United States: Cities and Regions

New York City There are few more thrilling cities to visit than New York City, with its dynamic, inimitable mix of world cultures, towering skyscrapers, and vibrant neighborhoods. It’s little wonder that visitors from around the globe arrive in droves to take a bite out of the Big Apple. See our New York City Travel Guide

Los Angeles As the frontier of the American Dream, laid-back Los Angeles allows you to be a pampered star, an earnest culture vulture, a die-hard foodie, and anything else your heart desires. Plan your perfect L.A. vacation with our exclusive recommendations and tips. See our Los Angeles Travel Guide

Washington, D.C. See the government in action in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., home of stellar museums, historical monuments, serious architecture, diverse nightlife options, and a happening arts scene. See our Washington D.C. Travel Guide

Las Vegas Las Vegas celebrated its centennial in 2005 – not that it needed an excuse to party. “Sin City,” “Lost Wages,” “The City That Never Sleeps” – call it what you will – this Nevada desert city will awe you from the moment you fly over its glittering expanse to the day you leave. See our Las Vegas Travel Guide

Boston With a resurgence in fine dining and top-notch shopping options, and a nightlife scene ranging from raucous to refined, Beantown's present is just as appealing as its storied past. Indeed, though deeply rooted in history, today's Boston is as cosmopolitan as ever. See our Boston Travel Guide

Chicago Chicago stands a strong chance of being everyone's kind of town. With world-class museums and performing arts venues, legendary jazz and blues clubs, more than 7,000 restaurants serving everything from haute cuisine to hot dogs, and 29 magnificent miles of lakefront, the "City of Big Shoulders" offers something for everyone. See our Chicago Travel Guide

Miami Sprawling, sexy, sometimes unruly, and occasionally outrageous, Greater Miami has become an urban mix unlike any other in America. The beach vacation city of Miami is one part sun-splashed resort playground, one part glamorama party capital, and one part bustling, Latin-flavored sprawl. See our Miami Travel Guide

Aspen One of the world's most fabled, fabulous ski resorts, this gorgeously restored Victorian mining town nestled in Colorado’s Elk Mountain Range is almost movie-set perfect. In Aspen, the word mogul applies equally to the legendary slopes and the Forbes/Fortune crowd. See our Aspen Travel Guide

Napa Valley Earning its well-deserved reputation as one of the world’s foremost wine-growing regions, California’s Napa Valley is synonymous with rolling hills, quaint towns, amazing restaurants, and idyllic vineyards (most of which offer generous tastings).

Grand Canyon Considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, this awe-inspiring national park is visited annualliy more than 5 million people. Gouged by the Colorado River more than 6 million years ago, the 277 mile-long canyon is over a mile deep in places. Native Americans have called this area home for thousands of years. See our Grand Canyon Travel Guide

Hawaii Few places satisfy the urge for a carefree tropical vacation like the islands of Hawaii. Indeed, the 50th state’s stunning beauty is no secret – nowhere else in the United States boasts the combination of white-sand beaches, lush green landscapes, pounding surf, and rich culture of these far-flung Pacific islands. But what’s less well known, especially for first-time visitors, is that there’s a lot more to the state than Oahu’s Waikiki Beach. In fact, of the eight islands in Hawaii, six are primed for tourists, each with different reasons to visit, from ecotourism and active volcanoes to beaches and nightlife. See our Hawaii Travel Guide

New Mexico One of the most diverse states in the union, New Mexico inspires with sweeping deserts, soaring mountains, blue skies, and ruby sunsets, not to mention its historical depth and modern achievements. From magical Santa Fe to the otherworldly White Sands Desert, New Mexico is indeed a "land of enchantment." See our New Mexico Trave Guide

Pacific Northwest Spanning rocky coastline, lush rainforest, glacial peaks, rich farmland, arid desert, charming towns and cosmopolitan cities, the Pacific Northwest, which spans both the U.S. and Canada, offers a vast array of experiences for visitors. See our Pacific Northwest Travel Guide

Florida Year-round subtropical temperatures, warm seas, and miles of beaches make Florida a haven for sun worshippers. The further south you go the trendier the scene becomes. See our Florida Travel Guide