USA

Destination guide

New York

Entertainment selections are good, but the free and fast Wi-Fi is a revelation.

★★★★
Airline reviews

One aspect of this economy flight was a revelation

The food is fine, the entertainment and cabin service solid, but one part of the flight was outstanding … thanks to Elon Musk.

Alex Mitcheson

Leave the spinning things to the kids … the iconic tea cups of the Mad Tea Party ride.

California

I spent a day trying Disneyland’s oldest, ‘politically corrected’ rides

Although Disneyland is known for cutting-edge technology, some of its rides are 70 years old. And some have recently been updated for politically correct reasons.

Julie Miller

LA has been quietly rebuilding its rail network over the past 35 years.

Train journeys

America’s notoriously car-mad, clogged city can now be explored by train

Few visitors realise there’s a revamped, cool alternative to Los Angeles’ infamous freeways and traffic.

Tim Richards

Despite horror stories of Australians being turned back at the border, we’re still visiting the US in increasing numbers.

Analysis
Tourism

Some tourists are avoiding Trump’s America, but we aren’t

Horror stories of Australians being denied entry at the border have done little to stem our enthusiasm for visiting the US.

Craig Platt

Cruises

Port guide: Boston, US

This American city has a unique combination of historical sights and lively contemporary neighbourhoods, and is designed to be appreciated on foot.

Brian Johnston

Chow down on a pulled pork sandwich – this one in Oregon.

Food and wine

America has some genuinely terrible food. It also has some of the best

To the uninitiated, food in the US has a bad name. But burgers and giant portions are just a small part of American food, particularly if you know where to go.