluegrass Festival is a unique mix of music, comedy, circus and the great outdoors of Colorado. In 2024, the artists performing include Sam Bush Band, Lyle Lovett, Madison…
The USA has dominated much of the western world both culturally and economically from the beginning of 20 century. With so much diversity of scenery and culture Americans often choose to holiday and travel in their own country. This vast country has the third largest land mass in the world, only superseded by Canada and Russia.
Washington DC is the capital of the USA and the seat of government. French architect, Pierre Charles L’Enfant designed the city to capture the grandeur of the architecture in Paris and Versailles. It is an alluring experience to walk from The Washington Monument to The Capitol, 1.2 miles in all, especially in Spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. The Smithsonian Museums, Washington Union Station, The Lincoln Memorial, The Kennedy Centre and The Capitol are musts to visit.
A stunning city in Northern California, San Francisco has it all with its world famous trams traversing the most sheer gradients and its seafood on Fisherman’s Wharf. Try to visit the sea lions on Pier 39, take in some jazz in one of the many venues and definitely walk along the water’s edge to the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge.
It is seemingly impossible to over-estimate the influence that Hollywood has had on Western culture. You can relive your movie experience by visiting Universal, Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and Disney Studios.
Festivals are one of the best ways to really appreciate the great diversity – and sometimes contradictions – of this big nation. From the traditional Kutztown Folk Festival in Pennsylvania to the cutting-edge Ultra Music Festival in Miami, and to the ecentric Frozen Dead Guys Festival, there rally is something for everyone. And of course there is the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Check out our Festivals page for more details.