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New York, USA
New York
Full of iconic destinations such as Times Square, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty, you could spend weeks in the Big Apple and still not see everything on offer. There is an astounding variety of bars, restaurants and hotels to keep you occupied, as well as sights including the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Californiaa, USA
California
California has something for everyone. There are mile after mile of sandy beaches and fabulous ski resorts like Vail, Mammoth and Breckenridge. Modern cities as diverse as Los Angeles and San Francisco attract visitors and there is a huge variety of National Parks to visit including Yosemite, Sequoia, Joshua Tree and Death Valley.
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Florida, USA
Florida
Florida's many beaches have always attracted visitors to the Sunshine State but there are alternative attractions. The Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral has a great visitor centre and there are numerous theme parks including Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios and Busch Gardens. A visit to Florida isn't complete without a trip to the Everglades to see ride an airboat and hopefully see alligators or manatee.
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Arizona, USA
Arizona
Arizona is home to a variety of amazing natural sights including Sedona, Monument Valley and the Petrified Forest but the Grand Canyon probably trumps them all. This huge canyon is 277 miles long and can be up to 18 miles wide and totally dominates the landscape. Visitors can hike down into the canyon, raft down the Colorado River or take a helicopter ride over the amazing sights.
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Hawaii, USA
Hawaii
These volcanic islands are actually over 2000 miles into the Pacific Ocean off the west coast of the USA. Tourists flock to the beaches on Maui and Oahu but there is ample opportunity to visit sights including Pearl Harbour, Volcanoes National Park and Waimea Canyon. Trekking or horse-riding through the volcanic landscape is also popular.
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