Las Vegas may never sleep but Daniel Richardson found just the place to relax - in glorious Roman style.

Brett Atkinson climbs aboard Portland, Oregon's Ale Trail of tastes at craft brew pubs.

From waterfalls, geysers and grizzly bears to wildflowers, beaches and canyons, America's national parks have something for everyone.

If you're a water baby like Megan Singleton, there's lots to do in California's Marina del Rey.

Want to see some real cowboys and cowgirls at work? Head to one of these rodeo hotspots.

Twice a year, inmates of a maximum-security prison stage a public rodeo. Nigel Tisdall went along.

There'll never be enough time to do everything you want to in New York City, but Wynne Gray gives it a very good crack.

After two months on the run from the police, one criminal decided to celebrate by sharing a wanted picture of himself on Facebook - before being arrested hours later.

Wynyard Group has signed a global partnership deal with UK-based Arquebus Solutions to deliver gun crime intelligence software for the law enforcement market.

Jennifer Ennion finds a warm welcome waiting for her at boutique ski resort Beaver Creek.

The "secrets-for-brownie points" case has been escalated to Customs Minister Maurice Williamson - but he says it has nothing to do with him.

A senior Customs official told colleagues in charge of highly personal information they could earn "brownie points"if they passed secrets to the FBI.

The sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial who has been accused of being a fake has signed at past ANC events.

"There was no meaning in what he used his hands for." An investigation is launched into whether a fake sign language interpreter worked his way into Mandela's service.

Time magazine has named Pope Francis its person of the year, saying that in nine months in office the head of the Catholic Church had become a new voice of conscience.

The alternative spirit is seeping across the bay to Oakland, a once down-at-heel city that's on the up, says Christian Koch.

The state's ski resorts are taking the offensive in ensuring their industry isn't hurt by recreational marijuana stores.

Megan Singleton checks out some of the hottest things to do in Sin City.

Jesse Mulligan experiences destination dining at its finest - and most expensive.

There's no better way to cross Canada than on a train, says Anthony Lambert.

New museum aims to put Northwest Tennessee on the tourist map.

If your mind's slowly turning to the Christmas holidays and you're after something different, consider these top ski resorts.

New Orleans is as lively and buzzing as ever, finds Megan Singleton.

Graffiti tours are one way to appreciate the local flavour of one of Miami's trendiest neighbourhoods, writes Suzette Laboy.

As Halloween approaches, Heather Tyler finds some scary treats for travellers in the US.

Hollywood is the city of dreams and nightmares for many a wannabe actor seeking fame and fortune.

Mississippi is breaking ground on side-by-side museums that are expected to set precedents of their own in how they depict the Southern state once rocked by racial turmoil.

Across the US national parks and memorial buildings are closed due to a shutdown of the government.