Atlantic Quest

Formerly being a airline travel enthousiast, I never considered driving across the United States until an infortunate incident forced my ex-fiance and I to change our travel plans. We had flown out to Las Vegas, to attend a business convention late one night. The next morning, I turned on the television, only to find that planes had flown into the World Trade Centers in New York. It was 9/11, which devastated us and everyone around us. At Caesar’s Palace, all the tvs were tuned to the tragedy, instead of the usual horse racing or other sporting events. You could hear a pin drop as everyone watched the tragedy unfold, live. The convention closed early due to the horrible tragedy. We were given t-shirts as we left the convention center, in memory to the people who perished in New York and Pennsylvania. Fortunately for us, my ex had already rented a van to get around with, as rental cars sold out quickly when all the planes were grounded. In Las Vegas, the airport is right in the city limits, very close to the Strip. With the planes all down, all we saw was an occaisional military jet fighter circling the city now and then. It was eerie and a reminder of the possible danger to the area. We left and drove over to Los Angeles.

In Los Angeles, our spirits lifted as we visited the coastline, stopping at lovely places like Balboa Island for lunch, Laguna Beach (full of interesting boutiques and restaurants) and Dana Point, where we stayed in a beautiful oceanfront hotel. Later, we went over to Burbank, and attended the second taping of the Tonight Show, with Jay Leno. The experience was surreal, nobody felt like comedy, so the show was subdued. Jay wheeled out a motorcycle that he was going to auction off for charity, and Arnold Schwartzenegger, Tom Cruise and others came to sign it. Being in the studio was fascinating, the temperature in the large room was cold, to keep the many hot stage lights from bursting, one of the producers told us. We had front row seats, because we got in line very early. If you go, make sure to go much earlier than told to, because it takes a lot of time to park, and the line to get in is very long.

After leaving downtown L.A. we drove around Beverly Hills and Hollywood. I liked Beverly Hills, seeing the beautiful homes was my favorite. Signs were posted everywhere saying that forest fires can happen and gave a daily rating to how much of a chance there was of having one. Interesting. Some movie stars’ homes were on regular streets like yours and mine. Others were high up in the mountains, shielded by gates, high walls and ominous “keep out” signs. I don’t blame them, with all the crazy people in the world. All the posh shops were nice, but a shopping spree there was out of the question unless we won the lottery and were rich like the Hilton family – one piece of clothing could be the cost of a new car or even, house in downtown Beverly Hills. Wow. We drove all over, taking pictures, stopping at fast food places like In and Out Hamburgers and Krispy Kreme Donuts. We also stopped in lovely ethnic restaurants to eat Mexican, Thai and Indian food. The Mexican restaurants were my favorites, most were authentic and gave large portions.

We drove through the desert, going back east, saw Hoover Dam, which was immense. Because of the tragedy going on in New York, everyone there was on edge, so we weren’t allowed to stop on the bridge, just drive past it and park elsewhere. It was very scenic to see the dam, built long ago, with Art Deco influence on the well-built bridge and buildings. It was incredibly hot but the heat was dry, not humid. We drank gallons of soft drinks and bottled water to keep from being dehydrated. The vistas of tall mountains and large amounts of water being pumped by this powerful dam were really fascinating for this midwestern girl.

Our next state to visit was Utah, land of amazing rock formations and mountains. We only saw the southern part but what we saw was breathtaking. Bright red rocks jutting out of the ground, tall mountains and an endless night sky full of stars. We parked on the side of the road and watched the sky for an hour, deep in the desolate parts of the mountains. Without city lights (or any other civilization, for that matter) we could see everything, including the Milky Way. It was both beautiful and surreal at the same time. Utah is loaded with natural wonders and incredibly scenic.

Next, we drove to Colorado. It was so scenic driving up and down the mountain roads of this colorful, beautiful state. The whole state is a photographer’s dream, especially with all the colors of the fall.The aspen trees were turning yellow, since it was now autumn, and the huge mountains all around us took my breath away. It felt and looked like the Old West to me. We stopped at an old mining town, even got to eat buffalo burgers (made of yes, real buffalo meat, which was good). If we’d had more time I would’ve spent a week there, but my ex had to get back to his job so time was limited.

Just east of Denver, everything got amazingly flat. Prairies are desolate and finding signs of life off the highway were few and far between. When we saw a gas station, we’d stop at it, because who knew how long it would be until the next one came along. People there were very friendly. We stayed overnight in a lovely old-fashioned hotel, and ate at the family restaurant next door. True Americana at its best.

We started seeing hills again in parts of Iowa, which we weren’t in for long. Next came Illinois, where we stopped in Chicago. Having been there many times in my past, we stopped at places I liked, like WaterTower Place, the theater and the art museum downtown. There is a lot to do and see in this impressive city, just do it during the summer, because the winters there are cold and brutal. Chicago is a big city, with a long skyline as you drive past it. Much bigger than my hometown of Cleveland.

Late at night, we arrived at my home, in the outer suburbs of Cleveland. The trip was a success, even if it was marred by tragedy, we made the most of the situation. It took us a week to get home, and someday I plan to do it again, but this time with more time on my hands. If you want to see what America is really like, rent a car (try not to use your own, due to the major wear and tear this kind of travel does to a car) and plan places to see before you go. We did this trip without planning and it was still a success. We’d driven through lovely state parks, past amazing scenery and met wonderful people. Next time I do this, I’ll go get a triptych at AAA and plan it to see more of the off-the-beaten-path places like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park and Napa Valley.

If you need to make frequent land crossings between the U.S. and Canada or Mexico, the U.S. Passport Card could work for you. It really is a great idea. And as is typical with so many things proposed by the U.S. Federal government, it is being implemented late.

Efforts have increased since 911 to make U.S. borders more secure. These very same efforts have made it difficult for Mexicans and Canadians, who often have legitimate requirements for frequent visits to the U.S., to make quick and smooth transitions through border control.

Because of how easy it is to obtain fraudulent drivers’ licenses, a new policy was developed out of a desire to reduce reliance on the licenses for entry into this. The first phase of the new rule went into effect Dec 31, 2005, which required all U.S. citizens, traveling by air or sea, to or from the Caribbean, as well as Central and South America, to have passports.

The result of this ruling caused, literally, a months’ long backlog to obtain a U.S. passport. The Department of State was totally unprepared for the volume of applications. Even when it became apparent that the State Department was woefully understaffed, it still took an inordinate amount of time to hire and train additional staff to shorten the wait time from an unacceptable 4-6 months.

The next phase, which would apply these documentation rules to all air and sea travel to or from Mexico and Canada, began a year later. And the last phase, which affects the most people, took effect on Dec. 31, 2007, applying the requirement to all air, sea and land border crossings with Mexico and Canada.

Many border communities requested an alternative to a traditional passport. In response, the Department of State announced a proposal for developing a card-format passport for travel between the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. It would be a limited use wallet-sized card that would cost significantly less than a traditional passport. The media note for this card was released October 17, 2006.

Now, fast forward (if such a term is at all possible when referring to the United States government) and applications are finally, now, being taken for this card. Production is projected to start next month. That is June 2008 for a policy that was implemented LAST December. If a passport card will work for you, better get in line fast.

Application for Second Citizenship

Traditionally, countries have used one of three general means to recognize their citizens: “right of the territory” means you’re a citizen of Country because you were born there, “right of blood” indicates you’re a citizen because one or both of your parents are, or you can successfully complete a naturalization process. That said, the application for citizenship and nationality have always been a bit more complicated than that, and are becoming more and more complex as the world shrinks into a global culture and economy.

As a result, many people purchase citizenship in a second country for a wide variety of reasons, such as the right to work, vote and own property there. Other benefits include a greater ease in obtaining certain travel visas and access to a wider range of financial opportunities.

There is a caveat, however: While various programs exist or have existed under a variety of euphemisms to expedite the naturalization process like economic citizenship, second passport and citizenship for investment. There are many countries that permit dual citizenship, second citizenship for sale and have relatively flexible nationality laws and provide their citizens with distinct privileges.

Citizenship, the status of being a citizen of a specific nation, signifies a person’s legal status and carries with it numerous consequences. Among associated political rights are the right to vote, to hold public office, to own land and the right to travel with your country’s official passport and protection. Dual citizenship can provide you with tremendous help and ensure that you can protect your wealth from a government eager to take it away. It is possible for someone to be considered a citizen under the laws of two or more countries at the same time. This is known as dual citizenship. The main controversy and major source of variation in dual citizenship policy in sending countries has been the degree of restrictions, particularly political, based on the citizenship without residence status of the nationals abroad. Second Passports programs available for citizenship in Dominica, Carribean citizenship, US citizenship or any foreign citizenship open up a whole new life of opportunities, to work within a region that encourages free trade, and where holding a Caribbean passport allows visa free travel to a wide range of countries. A second passport from Dominica is also ideal for high value individuals seeking to retire to the Caribbean and/or avoid restrictive taxation laws in their own country.  For these applicants, the Dominica second passport / economic citizenship programmed offers zero taxation on foreign earnings, capital gains, wealth, gift and inheritance tax.

Obviously, having foreign passport can be a tremendous advantage.  It’s highly advised that you have a second passport, or even another citizenship with a nation outside the one into which you were born. If you are really interested in purchase of citizenship, foreign citizenship or second passport, you should have all the information regarding Dominica’ Economic Citizenship Programme, Requirements for purchasing second citizenship and application procedure for second citizenship. You can get all details of application for citizenship, application for United States citizenship, application for European Union citizenship from Second Citizenship Ltd.

Many are feeling the pinch right now and may be hesitant to book their next vacation. Luckily the airfare wars are on and you may be able to still get away. There are a number of major airfare sales running right now, so if you are thinking about travelling within the U.S. in the next few months, the time to book is now.

If you are looking for the lowest prices, fly Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Saturday; book at least 2 weeks in advance and be flexible with times.

Air Tran is leading the pack in low fares. Air Tran Airlines’ fare sale from many gateways in the United States to Hawaii is ending February 4. Air Tran also lowered their fares through out the Continental U.S., that sale ends February 12.

If Air Tran does not work for you, check out Priceline. They have waived their booking fees and arranged their own deals with the airlines for their special “Flights Under $150 Round-Trip” sale that ends on February 13. This sale is also geared for people who want to travel within 14-45 days from the date they book the flight. The sale includes flights to travel destinations such as Florida, New York, Boston and Phoenix.

Happy Flying! Looking for specific Travel Deals or Travel advice, Ask Us!

The Dunhill Vacation News Team.

University World

Lots of young students every year are chosing to spend their university or college studies abroad in a different country or even in a different continent, and the number of students who decide to graduate abroad is constantly increasing.

Considering that we are living a time controlled by speed and multiculturality, it is more and more important to travel around the world in order to get in touch with different cultures, discover new habits and increase personal skills and behaviour towards different ethnic groups, this is valid especially for young students who, more than others have to shape their attitude towards life.

To spend some years abroad to attend university in a foreign country is definitely the best way to get to be independent, tolerant and open minded, and education abroad is undoubtedly the basis for growing up in the best way.

A high percentage of students enrolled at universities and colleges around the world is coming from a foreign country and this percentage is rapidly increasing. Colleges are turning into international melting pots, occasions for absolutely interesting cultural and personal exchange. For this same reason programs to study abroad are considerably increasing and it is easier nowadays to satisfy the constant demand.

In order to satisfy the needs of people who are searching for Universities and Colleges abroad, new tools have been created on the internet during these last years, tips and useful information to address students to find the best course in their favourite country, to start a new, long and exciting life experience in a foreign country.

Among them, University World is a very interesting one, an easy and complete tool conceived to help students to find the university they are looking for. It’s really easy to use it by just selecting the destination continent and browsing for desired region / district / state. All available universities will be immediately displayed. Otherwise, people who already and exactly know the university they would like to enrol at, just have to search it by typing into University World search engine.

The huge amount of universities and colleges collected on the website represents an essential instrument for international undergraduates. University World in fact, contains thousands of universities located in three different continents which are Europe, Canada and United States and the data is situated throughout the web and regularly updated.

Do not lose any more time! Browse our directory and choose a destination: you will easily find all available universities.

University World

You have lived in one state, one city all your life and now you want to see more of the United States. To begin a traveling adventure in the United States requires some research. You will need to go online or pay a visit to your local library to get books on traveling within the U.S… You will need to narrow your search down a little bit however because you will never be able to read all the books that are on traveling within the U.S…

Budget could be a deciding factor as to what type of books you will want to get. You may want to check out budget friendly books for family travel. In these types of books you will find the best travel location for a family on a budget. The best places to visit for children and adults. These types of books on traveling within the U.S. will show your places that include package deals. Deals that have entrance fees, hotels and meals all included in one bargain price. If you are traveling within the U.S. with a significant other you may want to check out books with other options.

Traveling within the U.S. with your significant other may make you check out books on bed and breakfasts. This way you can be romantic, relax and see some of the quiet country sides of the United States. These trips can be focused on your likes such as history, skiing, beaches or just romance. If you are traveling alone you might be looking for something totally different.

If you are traveling by yourself within the U.S. you might want to check out books that talk about interesting restaurants, beaches or places to meet other people. You may want to check out books that talk about traveling within the U.S. to secluded places where you can just disappear from the rest of the world for a few days.

No matter what you’re reasoning for traveling within the U.S. the internet is the first place you want to go to do research on your destination or to narrow down where your destination might be. You can also go to your local bookstore and if they don’t have what you are looking for they will be willing to order it in. If you are not sure at all where you want to go head to a local travel agent, they will be able to help you narrow down your choices. They will also lead you to some good books about traveling within the U.S. Good luck on your journey and have fun.

On our way home from Orlando, a little more than an hour into our 20+ hour road trip back to Toronto, we stopped in St. Augustine, “the nation’s oldest city”, just north of Jacksonville – indeed the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States, having been founded by the Spanish in 1565.

St. Augustin’s founder, Don Pedro Menendez, came ashore on September 8, 1565, and chose to name the settlement after the patron saint whose feast day coincided with the day of landing. Of course, before the Spanish ever set foot on Florida soil, the Timacuan Indians had already been here and they watched Menendez and the roughly 1500 colonists and soldiers settle here. Over the last few centuries the city experienced governments from different countries, including Spain, Britain, and since 1821, the United States.

The real rise of this community came in the late 1800s when Henry Flagler (1830 to 1913) built two hotels and took over a third as part of the Flagler hotel chain. Flagler was the co-founder of Standard Oil, and although not as well known as some of the other early magnates of capitalism, he was one of the wealthiest individuals of his time. Flagler had a major impact on Florida: he founded the Florida East Coast Railway as a means of transporting guests to and from the north to his hotels in St. Augustine, Palm Beach, and Miami. A honeymoon visit to St. Augustine in 1881 with his second wife inspired Flagler’s vision to transform this sleepy town into a winter playground for the rich.

Three of Flagler’s former St. Augustine hotels are still in use today: Flagler College (the former Hotel Ponce de Leon), the Lightner Building – St. Augustine’s City Hall (the former Alcazar) and Casa Monica, redone as a county courthouse in the 1960s, and reopened in 1990 as the restored Casa Monica Hotel. During the late 19th and early 20th century Flagler also developed a residential neighbourhood called the Model Land Company tract.

Within a few short years Flagler’s dream of a resort town for northerners faded and he, and the wealthy northern visitors, moved further south. He continued to develop the Florida East Coast Railroad down the peninsula, into and across the Florida Keys, creating hotels and communities along the way.

St. Augustine is centered around the Plaza de la Constitucion, which anchors the Lightner Museum / City Hall, Casa Monica and Flagler College, three stunningly beautiful structures. Located in the former Alcazar Hotel, the Lightner Museum houses collections of legendary hobbyist and antiques collector Otis Lightner.

St. Augustine has a wealth of other historic and architecturally interesting structures. The most historically significant structure in St. Augustine is the Castillo de San Marcos, built by the Spanish between 1672 and 1695. The 19th century Lighthouse Museum is located in the St. Augustine Lighthouse on Anastasia Island east of town across the Bridge of Lions. St. Augustine also houses the oldest store in town dating to the turn of the last century. Talking about old buildings, St. Augustine is home to the Gonzalez-Alvarez House, dating back to 1727, known as the “Oldest House Complex”, a National Historic Landmark.

The Mission of Nombre de Dios is located on the west bank of Matanzas Bay, and it is said to have been the site of the first Catholic Mass in what is today the United States. The Spanish Quarter Village is a living history museum composed of a collection of colonial period houses where guides recreate the dress and lifestyle as seen in 1740.

Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth National Archaeological Park exhibits foundations and artifacts of the first St. Augustine mission and colony. It also houses the Landmark Spring, Explorers Globe and Navigators’ Planetarium. St. Augustine also houses the Oldest Drug Store and the nation’s Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, built more than 200 years ago while Florida was under Spain’s rule.

Unfortunately we did not have a chance to explore St. Augustine in detail, but our brief excursion into this historic city quickly proved what a unique destination St. Augustine really is. As a matter of fact, the city welcomes around 2 million visitors every year who come to discover a unique historic part of America. A settlement with authentic Spanish roots, complete with Castillo and all, is a truly unique sight in the U.S. and it was definitely worth the detour.

Here is a collection of websites for further information on St. Augustine:

- the City of St. Augustine,

- the St. Augustine Visitor Guide

- Visit Florida’s information page about St. Augustine

- the St. Augustine Historical Society

- the City of St. Augustine’s Department of Heritage Tourism

This entire article including photos is located at http://www.travelandtransitions.com/stories_photos/orlando_st_augustine.htm

There are different types of visas granted to visitors of the United States. Learn about their differences, and how to apply for one.

The United States is a beautiful country and is among the favorite tourist destinations of many tourists around the world. In addition, the United States is one of the most successful countries in terms of economical growth which have attracted people from other nations to reside or work in this country for better living conditions, and to receive a higher salary.

Millions of people from other countries visit the United States every year for different reasons. They travel to the country as tourists to visit their friends and relatives. Some travel for other reasons such as attending a seminar, conferences, training, medical needs, exchange programs, temporary worker, business meetings or decided to reside in the US.

As a matter of government policy, any foreigner entering into other countries must first secure a visa.. So it is important that you have knowledge on what kind of visa you need to apply for, which depends on the purpose of your trip.

Every year many people from different countries apply for US visas such as visitor visa, work visa and immigration visa. Application for visa includes securing an application form and attending a series of interviews. The US Embassy in the respective countries of the visitor will do necessary counter checking of all data provided through an interagency database. All submitted documents will be verified by the concerned agencies.

Just recently, the United States government has updated the policies in visa applications in order to provide better security for visitors and the American citizens. The evaluation and screening process are stricter in this time of economic recession. Visa application procedures have improved a lot with the implementation of an automated system for faster processing.

US visas are categorized into two; the immigrant visa and the non-immigrant visa.

The immigrant visa is sought by foreigners who have long term plans of permanently residing or working in the United States. However, the applicant should be sponsored by an employer or a relative who is a US citizen before being eligible for an immigrant visa.

This also requires that the petitioner should fill up the Affidavit of Support form which will indicate his financial capability to support the immigrant during his stay in the country. Normally, the process of applying for an immigrant visa can take up as long as two to three years to complete.

With respect to this application, the US government implements an immigration visa lottery in which lucky winners can have the opportunity to be given special privileges in shortening the application process to about two or three months only.

The non-immigrant visas can be applied for a foreigner who intends to stay in the United States for a short period of time. This is a visa that allows a person to stay in the country on a temporary basis.

Non-immigrant visas are commonly applied by tourists, performers, government officials, journalists, trainees, students and temporary workers. It can also be used for other purposes such as for medical treatment and business meetings. For temporary worker visa it is necessary that the petition be first approved by the US immigration including the Naturalization Service before proceeding with the application.

When you have plans in visiting the United States for whatever purpose, it is important to process ahead of time and to comply with all the necessary requirements. This will significantly avoid any delays on your travel. It is important to gather more details to the nearest US Embassy in your country to know the policies concerning your travel.

The decrease in the value of the dollar was welcome news to international skiers earlier this year.

United States ski resorts reported seeing more international visitors than previous recent years. They credit this primarily to the lower exchange rate of the dollar vs. other currencies. People like getting the most bang for their buck, no matter what buck their currency represents.

During the recently passed ski season, guests booked extended stays months in advance. Resorts reported that skiers who would generally stay two to four days have extended their visits to seven to 10 days due to getting better prices for their currency.

International guests also shopped and spent more money at local stores and restaurants and on rental equipment.

Some resorts reported that the number of Canadian skiers was up by 20 percent. Stowe and Smuggler’s Notch reported stronger bookings from Europe during the Easter holiday break. Eastern United States ski resorts had a very good 2007-2008 ski season due to an early Easter holiday, steady winter storms and a weak dollar.

Now that skiing has come to an end for this season, holiday goers will be looking for great summertime destinations. The dollar is still lower in value than it has been in years, making the United States a more viable tourist destination. Many hotels are already booked for prime summer travel months. Theme park operators are looking forward to the potential influx of tourists due to current exchange rates.

Many favourite ski resort destinations also double as favourite summertime destinations. Most resorts offer great summer activities as well as ski packages.

North American ski resorts offer summertime camping, fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Children’s camps are one of the more popular summertime activities at resorts. Several favourites offer summertime concerts and other special events. Some special events include mountain biking and the occasional poker run.

Prime holiday destinations, such as the Balearic and Canary Islands could potentially see a decrease in holiday traffic this year. The typical holiday on the island of your choice will be more expensive due to current exchange rates.

Some of the more popular summertime destinations in the United States are Florida, Colorado, California, Washington D.C. and New York.

One of Florida’s main family attractions is Disney World. Disney World is one of the most visited family holiday destinations in the world. Other Florida destinations include Daytona Beach, Miami, Busch Gardens and Kissimmee.

Colorado, Washington D.C. and New York offer great historic and educational holiday opportunities for families looking for more than roller coasters and swimming pools.

Current monetary exchange rates as of April 2008 allow the purchase of a $75 theme park ticket for 47 euros or just under 38 sterling.

The current decreased value of the dollar allows great potential for more international visitors to enjoy an American vacation during 2008.

Cheaper airfares from many destinations in Europe will help offset the current exchange rate for Europeans who enjoy the occasional weekend trip to the Balearic Islands.

When preparing and planning your summer vacation, look for the lowest fees for exchanging currency. Banks often charge fewer fees than exchange bureaus and other companies. Using a credit card or debit card can also help offset the fees usually involved with currency exchange.

When in the United States, there is an endless list of places to visit and much will depend on your interests, the time you have to spend, and how far you wish to travel.

In the state of Arizona, you will find the Grand Canyon. Created by the Colorado River over 6 million years ago, the Grand Canyon is a spectacular gorge stretching 277 miles with widths between 4 to 18 miles and depths of more than a mile.

California boasts some really interesting places to visit, including the infamous Alcatraz Prison; Death Valley National Park, which is the hottest, driest and lowest desert on earth; The Hearst Castle; the J.Paul Getty Museum and the Griffith Observatory, which are both in Los Angeles. Depending on what time of year you plan to visit, Yosemite National Park will offer you sights that you can tell your grandchildren about. A visit to California would not be complete without a tour of Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank.

The Mystic Seaport Maritime Museum and the USS Nautilus Submarine Museum make Connecticut a must stop for those of you interested in the sea and the vessels that traverse under and over the waves.

The Historical Society of Delaware takes up a 500 block area of a mall in Wilmington and includes the Delaware History Museum, the Old Town Hall, Willington Square and HSD’s research Library.

High on the list of places to visit in the USA would have to be NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where for over thirty years tours groups have heard stories about men in space and voyages to the moon. Castillo de San Marcos and the Florida Museum of Natural History are well worth a look as well.

Popping over to Hawaii, you can visit the great beaches and many monuments and sights, but the one that immediately comes to mind is the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.

Back on the mainland, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Lincoln’s Home at Springfield, Illinois, are places any traveller would love to see. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio at Oak Park are architectural marvels that you should visit while in Illinois.

Lincoln City, Indiana, is home to Abraham Lincoln’s Boyhood National Memorial, and Louisiana boasts the National World War II Museum in New Orleans and Oak Valley Plantation in Vacherie.

In Maine, there is the Maine Maritime Museum for sea lovers and the Seashore Trolley Museum for land lovers. While in Maryland, you can see the Antietam (Civil War) National Battlefield and the Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture.

Massachusetts offers a smorgasbord of places to visit, including Historic Salem, famous for the Witch Trial. You can visit Plymouth Plantation and the Pilgrim Hall Museum, both at Plymouth. If you find yourself in Boston, you can visit Paul Revere’s House, the John F Kennedy Presidential Library, the Museum of Fine Arts, the USS Constitution Ship Museum, and The Freedom Trail. Do not forget Harvard University and Historic Deerfield, as well as the National Heritage Museum at Lexington and Battleship Cove at Fall River.

In Michigan, there is the Henry Ford Museum at Dearborn and the Gerald R Ford Museum at Grand Rapids.

Missouri is home to the Harry S Truman Presidential Library.

Nevada has the Hoover Dam.

In New Jersey there are the Morristown National Historical Park and the Thomas Edison National Historical Site.

Places to visit in New York are the Empire State Building, the world Famous Statue of Liberty, Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, Ellis Island Immigration Museum, National Baseball Hall of Fame, West Point (US Military Academy, and the American Museum of Natural History.

The home of the Vanderbilts, Biltmore Estate, and the historic Latta Plantation are both situated in North Carolina. South Carolina is the home to Fort Sumter, the fort where the American Civil War began.

The United States Air Force Museum is near Dayton, Ohio. In Oregon you can visit the Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks.

Steeped in history, Pennsylvania is the home of several historical must-sees: Gettysburg Battlefield, National Civil War Museum, Independence Hall, National Constitution Center, and the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

Mount Rushmore National Park in South Dakota is known the world over. While you are in the area, don’t forget the Badlands National Park and Black Hills National Forest as well.

In Tennessee, there is the National Civil Rights Museum. In Texas, there is the home of The Alamo and NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

In Virginia, there are several historical sites and atrractions: the Home of Thomas Jefferson, Monticello; the Home of George Washington, Mount Vernon; and the birthplace of Robert E. Lee, Stratford Hall Plantation.

The name Washington D.C., the Nation’s Capital, speaks for itself: The White House, Arlington National Cemetery, Smithsonian Museums, Lincoln Memorial, and the Memorials for the Holocaust, WWII and Vietnam Veterans and Ford’s Theatre.

In Wyoming, there is the beautiful Yellowstone National Park.

And for the young and the young at heart, one of the most popular places to visit is, of course, Disneyland.