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USAThe combination of endless beaches,beautiful wilderness and fun theme parksmakes the USA the top long-hauldestination for millions of British travellers.

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FROM THE WONDERS OFORLANDO AND THESERENITY OF THEEVERGLADES, TO THESOARING SKYLINE OF NEWYORK AND THE MAJESTICGRAND CANYON, THE USAHAS SOMETHING FOREVERYONE. The USA has an amazing geographical and cultural diversity andyear-round tropical weather ideally suited to family holidays,sightseeing excursions, honeymoons or relaxing beach retreats.

From the Grand Canyon in the north to the saguaro forests of thesouth, with the red rocks of Sedona in between, ARIZONA’Sspectacular landscapes defy the imagination. Arizona divides,roughly, into three geological zones: the deserts of the south andwest, the mountainous central highlands, and the northernColorado Plateau, named for the river that carved amagnificent canyon through it. With its many outdoorplayscapes, from desert zoos and mining camps tostate and national parks, its good, clean – well, asclean as horses can be – Western romps,cooking programmes, astronomy camps,historic parks, and more, Arizona is a greatplace for kids to bring their parents!

From the vibrant sights of San Fransisco’sChinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square,and of course the Golden Gate Bridge and NapaValley’s vineyards to the bright lights and sounds ofLos Angeles, home to the heart of showbusiness –Hollywood, you will find it hard to know where to begin inCALIFORNIA! The 1000-plus miles of coastline is as good astart as any – you are likely to spot a number of marine animalsranging from whales, otters, seals and sea lions. Visit the major

theme parks in San Diego like SeaWorld and LEGOLAND orexplore South California’s expanse of perfect sandy beaches likePacific Beach, La Jolla and Malibu and the watersports on offer –you could spend a lifetime doing this!

FLORIDA is the perfect holiday destination for the entire family,from its sandy beaches to its breathtaking parks, Florida haseverything from history to the hottest attractions.Siesta Public Beach in Sarasota is a family-friendly beach withshallow waters, year-round lifeguards and the whitest sands in

Florida and the Everglades National Park is the onlysubtropical preserve in North America, with its luscious

wetlands and more than 150 miles of canoeing andwalking trails, this reserve will excite a family ofnature lovers of all ages. For the perfect match of history, culture andbeauty, travel to Florida’s east coast andexperience St. Augustine – the nation’s oldestcity. St. Augustine amazes visitors with its ancient

cobblestone streets, quaint cafés and a host ofhistorical landmarks and attractions, such as the

310-year-old Castillo de San Marcos NationalMonument, allowing you to travel back to the early

Spanish empire in the New World. For a taste of everything, visit Walt Disney World, where you arebound to find something to please everyone, from one ofOrlando’s best shopping districts to Blizzard Beach or Epcot andAnimal Kingdom – not to mention the amazing nightlife!

TheEverglades

National Park isthe only subtropical

preserve in NorthAmerica

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Fact filePASO ROBLES, is North America’s newestaward-winning wine destination. Located inCalifornia’s Central Coast region mid-waybetween Los Angeles and San Francisco, it isswiftly emerging as the new “must do” destinationfor the wine adventurer and destination pioneer. Paso Robles has a fascinating history coveringIndian lore, early California Spanish land holdings,Hollywood royalty and a dedicated gourmet foodcommunity.

KEY WEST, Florida knows how to party like afish knows how to swim. By day, tan, playvolleyball, parasail or kayak at Smathers Beach.Celebrate the sunset at Mallory Square beforedancing down to Duval Street for nightlife galore.

Located in the heart of Hollywood adjacent toGrauman’s Chinese Theatre, MADAMETUSSAUDS HOLLYWOOD is now open. Setin 11 themed areas (The Red Carpet, Party, Spiritof Hollywood, Westerns, Crime, Modern Classics,Making Movies, Sport, Action Heroes, Behind theScenes and Awards Ceremony), more than 80figures are on display.

Florida is known for its enticing stores, malls andoutlets filled with merchandise that is sure todelight – for some of the best SHOPPING,travel up the west coast to Northwest Florida.With both Destin Commons and the Silver SandsFactory Stores, this is a true shopper’s paradise.

DISCOVERY COVE is a tropical retreat in theheart of Orlando where you can swim withdolphins, snorkel among tropical fish and rays,hand-feed exotic birds in a free-flight aviary andrelax on pristine beaches.

Tourist Officewww.arizonaguide.comwww.visitcalifornia.co.ukwww.visitflorida.com/uk

Official language English

Average temperaturesOrlando: Jan 20ºC, Jul 28ºC, Oct 25ºCS’Francisco: Jan 10ºC, Jul 19ºC, Oct 16ºCPhoenix: Jan 13ºC, Jul 34ºC, Oct 24ºC

Currency Dollar

Local time Florida GMT-5 except north-west Florida from Panama City Beachto Pensacola which is GMT-6.

Average flying time UK–Florida, 9 hours

Did you know?The rainy season in Florida lasts fromMay–October. Late autumn, winterand Spring are usually sunny, dryand temperate.

420 public beaches lie alongCalifornia’s coastline.

The Grand Canyon is the largestgorge in the world! Nearly 5 millionpeople visit Arizona’s Grand CanyonNational Park each year.

No city in Florida is more than 75miles from either the Atlantic Oceanor the Gulf of Mexico.

La Jolla, San Diego ©California Tourism

Grand Canyon National Park ©Arizona Tourism

Shopping Mall, Sarasota ©VisitFlorida

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