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Illinois: The ultimate introduction to Route 66

Home to the most Route 66 national historic sites of any other state, learn why Illinois is the perfect introduction to the Mother Road.

Top five islands in the Florida Keys

From its national marine parks to the Bahamian allure of Hemingway's former home, Wexas USA specialist Debbie Mayger casts her expert eye over the islands of the Florida Keys.

Best things to do in Denver

Wexas Head of Digital Ronan Gay spent a week in Colorado, bookended by time in its capital, Denver. Here are his top 10 recommendations for spending a weekend in the Mile High City.

California Dreaming

Wexas USA specialist Patrick Griffin brings us off the beaten track of California to give his expert recommendations on the Golden State's wines and desert enclaves.

The national parks of Alaska

We take a look at what makes the 'Final Frontier' so alluring with a focus on its national-park wildernesses. There's glaciers oozing into whale-dotted waters, bears fishing for salmon in racing rivers and even North America's tallest mountain.

Vintage travel posters that have stood the test of time

We take a look at the spectacularly bold travel advertisements of the 1930s and their promise of golden temples in India, lakeside retreats in Italy and deers grazing outside of Japanese temples. You'll be surprised at how much holds true to this day.