State Profiles NORTH MARIANA ISLANDS
State Information: Marianas Visitors Authority • 001 670-664-3200/3201•
www.mymarianas.com • Population: 44,500 • Capital/Largest City: Saipan • GMT + 10 hours • Weather: Tropical marine moderated by NE trade winds, dry season December to June, rainy season July to October. 77-92F/25-22C• National Parks: 1 • International Gateway: Saipan Francisco C Ada Saipan International Airport
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alled 'America's best kept secret', the Northern Marianas Islands
are a tropical paradise with magnificent beaches and crystal-clear blue waters, as well as great nightlife, shopping, ethnic restaurants, and a multitude of outdoor activities. The three main islands are Saipan, Tinian and Rota, with cultural and historical attractions, recreational activities and luxury hotels. There is also world-class diving and golfing, international shopping and a great mix of international and indigenous cultures adding their unique flavours to this beach resort. Experience the unhurried, friendly lifestyle and warm island hospitality that are as unforgettable as the magical Micronesian sunsets. Visitors can use convenient organised tours, or venturing out on your own, you can unlock the secrets of paradise.
Stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters are the norm OHIO The Buckeye State
State Information: Ohio Tourism Division • 001 800 282 5393 •
www.discoverohio.com • Population: 11,400,000 • State Capital/Largest City: Columbus • Local time: EST – 5 hours behind UK • Weather: Av. temps from 9.7 to 29.7F (-12 to -1C) in Jan to 62.9/85F (17 to 30C) in summer • National/State Parks: 1 National Park and 75 State Parks • International Gateways: Minneapolis and Chicago
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hio has a great mixture of impressive cities and equally
engaging rural and small-town locations. It is a state that invites visitors to explore by car and get out and about to encounter some unique Ohio experiences, such as five way chilli, peaceful Amish farmers, eminent car museums and some of the world’s scariest roller coasters. The Lake Erie islands are ideal for fishing, boating, hiking and wine tasting. Start your visit in Cleveland, on the
STATE SECRET: Micronesia’s only international-standard casino on Tinian Island with luxury accommodation, all housed in a marble-lined resort.
DON'T MISS: Saipan's turquoise lagoon that hides wrecks and remnants of the Pacific War and is a snorkeller’s and scuba diver’s paradise. The Grotto on nearby Managaha Island is rated as the #2 scuba dive anywhere in the Pacific.
shore of Lake Erie, with a rich cultural scene and vibrant nightlife, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. Cincinnati boasts the likes of the world- famous Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, the Contemporary Arts Centre and the art deco Union Terminal train station which houses three lively museums. Columbus has shops, restaurants plus a zoo and water park.
A lake so big it needs lighthouses
STATE SECRET: Wake Nation in Cincinnati is one of only eight places in the US where you can learn to wake-board without a boat!
DON'T MISS: The legendary amusement park, Cedar Point, which has a world- class line-up of roller coasters with new rides being added all the time.
OKLAHOMA The Sooner State
State Information: Oklahoma Travel & Tourism • 08450 533 280 (Media/Travel Trade) - 08450 533 290 (Consumer) • www.
TravelOk.com • Population: 3,450,652 • State Capital/Largest City: Oklahoma City • Local Time: CST/MST – 6/7 hrs behind UK • Weather: Dry and breezy. Temps 25/50°F, (winter) 80/100°F (summer) • National/State Parks: 8 • International Regional Gateways: Oklahoma City (OKC), Tulsa (TUL)
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et Oklahoma take you on an epic journey filled with Western
adventure, diverse outdoor experiences and historic authenticity. Offering vibrant American Indian culture, stunning state parks, and the nation's longest stretch of colourful Route 66, there’s a wealth of things to do. The state has more than 300 museums and historic sites, ranging from the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur to Apache warrior Geronimo's grave site at Fort Sill, to art-filled treasures like the Gilcrease and Philbrook museums in Tulsa, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. From pristine mountain streams and
piney forests to peaceful lakes and sandy beaches, Oklahoma's abundant state parks, numerous wildlife refuges and recreation areas offer up all the services to enjoy outdoor adventures on land or water.
Oklahoma is a Native American centre
OREGON The Beaver State
State Information: Travel Oregon • 01326 250 213 •
www.traveloregon.com • Population: 3,790,060 • State Capital: Salem • Largest City: Portland • Local time: PT – 8 hrs behind UK • Weather: Of the ten different climate zones in the world, Oregon offers seven • National/State Parks: Crater Lake National Park and 188 State Parks • International Gateway: Portland
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hatever your passion, Oregon’s natural and scenic variety –
STATE SECRET: Visitors will find Native American art galleries, historic sites, powwows, dances and festivals, including the largest Native American festival in the world - Red Earth, held every June in Oklahoma City.
DON'T MISS: Get your kicks on Route 66 with nearly 400 miles of the 'Mother Road' in Oklahoma, more than any other state
coast, mountains, rivers, high desert, plains, forests and valleys – lends equally to exhilarating outdoor adventure or tranquil exploration. With more scenic byways and tour routes than any other state, no sales tax and plenty of shopping opportunities there is plenty to discover in this incredibly diverse state. Besides 363 miles of pristine public beaches, high-desert country, painted hills and wine- producing valleys, Oregon is home to North America’s deepest river gorge (Hells Canyon), the country's deepest lake (Crater Lake) and the world’s second-most-climbed mountain (Mt. Hood). Come experience Oregon’s hidden travel gems for yourself – award-winning golf courses, culinary masterminds, world-class spas and tucked-away luxury properties. Oregon – we love dreamers.
Spring time comes to Mt Hood
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STATE SECRET: Mt. Hood is the only year- round ski area in North America and combined with Oregon’s largest resort, Mt. Bachelor, they make a perfect ski trip.
DON'T MISS: Hells Canyon National Recreation Area is heaven on earth to the hikers, campers and rafters who have experienced its many faces and offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the west.
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