Latest from USA Holidays

As seen on screen: A first-timer recognises much of Manhattan

Even on a first visit, the Big Apple feels strangely familiar.

Tripping through America's home-grown cannabis tourism scene

The New York Times: In the States, Cannabis tourism is a growing field.

Ask Away: Your insurance help needed

Sometimes the best thing to do is ask the village.

Ask Away: Driving through the states

What are some of the reasons to drive rather than fly through the United States?

In a Galaxy's Edge not far away: A first look at Disney's Star Wars park

New York Times: 'At the launch two grown men near me started to weep with joy. . . '

New York, like a local

Follow the locals to NYC's best spots to dine, shop, play and stay, by Kristie Kellahan

Jucy's American dream: Kiwi pod-hotel has plans for Hollywood

The hotel chain known for small rooms has big American dreams.

US eh? What they don't tell you before you visit

A lifetime watching US TV cannot prepare you for these bizarre customs.

Brooklyn alternative: Time to move out of Williamsburg

We've got a place that reminds us of Williamsburg - you know, before it was cool.

New York's most obscure events remembered

Artist commissions a series of sculptures commemorating New York's most obscure "events".

Lean streets: Great steaks in New York with cut cues and prices

Skip the hassle of New York's chop houses for these equally delicious steakhouses

Fairytale of New York: Our guide to Christmas in Manhattan

With America's busiest streets in full gift-hunting mode, Christmas can be overwhelming.

Idyllwild: Golden retriever re-elected in California's wild mountain town

The American writer Rick Steves famously said that "all travel is a political act."

Hawaii: Me versus the volcano

Helen Van Berkel has her heart in her mouth when she takes to the road in Hawaii.

Hawaii: Pele shows her power

The world's most active volcano thrills and terrifies, writes Helen van Berkel.

Day of the crab: Delaware welcomes back its strangest inhabitants

In Delaware see what happens when the full moon calls to one of its oldest listeners.

Kilauae Volcano: Travel updates

Kiwi travellers are getting cold feet looking at Hawaiian lava flows.

48 hours in Chicago

Chi-town is a goldmine of innovative design and spectacular skyscrapers.