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Use the main USA destination hub to choose a state by region or find ideas based on the kind of vacation you want.
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Sehlmeyer Travel Guide Library
Looking for travel ideas or researching a destination? Explore articles about U.S. states, weekend getaways, scenic road trips, Alaska cruises, Hawaii vacations, and practical travel-planning decisions.
I'm Matt Sehlmeyer, a travel advisor based in Defiance, Ohio. I put these guides together to help you understand destinations, compare options, and make more informed choices before your next trip.
Find destination inspiration here, then dive into the details in each travel guide.
Find the Right Collection
The complete article archive is below. If you're researching a particular state or one of the larger U.S. destinations, these shortcuts will help you get there faster.
Use the main USA destination hub to choose a state by region or find ideas based on the kind of vacation you want.
Browse the State DirectoryRead about cruises, glaciers, wildlife, scenic ports, inland adventures, and the choices that shape an Alaska itinerary.
Explore Alaska GuidesCompare the islands, resort areas, activities, cruising, rental cars, and ways to build an enjoyable Hawaii vacation.
Explore Hawaii GuidesComplete USA Article Collection
Browse the destination and planning articles below, then continue through the archive pages for more U.S. travel ideas. The newest guides appear first.
From Research to a Real Vacation
A travel guide can help you picture a destination. Turning those ideas into a trip takes a closer look at dates, flights or driving time, hotel location, transportation, activities, and the people coming along.
When I help plan a U.S. vacation, I compare those moving parts so the itinerary makes sense for your time, priorities, and budget. The goal isn't to squeeze in everything—it's to build a vacation you'll actually enjoy.