North & Central America
5 places to escape Christmas
Looking for a different way to celebrate Christmas this year? Escape the holiday madness and leave behind a cooler climate by packing your bags for a healthy and warm getaway.
Fall into sport in the Great Lakes USA
Now the Olympics are over, it doesn't mean sport has to end. Grab your passport and jet off to continue your 2012 sporting year with a trip to the Great Lakes.
Take a walk on the 'art' side, The Bradenton Area, Florida
As well as being traditionally celebrated for its top theme parks and breath-taking beaches, Florida also boasts The Bradenton Area on the West Coast of Florida, which has a buzzing local Art's Community that exudes artistic talent with a quirky vibe, ideal for those wishing to dip their toes into Florida's 'barefoot culture'.
Shangri-La Hotel opens in Toronto
Shangri-La Hotel, has opened on Canada's grand ceremonial boulevard, University Avenue, in the heart of its largest city, Toronto, Ontario.
New food and wine festival launched in Antigua
Antigua’s luxury sailing resort Nonsuch Bay, will launch a celebration of Caribbean food and wines of the world with a three week long festival in November hosted by Caribbean Chef of the Year 2011 Mitchell Husbands and Master of Wine Liam Stevenson of Red and White.
Hit the jackpot on Nevada's slopes
Nevada ski resorts are set to open their doors for access to the Lake Tahoe slopes this winter. Lake Tahoe, situated on the border of Nevada and California and covering 72 miles of shoreline, offers the perfect place to ski to suit all abilities.
Sun, stargazing, snorkelling and skiing in Hawaii this winter
Its sunshine all the way – plus stargazing at one of the world’s most renowned astronomical sites in the world, snorkelling in a partially-submerged volcanic crater and skiing on a mountain over 13,500 feet high – on a two-centre holiday this winter from US operator, Bon Voyage.
Top US Christmas shopping cities
Tour America Direct is tipping Philadelphia, Atlanta, Vegas and Washington as its top value-for-money shopping destinations in the run up to Christmas.
Nightclub tours in Las Vegas
Join Attraction Tickets Direct on a nightclub pilgrimage to Las Vegas and experience their new Las Vegas VIP Nightclub Tours along the famous Las Vegas strip, boasting some of the hottest clubs in the world.
New York for Arties & Smarties
Forget mainstream museums and galleries, there is so much more going on in New York for chic geeks and arty types.
Plan your dream trip to Canada with Fresh Tracks
Get a head start in planning your dream trip to Canada and take advantage of the best deal of the year.
Florida Keys launches 'Keys Cable' - The ultimate adrenaline accelerator
The cable system is an overhead towing device used to pull riders across the water. Located halfway down the tropical island chain at Grassy Key, Keys Cable has two two-point cable systems that are independently operated atop a seven-acre lake.
The festive state of West Virginia
Bridge Day and Bluegrass, Apple Butter, The Rocket Boys and George Washington's Bathtub! There is a special event in West Virginia for anyone interested in experiencing the Mountain State's unique culture.
Things that go bump in the night in Ontario, Canada
Ghostly goings on and things that go bump in the night. Ontario, Canada has a number of spooky places to see and visit across the Province and not just for Halloween.
Winter sun forecasts good for Vietnam, Brazil and Mexico
As a new term signals both the end of the school holidays and the start of the winter sun season, Vietnam has emerged as the summer's biggest success story in Post Office Travel Money's Fastest Growing Currencies report for June-August.