North America Articles
There are some beautiful, smaller ports in mexico that very few cruise ships stop at - perhaps you are one of the lucky ones!
The setting of Manzanillo can't be beat, with its beautiful twin bays and ancient volcanic sand colored in black and gold.
The scenery in Loreto is spectacular, as the rugged Sierra de la Giganta Mountains converge with the bright blue Sea of Cortez.
La Paz literally mean "peace" in Spanish, and even with almost 200,000 residents, La Paz is aptly named, exuding a very peaceful atmosphere indeed.
Ensenada is located in northern Baja - close enough that cruise ships come here from southern California for weekend cruises.
Tropical storm Noel caused massive coastal erosion at the exclusive West Palm Beach resort of Singer Island; but Governor Charlie Crist believes the damage must be repaired as quickly as it was caused, otherwise the area will quickly lose tourist revenues.
New York is an exciting place to visit for a winter break, as it offers the dual attractions of exciting Manhattan combined with winter sports in neighbouring New Jersey.
Visitors to the USA, and even Americans, often head to California as their n° 1 tourist destination. Author Philip Yaffe, a passionate California native, advises putting Utah at the top of the list. Why Utah? “Joshua Tree, King’s Canyon, Lasen, Sequoia, Yosemite, the coastline and other natural splendors are well worth seeing. And Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco are exciting cities. However, what you will experience in Utah will literally blow your mind.” See if you agree.
A recent initiative by business owners on Big Island, Hawaii looks set to provide the template for the rest of the State to increase health and wellness travel.
Rather than pay top prices to stay in central Manhattan, some visitors to New York choose to stay on nearby Staten Island and use the free Staten Island Ferry to get to the sights in Manhattan, only 25 minutes away.