Africa Africa is the second largest and most populous continent in the world. At 11.7 million square miles, it is large enough for the U.S. to fit inside it more than three times. It stretches from the Mediterranean Sea on the north, where it is culturally part of the Middle East, to the Atlantic Ocean...

Alabama From its history rife with war and race issues and its deep south feel, to its beaches and outdoor offerings, Alabama is truly a diverse state with something for everyone. Alabama has a long history with race relations. It was an integral state in the Civil Rights movement and its role is...

Alaska Alaska is an untamed and bountiful state. The icy mountain peaks seem tall enough to pierce the prismatic Northern Lights, which beautifully scar the night sky. From kayaking among glaciers and icebergs, to getting cozy with bears, wolves and moose on a wildlife expedition or taking a hike...

Albany Albany, New York, the state capital, sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 150 miles north of New York City. Albany was permanently settled in 1614, and is the oldest surviving settlement from the original thirteen colonies, and the oldest continuously chartered city in the United...

Alberta Alberta occupies the western edge of the Canadian prairie, and some aspects of the Albertan culture are iconic of the prairie lands, farms and cowboys most obviously, but it is the imposing beauty of the Canadian Rockies and boreal northern forests that travelers flock to the province...

Albuquerque Straddling the Rio Grande, Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and offers a number of wonderfful attractions, colorful scenery and a Southwestern culture all its own. Mountains looming majestically above the high desert, magnificent sunsets, and the stark splendor of dramatic...

Amalfi Coast The Amalfi Coast in southern Italy is as much a state of mind as an actual place. The endlessly deep blue of its sea-vistas, the confetti colors of towns rising out of the cliffs and its seemingly endless sunshine make it the “go-to” place for an escape from the rigors of everyday...

Anaheim If traveling to Anaheim, California, chances are pretty good that you’ve got Disney on the mind. Home to the world-famous group of theme parks and hotels, Anaheim’s Disneyland has become the city’s largest tourist attraction since opening its doors in 1955. The additions of the...

Anchorage Nature lovers won't want to miss a trip to Alaska's biggest city, Anchorage. Home to two-fifths of the state's population, Anchorage boasts some of America's most breathtaking scenery. Framed in by the Chugash Mountains and due south of Mt. McKinley, Anchorage is a favorite...

Anguilla Anguilla is located in the British West Indies, 150 miles east of Puerto Rico and nine miles north of St. Martin. Anguilla is the most northerly of the Eastern Caribbean’s Leeward Islands. The name Anguilla means “eel,” an apt description of this long, thin island, which...