Travel USA!
This year’s travel market outlook revealed that many travelers prefer to visit the good old USA rather than venture out into increasingly hostile and overcrowded international travel destinations.
Travel research company Phocuswright reports that the US is now the largest travel market in the world. Travel is booming and contributing a great deal to the US economy overall.
For many in this country, it’s an opportunity to revisit regions, cities and special places they haven’t visited in decades. With tens of millions visiting this year, you know the USA has a vast pool of dreamers who know it’s one of the most exciting destinations on the planet.
And the United States of America is a truly special place with endless experiences for travelers of any type. In fact, 6 different types of visitors may find places like North Carolina, Hawaii, Arizona, Pennsylvania, California, Idaho, Florida, or Colorado a compelling and equally fulfilling journey.
And Travel USA suits many modern travelers who want it all — nature, physical adventure, theme park thrills, quiet time, vibrant city life, cuisine, beaches and to experience the lifestyle of local residents. While some international destinations offer true foreign cultural experiences, they’re often unsatisfying compared to the full, multifaceted destinations in the USA.
Let’s Face It, the USA is a Fascinating Country
Despite the political turmoil and economic suffering happening in the last few decades, and the sadness of the nation in the last 4 years, Americans themselves are a confident lot, where optimism and joy are still close to the surface.
And for sheer variety of travel adventures and experience, this country has no equal, with almost unlimited capacity to welcome and thrill global travelers. The US has few rivals for magnificent geographic marvels, landmarks, and comfortable accommodation.
Are you hungry for another travel experience this year or next? Take another view of the USA’s many attractions:
Natural Wonders: The U.S. is home to a stunning array of natural landscapes, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite Park’s Mountains and Waterfalls, Snow capped Rocky Mountains, Florida Everglades wildlife, Great Lakes boating culture, and thousands of miles of beaches and coastal beauty from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Beautiful Beaches and Warm Weather: Vacationers delight in languishing on the beaches of Hawaii, California, Texas, Florida and South Carolina. And with boating, surfing, and beach walking abundant, you won’t have far to go to enjoy world class beach food either.
Cultural and Culinary Diversity: The U.S. is a melting pot of cultures, offering a rich tapestry of ethnic neighborhoods, festivals, cuisines, and traditions. New Orleans (Cajun foods and celebrations), Honolulu (polynesian delights), Miami (Cuban food and entertainment), Houston (Texan culture), and Portland Maine (seafood bakes) and NAPA California offer local food, wine, music, art, and cultural events that are worth considering.
Entertainment and Theme Parks: The U.S. is known for its entertainment industry and world-famous theme parks, including Disneyland, Disney World, Universal Studios, and countless others that provide family-oriented vacations. Major league sports events, old baseball stadiums, Indianapolis 500, NASCAR, and NHRA events are big draws for sports fans.
Amazing Manmade Structures: Massive city skyscrapers, Ocean piers, train and vehicle bridges, at knee wobbling heights offer thrills for city adventurers. Millennium Tower, Hoovers Dam, Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Rushmore, Gateway Arch, Oceanside Pier, Statue of Liberty, and many more.
Epic Road Trips and Scenic Routes: Road trippers and RVers love the variety of the USA’s huge array of highways and scenic byways, such as Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway. They act as a way to assemble a wider array of amazing experiences that include cuisine, landscapes, and attractions.
Outdoor Adventures: America’s massive outdoor adventures industry offers experiences that range from hiking to mountain biking in Colorado and skiing in Vermont to surfing in California or parasailing and ziplining in Hawaii. And the point may be the sheer variety you can do in one single travel journey.
Festivals and Events: The U.S. hosts numerous festivals and events that attract worldwide attendees, such as Mardi Gras in New Orleans, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Coachella and Burning Man Festivals in California, 4th of July Celebrations, SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Boston Seafood Festival, Maine Oyster Festival, Aloha Festival, and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Historical Immersion: America’s storied history celebrated and promoted by Hollywood makes global travelers curious about recapturing it in real life. That might include anything from old San Francisco and New York to small midwest towns to museums in Pennsylvania and beach/surfing culture of San Diego and Los Angeles. Certainly, the Golden Gate Bridge and cable car rides attract endless throngs of tourists every year.
So whether you’re planning a drive down the Pacific Coast highway in California, an adventure in Colorado Rocky Mountains, or a foodie tour through the coastal New England region, the US is packed with enjoyable experiences for couples, the whole family or solo travelers out to see what this country has to offer.
The USA lets you have your cake and eat it too, while choosing any level of accommodation you wish from affordable hotels to Airbnbs to luxury resorts close by.
If Switzerland, Italy, Thailand and Australia are off your list, then the USA’s endless trips and adventures is a pretty compelling fall back experience. Check out some experiences with your local travel agency or major tour portals for inspiration.
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