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London v New York: which city is better?

I’ve lived in London and New York. Here’s my verdict on which is best

New York and London are arguably the two greatest cities in the world. After five years living in each, I’m ready to name which is the best.

  • Libby Ryan
Scenic siding… Grand Canyon Railway.

A legendary train leads to one of America’s most stunning sights

Before cars were common, visitors travelled to this natural wonder by train – and that’s still possible today.

  • Tim Richards
Suite at 21c Museum Hotel, St Louis, Missouri.

Art is king at this perk-packed American Midwest hotel

21c Museum Hotel is packed with a delightful sense of quirk that’s squarely in keeping with St Louis hospitality.

  • Riley Wilson
Hikers on the slopes of Zabriskie Point at sunrise.

This roasting-hot national park may be America’s most underrated

Death Valley is the hottest, driest and lowest national park in the US – and arguably the most visually arresting.

  • David Whitley
Viking Mississippi on the Mississippi River between Louisiana and Mississippi.

Jazz and Creole food? This luxe river cruise is an immersive must-do

A voyage on Viking Mississippi is worthy of a place on avid cruisers’ must-do lists – this journey was an immersive deep-dive into small-town America.

  • Kristie Kellahan
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The Mar-O-Lago Club Palm Beach, Florida.

The place where Donald Trump likes to holiday year-round

Florida’s Palm Beach has always attracted the glitterati, way before the current POTUS claimed his patch of this luxe locale.

  • Kate Armstrong
A hotel suite, complete with balcony and gas fire.

A $250m renovation raises the bar at Regent Santa Monica Beach

One of the most talked-about US openings of 2024 pushes boundaries for Santa Monica luxe beachfront hotels.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Locals congregate around a 99 Cent Pizzeria in Midtown Manhattan.

NYC myths that are totally false (plus some that are surprisingly true)

No, you don’t need to be rich to eat here, and locals are unfairly maligned as “rude”. After 15 years of living in New York City, here’s what I’ve learnt.

  • Kristie Kellahan
The host of the opening game in 2026, Mexico City, also hosted the final in 1986, when Diego Maradona and Argentina beat West Germany 3-2.

What you need to know about travel to the FIFA World Cup

The US, Canada and Mexico will host the 2026 edition of the most-watched sporting event on the planet – the FIFA World Cup. But will cup travel be simple?

  • Julietta Jameson
“Enhanced vetting” is seeing some travellers turned away from the US at the border for unusual reasons.

An Australian was denied US entry for bizarre reasons. He’s not alone

One Australian traveller says he’s now $15,000 out of pocket after being denied entry to the US after “enhanced vetting”. His crime? Choosing a cheap fare.

  • Anthony Dennis

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