So you've been to the East and West coast many times, be it on a work event or a personal holiday but not many have taken the time to see what's going on a little further from the coast.

The Great Lakes of the USA are undoubtedly something you'll have heard of (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario) but remain one of nature's wonders that are oh so rarely visited. Why not take a trip to the USA but with a unique twist. Avoid the hustle and bustle and man made sites of New York, Las Vegas, LA....... to experience a completely different side to America.

Minneapolis, dubbed the Mini-Apple (due to its abundance of theatres, art houses and coffee shops), is a progressive city on the Prairie (and also home to the USA's largest mall!). A big city feel with a small city mentality ensures you feel welcomed and at home from the moment you set foot from the plane (direct flights are now available from London to Minneapolis).

It's just a short trip from Minneapolis up to the spectacular Lake Superior. Quaint little towns surround the Great Lakes and with dairy farms and fruit orchards blanketing the region you are never far away from fresh pie and ice cream! The Midwest's German heritage also ensures there's always beer on tap. In addition to the scenery the Great Lakes makes for an excellent Summer outdoor adventure incentive with hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking in the lakes and forests always top of the agenda