Andrew Austin soaks up Palm Springs.

This Californian landmark celebrated its 75th birthday in May 2012. In honour of the occasion, nzherald.co.nz readers sent in some of their best snaps of the world-famous bridge.

Shelley Bridgeman goes where the wind takes her on a return visit to New York.

Leah McLennan rounds up some of the best new international theme parks and rides...

The most north-westerly city in the contiguous US, Seattle is a port but is separated from the Pacific coast by the forested bulk of the Olympic Peninsula. Famed for its coffee culture and being the birthplace of grunge, Seattle is gleefully idiosyncratic and a great place to spend a few days.

Chris Leadbeater suggests a two-day itinerary for the contiguous USA's most north-westerly city.

Daniel Richardson joins tourists in Las Vegas probing a grisly murder.

Rebecca Gibb takes a foodie tour of San Francisco.

Obey orders and you'll survive famed West Point, writes Rob McFarland.

In a global recession, the opportunity to relive one of the world's deadliest peacetime disasters might seem a tough sell. Yet tickets have been sold out for months.

Andrew Austin finds fun, glamour and plain working folk in America's gambling capital.

Advice on seeing the USA on a budget and who to complain to if a trip promoted by a travel agent over-promises and under-delivers.

Sin City's charms are more alluring than ever, discovers Megan Singleton.

Outspoken KISS legend Gene Simmons announces US tour, and dishes out some harsh words for Rihanna in the process.

A B&B in the wilds of Montana offers hospitality to wolves as well as humans, writes Rhys Davies.