USA
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Airport reviews
It’s not Changi, but this notorious US airport has improved immensely
The upgrade of LAX’s Terminal 3 has addressed many of the pain points that make flying domestically in the US such a gruelling experience.
- by Rob McFarland
Las Vegas with kids? How to turn a visit to Sin City into a family hit
It’s generally seen as an adult playground, but step beyond the resorts and showgirls, and Nevada’s neon city can be a hit for children, too.
- by David Whitley
Nine highlights of Washington DC most visitors miss
Beyond the US capital’s monuments and museums are waterfront precincts and historical neighbourhoods waiting to be discovered.
- by Kate Armstrong
Ten years ago I would have said ‘no way’ to this. Now it feels amazing
At several points during a desert “sound bath”, I feel completely disconnected from my body. My friend, meanwhile, feels like she is being abducted by aliens.
- by Rob McFarland
The must-see highlights of Los Angeles in four days
If you’re a first-time visitor, lean in to the kitschy attractions that people tell you not to bother with. There’s a reason these experiences are iconic.
- by Courtney Kruk
The best place to eat Mexican food outside Mexico
From the curious Sonoran hot dogs to desert-cultivated wine, this sprawling city boasts the “best 23 miles of Mexican food” in the US.
- by Liz Bond
Port guide: Los Angeles, USA
Welcome to LA: capital of consumerism, city of freeways and fashionistas, home to movie wannabes and Hollywood stars.
- by Brian Johnston
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Airline reviews
Airline review: Despite the service, this is a good extra legroom option
Delta’s Comfort+ offers more legroom, though the flight attendants deliver a “good cop/bad cop” level of service.
- by Rob McFarland
This famous stretch of road is the world’s best joyride
There’s no more romantic road in Los Angeles than Mulholland Drive, with scenic turnouts that have lured forbidden lovers and Hollywood bad boys burning rubber for decades.
- by Julie Miller
Ten of the world’s greatest immersive travel experiences
If you like to get under the skin of a destination – with a few indulgences to boot – then these extraordinary global experiences are for you.
- by Traveller team
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