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Lana'i: In the spirit of aloha
New Zealand's own mother of the nation, Judy Bailey, visits internet mogul Larry Ellison's Hawaiian island - and is impressed by his preservation project.
Travel: The dead, walking
Heather McCracken finds the source of pop culture's global zombie outbreak.
USA: Tourist tips for Ohio visitors
This state in the heart of the Great Lakes region will give travellers a taste of authentic America.
Chicago: Bratwurst, beer and Babe Ruth
Greg Buckle climbs the bleachers to enjoy the All-American game of baseball - hey, just don't mention the Sox.
Five Philadelphia must-visits
Founded in 1682, Philadelphia served as the US capital for a decade while DC was built. Here are six places you should visit when you're in this historic city.
Philadelphia: Dr Barnes' art prescription
Jane Jeffries makes a return visit to one of the world's best collections, once protected as an education tool by its owner but now on show in a modern gallery.
Portland's innovative flavour
The hip sip in Oregon is probiotic kombucha — on tap, discovers Jesse Mulligan.
Six great things to do in Pittsburgh
It was built on industry, but there's more to Pennsylvania's second-largest city than steelworks...
Pittsburgh: Pop in for brew that tastes of home
A Kiwi-American blend of flavours and hops is pulling punters into this Pennsylvania brewery, writes Heather McCracken.
Hawaii: Follow that turtle!
The best way to see Hawaii's marine life is to get wet, so Heather McCracken rides a paddleboard in Oahu.
Room check: Sands Casino Resort, Pennsylvania
Patrick McKendry stayed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to watch the boxing bouts of Kiwis Joseph Parker and Robert Berridge.
California: First we take Manhattan...
Got a spare few hours before flying out of LAX? Try this hub of food and fun, writes Jesse Mulligan.
Five tips to run the NYC marathon like a pro
Run the NYC marathon like a pro, even if it's your first time, says Megan Singleton.
USA: Five cool California cities
Seen Los Angeles? Head to one of these spots to see what else California has to offer.
Arizona: Aircraft museum is plane awesome
Visiting Arizona's famous Boneyard is the realisation of a lifelong dream for a plane lover, writes Tim Stewart.
Bar/fly: Red Dog Saloon, Juneau, Alaska
Pamela Wade goes north to Alaska for a taste of tourist-oriented gold-rush era hospitality.
Room check: The Redbury Hollywood, Los Angeles
Josh Burgess checks into a 'bohemian chic' studio apartment in Hollywood.
Cape Cod: Paradise a pedal away
Cape Cod defies stereotypes as an enclave for the rich by offering spectacular cycle and hiking trails for adventurous families, writes Jenni Quilter.
Bar/fly: Chicago
On a rainy Monday night in Chicago, folk from the audience are taking to the stage in Buddy Guy's Legends bar.
Chicago: The Windy City
Here are some Chicago conversation starters, even some the city's locals might not know ...
Tennessee: Nashvegas nights
Hardcore drinking and music await in Nashville, finds Leena Tailor.
Celeb spotting in New York City
The Big Apple's top restaurants are regular haunts of many of the famous and infamous.
Los Angeles: When stars come out
Danielle McGrane has some tips to help with starlet spotting in Hollywood.
Where to eat in Palm Springs
Old-school sophistication or new and hip? Zoe Walker gets a taste of the evolving restaurant and bar scene in wider Palm Springs.
United States: California calling
Leena Tailor meets Bill Nancarrow, the unofficial Kiwi wine ambassador in the famous Napa Valley.
Alaska, up close and personal
New cruise line's winning formula puts creatures before home comforts, write Anne Z Cooke and Steve Haggerty.
Five reasons to visit New Orleans
Louisiana's Crescent City has a lot to offer visitors besides the music it's famous for.