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Colourful Castro centre
Many films, such as the biopic on slain US politician Harvey Milk, feature places in San Francisco. -ST
Have a ball in Houston
For a holiday truly out of this world, Houston in Texas offers the gamut - from space tours to baseball to art galleries. -ST
Walking the line
A public garden in the sky transforms a once-gritty New York neighbourhood into a hip destination. -BT
Southern exposure
From the chunks of meat on the tables to the tanned hunks on the beaches, the South American cities of Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro will soon overwhelm your senses and captivate your heart. -BT
City of contradiction
With deserts and lush plains, the Chilean capital is one hot spot. -ST
Swim with sea lions and see penguins in Lima
Lima, Peru not only has some of the oldest churches in the Americas, it also has a friendly colony of sea lions. -Reuters
Encounters with the unexpected
Panama has a way of catching you when you feel like you have made some headway in understanding how it works. -BT
48 hours in Sao Paulo
Delight in the artistic, gastronomic and commercial offerings in the heart of Brazil. -Reuters
Travel Picks: Top 10 adventure vacations in the U.S
See where best to surf, scuba dive, and even base dive in the United States. -Reuters
Talking up merlot
Restaurant and winery Hitching Post, featured in the movie Sideways, is a place worthy of visiting in California. -BT
Riding the wine frontier
Venture across California, where you will find good wines, great stories and a strong cast of characters. -BT
48 hours in New York on a shoestring
See all the sights without burning a whole in your pocket with this guide to the Big Apple. -Reuters
Beauty at the end of the world
Patagonia at the southern tip of South America has hostile weather conditions but a trek there is worth it for the sublime beauty. -ST
Bright lights beckon in Boston
From lobsters farmed from the Atlantic to shopping and nightlife, Boston serves up big portions of city life. -ST
Choice slice of Americana
The historic city of Placerville offers all the charms of small-town living with rugged outdoor sports for the whole family. -ST
Oui French!
Get the full European styles in Montreal and enjoy the Canadian countryside. -ST
Houston calling
Museums and great food are enough to keep you busy in this Texan city but prepare to sweat it out. -ST
Picture-perfect pitstop
Delights in the quaint town of Macungie in Pennsylvania. -ST
 
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