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Driving across London Bridge in… Lake Havasu City, Arizona

London Bridge in Lake Havasu City Lake Havasu City in Arizona is home to an extremely strange tourist attraction – London Bridge. This is the bridge that crossed the River Thames in London between 1831 and 1967, arguably best seen on a sunset cocktail cruise.…

Red Rock Crossing, Sedona: Nature’s greatest swimming pool?

Within the Crescent Moon Ranch Day Use Area, Red Rock Crossing is a spectacular Arizona swimming hole with perfect views of Sedona’s Cathedral Rock. Slide on in. Sedona, Arizona, is outrageously greedy with spectacular views. But Red Rock Crossing combines a perfect view of Sedona’s…

Why Ellis Island Deserves More Time Than the Statue of Liberty

Most visitors allocate more time to the Statue of Liberty than Ellis Island. And they shouldn’t. Optimising your Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island boat tour Ellis Island was the entry point for over 12 million immigrants. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum offers immersive exhibits…

Which is the cheapest Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show?

The cheapest Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show is Mad Apple – but it’s not necessarily the best value for money. Are the Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas worth the money? The Cirque du Soleil shows are a staple of the Las Vegas…

It’s worth visiting the Benjamin Franklin Museum in Philadelphia | Review

This Benjamin Franklin Museum review looks at one of the best hidden museums in Philadelphia. History-lovers will be engrossed by the exhibits about the polymath Founding Father. Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin’s name appears on pretty much everything in Philadelphia. Which isn’t a bad…

Santiago Airport review

What to expect if flying from the Chilean capital. Dropping off rental cars at Santiago Airport? It’s hard not to groan when dropping off the rental car. I can’t just walk to the terminal – I have to take the free shuttle bus. This is…

The view from the Humphrey Peak Lookout on the US-180W in Arizona.

The best route from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon

The best route from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon is via the US-180W, not the I-40W via Williams. It might take a few minutes longer, but the San Francisco Peaks scenery makes up for it. Using Flagstaff as a gateway to the Grand Canyon The…

Powell Point on the Hermit Road in Grand Canyon National Park.

How to drive Hermit Road at the Grand Canyon without taking the shuttle bus

Driving Hermit Road at the Grand Canyon Without the Shuttle Bus Hermit Road is open to private vehicles during winter months. Accessibility permits are available for travellers with disabilities. Shuttle buses operate from March 1 to November 30. Commercial bus tours are available year-round. Bicyclists…

How to get the best seat in economy

Six strategies for flying as comfortably as possible in economy class. Key tips for getting the best seat in economy Choose unpopular neighbouring seats to increase chances of an empty seat next to you. Middle seats at the rear are least likely to be filled.…

Why I ended up enjoying Austalia’s most notoriously boring drive

Crossing the Nullarbor from Adelaide to Perth turns out to be rather enjoyable if you make the right stops. Five reasons to drive the Nullarbor Swimming with sea lions at Baird Bay. Standing on top of giant cliffs at Head of Bight. Telegraph history at…