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From celebrity-spotting to clothes shopping, the fabled heartland of the film industry offers substance as well as style.

Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.

Walk amid towering trees, hike along scenic coastal trails and spot rare wildlife at this spectacular national park in North Coast California.

Visit this iconic square with its dazzling surroundings and vibrant mix of people, and see what makes New York tick.

Visit this iconic square with its dazzling surroundings and vibrant mix of people, and see what makes New York tick.

Hike through forests, go looking for dolphins and whales and swim in freshwater lakes at this spectacular park in the north of Cape Breton Island.

Find out why this national park is named after a Cree word for awe and wonder when you see its sheer rock walls, waterfalls, deep-blue lakes and wild rivers.

The Treasure State is a treasure indeed, a land of rugged, glacial beauty with mountainous peaks, thrilling wildlife and rolling prairies that are rich with history.

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

Visit this iconic square with its dazzling surroundings and vibrant mix of people, and see what makes New York tick.

The biggest island in the United States is a tropical paradise where you can swim , hike and explore volcanoes.

Watch mountain peaks reflected in calm water and enjoy recreational activities, such as canoeing and hiking, at this picturesque lake.

Find out why this national park is named after a Cree word for awe and wonder when you see its sheer rock walls, waterfalls, deep-blue lakes and wild rivers.

A rich Celtic heritage blends with First Nation and Acadian cultural influences on this remote and breathtakingly scenic Nova Scotian island.

Hear the roar of cracking ice on a boat tour around glaciers and find beaches and mountain forests in the state parks of this vast region.

Visit this iconic square with its dazzling surroundings and vibrant mix of people, and see what makes New York tick.

One of the best places in the U.S. to watch the sunrise is this impressive centerpiece of Haleakalā National Park, marking the birthplace of the island of Maui.

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

Six main islands, each prettier than the next, make up this volcanic archipelago. Enjoy ancient traditions, modern cities and seemingly endless beaches.

One of the best places in the U.S. to watch the sunrise is this impressive centerpiece of Haleakalā National Park, marking the birthplace of the island of Maui.

Snorkel with tropical fish and swim with sea turtles at this great dive location.