North America Travel
All our travel guides to help you plan you trip to the USA and Canada
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Salt Lake City to Zion National Park road trip: 3 days in stunning Utah
3 day/4 night Utah road trip from Salt Lake City to Zion National Park via Bryce Canyon: full itinerary
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The best things to do in Hermosa Beach, perfect California getaway for family
Our guide to the best things to do in Hermosa beach, California and the many reasons you should visit this picture perfect beach town.
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One day in Bryce Canyon with kids: itinerary to see the best of Bryce with kids in tow
Bryce Canyon National Park travel guide. What to see in Bryce Canyon in one day, best hikes, how to get around and Bryce Canyon must see sites.
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One day at Disneyland: practical guide for a truly magical experience
All you need to know to plan one day at Disneyland California: first hand tips on how to escape the crowds, how to book and what to do for a truly magical stay at the ‘Happiest place on earth’. It has taken me 4 years to take the plunge and get tickets for one day at Disneyland for our family. I knew it would be magical, I knew both the kids and us would love it, I even felt guilty when I dragged the kids across the world to Southern California without including a Disney stop. However, for the longest time, I couldn’t book because reading about it on the…
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How to spend one day in La Jolla, California, with kids
All you can do in one day in La Jolla with kids: practical tips for families visiting this stunning and family-friendly California beach town. When I looked into things to do in SoCal with kids, a visit to La Jolla, San Diego, perched itself very high on my list. A wealthy part of San Diego, La Jolla seemed to have a lot to offer for a family day out: wonderful coastline, seal spotting opportunities and Dr. Seuss connections all conjured to make me want to go and so one day in summer, we did. This is how we spent our day in La Jolla with the kids and why I…
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One day in San Diego with kids: how to spend a perfect day in the city
Detailed family itinerary to spend one day in San Diego with kids. When we told our American friends we were looking at Southern California for a summer home swap, they all had one reaction: ‘Go to San Diego! San Diego is the best for kids!’ I hadn’t really considered San Diego as a destination. However, as soon as I started researching the area, it became obvious the city is indeed very family friendly and full of children attractions. In the end, we found a home swap in the charming seaside town of Carlsbad, just North of San Diego, and spent three wonderful weeks in the area. One of the places…
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Fun things to do in Southern California with kids (that are not theme parks) on your first visit
Southern California has been our family vacation destination for the last 4 years. Friends laugh at us: what there is to do in Southern California with kids that is so special you fly 10 hours each time to get there? The question is fair but the answer surprises many who associate Southern California with beach, sun, Disney and nothing else. To us, Southern California is made of sea and sun (and juices, and amazing food, and a relaxed lifestyle) but it is also made of wonderful landscapes, learning opportunities and great outdoor adventures. This is our selection of our favorite things to do in Southern California on a summer vacation…
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Joshua Tree lodging: where to stay near Joshua Tree National Park
Looking for the best lodging option near Joshua tree? This is our list of handpicked Joshua Tree hotels, suits and rentals. If you have started researching where to stay near Joshua Tree National Park, you may have already noticed that there are no hotels inside the park itself. The only Joshua Tree lodging option inside the park is campsites, but this doesn’t mean you don’t have a good choice of good Joshua Tree hotels nearby should camping not be your thing. We studied accommodation in the area carefully before going to the park and I believe we have identified a good selection of the best places to stay near Joshua…
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Visiting Joshua Tree with kids: essential tips for families
All you need to know to plan a visit to Joshua Tree with kids: child-friendly hikes, what to carry and best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park as a family. Visiting Joshua Tree with our kids is what sealed our love for US National Parks. US National Parks are one of our favorite destinations for active family vacation. Living outside of the US, we cannot get our National Park fix as often as we would like but, when we do, we savor every minute of our time there. The one that got us hooked to this National Park travel obsession was Joshua Tree NP in California, which was memorable…
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Things to do in Sedona on your first visit you are sure to love
First-timers’ guide to the best things to do in Sedona and idea on how to spend a day in Sedona, Arizona. The first time I heard about Sedona, Arizona, was a couple of years ago. I was watching a TV program about retreats in the area and I got immediately attracted by the local scenery and by the fact that Sedona is popular with New Age types, who come here for the ‘vortexes’ of energy Sedona is said to be the center of. I then found it mentioned again in a book called ‘10% happier’, which again mentions Sedona’s spiritual heart and finally spotted it on a map of Arizona, about…
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Awesome things to do in Flagstaff, AZ, on your first visit
What is there is to do in Flagstaff? Is it worth a visit? Find out in our visitors’ guide to the best things to do in Flgstaff, Arizona Our trip to the American South West brought us to the historic town of Flagstaff, Arizona. Located amidst a beautiful forest, Flagstaff often appears in travel publications as a getaway town to the South Canyon South Rim and our Lonely Planet Guide described it as full of ‘many laid back charms’, adding mentions of vintage neon and ‘buskers playing bluegrass music on street corners’. Unable to resist such an introduction, we stopped in Flagstaff on our way from the Gran Canyon to…
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Best places to stay in and near Monument Valley USA: accommodation guide
The best places to stay in and near Monument Valley, USA: Monument Valley hotels and accommodation guide. The biggest challenge I found, when planning our visit to Monument Valley, was deciding where to stay. When searching the web for good lodging options two things appeared clear: Monument Valley hotels are few and far between and they book up very quickly, so you need to act fast. I found this piece of advice on travel forums about the area and indeed it seemed to be confirmed by my own web findings. I wasn’t able to find any Monument Valley hotel that I could book with a free cancellation option, any that…
