Few destinations on earth can match the United States of America for sheer star quality. In truth there are many different Americas - the cosmopolitan coastal cities of California and the Eastern Seaboard couldn’t be more different from the rural backwaters of the Deep South, while the mountains and glaciers of Alaska stand in stark contrast to the swaying palm trees and lava-spewing volcanoes of Hawaii.
The West is best if you want to see the country’s most jaw-dropping natural wonders - this is where you’ll find the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Yosemite National Park. Sun-kissed California attracts both surfers and Silicon Valley start-ups, while the East Coast offers up the juxtaposition of New England’s stunning fall foliage with New York’s forest of skyscrapers. Florida is a compelling mix of theme parks, Caribbean keys and multicultural Miami, and the Deep South is where you’ll find all the best tunes, from Memphis and Nashville to New Orleans. And if you’re really feeling lucky, the neon lights of Las Vegas are beckoning...