Megan Singleton checks out some of the hottest things to do in Sin City.

Jesse Mulligan experiences destination dining at its finest - and most expensive.

There's no better way to cross Canada than on a train, says Anthony Lambert.

New museum aims to put Northwest Tennessee on the tourist map.

If your mind's slowly turning to the Christmas holidays and you're after something different, consider these top ski resorts.

New Orleans is as lively and buzzing as ever, finds Megan Singleton.

Graffiti tours are one way to appreciate the local flavour of one of Miami's trendiest neighbourhoods, writes Suzette Laboy.

As Halloween approaches, Heather Tyler finds some scary treats for travellers in the US.

Across the US national parks and memorial buildings are closed due to a shutdown of the government.

These two picturesque waterfront cities attract millions of visitors annually with their history, restaurants and streetscapes.

Megan Singleton laces up and takes a look at the world's premier marathons worth making the trip for.

As San Francisco still buzzes with America's Cup excitement, now is a good time to chart a course for Sonoma.

Sullivan's Island - a place of expensive beach homes and weathered bungalows - is also home to a thriving restaurant district.

Connecticut is a small state that can be crossed in a matter of hours, depending on traffic, offering relatively easy access for travellers.

Kiwi technology firm Booktrack is seeking to "ride the self-publishing wave" and has worked with Google to launch a web-based studio where users can add their own soundtrack to novels, short stories or even blog posts.

Take a look at these pictures from the 2013 MTV Awards.

Rob McFarland finds a city of music, food and friendliness in Texas.

The northern lights can be seen on dark, clear nights when charged solar particles strike the upper atmosphere near the North Pole.

Disney fans are flocking to the amusement park in droves following its five-year, US$1.4 billion upgrade.

Hamish McRae is surprised to find a genuine Highland clan gathering in the southeastern USA.

Mary Jane Boland glimpses the American dream at an elite Californian resort.

Famed for its incredibly long pier, which surfers love surfing alongside, Huntington Beach has plenty to keep visitors entertained ...

Kelly Lynch takes to the slopes in Colorado's Winter Park and finds herself on the look-out for moose of the loose.

A weaker New Zealand dollar and signs of life in the US housing market have combined to drive the share price of timber products group Tenon higher.

Nici Wickes is delighted by the amazing choice of quality eats on offer in San Francisco and by the ethical commitment to the food produced there.

Florida's hotel and restaurant costs climb during the peak summer months, but even the most expensive Panhandle resorts are cheaper than Miami Beach.

Sharon Stephenson explores part of San Francisco that couldn't be further from the glamour of the America's Cup village.

Aerial trams and cable cars take visitors up mountains, over rivers and above cities, and sometimes these cable cars are the destination themselves.