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Portland: Wonderful city of weird
From books to bikes and beers - Shandelle Battersby looks at the best of Portland.
From books to bikes and beers - Shandelle Battersby looks at the best of Portland.
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To mark 60 years, Disneyland has conjured up spectacular parades and fireworks, writes Peter Mitchell.
It's hard to imagine this "park in the sky" was once the domain of thundering freight trains.
More than 20 years after hearing a song, Nigel Richardson sees the frontier city that inspired it.
Wanting a family-friendly way to explore the Caribbean? Then board a Disney Cruise ship in Galveston, suggests Tim Lamb.
The Texan capital has an outlaw spirit that makes it the perfect place to party, writes Ewan McDonald.
Nashville's mix of Southern hospitality and rich creative heritage hits just the right note for Jez Smadja.
The Florida city of Orlando has more options than you'd think, writes Megan Singleton.
The Florida city of Orlando is much more than a theme park wonderland, discovers Tim Lamb.
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In Orange County, Shandelle Battersby swaps fast food for fresh, sophisticated cuisine.
Josh Noel finds the island of Molokai non-touristy, caring and relaxed - not to mention friendly.
Louisiana's New Orleans is a comfortable road trip destination from Houston, writes Tim Lamb.
One thing that New Orleans does better than anywhere else is party, discovers Ewan McDonald.
Beignets and buskers are among the Big Easy's delights, writes Megan Singleton.
If jazz is your poison, be prepared to drink your fill in New Orleans, writes Sophie Barclay.
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Ahead of Air New Zealand beginning its direct flights to Houston in December, Ewan McDonald visits the space base.
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