Humanity has been consecrated via bakeries and confectionaries since the Roman empire days. A millennium later the artform of baking has advanced into the self-indulgent day-dreams of Caligula himself. Culinary artists have bend tradition delights into new forms of brilliance, ground-breaking innovations have influenced the style of backing, patisseries reached new delightful heights, and some of the most amazing bakeries are now based in America. So, when you next plan a trip to the land of plenty, here are some of the bakeries that would be a sin to miss.

Arcade Bakery New York

Arcade Bakery is Church Street, and with its name stamped onto the outside, it is quite easy to find, while the lobby of about 300 feet takes you to the counter stacked with the most delicious pastries. The baker can be seen fiddling with the dough in the open kitchen, and the smell is overwhelming and instantly alert your taste buds of what is to follow. There is a slew of sourdough loaves, buckwheat baguettes to choose from while the pastries clearly French-influenced include whiskey-pecan babka, caramel apple brioches and savoury as well as sweet croissants.

Should you enjoy a mightily staked sandwich, flaky croissant or one of the just-prepared pizzas, chances are that you would feel like shouting at the passers-by that they are missing out on the best treats America has to offer. Once you’ve spoiled your taste buds to this kind of treats you might want to visit Arcade Bakery every day while you are visiting New York, yet we have another surprise in store, and it is also situated in the big apple.

Dominique Ansel Bakery

Dominique Ansel invented the Cronut, and he is known as the French wizard of pastries, he merely rolls a croissant into a circle, and already he has you hooked. Science defying bakes decorates the cabinet and by 7 am every morning proverbial lines find their way out the door as the baking or more than 350 croissants are freshly stacked in doughnut hybrids.

It is not easy ordering just one thing as there are Ansel’s frozen s’mores decorated with chocolate wafers and vanilla custard ice cream served in a behemoth of marshmallow torched to order, then there are the cookie shots shaped in shot glass form filled with Tahitian vanilla milk after they lined with dark chocolate. That is not even touching the list of French desserts such as Tarte tatins or chocolate eclairs on the inventory, so do yourself a favour add this one to your list of New York’s unique treats.

San Francisco & Denver Bakeries

The two bakeries that follow the boutique’s bakeries above includes B. Patisserie in San Francisco known for serving the best sugary cakes and a marvellous selection of macarons, apple tart and almond streusel. Should your travels take you to Denver, then do try and make your way to Babettes Artisan Breads the variety of bread include daily country loaves and porridge bread, while the pastry counter offers the nicest molten-centre chocolate cakes and apple croissants.

Located in the heart of country music, Tennessee, favoured for it honky-tonks, yet one thing visitors are often surprised by is the southerners infatuation with tea, not any tea sweet tea. With fruit being a regional speciality, home kitchens and restaurants throughout the state serve pineapple and orange juices, lemonade and limeade made with sweet tea and the hot favourites is fruit tea.

Right Up Tea-lovers Alley

Alley Cat tea is made with filtered water, oranges, cane sugar, pineapples and black tea. The tea contains no artificial flavours and 48% of it is juice. It is also available at most stores in the natural foods section throughout Tennessee as well as in major retailers in Virginia, Illinois, Mississippi, Indiana, Georgia and Kentucky.

Tennessee is as famed for its delicious fruit teas as what Nashville is for its super-hot chicken. The beauty of the locally produced tea is that it can be enjoyed hot as a spicy tea or served cold, while it is also used more often than not as a marinade for pork or chicken, tea is as versatile as your creativity allows. 2016 was a big year for tea lovers in Tennessee as Alley Cat added a brand new flavour to its range called Southern Mint tea. The tea offers a subtle hint of mint and was created especially for the people in the South known for liking a fresh sprig of mint to their favourite refreshment.

Tea-rrific Southern Fruity Ice Tea Recipe:

4 iced tea bags, either Luzianne or Lipton
2 quarts water
½ a cup of honey or sugar
1 can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
2 mini cans pineapple juice 12 ounces

Boil the water, allow tea bags too steep for at least 15 minutes, remove and discard tea bags, add more honey or sugar, stir well. Leave to cool and then add the brewed tea into a pitcher of at least gallon size, add juice concentrates, add the pineapple juice as well as lots of ice. Another enjoyable recipe is the Kinky Kitty Cocktail, which requires 5 parts of Alley Cat tea, 1 part clear rum and 1 part coconut rum, although it is more suited for weekends. Once the ingredients are mixed well, the kinky kitty cocktail is served over ice and garnished with fresh fruit.

Tea Drinking at Southern Restaurants

Most restaurants in Tennessee serve fruit tea including the Loveless Café, Star Bagel, Baja Burrito and American Grill. A ginger ale taste is added to the fruit tea in Brentwood, at the Puffy Muffin bakery the ginger teas offering a surprising flavour twist has been served for more than thirty years and can be ordered sweet or unsweetened. The difference between the sweet tea served in Tennessee and that in Brentwood is that the ginger tea is not made with pineapple, although it also contains limeade and orange juice.

In Columbia fruit tea is a local favourite and served at most restaurants since 2003. The thirst-quenching drink is perfect for summer or winter, while sweet tea is not only an adult treat but loved by children as well.

Whether you see yourself as a life-long native or perhaps its your first time visiting Dallas, you can’t say you completely know the city like the back of your hand until you worked through our list of the best things to do while visiting Dallas. The big D is frequently overshadowed by the neighbouring city known as Austin due to its incredible festivals, coffee shops, and hip bars, but visiting Dallas has plenty of excitement and fun to offer along with delicious food and amazing restaurants. From incredible fine-dining to world-class museums and huge doses of the Wild West, you will never be bored in Dallas.

Attractions – The Sixth Floor Museum

Previously known as the School Book Depository in Texas, The Sixth Floor Museum is a one-of-a-kind centre that chronicles the death of John F. Kennedy which documents every single angle and looks at the history of presidents from a cultural and historical perspective.

Restaurants – Fearing’s Restaurant

If you consider yourself a food lover then Fearing’s Restaurant is a must-visit destination. It offers a sophisticated layout within a fashionable Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The chef specializes in traditional food with a marvellous twist, producing unusual flavour pairings that are absolutely mouth-watering. Dishes include chicken-fried Maine lobster, wood-grilled antelope sirloin, and buffalo tenderloin.

Fitness and Sports – Texas Horse Park

A short 8-minute drive from downtown, the incredible 300-acre park is situated within the beautiful Great Trinity Forest. With hippotherapy, trail rides, and riding lessons, the park is a tribute to the equestrian history of Texas. You can easily channel your inner cowgirl or cowboy with freshwater springs, ancient trees, and an archaeological Native American site, while Dallas provides a gorgeous glimmer on the horizon.

Things To Do – Klyde Warren Park

The Klyde Warren Park opened its doors in 2012 and is considered one of the best destinations in Dallas to visit. Constructed over a reclaimed railway line, the incredible greenway combines the art district and the city’s uptown together. There are also loads of free daily activities, such as yoga, concerts, ice-skating, chess, badminton, and table tennis to ensure you never get bored.

Historical Buildings – Southfork Ranch

Southfork Ranch is a mere 30-minute drive from downtown and is seen as the home of the Ewing clan, a dysfunctional TV show of the city. Your trip to Dallas will simply not be complete without visiting the renowned White House west of D.C. Explore the house and museum nearby, as you enjoy J.R’s room as well as the gun that shot him.

Art, Sculpture – The Nasher Sculpture Centre

This tranquil space is situated in the Art District of Dallas and is home to the best collection of contemporary and modern art across the globe. With temporary exhibitions and permanent collections too, there is always something for everyone to view all year round. The two-acre garden is fantastic for Instagrammers and photographers thanks to exceptional works by George Segal, Henry Moore, and Rodin. You can even enjoy outdoor movie screenings and live music.

A great way to cut costs while vacationing is staying stateside, although domestic destinations are not equally created when it comes to holiday expenses. To really determine the cost of holidaying there are several costs to keep in consideration such as the nightly rate, food and drinks. Most interesting is which destinations would lower travellers bank balances by the most, so we went all out, I mean we did “all out” in style.

In hotel stays seasonality hugely affect prices in most tourist hotspots. No matter how expensive the destination, savvy spenders know how to even cut cost in the swankiest of spots, so maybe with careful planning and using some of the saving tips that dream holiday is affordable after all.

Orlando Florida On a Budget

By searching for discounts and deals a visit to this central Florida theme park mecca could cost around $237 per person per day. The discounted prices are for September and a week stay for a single person would work out to about $1,661, or $3,322 for a couple. Meals per day can be estimated at $50 for one day per person, bottled water $4.65, local transport $49, and in entertainment, entrance tickets to shows are on average $163.

Orlando is a tourists haven for tourists from aboard and citizens of the United States. Walt Disney is the most famous, located near the Buena Lake. Over 50 million tourists visit the area yearly, and therefore the city offers entertainment options for all ages.

Orlando Climate

Orlando has the same climate as the rest of Florida, its summers are hot and humid, while winters are cooler and comfortable. At most two weeks of uncomfortable cold weather are not unusual and the best time to visit is around summer or spring break, although it is extremely crowded and prices increase during peak seasons.

Amazing Sights in Orlando

If you are planning a trip to Orlando, chances are you already know it is a destination that is really all about parks. This is the home of SeaWorld, Universal Studios and Walt Disney World, amongst so many others. The most visited, most famous and one everyone dream of visiting is Walt Disney World which has numerous parks in it, including the Animal Kingdom, Epcot Centre and the Magic Kingdom, while it also feature many restaurants as well as hotels at a wide range of quality and price levels. What surprises most is that in addition to various hotels it also offers the Disney campground.

Many tourists and visitors purchase a vacation package when visiting Disney World that includes some meals and hotel stays as well as admission to the theme parks. While for most tourists the packages offered by Disney appears to be the best option, the most cost-effective alternative would be to find accommodation at one of the discounted hotels around the park, most of these offer a shuttle service and park tickets are available at discounted rates.