Mainland Getaway
When one lives in such a beautiful spot in the world as Hawaii, there seems to be a tendency to stay here and not much reason to go to the mainland except for quick trips to Las Vegas or Disneyland. But there is a vast country out there with breathtaking scenery from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina; the coastline of Big Sur, California to the coastline of Maine. There is also Florida's Key West and the hill country of Texas; the lakes of Michigan and Minnesota and the stark beauty of the desert of New Mexico. There are hundreds of National Parks for hiking, camping and just totally enjoying yourself, including Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Big Bend, White Sands, the Everglades, the Grand Tetons and Sequoia.
Then there are the cities. There is the glitter and glamour of New York, one of the most exciting cities in the world. Central Park, Broadway theatre, fantastic museums, lunch at the Plaza, dinner at Tavern on the Green - it can't get any better than this. Boston, filled with American history, Boston Common, Harvard U., the old North Church and simply great restaurants. Atlanta, the gracious grand dame of the South, with its antebellum homes, rich heritage, museums, theatre and fabulous southern cooking; Washington, D.C. offering something for everyone including the world renowned Smithsonian Institute, the National Zoo, Lincoln and Washington Memorials, the stirring Vietnam and World War II Memorials, cherry blossoms and so much more. Don't miss The Windy City, Chicago, with it's beautiful skyline on Lake Michigan, New Orleans home of Mardi Gras, Blues & Jazz and a chance to see a Voodoo Queen's tomb; San Antonio to stroll along the River Walk, see the Alamo and eat simply fabulous Mexican food, or Dallas for some of the very best barbeque.
San Francisco - magic words for one of our country's most beautiful cities - Golden Gate Bridge, Russian Hill, Fisherman's Wharf, cable cars and wonderful food - like New York, it doesn't get any better.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, from Alaska to Maine, from East to West and North to South, it's a beautiful country. People come from all over the world to enjoy its scenery, its cities and its people - why don't you?