USA

With 322 miles of coastline, a pleasant climate and ample charm, North Carolina is a haven for beach lovers.

Towering mountain peaks, red rock formations, and wide-open landscapes give this city one of the most dramatic settings in the American West.

The ‘Queen City of the Rockies,’ lies in a scenic spot with the magnificent mountains lurking in the distance.

Previously part of Mexico’s Alto California, the area that became Arizona was ceded to the USA in 1848 after the Mexican-American War.

While it has plenty of wide-open plains and wild spaces to explore, the Midwest’s Missouri also has the teeming metropolises of St. Louis and Kansas City to check out.

Set on a narrow strip of land, this waterfront town is shaped by the water that surrounds it.

Set along the shores of the largest of the Great Lakes, this striking city is known for its dramatic natural setting, where steep hills and rugged bluffs rise above the water.

North Carolina is a state of many contrasts.

About 80 miles west of St. Louis, the Missouri River twists through limestone bluffs and rolling hills.

From Miami to Las Vegas, the city’s in the United States are the first destinations to pop into travellers’ heads.

Renowned for its world-class ski slopes and dramatic mountain scenery, this alpine destination ranks among the premier winter resorts in the United States.

From barrier islands that are only reachable by ferry to beach havens not far from New York City.

When it comes to safety scenes of street muggings and house break-ins are the first to come to mind.

Some places hit you right in the feels the moment you step foot on their grounds.

An important economic and cultural hub, this northern Midwest city sits close to a state border and has long played a key regional role.