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The Grand Canyon Skywalk at Grand Canyon West, Arizona.

The best time to visit the Grand Canyon Skywalk

Get to the Grand Canyon Skywalk at opening time, and you can beat the crowds on the tour buses from Las Vegas. So set your alarm early. Optimising your Grand Canyon Skywalk visit Early morning visits help avoid crowds and intense heat. Spring and autumn…

Arizona, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, USA

Kingman to Las Vegas drive: Distance, driving time & best stops

By car, the distance from Kingman to Las Vegas is 107 miles, with a 1h30m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Kingman to Las Vegas drive are Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Clark County Museum. Kingman to Las Vegas on Route…

Arizona, driving, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Which is the best Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show for children?

The best Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas for children are Mystere, O and Ka. Which to pick will depend on personal tastes. Why book a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas? The Cirque du Soleil shows are one of the major selling…

Las Vegas, Nevada, shows, USA

Cabins at Grand Canyon West | Accommodation review

The Cabins at Grand Canyon West offer character and superb sunset views from the balconies – but a day tour from Las Vegas will work out cheaper. To skip the Cabins at Grand Canyon West review, and book a stay, use the button below. CHECK…

accommodation, Arizona, Grand Canyon, reviews, USA

How to play the US state numberplate game

What is the US state numberplate game? The US state numberplate game is one of the silliest staples of any good American road trip. The premise is very simple – you have to see a car numberplate from as many US states as possible. However,…

driving, USA

Where to see bears in Arizona

Not all travellers to Arizona want to see bears. Hikers, in particular, would rather the bears stay well away. But for nature-lovers who want to admire Arizona’s bears from a safe distance, there are a few options. The best place to see bears in Arizona…

Arizona, bears, USA, wildlife

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.…

Arizona, Lake Havasu City, London, USA

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…

New York, New York City, USA

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…

Las Vegas, Nevada, shows, USA

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…

museums, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA