subject: Top 5 Usa City Breaks [print this page] The USA is a long way to go for a weekend break but it does offer a far different and often more rewarding experience than a city break in Europe. Choose the right city and you can see and experience more in a few short days than many do in a lifetime.
So, where to? Try any of the cities listed below for an adventure that's high on style.
Miami combines the pace of New York with the year round sun and lifestyle of the Med. South Beach is magnetic; two miles of bars, shops, restaurants and clubs set against the backdrop of a stunning beach. At night, it becomes a neon wonderland where the hip and the famous come together to create a unique, electric vibe.
Try not to miss the string of brightly coloured Art Deco hotels which sprawl along the front of this adult wonderland. Both night and day, the city of Miami just keeps coming at you.
Los Angeles also has the beaches, but it also has that unique, laid back California vibe. Definitely hire a car. The diversity is amazing; witness Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the famous Venice Beach or the stately old Queen Mary. Downtown has iconic Art Deco landmarks like the impressive Union Station. Nearby Anaheim boasts the original Disneyworld but, wherever you step in L.A, reality tends to be put on hold everywhere.
The city of New Orleans has all that jazz, and much, much more. Bourbon Street still strolls and rolls to a strident Dixieland soundtrack, and paddle wheelers thrash and steam along the ancient Mississippi looking like giant floating wedding cakes. The city of Satchmo and Cajun will tempt you with a whole selection of Creole favourites, set against a captivating backdrop of bustling streets and wrought iron balconies.
Boston has the freedom trail, and boasts a laid back ambience with sights such as fabled Fanueil Hall, plus the infamous home of the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Easy going, polite and civilised, Boston will stay with you long after you leave it behind.
Don't forget New York, so good they named it twice. The city that never sleeps boasts the stunning Manhattan skyline, and iconic landmarks like the Chrysler and Empire State buildings. From a horse drawn carriage through Central Park to a stunning Broadway show, New York is arguably the greatest city on earth, a vibrant and compelling brew that you'll never forget.
