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Martin Luther King Jr. - ‘I Have a Dream’ - 50 years on

Martin Luther King Jr. - ‘I Have a Dream’ - 50 years on

In August 2013 it will be exactly 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr. gave his legendary speech – ‘I Have a Dream’ in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC.

Caesars Palace opens the door to world’s first Nobu Hotel

Caesars Palace opens the door to world’s first Nobu Hotel

The eagerly anticipated Nobu Hotel has opened its doors to the public. A masterful collaboration between Caesars Palace, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Nobu Hospitality primary shareholders, actor Robert De Niro and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper, the 181 room boutique hotel, along with a 327 seat Nobu Restaurant and Lounge, will bring a new level of luxury, culture, sophistication and great cuisine to the Las Vegas Strip.

Memorable train journeys in New England

Memorable train journeys in New England

It wasn't that long ago when a journey by train was the most sophisticated and luxurious mode of travel, complete with its own sense of adventure and the thrill of arriving in style!

Harley Davidson ‘Easy Rider’ escorted tours

Harley Davidson ‘Easy Rider’ escorted tours

Retrace the exact route of the iconic Easy Rider movie – considered to be the quintessential motorcycle film of all times - aboard a ‘throaty’ Harley Davidson, courtesy of US operator, Bon Voyage.

Virginia launches The Lincoln Movie Trail

Virginia launches The Lincoln Movie Trail

The worlds of movie magic and travel are set to come together in Virginia with the launch of The Lincoln Movie Trail.

River and lake cruises in The Great Lakes USA

River and lake cruises in The Great Lakes USA

Cruising is increasingly popular in the UK, despite the recession. Latest UK cruise industry figures released by the Passenger Shipping Association at World Travel Market estimate that 1.72m Brits took an ocean cruise in 2012, 20,000 passengers more than in 2011.

Palm Springs celebrates its 75th birthday with great events in 2013

Palm Springs celebrates its 75th birthday with great events in 2013

The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism has announced an exciting events calendar for 2013, the same year that marks its 75th anniversary as an incorporated city.

Follow three intrepid Brits travelling to all 50 American States in 30 days

American Airlines is welcoming 2013 with the launch of 'The United States of Adventure'. The project - which demonstrates the scope of American's network in the US - is a time-restricted challenge that features across multi-media platforms so that the general public can take part in the journey.

Sport in The Great Lakes, USA

Sport in The Great Lakes, USA

Sports-related tourism is now one of the fastest growing sectors of the travel industry. On average 12 million international trips are made annually for the purpose of watching or taking part in a sporting event.

Centenary celebrations of the first ascent of America's highest mountain

Centenary celebrations of the first ascent of America's highest mountain

Next year, 2013, marks 100 years since the first successful ascent of America’s highest mountain, Mount McKinley, in Alaska’s Denali National Park.

Enjoy an alternative taste of Philadelphia

Philadelphia has experienced a culinary revolution over the decades and today has a plethora of world-class fine-dining restaurants, quaint bistros, friendly BYOBs and relaxing outdoor cafes, establishing itself firmly as a top dining destination.

West Virginia's Appalachian Winter

West Virginia's Appalachian Winter

Snow tubing, skiing, skating, snowboarding and around 150 cross-country trails, West Virginia offers an extended winter season for all skiers and winter enthusiasts with slope elevations reaching 5,000 feet and an abundance of natural and man-made snow.

Philadelphia - A cultural hotspot for creativity, art and culture

Philadelphia - A cultural hotspot for creativity, art and culture

Philadelphia offers diversity of experiences for its international visitors to enjoy. The metropolitan and dynamic city is truly coming into its own with its world class art collections, iconic public art displays, fascinating museums and internationally acclaimed artists, concert performances and cultural events.

See Celine Dion in concert in Las Vegas

See Celine Dion in concert in Las Vegas

US specialist, Bon Voyage, reckons its short break packages to Las Vegas – which include a ticket to see superstar Celine Dion live in concert – are the ideal Christmas present for the man, or woman, who has everything.

Let it snow - Californian ski resorts open early

Let it snow - Californian ski resorts open early

Thanks to California's early snowfall resorts including Mammoth Mountain and Heavenly, Northstar California, Squaw Valley and Kirkwood in Lake Tahoe are all now open for the season.