July 2016 on Marriott Traveler || That PCH route from San Francisco to Los Angeles gets all the attention, but it’s not the only West Coast drive that should be on your map. A road trip through the Pacific Northwest and Northern California is equally epic, but with less traffic. You’ll see some of the West Coast’s fastest growing cities, majestic national parks, windswept beaches and sunsets that need no filter. Here’s the route.
July 2016 on Marriott Traveler || You’re a baseball stat wunderkind, not unlike Jonah Hill’s character in “Moneyball.” So your ultimate summer road trip has to be all about baseball, beer, and modern Americana. If you’re in the Midwest, the drive from Chicago through Ohio and Kentucky and on to St. Louis is a must. You’ll cheer with some of the sport’s most spirited fans, pay respects to one of its oldest ballparks, see where bats get made and learn how the game was played back in the day. Here’s the route…
July 2016 on Marriott Traveler || This ain’t your minivan family road trip. Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is beautiful — with lush wildlife-stuffed rain forests, picturesque beaches, secluded hotels and adrenaline-fueled activities like zip lining and surfing (oh, and a volcano along the way).
But driving here is a bit more complicated than your standard cruise control highway trip. Many of the beach towns are connected by unpaved roads that flood or become impassable in the rainy season (May to November). That doesn’t mean this isn’t a place for road tripping; you just have to be a little adventurous. 4WD is a good idea here, as is sticking to the main paved highways when possible.
Here’s a route that takes you past some of the region’s finest sights — and its most fun things to do.
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May 2016 on Visit the USA || The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness encompasses some 1,000 glacial lakes over 400,000 forested hectares of the Midwest along the U.S. and Canada border. It’s one of the largest wilderness areas in the USA. There are no roads here. No stores or restaurants. No other people, once you paddle your canoe far enough. You go here to canoe, fish, camp and hike, and to find peace away from the busy world.
April 2016 with Brand USA || A classic baseball outing in the United States begins long before the game starts. In many cities, fans flock to the areas surrounding the ballpark hours prior to the first pitch. Spending time in these energetic neighborhoods is one of the best ways to experience a city’s culture, identity and food and drink scene. Here are five great outside-the-stadium scenes to catch baseball’s spirit.
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April 20, 2016 on Marriott Traveler || It might take a little caffeine, but with a long weekend in Spain’s Catalonian capital, you can check off many of the city’s top sights. You can also eat. A lot. Here’s a fabulous foodie trip through Barcelona. Don’t worry; you can sleep off your food coma on the flight home.
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April 2016 on VisitTheUSA.com || The Hawaiian capital of Honolulu is a cosmopolitan oceanfront city with enough attractions to entertain visitors for weeks. But it’s also Hawaii’s air hub and the gateway to the rest of the Hawaiian Islands. So after you’ve climbed to the volcanic crater at Diamond Head, toured the historic site ofPearl Harbor and shopped for the perfect aloha shirt in Waikiki, hit the road to explore another side of Hawaii: Oahu’s North Shore.
Less than an hour’s drive north of Honolulu you’ll find a world where time moves slowly, shoes are optional and life revolves around the land and sea. Stretching from Kahuku to Kaena Point, the North Shore is a corridor of jungle valleys, sprawling farmland, small communities and some of the world’s most famous surf spots.
April 2016 on VisitTheUSA.com || Most fairy tales don’t include palm trees, but a visit to the tropical Hawaiian islands of Kauai and Hawaii will convince you they should. You’ll learn daring stories of kings and adventurers, taste coffee straight from the farm and marvel at spectacular landscapes that are unlike any others.
To truly explore Hawaii’s varied, stunning attractions, start your visit in Kona, a storied region on Hawaii Island, then travel to Kauai, whose natural beauty is spellbinding.
March 2016 on VisitTheUSA.com || It’s easy to combine a visit to three of the USA’s most exciting cities in less than a week. From the soaring skyscrapers of New York City, New York, to the history-rich streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the seat of government in Washington, D.C., this six-day itinerary will give you a taste of the country’s food, culture and spirit.
March 2016 on VisitTheUSA.com || With three days in Washington, D.C., you can see both the top tourist sites and experience some of the city’s most popular neighborhoods. Be prepared to cover a lot of ground on foot — comfortable shoes are a must.