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For an outdoor event, consider heading to the Springs Reserve to see how natural springs allowed early settlers of the Las Vegas regions to survive the scorching Mojave Desert heat. A great look into the natural landscape of the Las Vegas area, free to visit, and less than 4 miles away from downtown – or you can see it as part of a Death Valley day trip. The Hoover Dam lies only a stone’s throw from the strip and gives visitors a glimpse into what was once the largest electric power generator of its time. This massive project is a historical timepiece and the Hoover Dam tour is cheap (~$11), while providing an intrusting retrospective into this massive project which changed the course of more than just a river. Great panoramic views too. A Red Rock Canyon tour is a perfect day trip for all those who love the rugged outdoors, especially rock climbers. Here you’ll find beautiful canyons of red rock carved out by long-extinct riverbeds and a 100-metre summit.

Cruises sail to the snorkelling grounds off Cozumel, focusing on the island’s famous coral reefs and underwater canyons. Head out for a day of diving at a choice of 100 world-class dive sites, or time your snorkel for a sunset sail with margaritas and music. Newbies can learn to dive with a discover diving PADI course, and if you don’t want to get your feet wet there are glass-bottom boat cruises and underwater submarine tours. Cozumel is a birdwatcher’s haven, providing habitats for migrating ducks, flamingos, herons, egrets, ibis, falcons and kestrels. Like us humans, dolphins are drawn to Cozumel’s crystal-clear waters, and a dolphin swim promises a one-on-one interaction with these lovable creatures. Loggerhead sea turtles nest along the island’s beaches, and feed on Cozumel’s sea grass meadows. Horseback-riding trips into Cozumel’s rainforest heart reveal the island’s cenotes, picture-perfect bathing pools designed by Mother Nature.

If you’re looking for just a helicopter tour, a 45-minute flight over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona is a smart option, as it allows you to fly over both the North and South Rims, as well as the inspiring natural landmarks like Painted Desert, Desert View Watchtower, Marble Canyon, Point Imperial and the Dragon Corridor, the widest and deepest section of the Grand Canyon. You don’t have to fly to get aerial views over the canyon, as the Grand Canyon Skywalk allows you to step over the canyon edge via a translucent platform. The experience is not for the faint of heart, as it’s the world’s highest man-made structure by more than 2,300 feet (700 meters). And while it may make your stomach do some flips, it also provides stunning 720-degree views of the Colorado River, the canyon’s West Rim and the famous Eagle Point, a rock formation resembling an eagle in flight.

Få den bästa utsikten över Grand Canyon och beundra djupet och storslagenheten på någon av de många helikopter- och bussturerna som avgår från Las Vegas. Välj bland en mängd rundturer inklusive våra exklusiva VIP-aktiviteter i Grand Canyon. Om du vill uppleva allt under en flygtur kan du välja vår mest populära All American-helikoptertur till Grand Canyon. Du får följa med på en 45 minuter lång helikopterfärd, tur och retur, landa djupt nere i kanjonen där du får äta champagnepicknick och flyga fram på låg höjd över den berömda, neonbelysta The Strip i Las Vegas på tillbakavägen. Du kan även välja Ultimate, Deluxe och Express eller "Skip the Line"-flygturer då du går före i kön, och får uppleva det bästa av Grand Canyon med ytterligare attraktioner inkluderade i flygturen.

Grand Canyon är ett av världens sju naturunderverk, alltså en upplevelse du bara inte får missa. Om du har ont om tid eller helt enkelt är intresserad av att uppleva Grand Canyon ur en annan vinkel bör du överväga en flyg- eller helikoptertur. Turerna avgår vanligen från Las Vegas och gör att du enkelt, snabbt och säkert kan nå alla tre kanterna. Det bästa av allt är den fantastiska utsikten (både vid soluppgång och solnedgång) ovanifrån. Beundra de skiftande färgerna på kanjonens väggar i solnedgången under en helikoptertur till den västra kanten, och landa djupt nere i kanjonen där du får avnjuta en oförglömlig champagnepicknick. Eller utforska Grand Canyons nationalpark längs med den södra kanten med en magnifik utsikt från Mather Point och Bright Angel Lodge Observatory. Eller upplev en riktig ranch vid den avlägsna norra kanten, under en tur i ett flygplan som landar på en avsides belägen flygplats djupt nere i kanjonen.

For those who want a beach getaway, Miami is a top destination option. Home to more than 15 beaches, you’ll have plenty of options for where to soak in some sun. That being said, with so many choices it can be difficult to pick where to go. To help, here are some recommendations for Miami’s best beaches. For those who want to get away from the resorts and tourist attractions, 85th Street Beach is a top pick. Located along Collins Avenue, it’s a great swimming beach and features soft white sand, life-guards on duty and virtually no crowds. This is also a top choice for families due to its gentle surf. It’s also very close to another worthwhile beach -- Bal Harbour Beach on 96th Street -- which is great for shell hunting, fishing and jogging. Of course, no trip to Miami would be complete without a visit to the iconic South Beach (Lummus Park Beach). This is the coastline you see in postcards and on television, full of soft white sand, beautiful people and adventurous surfers.

Day 1: Key West Characters When you’re talking Key West, the name Hemingway is bound to crop up. The author lived on there for more than a decade, in Old Town. This is also where President Harry S. Truman chose a getaway on Key West. Eisenhower and Kennedy also stayed at the house at 111 Front Street, which is open for guided tours. Day 2: Conch tours and mansions Jump aboard the Conch Train, a hit since 1958. The 90-minute train ride begins on Front Street and loops through Old Town Key West. Bone up on the island’s conch history at Heritage House, browse the Pirate Museum, and see treasures from the deep at the Shipwreck Museum. Day 3: Dip your toe in the water If you can’t decide where to start, the full-day Power Adventure combines a catamaran sail across the Gulf of Mexico, kayaking in the mangroves, parasailing, kayaking and snorkeling. Go for a cruise and view Key West from the water, or drink champagne on a romantic sail into the sunset.

Road Trip The transition from urban New Orleans to the mysterious realm of cypress swamps, vast sugarcane fields and historic bridges spanning the mighty Mississippi River are best experienced in that most American method of transportation: the automobile. Explore the region on your own or soak up some local history with the aid of one of the many guided tours readily at hand in New Orleans’ French Quarter. All Aboard Learn the secrets of local alligator hunters, fur trappers and fishermen aboard a guided boat tour of the swamps and backwater bayous of Louisiana. Though many travelers take pleasure in blazing their own trail, these gator-infested waters are not for the uninitiated. Take advantage of local knowledge of reptile habitats, healing plants and exotic birds while in pursuit of alligators, snakes, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and other wildlife.

One of the best things about Savannah is that it’s a pleasure to stroll. With over 900 buildings listed as historically or architecturally significant, a walk through Savannah’s Historic District has its appeal. On day two it’s time to shop and eat like the locals do. Start your morning with a walk down Savannah’s Broughton Street, and see all the small boutiques that make the street famous. People come to Savannah for this street alone, so if you’ve got a shopper in the mix, be forewarned. Another great spot to stroll some of Savannah’s best shops is the Savannah Historic Market. Part of the great thing about Savannah is that it’s chock-full of history. From as early as the late 1700s, things have been happening here, and with so much history you might figure that there would be a lot to explore – and you’d figure correctly. If architecture is your thing, consider stopping by several of Savannah’s famous historic homes like the Owens-Thomas House.

If you’re in Vegas, you could always head out by car to see this scenic feat of engineering, but the best way to appreciate its scale is to see it from the air. There are numerous options. One of the most memorable will have you setting off at dusk, just as the lights of the Strip are asserting themselves against the darkening desert sky and the last of the day’s rays light up the dam and Lake Mead. A longer trip will take you to the area’s great natural wonder, the Grand Canyon, in a breathtaking 45 minute flight passing over the dam and landing in the canyon itself where you’ll enjoy a champagne picnic before heading back for a night of Vegas thrills. If you want to get more out of your desert adventure, head out in the afternoon for a helicopter flight which gives you great views of Hoover Dam before arriving at the Grand Canyon. “At”? I meant “in”. Yes, you’ll descend 1,500 feet (450 meters) down to the canyon floor.

Want a helicopter wedding? No problem. Looking for a spectacular outdoor setting? Easy. In a hurry, on a budget and don’t want to get out of your car? Not an issue. The traditional wedding ceremony at A Special Memory Wedding Chapel takes place in the intimate, red-carpeted chapel and includes transportation in your own limousine. The ceremony at Graceland Wedding Chapel offers much of the same plus an Elvis impersonator to do the honors! For the adventurous couple, the Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Wedding is the obvious choice. You’ll fly from Vegas to the Grand Canyon in a six-seat helicopter and get married on a bluff in the Grand Canyon, overlooking the Colorado River. A stunning backdrop awaits you with the Valley of Fire Wedding, which includes limousine transportation. The natural, red rock beauty of the Valley of Fire provides a gorgeous scene for an outdoor ceremony. And if you’re not into details but simply want to tie the knot with no frills.

This is Music City, U.S.A., home of the Grand Ole Opry and its storied Ryman Auditorium, which launched scores of beautiful voices into country music stardom. Begin your exploration of the Tennessee capital with a walking tour through history, or guided trolley trip among the skyscrapers. Better yet, book a combination tour, visiting highlights including Nashville's perfect scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. This is Tennessee, so please feel free to relax for a spell. After a leisurely Southern breakfast (don't miss the biscuits and gravy) consider walking around the waterfront or stately campus of Vanderbilt University. Or head out into the Tennessee hills, to tiny Lynchburg, where Jack Daniel's Distillery transforms fine corn mash and pure artesian spring water into one of the world's best whiskeys.

Once nicknamed "God's Waiting Room" because of the many octogenarians eking out their last moments by the pool, modern day Miami is a glittering jewel of the south. Cradled by the Everglades, the Florida Keys, and that ever-present Gulf, it might be wise to pick up a Go Miami Card to fully explore what options lie in store for you. Alternatively, you could ease into things with a Miami City Tour, which includes a relaxing and informative cruise on Biscayne Bay. Splash down into the bay on a Miami Duck Tour or fly over the famous beaches, Art Deco district and downtown on a Grand Miami Air Tour. The view up here is even better as the sun goes down on a Miami Sunset Air Tour - especially when it's a romantic champagne flight. Miami is all about playing outdoors in the sun. Ride an airboat in the Everglades and come face-to-face with killer whales at the Miami Seaquarium, or mix with the wildlife on Jungle Island.

Start the day bright and early with a sunrise visit to the world's largest dormant volcano, Mt. Haleakala. Explore the lush tropical landscape of the eastern Hana coast, or focus on Haleakala National Park and the Iao Valley. For something different, take a trip into the past aboard the sugar-train Kahaina Kaanapali Railroad, or take an exhilarating helicopter flight over Haleakala or the neighboring island of Molokai. At sunset, treat yourself to a gloriously backlit dinner cruise or a traditional luau at a luxury resort - or why not do both with our dinner cruise and luau two-night combo! Maui has swimming, surfing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and perfect-visibility snorkeling year-round. You can learn to surf like an expert, go snorkeling and turtle-spotting in Molokini Crater, or combine snorkeling and kayaking on Maui's West Shore. Take the wildest eco snorkel tour in Hawaii aboard a traditional outrigger canoe, or go whale-watching from Lahaina.

Start your three-day holiday with a swim with some of the Pacific's most charming residents. The Swim with the Dolphins program offers you the rare opportunity to swim and play with beautiful Pacific bottlenose dolphins. Finish the day with a sunset cruise. What better way to unwind after a day in paradise than to sail the Pacific under the magnificent sunset skies. Day two in Los Cabos begins with a wild ride over sand dunes. This ATV adventure will take you off the beaten track to explore secluded beaches, ride over sand dunes and challenge yourself to difficult terrain. These sand buggies can go just about anywhere and offer a ton of fun. Spend day three hiking the canyons of Sierra La Laguna. These canyons were once traversed by Indians hundreds of years ago, where increased rainfall creates a unique biosphere.

Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas! Let the sparkling glitz of the casinos and shows entice you to lose yourself in the wild neon nightlife, and unleash your inner cowboy/girl on the Grand Canyon. Whatever you chose, here's an overview of suggested itineraries to get you started. Day 1: See a Vegas Show Tour Vegas with the stars, take a neon-lit evening trip, then hit the town for an over-the-top spectacular Vegas show. Day 2: A Day in Nature Don't miss out on the beautiful desert scenery, from magnificent Lake Mead and Hoover Dam to the wondrous Grand Canyon, or go rafting down the Colorado River in the adventure of a lifetime. Day 3: Vegas after Dark Glitz and glamor in sinful proportions, Las Vegas is known for its neon and nightlife. VIP nightclub passes, bachelorette parties and strip classes! What more could you need?

The Everglades National Park, a 1.5 million acre area that stretches over the southern part of Florida, is unique in many ways. Take the Tamiami Trail, a two-lane road that used to be the area’s only access to the Everglades to Shark Valley. Be sure to stop at a few of the roadside attractions (boat rides, alligator farms, 1950s style gift shops) to fully appreciate the history of the area. Walk, bike or take the tram along the Tram Road and stop at the Observation Tower for an aerial view. Everglades City is another entrance to the Everglades National Park; stop into the Gulf Coast Visitor Center to get your bearings, today is going to be spent on the water, exploring the Ten Thousand Islands and Chokoloskee Bay; the best way to do this is by boat. Sign up for a guided eco-tour led by naturalists or rent a kayak or a canoe and paddle at your own pace.

The best thing to do when touching down in a city is to come to know it and make it your own. To do this in Austin, consider familiarizing yourself with its essential parts. Head on over to South Congress Avenue (SoCo) and see what makes this young, hipster area tick. Here you can go shopping at second-hand consignment stores, grab some great and cheap Mexican food at the Habanero Mexican Café and even spot some local talent in one of the area’s galleries. Consider breaking up the day with a visit to the enormous and ornate State Capitol, or the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum to learn about your host town while seeing the sites. Take the day today to nourish yourself. Wake up in the morning and consider a jog around Lady Bird Lake, or spend the day in Zilker Metropolitan Park where you can bike, canoe, swim, or play Frisbee golf to your heart’s content. After lunch consider admiring the blooms at Lady Bird Johnson’s Wildflower Center.

To some, connotations of New Orleans lead to images of the antebellum plantation houses and big fan boats skidding along a marshy alligator-ridden bayou. Though New Orleans is a town that never forgets its roots and is, in fact, in very close proximity to these things, is nevertheless a modern and busy city with all that comes along with it – big city culture, big city dining, big city fun. And while you may be out indulging in some of these big city finer points, the historian and old-country lover in you might long for a return to simpler times. Luckily, the antebellum south is remembered well in some of the nearby New Orleans Plantations. Once the mainstays of an agrarian economy, nearby New Orleans plantation houses offer visitors a glimpse into the windows of a bygone era. The Bocage Plantation stakes its claim to fame for being the best representation of American Greek Revival architecture in the nation.

With the Wild West Sunset Horseback Ride, you get picked up from your hotel and given a peaceful afternoon discovering the lands made famous by the myths of cowboys and Indians. Then enjoy the crackling campfire as you greet the Nevada night, huddled beneath a blanket of stars. With the Overnight camp-out at Grand Canyon Ranch and Horseback Ride Adventure you will not have to, where before calling it a night in your tent, you get to hear the famous epic western tales of outlaws of the old west, before relaxing to the tunes of a cowboy balladeer. The Old Spanish Trail Horseback Ride, gives you the chance to do some exploring during the day. Enjoy a cowboy's lunch after you catch a glimpse of an old cowboy town and soak in the beautiful Red Rock Canyon National Park.

Charleston is a big city, but not overwhelmingly so. Most points of interest can be centred around the Historic District and it’s here where you should first orient yourself. Start the day with a stroll through Meeting Street, and walk the Museum Mile. Then, at the Charleston Market, and rub shoulders with the locals, try some famous sweet tea, and pick up some freshly picked fruits and vegetables, as well as a few souvenirs to mark your introduction to the Low country. There’s a lot of history packed into this one-time Colonial town. From the late 1600s onward, important history has been made in Charleston and one of the best ways to get a sense of this is by visiting Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museums. Some of the distinctive beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry is held in its majestic waterways, and there’s no better way to experience them than by getting out of the city’s borders for a day by the coast.

TheThe Atlantic port of Fort Lauderdale takes in a Venetian network of canals dotted with yachts and lined with marinas. Budding swimmers can paddle safely at the International Swimming Hall of Fame on the Fort Lauderdale beach, with an on-site museum and swim school aquatic complex. Browse the world’s largest indoor and outdoor trash and treasure market, complete with funfair rides and drive-in movies, at the 14-screen Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop and outdoor theatre. View the area’s over-the-top millionaires’ mansions from the water on a sightseeing cruise of the port and yacht marina. If there’s one must-do in Fort Lauderdale it’s a dinner cruise aboard the fun and fabulous Jungle Queen Riverboat, for revue entertainment and a nonstop. Make the most of Miami, just down the road, with the Go Miami Card, packed with Miami, Everglades and Fort Lauderdale tours, attractions and museums. Swamp safaris to visit the traditional home of the Seminole Indians.

The mighty Colorado River runs from Colorado through Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California and into Mexico. The approximate 1,450-mile (2,330-kilometer) river is most well-known for being the waterway that runs through the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and the Black Canyon. River-rafting in either the Grand Canyon or Black Canyon is an exciting activity that will get you out of the neon jungle and into an area deeply blessed by Mother Nature; it’s especially welcome on a hot Vegas day. Rafting the waters through the Black Canyon is actually a calm experience; there are no rapids – you’ll simply float along, maybe stop for a swim, admire the canyon’s beauty and look for wildlife. If you’re after true white-water rafting, the Grand Canyon is where you want to be. Most tours from Vegas hit class 3 to 6 rapids (on the Grand Canyon’s scale of 1 to 10) for a wet and wild ride that is a must-do for outdoor-enthusiasts.

For many visitors, Oahu is Hawaii. Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu – all those names we instantly associate with Hawaii are on Oahu. World War Two history is tangibly linked to Oahu and the events that took place at Pearl Harbor. Pay your respects to the crew who died aboard USS Arizona in December 1941 and step aboard USS Missouri to get an idea of shipboard life. Visit the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to see film footage from 1941, as well as moving artifacts recovered after the attack. The focus is on the aerial battlefield at the Pacific Aviation Museum, with its collection of rare vintage US and Japanese aircraft. Feeling inspired by watching wannabe Kelly Slaters tame Oahu’s monstrous waves? Then why not grab the chance to learn to surf in Oahu? You can have a one-on-one lesson with your instructor, or join a small group of four students. The best beaches to practice your surfing moves are Waikiki, North Shore spots like Puena Point and Cockroach Bay.