San Diego is not just a large port and military base; it is also a center for a bustling metropolis situated on some of the most beautiful coast anywhere in the country and is a source of major interest to wildlife experts and conservationists because of the unique aquatic habitat it provides You will find large breeding colonies of many different types of seal, the waters are populated with many species of shark including the formidable Great White Shark and dozens of species of dolphin and whale are also to be found making their home in the fish rich waters off the coast

Denver is the second largest mountain city (after Phoenix) and this metropolis has something for everyone from great museums and food, nightlife, outdoor recreational opportunities and culture so when you are planning your trip, expect the unexpected from this great city Here are the top 5 attractions and activities for you to look at when you're in Denver

Phoenix is a great place to spend a vacation and looking at some of the top tourist attractions you will soon see why Phoenix may be a desert city but there is nothing wanting about this thriving metropolis or the attractions on offer for visitors

Phoenix, Arizona is one of the largest cities in the US and certainly the largest in the Mountain region; not only is Phoenix a great place to live but it is also the center where a million vacations start with a myriad range of attractions and venues for visitors of all ages and from all walks of life

Phoenix has developed an envious reputation as being the cultural center for the Southwest and certainly dominates the art, music and cultural scene in the Mountain region of the United States No visit to Phoenix can be complete without a trip to the many museums and art centers that have established their home here

Settlement in the Valley of the Sun (known locally as simply "The Valley") has been documented as far back as 1,200 years when Native Americans known as the Hohokam Indians settled in the area The Hohokam were farmers and created the irrigation channels and pathways that the modern city was founded upon but unfortunately, around the 1400's they simply disappeared from the area

Originally the founder wanted to name the old settlement in honor of the Civil War general, but the early settlers would have none of it Lord Dappa hit upon the suggestion that the town was rising from the ruins of the ancient Hohokam settlement and so Phoenix was baptized and the name stuck

Looking for that something special to do when you take a trip to Houston - well here we are going to preview four of the top rated attractions for a family day out which will help you plan your trip and show you what is on offer Houston Space Center The Houston Space Center is repeatedly ranked as the top tourist and visitor attraction in Houston

Houston may be the home of big oil and cowboys but there is also a very lively comedy scene going on as part of the backdrop of provided by Houston's nightlife Comedy clubs have sprung up in the last ten years or so as audiences have demanded better comedies and more performances than the restricted venues were able to provide but it is the older clubs which still dominate the scene in Houston