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Universal Studios’ iconic globe at the main entrance.

How to beat the queues at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood catapults visitors into the colourful worlds of movie franchises on high-octane rides and immersive experiences.

  • by Julie Miller
Scenic Highway 12 in Utah is one of the world’s greatest drives.

I ruined one of the world’s greatest drives with an embarrassing mistake

The hapless, befuddled tourist act doesn’t always work. But it does give you a fighting chance in scenarios where, on home turf, you might not have a prayer.

  • by David Whitley
Americans have a lack of cynicism compared to Australians.

Ten things Australia should adopt from the US

Despite the negative aspects of American culture, we can absolutely still learn from the Land of the Free.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Don’t adjust your screen … the rainbow delights of Grand Prismatice Spring up close.

The world’s first national park is nature’s own Disneyland

Yellowstone is huge and it attracts more than 3.5 million people a year, so it’s best to plan your visit carefully.

  • by Caroline Gladstone
Nashville has many surprises under its cowboy hat.

The music-obsessed US city where Taylor Swift was discovered, age 14

Nashville is the heart of the world’s country music scene, but don’t let the honky-tonks alone distract you; the city has surprises under its cowboy hats.

  • by Kate Armstrong
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The Alamo – part of the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Texas.

The secrets within the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Texas

Built by Franciscan missionaries in 1718 and famed for a battle named after it, The Alamo is merely the tip of a largely concealed iceberg.

  • by Catherine Marshall
A Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco.

Riding in a driverless taxi has become a must-do tourist attraction in the US

Tourists are putting riding in a driverless taxi on their must-do lists, but it requires some planning.

  • by Lauren Sloss
JetBlue’s seats offer plenty of legroom.
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Airline reviews

Airline review: Believe it or not, this US budget carrier is excellent

Free Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment, complimentary snacks and drinks, plenty of legroom – this budget airline exceeds expectations.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Get your kicks on Route 66 in the US.

Next great journeys: Five road trips you must do

Forget waiting until 2026 to get your kicks. Here are four alternative (and one quintessential) road trips you should take right now.

  • by Katrina Lobley
Nobody begrudges the worker the tip; what people are questioning is the economic model.
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Even Americans are getting sick of having to tip

My question is: what took them so long? Australians have not been tipping for decades.

  • by Lee Tulloch

Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/traveller/topic/united-states-of-america-gd5