State Profiles DELAWARE The First State


State Information: Delaware Tourism • 001 866 284 7483 • www.visitdelaware.com • Population: 796,165 • State Capital: Dover • Largest City: Wilmington • Local Time: EST - 5 hours behind the UK • Weather: Moderate climate year round • National/State Parks: 19 • International Gateways: Baltimore, Maryland and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania


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elaware is a gem resting in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, less


than an hour’s drive from Philadelphia and easily reachable within two hours from New York and Washington, D.C. Visitors flock to the First State’s coasts for its award-winning, five-star beaches, each with a unique flavour ranging from family fun to party central. Away from the summer months, Delaware draws with its history and culture. Hagley Museum highlights contributions to the Industrial Revolution, Winterthur Museum houses one of the most important collections of early American artifacts and arts, and the 100-year-old Delaware Art Museum boasts an amazing anthology of American art and illustration and works by the British Pre-Raphaelites. Tax-free shopping, urban nightlife, gaming and top-notch entertainment help enrich the experience.


Caesar Rodney's statue in Wilmington's Rodney Square FLORIDA The Sunshine State


State Information: Visit Florida • 020 7932 2406 • www.VISITFLORIDA.com/uk • Population: 18,251,243 • State Capital: Tallahassee • Largest City: Jacksonville • Local Time: EST – 5 hrs behind the UK • Weather: The summer is hot and the south can be humid. Winters usually mild, and spring/autumn the best weather of all • National/State Parks: 200+ • International Gateways: Miami, Orlando and Tampa


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elcoming more than 80 million visitors every year, from no


fewer than 154 different countries, Florida recognises the loyalty of its international visitors. After experiencing some of the Sunshine State's many outstanding beaches, why not explore some of the many festivals that attract lovers of both the performing and culinary arts with a vast selection of film, food and wine festivals? Thrill seekers will enjoy Florida’s best


STATE SECRET: The Air Mobility Command Museum houses the only museum dedicated to military aircraft history and once served as a hangar for secret military operations.


DON'T MISS: The Firefly Music Festival, which in its first year in Dover drew more than 30,000 people with headliners like Jack White and The Black Keys. The fest returns June 21-23.


rollercoasters and rides in the state's popular theme and water parks where there is always something new and exciting to try. For up-to-date information, help and handy tips for visitors visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook. com/VISIT FLORIDA UK and Ireland or follow our VISIT FLORIDA UK insider at: www.VISITFLORIDA.com/insiders/ uk_insider


Florida's oldest schoolhouse in St. Augustine


STATE SECRET: Florida has 760 species of wildlife throughout the state which exist nowhere else in the world.


DON'T MISS: Florida’s 500th Anniversary, Viva Florida 500, commemorates Florida's rich heritage and diverse cultural history throughout 2013, a significant milestone unlike any other in the history of the United States. www.VISITFLORIDA/viva


GEORGIA The Peach State


State Information: Georgia Dept. of Tourism • 01444 483 767 • www.georgiatourismusa.co.uk • Population: 9,544,750 • State Capital/Largest City: Atlanta • Local Time: EST – 5 hrs behind the UK • Weather: Mild all year round. South east coast is very warm from February to November • National/State Parks: 63 • International Gateway: Atlanta


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tlanta, the capital city is a cosmopolitan hub, which in 1996


was host to the Olympics and today home to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Centre and the Martin Luther King Jr’s Historical Site. Historic Savannah offers cobbled streets, 22 green squares and an atmospheric riverfront as seen in movies such as Forrest Gump and Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil. Antebellum homes and manicured gardens portray the many driving trails and in contrast the state’s islands provide remote beaches and outdoor activities such as kayaking, birding, hiking, cycling and miles of nature trails. In the North East are the mountains, whilst the Chattahoochee National Forest was home to the first American gold rush in Dahlonega back in 1828. Today they are a protected scenic mountain region scattered with cabins and cottages offering visitors some great adventure.


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GUAM Where America's day begins


State Information: Guam Visitors Bureau • 001 671 646 5278/9 • visitguam.org • Population: 159,358 • State Capital: Hagåtña • Largest City: Dededo • Local Time: CST – 10 hrs ahead of the UK • Weather: Temperate, tropical climate with av. daily temp. of 81F (27C) • National/State Parks: 1 • Int'l Gateways: Micronesia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Philippines, Australia, USA


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afa Adai and Welcome to Guam! Come explore where America’s


STATE SECRET: Cumberland Island National Seashore contains the ruins of Dungeness, the once magnificent Carnegie estate. In addition, wild horses graze among wind swept dunes.


DON'T MISS: The annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah – the second largest in the USA. Held each March 17th it is then followed by the world famous Savannah Music Festival.


day begins! The largest island in Micronesia, Guam is host to some of the region’s most beautiful beaches, WWII historic sites, world-class diving and a rich Chamorro culture that dates back to 2000 B.C. Hike along the lush tropical terrain, relax at a number of spas, or enjoy the scenic views, from your choice of golf courses, some designed by Jack Nicklaus. An island territory of the United States, Guam offers all the serenity of a tropical island with all the conveniences travelers are accustomed to. Guam is located near the Equator, giving us year-round tropical weather conditions, and boasts a plethora of activities to keep visitors entertained during their stay with us. From water activities-like snorkelling, scuba diving and parasailing to golfing, hiking, luxury weddings and shopping.


Tumon Bay in Guam www.visitusa.org.uk


STATE SECRET: One of the world's most unique dive sites – the Tokai Maru and SMS Cormoran – two wrecks from two wars and two countries that touch below the surface.


DON'T MISS: Chamorro Village in Hagåtña, where both locals and visitors gather on Wednesday evenings for some food, music, dancing and local handicrafts.


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