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Number 80 - December 2008 - Kansas City, Missouri

  • Kansas City is best known for three things
  • Crown of the Town
  • Boulevard Brewing Company
  • Power Light District
  • Nelson-Atkins Art Museum
  • Special Travel Deals and Discounts

Number 79 - Special Edition

  • Holiday Travel Tips

Number 78 - November 2008 - Miami, Florida

  • Miles of sand
  • More than just beaches
  • The best way to see an alligator
  • Sweet Shopping
  • Miami Hotels and Hostels
  • Special Travel Deals and Discounts

Number 77 - October 2008 - Denver, Colorado

  • Denver Hotspots
  • Mile-High Sports Teams
  • A Hot Museum
  • The Historic Brown Palace
  • The Big Blue Bear
  • More Over-Sized Art
  • Mail List Contest Winner
  • Special Travel Deals and Discounts

Number 76 - September 2008 - Maui & Kauai, Hawaii

  • Meet Maui
  • Maui Myth and Magic
  • Upcountry
  • Swim with Sharks
  • Westin Maui
  • Kauai
  • You can see all of the islands
  • Special Travel Deals and Discounts

Number 75 - August 2008 - Mendocino, California

  • Little River Inn
  • Mendocino Coast in the Movies
  • Point Cabrillo lights the way
  • Stunning Botanical Gardens
  • The Skunk Train
  • Fort Bragg Lodging
  • When to visit?
  • USATourist Travel Forums
  • Special Travel Deals and Discounts
  • Mail List Contest

Number 74 - July 2008 - Lexington, Kentucky

  • The Horse Capital of the World
  • Over 500,000 spectators are expected in Lexington in 2010
  • Let the Good Times and Barrels Roll on the Bourbon Trail
  • Good Eats
  • Houseboat fun

Number 73 - June 2008 - Boston, Massachusetts

  • Step back in time
    • Take a walk on the Freedom Trail
    • Plimoth Plantation
    • Mayflower II
  • There's always something fun at the Marketplace
  • Have a whale of a time
  • Free Family Friendly Value Pass
  • Everyone loves to shop
  • A classic Boston attraction

Number 72 - May 2008 - New Orleans, Louisiana

  • New Orleans is jazzed you're coming
  • Art Scene
  • Cajun Cuisine
  • Where people go to party
  • French Quarter antique elegance
  • Where to stay in between play
  • Poll Question
  • Travel Deals

Number 71 - April 2008 - Temecula, California

  • A place to experience Napa and Las Vegas
  • Wine tasting at over twenty award-winning wineries
  • See the valley from the sky
  • Gaming galore
  • Golfer's paradise - seven championship golf courses
  • Quaint shopping
  • What else does the San Diego GO Card offer?
  • Other Travel Deals
  • News Magazine Poll
  • Mail List Contest Winner

Number 70 - March 2008 - Tucson, Arizona

  • Tucson Attractions
    • Pima Air and Space Museum
    • Old Tucson Studios
    • Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum
  • Fun Fact
  • Annual Events
  • Tucson has a wide variety of lodging options
  • March Poll Question
  • Last chance to enter the USATourist contest!

Number 69 - February 2008 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Famous historic spots
  • The Philly Cheesesteak
  • BYOB
  • Rocky Balboa
  • Where to stay
  • Philadephia Tours and Travel Deals
  • What's New at USATourist
  • News Magazine Poll
  • New Contest

Number 68 - January 2008

  • Palm Springs
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
  • Palm Canyon Drive
  • PS Modern Tours
  • What else is in the area?
  • California Travel Deals
  • News Magazine Poll
  • News Magazine Contest Winner!

Number 67 - December 2007

  • Northern Arizona Route 66
  • Williams
  • Flagstaff
  • Winslow
  • New Poll Question

Number 66 - Special Edition

  • Holiday Travel Tips

Number 65 - November 2007

  • What's new at USATourist.com
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • Charleston Trusted Tours
  • The Wreck of Richard and Charlene
  • Another Mail List Contest!

Number 64 - October 2007

  • Orlando
  • International Drive Resort Area
  • When is the best time to visit Orlando?
  • The one thing every child should carry
  • Special Offers

Number 63 - September 2007

  • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • The Strip versus Freemont Street
  • Smoking Banned at Las Vegas Airport
  • Cheap Food and Free Drinks
  • Las Vegas Tours

Number 62 - August 2007

  • Fort Worth – where the cowboys are
  • Dallas Shopping
  • Dallas Arts
  • Where to stay?
  • Dining
  • Tours and Tickets
  • Mail List Contest Winner!
  • The Survey Results are in

Number 61 - July 2007

  • Redwood Forest
  • Local Architecture
  • Fun Facts
  • The best way to get there
  • Where to stay
  • Special Tour
  • Limited time Discount on VisitTicket Passes!

Number 60 - June 2007

  • Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
  • Out of this world
  • Just for Fun
  • Air shows
  • Visiting New York City? Save money with the Pass!

Number 59 - May 2007

  • The Four Corners and surrounding Indian Ruins
  • Sunset Crater Volcano and Montezuma’s Castle
  • Spend some time at Six Flags this summer

Number 58 - April 2007

  • Niagara Falls
  • Interesting museums in the area
  • Stay in a hostel
  • Florida Spirit Vacation Homes

Number 57 - March 2007

  • The Grand Canyon Skywalk
  • A piece of America's Mother Road is still in Arizona
  • Secret Desert Oasis Hike
  • Grand Canyon Tours

Number 56 - February 2007

Southeast Utah

  • Moab
  • How do you get to Moab?
  • Arches National Park
  • Canyon Country Utah
    • The Island in the Sky District
    • The Needles District
    • The Maze District
  • Canyonlands Climate
  • Planning your 2007 Disney World vacation?
    • All Star Vacation Homes Special
    • Vista Cay Resort

Number 55 - January 2007

  • The first three months of 2007
  • April showers bring May flowers
  • The months for sunshine and swimming
  • Autumn is in the air
  • It's time for the holidays again
  • Choice Hotels

Number 54 - December 2006

  • Enjoy the outdoors
  • Ski with the Powder Pass!
  • Take a vacation for the mind, body and spirit
  • Dr. Beach's Top 10 Beaches
  • Dude Ranches
  • Amusement and Theme Parks
  • Sunstate Rental Deal
  • December is a busy travel month

Number 53 - November 2006

  • Ski resorts are opening
  • Heli-Skiing
  • Yes, there really is skiing in Hawaii
  • Visit Santa at the North Pole
  • Ice Skating
  • Marriott "Look No Further" Rate Guarantee
  • Florida Vacation Villas
  • USATourist Mail List Contest Winner!

Number 52 - October 2006

  • Chicago
    • Every March the Chicago River turns green
    • Navy Pier
    • O'Leary's Chicago Fire Truck Tours
    • The Sears Tower
    • Some popular Chicago foods
    • GoChicago Card
  • The Great Lakes
    • Sunken Treasures
    • The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
    • Lighthouses
  • Airport Security

Number 51 - September 2006

  • The Midwest United States
  • There are a lot of attractions in the Midwest
    • The Mall of America
    • Madison County, Iowa
    • The Ozarks
  • Free factory tours and visitor centers in the Midwest
  • Some fun Midwest Facts
  • Casinos in the Midwest
  • Autumn is upon us

Number 50 - August 2006

  • The Big Apple
  • New York City Neighborhoods
  • Bridges and Tolls
  • Empire State Building
  • The Statue of Liberty
  • Ground Zero
  • NYC Museums
  • NYC Airports
  • A great New York site to help you plan your visit
  • New York Party Shuttle has an exciting new tour
  • Check out NYCWebStore.com
  • USATourist.com News Magazine in Japanese!

Number 49 - July 2006

  • California
    • San Francisco
    • San Diego
    • An excellent source for planning your trip to San Diego
    • 26th Annual US Open Sandcastle Competition
    • National Parks are worth a visit
    • Ferguson Rockslide
  • California Travel Deals
    • Midway Car Rental
    • California GoCards
    • Sequoia Sightseeing
    • Pines Resort near Yosemite National Park
  • LocalWineEvents.com
  • Hurricane Season is here
  • Travel Insurance for Hurricane Season
  • Happy Houseboat Returns
  • Southwest Airlines Vacations

Number 48 - June 2006

  • Texas
  • Six Flags
  • Texas Beaches
  • Some things to do in Houston (HOU)
  • A great Houston, Texas online reference
  • Summer Specials
    • Spirit Vacation Homes special
    • San Juan Safaris Special
  • Check out Travelocity
  • Hostels
  • Pawnee Wagon Train Vacations in Sterling, Colorado
  • How to avoid those steep gas prices while traveling
  • You can still rent an RV
  • USATourist Mail List Contest Winner!

Number 47 - May 2006

  • Camping and Recreational Vehicles
    • Traveling with firearms
    • The Good Sam Club has these summer tips
  • Taos Pueblo
  • Santa Fe
    • The Famous Loretto Chapel & Staircase
    • Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe
  • Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
  • Hotel of the month: Best Western
  • GoCard USA Special
  • Upcoming events
    • Memorial Day is this month
    • Indianapolis 500 is May 28th
    • Fleet Week is the last week in May
    • July 4th is the United State's Independence Day

Number 46 - April 2006

  • The Southern U.S.
  • Southern Beverages
  • Crawfish season is here but…
  • Other Southern Foods
  • Where are some great places to visit in the South?
    • Avery Island
    • Graceland
    • The Great Smoky Mountains
      • American Patriot Getaways special
  • Miami and Florida are full of fun – visit using the Go Card
  • Florida's best kept secret: Silver Springs, Florida
  • Houseboats
    • Huck's Houseboats - Upper Mississippi River
  • Hotel of the months : The Westin

Number 45 - March 2006

  • Airport City Codes
  • Arizona
    • Phoenix
    • Sedona
    • The Grand Canyon
    • Tucson
    • Tombstone
  • Hotel of the Month: Park Plaza
  • What are the top ten most populated cities in the United States?
  • New York Pass
  • New York City News
  • It's Tornado Season
  • Upcoming Events

Number 44 - February 2006

  • New Orleans' upcoming events
  • St. Patrick's Day is next month
  • Hotel (Chain) of the Month – Choice Hotels
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Seattle GoCard Special
  • Northwest Volcanoes
  • Augustine Volcano
  • Tomatoes are in the red
  • Universal Studios and Disney-MGM Studios
  • Visiting Orlando? ALL STAR Vacation Homes has some great deals
  • Famous filming locations
    • The Shining (The Stanly Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado)
    • Dallas (South Fork, Dallas, Texas)
    • Field of Dreams (Dyersville, Iowa)
  • St. Valentine's Day is this month

Number 43 - January 2006

  • Upcoming events of 2006
  • New England
    • Go Ski Card
    • Mark Twain House and Museum
    • Springfield, Massachusetts
    • Basketball Hall of Fame
    • Ben and Jerry's Ice cream tour
    • Historic U.S. Route 1
    • Little Italy in Providence, Rhode Island
    • New England Airports
  • Hotel of the month
  • What's the difference? Let's talk chowder
  • Winter Travel Tips
    • Avoid altitude sickness while skiing
    • Black ice can sneak up on you
  • "Throw Me Sumthin' Mistah!" will be heard in New Orleans in 2006
  • Air travel news of the month
  • Some restaurants that offer free Wi-Fi high-speed internet access

Number 42 - December 2005

  • Las Vegas without a casino
  • Some cities with holiday light displays
  • NYCwebStore.com – a great place to buy Christmas Ornaments
  • Northeast Florida
  • Disney Area Vacation Homes in Orlando, Florida
  • Los Angeles, California Midway Car Rental
  • Power Pass of Las Vegas, Honolulu, and New Orleans
  • Visit HelloMetro.com for info on cities across the U.S
  • After Christmas Sales
  • U.S. clothing sizes
  • Shoes and airport security
  • Airport security checkpoint wait time
  • Featured Hotel -- TownePlace Suites by Marriott
  • Gas Prices are dropping!
  • Stop by USATourist.com

Number 41 - November 2005

  • Winter Skiing and Snowboarding
    • Utah Skiing
    • Colorado Skiing
    • Working for a ski resort
    • Steamboat Springs and its Hot Springs
    • Motorcycle Rallies
    • Arizona Golf
    • Hotel News of the Month -- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts lend GPS pocket navigators to hotel guests
    • Airport News – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport's Terminal D is must-see

    Number 40 - October 2005

    • New Orleans Update
    • Biloxi Update
    • Hotel news of the month
    • Airport News of the Month
    • The West Rim of the Grand Canyon
    • Halloween is October 31st
      • Real Haunted Houses
      • If you'd really like a good spook
    • Thanksgiving is next month
    • New York
      • Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
      • Other New York Holiday Events
      • Plan your New Years Eve in New York City

    Number 39 - September 2005

    • HelloMetro.com
    • Huck's Houseboats - $500 Fall Booking Discount
    • Get RV
    • Las Vegas
      • Las Vegas Casinos
      • Las Vegas Shows
      • Virtual Tours
      • Las Vegas Tourist Map
      • National Finals Rodeo
      • Hoover Dam
      • Grand Canyon
    • Pennsylvania Dutch Country
      • Witness Anniversary in Lancaster, PA
      • Aaron and Jessica's Buggy Rides
    • Start planning your upcoming trips
    • Ski season is coming up

    Number 38 - August 2005

    • VacationHomes-Pools.com
    • Museum of Modern Art Specials
    • California
      • California Wine Country
      • Driving Tour
      • Yosemite
      • Go San Francisco Card
      • Go San Diego Card
    • Hurricane Season
    • Monsoon Season
    • Tour by Train
    • Best of the US

    Number 37 - July 2005

    • Vacation Homes
    • Florida 5-Star Vacation Homes
    • ALL STAR Vacation Homes
    • Walt Disney World in Orlando
    • Universal Studios
    • John F. Kennedy Space Center
    • Niagara Falls
    • 2 Nations Celebration in Niagara Falls
    • Niagara Falls and Great Gorge Adventure Pass
    • National Parks in Utah
    • Hostels
    • Book your autumn trip now

    Number 36 - June 2005

    • New York Airports
    • Northeastern Driving Tour
    • Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore
    • Sioux Pottery factory
    • Lollapalooza 2005
    • Burning Man Festival
    • Fruit Festivals
    • Seafood Celebrations
    • State Tourism Offices
    • Free Wallpaper and Screen Saver
    • Plan ahead for Labor Day Weekend

    Number 35 - May 2005

    • Beautiful Sedona
    • The Grape Train Escape
    • Disney Land turns 50
    • California's Redwood Coast has plenty to do
    • Soldier Meadows – a Dude Ranch
    • Spend 4th of July in Washington, DC
    • National Parks Pass
    • A Journey to the top – The Gateway Arch
    • Cigarette Lighters Banned on Airplanes
    • The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
    • US Visa links

    Number 34 - April 2005

    • Flower Festivals
    • The Gathering of Nations Powwow
    • Visit Santa Fe and soak up New Mexico's culture
    • Fancy hats and Mint Julep
    • 89th Indianapolis 500
    • Street Rod Nationals
    • The Boeing Everett Tour Center
    • Other Seattle attractions
    • Mountain roads and passes
    • City Pass cities
    • Floating on air

    Number 33 - March 2005

    • Spring Break is upon us
    • Rope 'n Ride in Houston
    • Be Irish for a Day
    • It's Cherry Blossom season
    • Step back in time to the Old West
    • Free tours in Denver
    • March is one of the top months for avalanches
    • Coming events in the US
    • Plan your summer trip now
    • Travel Tips
    • Travel Deals

    Number 32 - February 2005

    • March Madness
    • Largest Indian Powwow
    • Spring is heading north
    • Florida Vacation Bargains
    • Las Vegas is the most popular

    Number 31 - January 2005

    • Winter vacations in the USA
    • Cruises from the USA
    • Coming events in the US

    Number 30 - November 2004

    • Thanksgiving weekend is a busy travel time
    • The beginning of the Christmas shopping season
    • Some of the most popular winter destinations in the USA
    • We are missing our Ms. Travel

    Number 29 - October 2004

    • 2004 Leaf Color will be brighter than 2003’s
    • Colorado offers beautiful views all year round
    • Visiting New York City this month?
    • Fall is also
    • If you are doing business in the USA
    • Whenever you travel it’s best to book on line
    • And about USAirways

    Number 28 - September 2004

    • September is your month to travel
    • Hurricane Season is here, BUT
    • September 2004 is also when the Jewish High Holy Days fall
    • September 3rd through the 6th
    • It’s time to plan those trips to see fall foliage
    • More menu tips and a few other random pieces of advice
    • And one more important travel tip
    • Forward planning
    • And speaking of New Orleans

    Number 27 - August 2004

    • The Statue of Liberty reopens to the public
    • Sometimes you want a great escape without your children
    • August is the perfect month for...
    • As American as apple pie?
    • If you need more than a taste of the USA
    • I really appreciate getting emails full of questions, comments, and advice

    Number 26 - July 2004

    • Independence Day
    • Southeastern states travel tip
    • Take out those calendars!
    • While you are making travel plans
    • Fancy a trip to Cowboy Country?
    • Travel tips for the summer of 2004
    • And a few fun facts about travel in the USA
    • And a little bit of follow-up

    Number 25 - June 2004

    • Sunshine travel tips
    • Pick your own sun-ripened produce
    • Information, please!
    • The Grand Canyon is on most traveler’s lists of top ten sights to see in the USA
    • A recent survey of America On Line users
    • Please keep emailing me

    Number 24 - May 2004

    • May is prime time for a beach break
    • Regular readers of this newsletter
    • If you’ve always wanted to see The Grand Canyon
    • Have you ever wanted to spend your summer working in the USA?
    • Chicago is a super place to learn a bit about one of America’s most influential women
    • Need some help?
    • Drive time
    • Wherever you go in your travels

    Number 23 - April 2004

    • April Fools
    • If US Airways is your preferred airline for transatlantic travel
    • April's a great month for smooth sailing
    • Water, water everywhere
    • This month at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC
    • Note to fans of Willie Nelson
    • Cruise America with the World's Leading RV Rental, Motor home Rental company
    • April is a great month to visit the Great Smokey Mountain National Park
    • This month's hotel chain? Let's look at Hostels
    • This month's restaurant chain is Golden Corral

    Number 22 - March 2004

    • March is a curious month
    • Go Fly a Kite
    • If you are marching down to Walt Disney World in Florida
    • Are you driven to visit the USA?
    • Taking a Northeast Driving Tour in March?
    • March means spring!
    • March isn't too early to plan a trip to the Spoleto Festival
    • This month's hotel chain is Fairfield Inn
    • This month's restaurant chain is the International House of Pancakes

    Number 21 - February 2004

    • February News That You Can Use
    • If you don't want to drive during wintry weather --- or prefer the train any season
    • February 14th is Valentine's Day
    • Daytona Beach, Florida is one of the most popular destinations in the USA
    • New York City is one of our most popular destinations
    • This month in San Francisco you're in for a treat!
    • American Cooking can be confusing
    • And a little hotel advice

    Number 20 - January 2004

    • Airplane travel tips
    • Mark your calendars now for 2004
    • Travel Tips for NOW
    • Traveling in snowy weather
    • This month's hotel chain is the luxurious Le Meridian
    • And this month's restaurant chain is Palm Restaurant
    • I love hearing from readers and answering questions

    Number 19 - December 2003

    • All of us at USA Tourist want to wish all of you a happy winter holiday season
    • A few reminders about shopping in the USA
    • New York really knows how to celebrate
    • Some travelers need a dose of winter sun
    • Book now for New Year's Eve
    • Home at the Holidays
    • In the USA the natives are friendly
    • Marriott is this month's hotel
    • And Ruby Tuesday's is this month's restaurant

    Number 18 - November 2003

    • What's so special about November?
    • Las Vegas is one of the most popular places for travelers to the USA!
    • Sevierville, Tennessee is the second most popular wedding site
    • Looking for the Real America?
    • This month's hotel chain is probably a familiar name already
    • If you've even taken a driving tour of the USA you've probably seen a Waffle House

    Number 17 - October 2003

    • Up, Up and Away!
    • Daytona Beach
    • Why October?
    • The most haunted house in the USA
    • Latest Information about Machine Readable Passports
    • Sales in the USA
    • This month the hotel chain we're looking at is La Quinta Inns
    • And the Restaurant Chain is Applebee's

    Number 16 - September 2003

    • September and October are great travel months
    • Do you like to shop until you drop?
    • New York isn't the only city for Chocolate Lovers!
    • Harley-Davidson Motorcycles are as American as it gets!
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • The latest European craze to hit the USA
    • MacDonald's is not all there is to eat in the USA
    • But where to sleep?

    Number 15 - August 2003

    • Art in San Francisco
    • The Naked Cowboy
    • New York Travel Deals
    • Jazzfest
    • Tax Tips
    • Baltimore and Annapolis
    • See a Baseball Game

    Number 14 - July 2003

    • Air Travel Advice
    • Change to USAirways Meals
    • The National Black Arts Festival
    • The Heart of Spain
    • Florida, California and Hawaii remain favorite destinations for sun seekers . . .
    • Elvis Week
    • Shopping Tip

    Number 13 - June 2003

    • New York and Broadway
    • Florida is still the favorite destination for most travelers to the USA
    • Music seems to be on everyone's mind this spring
    • For authentically American music, it's hard to beat Cajun Country
    • Your Euros are worth more than before

    Number 12 - May 2003

    • Florida history
    • Daytona tip
    • Cypress Gardens closes
    • New York, New York changes every few months
    • Louisiana is still celebrating the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase
    • If you are on the east coast and headed for the hills . .

    Number 11 - March 2003

    • Unusual Winter Weather
    • It's still ski season
    • Doing business in the USA
    • Canada is a great place to visit
    • More history
    • This month's free thing

    Number 10 - February 2003

    • Winter sun is still on offer!
    • Mardi Gras brightens up the winter days
    • Holidays in the USA are big events
    • If your sweetie doesn't have a sweet tooth don't despair
    • NASCAR Racing is broadcast in over one hundred countries around the globe!
    • One more word about holidays
    • And in the Southeast

    Number 9 - January 2003

    • Were golf clubs on your wish list?
    • Or ski boots?
    • Tips for a comfortable flight
    • A little bit of traveling music?
    • Or opera?

    Number 8 - December 2002

    • Winter Weather in the US
    • Cypress Gardens in Florida
    • The Gift of Travel
    • Christmas in New York
    • Christmas in Texas
    • New at USATourist

    Number 7 - November 2002

    • U.S. Holidays
    • Shopping in the USA
    • Gaming Craze
    • Hit Show
    • Train Travel

    Number 6 - September 2002

    • Labor Day
    • Currency exchange is different in the USA
    • Fall Driving Tours
    • Gasoline prices have been falling during August

    Number 5 - July 2002

    • USA school schedules
    • Dress at Broadway shows
    • A bargain for railroaders
    • Another money saving trip this month
    • Westward!

    Number 4 - May 2002

    • Washington DC Architechture
    • A gift from Japan
    • New Visa Security Issues
    • The proposed visa changes
    • Spring in the USA
    • Northeastern Driving Tour

    Number 3 - February 2002

    • Mardi Gras in New Orleans
    • Las Vegas - Valley of Fire
    • Antelope Canyon Photography opportunity
    • Tourism increasing
    • Liberty Helicopter Excursions
    • Coming to USATourist.com

    Number 2 - December 2001

    • Winter was late in the eastern USA!
    • Plenty of tourist bargains
    • Travel Tip
    • USA residency visa reward
    • New on USATourist.com
    • Shopper's Alert
    • Navajo Indian Reservation visit

    Number 1 - October 2001

    • Travel conditions in the USA
    • Helpful travel tips
    • A Southwestern adventure: visiting the Havasupai Indians
    • Coming to USATourist.com