USA
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
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
- ★★★★½
- Hotel reviews
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
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
- ★★★★
- Ship reviews
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
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 $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
- Opinion
- New York
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
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
- Opinion
- Opinion
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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