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Chris Froome to compete in the USA Pro Cycling Challenge

Chris Froome to compete in the USA Pro Cycling Challenge

Chris Froome, winner of this year's Tour de France, is heading for Colorado this month to take part in this year's USA Pro Cycling Challenge, as part of Team Sky.

A wintersun Harley Davidson adventure on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula

A wintersun Harley Davidson adventure on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula

Enjoy the ride of your life this winter and cruise along Mexico’s fabled Baja Peninsula on a throaty Harley Davidson, courtesy of Bon Voyage.

Paddle board like a celebrity on the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland

Paddle board like a celebrity on the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland

Whilst it originated in Hawaii, one of the best locations to paddle board is on the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, as it offers UK travellers really varied paddle board experiences.

New York City Restaurant Week and other great value summer events

New York City Restaurant Week and other great value summer events

NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2013 is on now and running until 16th August 2013, offering diners fantastic deals on meals at almost 300 participating restaurants.

Rhode Island - The birthplace of the diner & The Triple Murder Burger

The diner is one of New England's most famous food institutions. Providence in the state of Rhode Island (The USA’s smallest state) is considered the birthplace of the diner...tracing back to 1872.

Colorado's Garden of the Gods

Colorado's Garden of the Gods

Colorado's Garden of the Gods public park is officially the 3rd best park in the world and the second park in the USA according to international travel resource TripAdvisor which has released its Travellers Choice Attractions list.

Best hotels in the Dominican Republic for family holidays

Best hotels in the Dominican Republic for family holidays

The Dominican Republic is considered one of the "best family holiday destinations" in the Caribbean, according to the travel website TripAdvisor.

Have a healthy, happy holiday with fitness perks at Kimpton Hotels

Have a healthy, happy holiday with fitness perks at Kimpton Hotels

Health-conscious holidaymakers can stay fit and fabulous on the road with a range of wellness perks available at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants across the USA.

Follow in the footsteps of Johnny Depp on a Lone Ranger adventure

This summer’s hotly tipped blockbuster, Disney’s The Lone Ranger, is set to hit the silver screen on the 9th August, but for those itching to experience their very own wild west adventure, help is at hand.

Tee up with huge savings in Scottsdale, Arizona this summer

Looking to escape to the golf mecca of Scottsdale, Arizona, but don’t want to spend big bucks? Stay and play during summer 2013 and pay up to 60 percent less on hotel rooms and tee times.

Yukon - A land of waterways just waiting to be paddled

Yukon - A land of waterways just waiting to be paddled

The Yukon is home to an unusually high number of Canadian Heritage Rivers. The Thirty-Mile rushes through the scenic and historic stretch of the Yukon River below Lake Laberge.

Journey to Niagara: city strolls, wildlife walks and world famous trails

Journey to Niagara: city strolls, wildlife walks and world famous trails

Enjoy a combination of city and countryside walks and sightseeing - with scenic trails above, and a cruise below Niagara Falls, wildlife watching and vibrant French culture

North America’s Top Ten Experiences from The Independent Traveller

North America’s Top Ten Experiences from The Independent Traveller

North America is bursting with off the beaten track treasures – migrations, festivals and art galleries, courtesy of Mother Nature, fuelling our passion for adventure.

Driving 'The Dempster'

Driving 'The Dempster'

With scenic drives into all corners of the Yukon, it's a driver's dream. The territory boasts a network of well-maintained highways that rank among the world's premiere driving adventures.

Laid back luxury with the stars on Florida's Captiva Island

Laid back luxury with the stars on Florida's Captiva Island

Forget Cannes, the Caribbean and Los Angeles for brushing shoulders with celebs and luxury holidays. Instead, head to the island of Captiva, lying off Florida’s Gulf Coast, which has been a hideaway for A-list celebrities for the last 100 years.