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The largest city in Texas, Dallas offers cultural riches, Southern charm and plenty of soul.

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

Maui is a little piece of paradise enveloped by vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, with some of the best surfing and snorkelling in the world.

The National Mall is where America comes to play, protest and promenade, with some of its best-known icons lined up along this long green strip.

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

This oceanfront city in Mississippi offers a wide choice of casinos, popular eco-tourism options and a touching memorial for those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Known as a great place to see the northern lights, this city also offers many extreme adventures, including snow-kiting and ice-bike racing.

The National Mall is where America comes to play, protest and promenade, with some of its best-known icons lined up along this long green strip.

The National Mall is where America comes to play, protest and promenade, with some of its best-known icons lined up along this long green strip.

Head to this century-old sun-baked attraction which has plenty of quirky beachside kitsch, a boardwalk ambience and a heady carnival atmosphere.

Leave your heart here in a fascinating hilly city, over a golden bridge, under towering trees and within the fog of the Pacific Coast.

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

This picturesque Tennessee town bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers acres of wilderness, breathtaking scenery and lots of adventure activities.

You’ll be spoilt for choice in LA with its pretty beaches, upmarket boutiques and Universal Studios where you can see film sets from your favourite films.

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