Travel Inspirations: United States

Stax Museum of American Soul Music is located on the site, and tells the story of Stax recording studio, famous for artists like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Staples Singers, Sam & Dave and loads more. The museum is run by the Soulsville Foundation that also operates a music academy set up to support young people in the area.

Colin and Daphne set off on Travelsphere’s Best of the Deep South tour and chose the special departure to experience Mardi Gras in New Orleans, which made their journey truly remarkable. What follows is a 12-day immersion into America’s musical heritage, brought to life through their own words and experiences.

There are so many reasons to visit the United States of America, from historic figures, bustling cities and national parks. Here we share Travelsphere's A to Z of the USA.

Get out and about in America’s national parks and discover some of the most breathtaking landscapes on our planet.

The spectacular scenery of America’s national parks will stop you in your tracks and take your breath away. Dubbed North America’s ‘best idea’, why not see it for yourself and put our top 5 national parks on your must-see list this year.

You haven’t truly experienced autumn until you’ve experienced a New England autumn. Time your visit just right and you won’t know what’s more dazzling – the colours or the history!

The USA is home to dozens of national parks, but the West has some of the most scenic – from Yellowstone’s steaming geyser basins and roaming bison, Arches’ natural stone cathedrals, Zion’s river walkways and the Grand Canyon’s vast scale.

In this detailed guide, we’ll look at the best of what the USA has to offer month by month, revealing a range of experiences to cater to every interest, from the nature enthusiast to the city wanderer.

Mother Nature certainly worked wonders when she sculpted the sights in the USA’s great outdoors. From Yellowstone, the first National Park to be established over 150 years ago in 1872, to the most well-known, the Grand Canyon, each boasts its own magnificent features.

Retracing the footsteps of Martin Luther King as he made his fervent call to end racism is a fascinating journey for any traveller.

Native Grill strives to cultivate seeds of capacity building, regional empowerment, and economic livelihoods that transition toward sustainable communities with an improved quality of life.

This guide explores why New England in the fall captures the imagination, what to expect from the foliage season, and how to enjoy a trip that links together coastal towns, historic cities, and mountain roads, especially if you’re leaning towards an escorted, foliage-focused itinerary.

Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry! Check out our picks to help you plan how best to visit New York’s hidden gems and have a truly unique Big Apple experience.

Venture to the wild heart of northern California, a land of abounding natural beauty, vast national parks and enigmatic cities steeped in gold rush history.

Not sure how best to spend your free time in the Golden Gate City? Take a look at some of our suggestions.

Defined by its influence on today’s music, the delicious flavours and relatively short history, America’s Deep South is certainly worth a visit.

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It’s home to one of the most iconic bridges in the world, one of the most scenic drives in the world and some of the largest trees in the world, the West Coast of America is packed full of natural and man-made wonders.

Previously home to some of America's most notorious criminals, The Rock, now managed by the National Park Service, has become a well-known site in the bay. Here's a little about its history.

If you need help finding some fun things to do in Las Vegas during the day, Travelsphere has an excellent list to get you started.

Check out our suggestions for how best to spend your free time in New Orleans while on holiday with Travelsphere, sampling all the culinary and cultural delights the city has to offer.

Here’s our guide to getting the most out of this vibrant city in a short space of time.