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The Texan city known for the Alamo, Tex-Mex cuisine – and being the fastest-growing city in the US – has a few surprises up its sleeve.

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.

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

A place to muse on the words of one of the authors of the US Declaration of Independence, and perhaps its most thoughtful of Presidents.

Gaze at the stars while you marvel at the art deco splendour of LA’s galactic landmark.

Discover endless entertainment possibilities in San Diego’s world-famous urban park.

A place to muse on the words of one of the authors of the US Declaration of Independence, and perhaps its most thoughtful of Presidents.

The largest island in the US offers plenty of swimming and hiking as well as some impressive volcanic scenery.

The big skies welcome visitors for year-round outdoor activities: spring rafting, summer camping, fall hiking and winter skiing.

With charm and a beautiful shoreline, this Maui town is filled with fun and unusual attractions worth a daytrip or a lengthy stay.

With charm and a beautiful shoreline, this Maui town is filled with fun and unusual attractions worth a daytrip or a lengthy stay.

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.