WTA Destinations

There’s no substitute for experience. And in travel, if you don’t have timely, first-hand knowledge of a particular destination, the next best resource is the personal testimony of someone you can count on. That’s where World Travelers of America comes in.

In the destination articles below we try to give you everything you need to decide whether a particular destination will match your personal preferences for an experience that’s enjoyable, safe, and affordable.

Plus, for those destinations we haven’t personally written about yet, we offer guides that offer loads of information that will help you decide if that’s the destination for you.

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Adventure Travel

• What’s a Cenote? – Adventure Travel Trends
• Adventure Travel Trends, Part II

U.S. Destinations (listed alphabetically by state)

Alabama

• Alabama Bound

Alaska

• Juneau and Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
• Sitka, Alaska - Wildlife All Around You!

Arizona

• Packing for a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
• Sedona—Surrounded by Beauty
• A One-Day Tour of Tucson

Arkansas

• Things are Rockin’ in Little Rock

California

• Big Sur—Big Scenes
• Why Do the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano?
• Pleasures You Can Enjoy in Dana Point, California!
• City of Hot Mineral Water and Health Spas - Desert Hot Springs
• The Gold Coast
• Prospecting The Great Unfenced
• San Diego - Great for Vacation, Mi Amigo
• San Francisco—The Place to Lose Your Heart
• Seal Beach, California - Hot Spot of the 20’s!
• Spend a Memorable Vacation in the Mountains-Lake Arrowhead, California
• Temecula, California – A Step Back in Time and a Step Into Luxury

Colorado

• High Time in the Rockies - Colorado Springs

District of Columbia

• A Capital Idea For a Trip!
• Leg 8, Hi from Washington, D.C. (part 8 of an 8-part series about biking across America)

Florida

• Florida's Space Coast
• Key Largo - A Classic for Movie and Underwater Enthusiasts
• St. Augustine - A Fountain of Youth
• Travel Tampa for a Terrific Time

Georgia

• Savannah—Where History Lives In A Modern City

Hawaii

• Touring Hawaii's Outer Islands - Big Island of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
• Touring the Island of Oahu

Idaho

• Winter Fun in Idaho-ho-ho

Indiana

• Having Fun is In In Indiana

Iowa

• Mason City, IA—The Music Man’s Home

Kansas

• Kansas—Heir to History—Air to the Future

Kentucky

• Bardstown—My Old Kentucky Home—Real Southern Welcome
• Bluegrass Region - On Odds On Favorite

Louisiana

• Bienvenue! Cajun Country
• Along the Bayou - Lafayette, Louisiana
• Shreveport, Louisiana Is an International City
• Southwestern Louisiana Knows How To Party! - Lake Charles, Louisiana

Maine

• The Maine Attraction

Maryland

• Civil War Battlefields - On-Site History Lesson Without Exams

Massachusetts

• Boston's Freedom Trail - Exploring the City of Firsts
• Falling in Love With Old Cape Cod

Michigan

• Michigan’s Western U.P - An Anytime Destination

Minnesota

• Leg 5, Hi from Minnesota (part 5 of an 8-part series about biking across America)

Mississippi

• Tunica, Mississippi is a “Delta Delight”

Missouri

• Branson—A Mountain of Entertainment
• Lake of the Ozarks—Dam Good Outdoors

Montana

• Leg 2, Hi from Missoula (part 2 of an 8-part series about biking across America)
• Leg 3, Hi from Billings (part 3 of an 8-part series about biking across America)
• Montana—Big Sky, Big Adventure

Nevada

• Nevada Ghost Towns

New Jersey

• Odds Are You’ll Enjoy Atlantic City
• Top 10 Non-Gambling Activities in Atlantic City

New Mexico

• Albuquerque - Spanish and Indian Touch on Modern Enjoyment
• New Mexico Outdoors Travel Guide
• Santa Fe, Mexico- a City Caught in Time
• Taos, New Mexico—Where History and Fun Meet

New York

• Long Island—A Crown Jewel in the Empire State

North Carolina

• Biltmore House—Biggest Home in America
• The Outer Banks, NC—Where Flight Began and Fun Never Ends

Ohio

• Cincinnati—A Chili Dish, Warm Reception
• Leg 7, Hi from Sandusky (part 7 of an 8-part series about biking across America)

Oklahoma

• Tulsa, Oklahoma and Traveling Route 66 – Where Fun and Memories Mix

Oregon

• Coos Bay—A Rugged Beauty

Pennsylvania

• Dutch Country - Lancaster County PA

Rhode Island

• Rhode Island: Little State, Big Attractions

South Carolina

• Head for Hilton Head

South Dakota

• Badlands and Good Touring
• Leg 4, Hi from Rapid City (part 4 of an 8-part series about biking across America)

Tennessee

• Nashville - A Vacation With Strings Attached
• Pigeon Forge and the Great Smokies

Texas

• Exploring the Big Bend Country of Texas
• San Antonio—More Than The Alamo

Utah

• Enjoy Utah’s Truly Unique Experience! - St. George, Utah
• Valley of the Gods - Sunbelt Solitude

Virginia

• Virginia Creeper Trail
• Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia – Head for the Mountains
• Historic Triangle of Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown

Washington

• Leg 1, Hi from Spokane (part 1 of an 8-part series about biking across America)

West Virginia

• Fayetteville, WV - A Big Leap Into Adventure

Wisconsin

• Wisconsin Dells - Nature's Wonderland
• Leg 6, Hi from Madison (part 6 of an 8-part series about biking across America)

Wyoming

• Buffalo, Wyoming—Old West, Modern Comforts
• Jackson Hole—Roaming in Wyoming

Miscellaneous Destination Information

• Appalachian Trail
• Great Photo Locations
• US Guide to Classic Diners
• Odd Festivals
• US Attractions Guide
• Deserts of the USA
• Hiking Trails Guide
• Top 10 Downtowns
• Top 10 Sunrises Around the World
• Top 10 Easter Celebrations
• Top 10 Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebrations
• Top 10 Film Festivals
• Top 10 Vacations Ideal for Turning Good Intentions into Successful Outcomes
• Top 10 Christmas Markets
• Top Places to Visit in Honor of Veterans Day
• Top 10 Haunted Amusement Parks Worldwide
• Top 10 Hot Air Balloon Trips for Foliage Season
• Top Quirky Hotels
• Top 10 Oktoberfest Destinations Outside of Germany
• Top 10 Budget Busting Travel Mistakes
• Top 10 Getaways for Parents
• Top 10 Museum Cities
• Top 10 Road Trips
• Top 10 Barbeque Towns Across the U.S.
• Top 10 Fishing Destinations
• Top Hiking Trail Destinations
• Top 10 Water Parks Worldwide
• Seven Reasons That Fall is the Ideal Time for a Repositioning Cruise
• Sun, Sand and Seafood
• Top 10 Whitewater Rafting Destinations
• Top 10 Memorial Day Destinations
• Top 10 Family Destinations
• Top 10 Spa Destinations
• Top 10 Music Festivals
• Five Reasons a River Cruise Should Top Your Travel To-Do List
• Top 10 Après Ski Destinations
• Top 10 Romantic Hotels
• Top 10 Inspirational Destinations
• Top 10 Chinatown Destinations
• Top 10 Ski Destinations
• Top 10 New Years Eve Destinations
• Top 10 Literary Locales
• Top 10 Geographical Wonders
• Top 10 Winter Festivals
• Top 10 Foodie Destinations
• Society of American Travel Writers Presents Conservation Awards
• Top 10 Halloween Destinations
• Top 10 Golf Destinations
• Top 10 Wine Destinations
• Top 10 Labor Day Destinations

 

Foreign Destinations (listed alphabetically by country/continent)

Africa

• The Best Safari Company for Your Safari Trip
• Planning Your Own Gorilla Safari
• Kenya Safari Top Five National Parks
• Top 5 Place to Stay During the Great Migration in Kenya
• Zambia Safari Top Five National Parks

Antigua

• 7 Places in Antigua All Newcomers and New Citizens Should Visit

Asia

• Bhutan – the Shangri-La Kingdom of the Himalayas

Australia

• Exploring the "Great Down Under" - Sydney

Barbados

• Barbados - The Perfect Paradise

Belize

• Belize, the English Speaking Gem of Central America

Canada

• When in Doubt, Ask a Canuck: Tips on Exploring Canada Like the Locals Do
• Meet the Aboriginal People of British Columbia, Canada
• Wilderness Retreats in the Kootenay Rocky Mountains- British Columbia, Canada
• Year-Round Mountain Playground - Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
• Nova Scotia - The Southern Loop & Lighthouse Trail
• Where the Buffaloes and Bears Roam - Golden, British Columbia, Canada

The Caribbean

• Aruba—Little Island, Big Adventure
• The Bahamas—Oceans of Joy

China

• Beijing - The Center of China
• Take Your Bird for a Walk! - Macau, China
• The Seven Sins of Shangha
• Jungle Adventure – Xishuangbanna, China
• Quick Getaways-Discovering the Kazakh Tribe and Yurts

Costa Rica

• Fiery Sunsets in an Eco-Paradise - Costa Rica, Central America

Egypt

• Clamorous Cairo

England/United Kingdom

• A Trip into the Past—Northumberland, England
• Walk Along the Ancient Wall-York, England

France

• 100 Things to Do in France
• Canal Barging the Canals of France
• Paris - Everyone's Dream

Germany

• Top 10 Things To Do In Munich During Oktoberfest

Greece

• Ancient Athens

Italy

• Experiencing Rome: The Remains of Rome
• Simply Marvelous Milan
• Tuscany - An Italian Delight
• Venice is for Lovers

Japan

• Japan-Land of the Ancient Buddhist Temples and Shinto Shrines!-Part 1
• Its happening in Tokyo - Modern Japan-Part 2
• A Village Out of the Past: Shirakawa-go, Japan

Malaysia

• Indulge Yourself and Explore Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur

Mexico

• Acapulco is the Real Mexico!
• Experience Tropical Days and Romantic Nights - Mazatlan, Mexico
• Take an Off-the-Beaten-Path Vacation - Colima, Mexico
• Copper Canyon, Mexico - Adventure in the Wilderness!
• How Would You Describe Paradise? Isla Mujeres, Mexico!
• Expect the Unexpected in Michoacan, Mexico
• “The City Where Mexico Comes To Life!” - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Mongolia

• Mongolia – Wishing For More Time: Part 1
• Mongolia – Wishing For More Time: Part 2

Nepal

• Mt. Everest - The Ultimate Journey

Portugal

• Lisbon's Age of Discovery

Puerto Rico

• Palmas del Mar - Undiscovered Puerto Rico

South Africa

• Design Your Own Safari-Birds, Beasts & Botany: A Southern African Sampler

Spain

• Hemingway's Madrid

Switzerland

• City of Fountains—Bern, Switzerland
• Getting Back to Nature in the Swiss Alps—Grindelwald, Switzerland
• City of the Middle Ages—Lucerne, Switzerland

Thailand

• Escape To Paradise-Bangkok, Thailand

Turkey

• Incredible Istanbul

Country Tourism Information and State Department Warnings:

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• Africa Tourism Information
• Asia Tourism Information
• Australian Tourism Information
• Caribbean Tourism Information
• Central America Tourism Information
• European Tourism Information
• Middle East and North Africa
• South America
• South Pacific
• United States and Canada Tourism Information

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