A2Z Vacations Offers A Look At The Top Destinations For Travel In The US

Online, June 7, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Within the United States, the many states and territories offer variety for travelers coming to explore the region from around the world. Frozen worlds featuring ancient glaciers to tropical paradises in the Pacific and the Caribbean, make the United States one of the most diverse lands in the world and host many of the worlds most well known and popular destinations for travel.

The United States like other countries around the globe spends millions of dollars promoting and encouraging tourism for good reason. In 2011, the tourist industry in the United States brought in over 1.2 trillion dollars in sales. Of this, some of the top areas that were a part of this successful and thriving business were located around the country and include: Houston Texas, New York City, New York and Philadelphia, PA.

Houston Texas

Named after Sam Houston, general of the Texas army who won their independence from Mexico, Houston is the fourth largest city in the nation and offers some of the most diverse and popular destinations in the United States today. Culturally diverse, Houston is known for its influence on art, business and music today. Hosting many major annual events such as Freedom Over Texas, travel to this area is a year round business.

New York City New York

Host to over 50 million visitors in 2011 all on its own, New York City has been welcoming travelers and new residents from around the world for hundreds of years. Known as the melting pot, New York's diverse culture offers visitors the opportunity to taste and experience cultures from around the world. Though most travel takes place in the warmer months, the winter holidays present visitors some of the most exciting and beautiful sights of the year as well. Whether traveling for art, business, history or just sight seeing, New York City truly is one of the largest and most diverse cities in the world today.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Birthplace of America, Philadelphia presents visitors with some of the historically significant sights in the nation today. Referred to as the City of Brotherly Love, this city welcomes all visitors with open arms. Music to art, outdoor activities to fine dining, Philadelphia has it all. In addition, transportation between this great city and New York City is easy and presents a unique way to view the Eastern U.S.