World / North-America / USA

The 50 states of America are a diverse and intriguing patchwork of contrasts satisfying holidaymakers and business travellers alike. In the USA, tourism is as rich and varied as its landscapes; from lake and mountain holidays to fly drives, city breaks or playing cowboy on rural ranches. Holidays in the USA are endlessly varied. See how Hawaii's beautiful beaches contrast with dramatic, forest-swathed volcanoes; ride roller coasters and stroll shell-strewn sands in Florida; explore museums and giant sequoia forests in California or marvel at the change of seasons in New England. The USA's myriad national parks attract active holidaymakers keen to hike through Yosemite's forests, view spouting geysers in Yellowstone, discover unusual rock formations and yawning canyons in desert lands from Arizona to Nevada, or whizz down the Rocky ski trails.

These varied, rich landscapes produce incredible natural resources too, with major reserves of coal, oil, gas and minerals. Capital city Washington DC is the nation's political powerhouse attracting tourists to its diverse sights and excellent museums. New York is the USA's financial and shopping capital, while mid-western Chicago snaps close at its heels. Computer industries are based from Seattle down to Portland while Detroit is known for car manufacturing and Motown.