Imagine... What's Your Favourite US Destination?

What's Your Favourite US Destination?

We've told you ours now you tell us yours! What's your favourite location for a short break in the USA?

Sunny California? Orlando's theme parks? Shopping in New York City? The beauty New York State? Tranquil bliss in The Hamptons? The wilderness of the Catskills or Great Lakes? Whatever it is we'd like to know.

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Hanging out under a palm tree in a hammock on Kauai with my special someone :)

Submitted by Jill on 22 January, 2008 - 10:50am.

Crystal River, Florida. See a manatee!

Submitted by Marion on 19 January, 2008 - 8:44pm.

For a city with everything I recommend San Diego.Just across the bridge is the magnificent Coronado Island with the world famous Coronado hotel.Just like stepping back in time to Edward the Prince of Wales.The magnificent Pacific Ocean with warm velvet like sand.We could only afford a coffee there but it was worth every penny.

Submitted by Liz on 17 January, 2008 - 9:45pm.

Vegas is the place to go!
It's fun fun fun all the way!
Spend the days checking out all the hotels from star trek to dolphins, loads of rollercoasters & a gamble along the way.
Spend your evenings checking out all the trendy bars, catch a cool show, then gamble the night away meeting loads of interesting people................you'll be smiling all the way :0)

Submitted by Jules on 17 January, 2008 - 8:58pm.

I would love to go to Las Vegas for Valentines day as its my 5th wedding anniversary this year and we got married there!!!

Submitted by pam yates on 16 January, 2008 - 6:31pm.

I like the white sandy beaches and the crystal clear water and i am not talking about Florida. Gulf Shores Alabama is the nicest unknown vacation spot in the continental US.

Submitted by kaine Goodwin on 12 January, 2008 - 12:09pm.

It has to be New York. There is nowhere else like it on earth. The friendly people ( stand in the street looking at a map and see how many folk come up and offer to help you ), the fabulous tall buildings, the Empire State Building, especially when it is dressed in all its light finery for special occasions - look up on St Patrick's night ! Go for the tour along the Hudson around Manhattan to get a real idea just how many buildings are crammed onto that small island. Go to a play on Broadway , have coffee in Greenwich village at Balducci's coffee house. Wonderful !

Submitted by Patricia Wood on 19 January, 2008 - 6:15pm.

Salt Lake City
The best snow in the US for skiing and boarding!

Submitted by Mike Troutman on 11 January, 2008 - 6:17pm.

new york its got everything you want great shopping food is cheap and loads of it i loved my weekend lots of lovely places to see you need a good pair of shoes as you walk every were which is good for you

Submitted by amanda hall on 11 January, 2008 - 4:48pm.

I would love to go to Guam and see my daughter, grandchild and the new one due in July!

Submitted by Suzy Dell on 11 January, 2008 - 4:07pm.

New york - so good they named it twice.

Submitted by ANGELA THOMPSO N on 11 January, 2008 - 2:23pm.

Honolulu, HI and the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort, in Waikiki, has got to be the very best location for a short, or better yet, longer break in the good old USA. The weather is always comfortable, the people friendly, the entertainment great, some free and some not so free. The Hilton staff is professional and very helpful. They make you want reluctant to check-out and looking forward to returning.

Submitted by Lavonne Barnett on 11 January, 2008 - 2:10pm.

My favorite vacation place has been Mrytle Beach to relax and unwind. This location provides a great beach with shopping and dinning and Southern Hospitality. There is golf and entertainment. I especially enjoy Brookgreen Gardens for its nature.
This vacation option is total relaxation when one does not want to go on a touring city trip. Mrytle Beach is good for people of all ages.

Diane

Submitted by Diane Krajenski on 11 January, 2008 - 1:56pm.

Difficult decision, but in the end it has to be Las Vegas. For those who have'nt been it's not just about gambling !There's something for everyone - fantastic hotels, shows, shopping, Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon and even sharks(Mandalay Bay Hotel)and not just the ones around the card tables!!

Submitted by Ian Sullivan on 11 January, 2008 - 1:51pm.

It's not really US, but so close--Hilton Curacao, with incredible reef snorkling that you just walk to, some of the best reef scuba in the world, a perfect sea-vista at sunset, the relative calm of the island but with gorgeous night life in Willemstad, including a couple of the best restaurants we've experienced in 20 years of world travel.

Submitted by Dave Watkins on 11 January, 2008 - 2:59pm.

New Orleans. We visited recently, the people, even in adversity were so welcoming and pleased to have visitors to their town again. There is such variety, something for everyone. History and culture is rich. Night time Bourbon Street and French Quarter, so exciting. The Mississippi and surrounding swamps must be seen. Watch out for the alligators!! and the Cajun food and music. Make sure you don't miss out on the unbelievable crab and shrimp food. It's exquisite.

Submitted by Stephen Evans on 11 January, 2008 - 12:45pm.

Jumerieh beach in Dubai is my favourite place. The Hilton offers fantastic service with staff that really care about you. The view of the palm from a magnificient beach is not to be missed.

Submitted by DARREN CLARKE on 11 January, 2008 - 11:26am.

When it comes to a quick vacation in the USA nothing beats Chicago. The lake, the opera, the theater, the museums and the shopping are all great reasons to visit; but the best reason is the people. Chicago is friendly and clean and offers so much. I love going there

Submitted by Daniel Premack on 11 January, 2008 - 10:39am.

I would love to go there this year to visit all the sights I have heard about

Submitted by marian beirne on 11 January, 2008 - 3:40pm.

It has to be the state of Florida and especially the Orlando area. Not only the theme parks but the shopping malls and eating establishments make this a G-R-E-A-T location. Although I am now disabled with MS and not knowing what the future may bring I am determined to fly back there soon.

Submitted by James Williamson on 31 December, 2007 - 2:36am.

My fave destination in the USA is Greenwich Village in New York City. I never tire of trawling the fantastic array of shops there!

Submitted by Jo Orr on 30 December, 2007 - 4:53pm.

It's got to be North Carolina - with fantastic leaf-peeking, free music festivals and historic mansion tours; plus the city of Asheville is always exciting fun!

Submitted by Steven Clelland on 29 December, 2007 - 3:04pm.

It has to be LA. It has the most to offer including fabulous beaches, sites to see, shops, places to eat and of course star spotting.

Submitted by Paul Maxwell on 28 December, 2007 - 1:20pm.

San Francisco. Great atomosphere and sights and plenty to do. Also close to Yosemite.

Submitted by Daniel Moss on 28 December, 2007 - 3:09am.

It HAS to be Hawaii at the Hilton Waikoloa. That is THE most beautiful and amazing resort and location on the planet. You can relax there like no other place. There are so many things to do and see without even leaving the resort grounds. The Turtles are amazing, and the waterfalls and works of art are spectacular as well.

Submitted by Tim on 5 December, 2007 - 11:05pm.

Has to be New York at Christmas time, the snow, the crisp air and the Lights. Fantastic!

Submitted by Phil Newis on 2 December, 2007 - 12:27pm.

seattle - perfect for romantic encounters on the space needle and if you fancy throwing a fish, head to pike place!!!

Submitted by jen hague on 1 December, 2007 - 11:01pm.

San Francisco - lots to see and do, then drive south on Highway 1 - perfect!

Submitted by Mrs Sue Rance on 29 November, 2007 - 3:20pm.

Greenwood Furnace Lake in Pennsylvania, about 10 miles out of State College. So beautiful around the lake, tranquil and great facilities.

Submitted by Graham Knox on 28 November, 2007 - 5:14pm.

Sanibel Island. Nature at it,s best. One of the top shelling beaches in the world. Jerrys resturant and supermarket superb, and no mcDonalds !

Submitted by chris shaw on 27 November, 2007 - 9:46pm.

Yellowstone Park

Submitted by Jennie Swaby on 26 November, 2007 - 2:08pm.

Sedona, Arizona and the Hilton Spa Sedona!! A wonderful getaway with hiking galore, artisan galleries and tons of romance. No wonder my fiance proposed there!!!

Submitted by Olivia on 25 November, 2007 - 7:57pm.

Hong Kong because it is virbant, exotic and your senses and taste buds are treated to a fusion of tastes and experiences

Submitted by Nigel Davies on 25 November, 2007 - 4:38pm.

Nashville is fabulous. There is a Hilton right on Broadway Street where all of the old country "honkey tonk" bars are located and just steps away from the Country Music Hall of Fame, Frist Art Museum and other downtown attractions. Venturing outside the city, you can take a driving tour of the country music stars gigantic mansions in Brentwood Tennessee and spend a quaint afternoon shopping in the historic town of Franklin.

Submitted by Kristen on 24 November, 2007 - 7:54pm.

Boston - history, sightseeing, down to earth people

Submitted by Julian Graves on 24 November, 2007 - 6:49pm.

Marco Island in Florida. Your Hilton property there is the most beuatiful place my family and I have ever stayed at--it's just a fabulous hotel.

Submitted by Joe C. on 24 November, 2007 - 2:06pm.

Miami, Ocean Drive, for the Vibe, shopping to your dropping on Lincoln Road Mall, the boardwalk for early morning walks, the South Beach at Sunset.
The Buzz of life- Miami

Submitted by John on 24 November, 2007 - 11:48am.

Boston

Submitted by Linda Hawkins on 23 November, 2007 - 11:32pm.

The Grand Canyon ,try the north rim it's much quiter and just as breath taking and awesome.

Submitted by Steve Taylor on 23 November, 2007 - 11:28pm.

New York - it is the city that never sleeps.

Submitted by Anne Orchard on 23 November, 2007 - 7:54pm.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Yes it is the city that never sleeps! but so much more, where else in the world can you get up at 3am and go shopping or go see a movie, it was a life expereince, something i will never forget. To me NEW YORK is another world somewhere you can be whoever or whatever you want to be.

Submitted by helen bassili on 13 January, 2008 - 11:14pm.

Honolulu, Hawaii is the best place to be at any time.

Submitted by Tony Nevarez on 23 November, 2007 - 7:13pm.

New York, it was so exiting, all the places you have seen in films and on TV, so good we went back again.

Submitted by joanne bishop on 23 November, 2007 - 5:56pm.

Theme Parks in Orlando.

Submitted by Maria on 23 November, 2007 - 5:18pm.

West Coast of Florida.....Longboat Key, Ft. Myers, Marco Island, Naples. It's sunny and warm. The beaches are terrific, white, smooth sand, really beautiful. A wonderful break from the cold, snowy northeast.

Submitted by mullinb on 23 November, 2007 - 4:36pm.

I have just won a trip to LA so I hope it is going to be fab. We watched the film Pretty Woman last night and now I can't wait to stroll down Rodeo Drive singing the "Pretty Woman" theme tune!

Submitted by Jackie Mason on 23 November, 2007 - 4:29pm.

NEW YORK....... no contest! Fab City, Fab People, loads to do, shopping shopping shopping and then theres the resturants :)

Submitted by Cathryn Bowen on 23 November, 2007 - 3:37pm.

Florida, for the parks and sunshine.

Submitted by Neil on 23 November, 2007 - 2:23pm.

We were aerried for 30 years, and for that occasion we went to New York. That was great, we had a very good time. And we wil go back......someday.

Submitted by Jan Berkhoff on 23 November, 2007 - 1:22pm.

The best place in the world has to be Dubai, the Hilton Jumeiah beach is the most fantastic place we have celebrated two birthdays there with all our children and grandchildren FAB.

Submitted by pat morgan on 23 November, 2007 - 1:20pm.