Las Vegas is a sprawling desert paradise for the super rich. Some celebrities travel to the sparkling city to be seen. Others prefer privacy - perhaps taking up a game of poker in a more secluded section of a hotel casino. The rich and famous can dine at pricey celebrity-chef restaurants and shop at luxury destinations such as Gucci or Louis Vuitton.

You won't need to dust off that old street map to verify you reached the heart of Hollywood-- just look for the eye-catching Hollywood Theatre sign. I'm not talking about the glitz and glam of Los Angeles.

A mecca for international and domestic tourism, Orlando, Florida, has more to offer than big-named theme parks and family resorts. A far cry from the hustle and bustle of the tourist district, resident Orlando is characterized by the leisurely beauty of its natural resources and by the diversity of its people.

Most experienced travelers will tell you that the best way to see a big city is on a guided tour. It's especially helpful to get your bearings, see the entire city area and know what parts you want to revisit. In Seattle, that story is no different.

Tucked behind the freeway between Mission Bay and Balboa Park in the heart of San Diego, sits the lively neighborhood of Old Town. The first settlement in California, Old Town is a place devoted to maintaining an ancient way of life. A place where people in colorful dresses and suits mingle amongst the tank tops and flip flops of the modern world.

Morning travels quietly over the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, bathing it in sunshine. Doors and windows unlock, opening the eyes of the city. At first glance, the town looks quaint, even quiet. But look again because there are numerous places to go and things to do. Begin your day in St. Pete, as the locals refer to it, at the top of The Pier, a shopping and dining experience found at the east end of 2nd Avenue North. Cha Cha Coconuts serves up fine Caribbean fare for breakfast or lunch while overlooking Tampa Bay and St. Pete Marina's Central Yacht Basin.