THE US PITTSBURGH DESTINATIONS


LEFT: Bicycle Heaven Museum


w THE PRICE IS RIGHT Anyone looking for an excuse to book a long weekend stateside need look no further than Pittsburgh. A fare of just £120 one-way gets you there, thanks to Wow Air (wowair.co.uk), the low-cost Icelandic carrier. The flights from Gatwick,


via Reykjavik, are surprisingly palatable: a stop in Iceland to stretch your legs leaves around six hours before you touch down in the US. The smaller aircraft that Wow Air operates have been kitted out with sleek, light, bright cabins that give an illusion of space, and although extras such as blankets, headsets, seatback entertainment and hold luggage must be purchased as add-ons, that just means clients can be clear over exactly what they’re paying for. Pittsburgh International


Airport (flypittsburgh.com) is also geared up to make arrival and immigration as smooth as possible. No long lines as at some East Coast hubs, which is a huge plus for families, and reconfiguration plans starting in 2019 should further improve the passenger experience. Traditional carriers such as American Airlines, United and Delta also serve the city with non-direct flights from London, while UK operators, including trade favourites Trafalgar, Travel 2 and Great Rail Journeys are singing the city’s praises. Malcolm Davies, destination product manager for Funway


Holidays, says: “Pittsburgh has a gritty-meets-quirky charm. Pack comfy shoes for a few days of eating well, getting cultured and crossing lots of bridges!” Ruby Briggs, managing


director for North America Travel Service, adds: “Pittsburgh is a much underestimated city and a great short-break destination for the whole family with parks, kids’ activities, festivals and events.”


Tried & Tested KIMPTON HOTEL MONACO


A complimentary wine hour in a lounge adorned with diverse, chic furnishings, and a beer garden serving craft beers and bratwurst? Hospitality at the Monaco reflects Pittsburgh’s arty, Europhile vibe. Beds are sumptuous, bathrooms big, and service cheery, making this 248-room property a good choice for the cultured and the gregarious. Book it: From $109 a night. monaco-pittsburgh.com


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