Top 10 places to visit in the U.S. this summer Part #2

Maui

Often recognized by travel magazines as one of the most exotic vacation destinations, Maui, Hawaii, made it to number six on the list of top ten places to visit by U.S. News & World Report. Whether you end up at Lahaina, a historic whaling village, Haleakala National Park, which is home to Maui's highest peak, or end up laying on one of the beautiful beaches, Maui has a lot to offer for vacation goers. Kayak offers trips to the island of Maui for $846 from New York, $839 from Chicago, and $952 from Miami. Round-trip flights using Expedia will cost around $926 in mid-August from New York, $901 from Chicago, and $952 from Miami. The airport these prices are based on is Kahului (OGG).

This photo shows a scenic view during the second round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions at the Plantation course on Jan. 7, 2011 in Kapalua.

U.S. Virgin Islands

Whether you are seeking relaxation or adventure, the U.S. Virgin Islands offer things to do for everyone - from sunbathing on a beach resort to going on a scenic hiking trail, St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas are unforgettable island paradises. A trip to St. Thomas from New York will cost $334 on Kayak, $263 from Miami, $416 from Los Angeles, and $375 from Chicago. From New York, flights cost $335 on Expedia, $277 from Miami, $419 from Los Angeles, and $374 from Chicago.

Seen here is the 13th hole, the beginning of the Devil's Triangle, a 327-yard, par four, at Mahogany Run Golf Course in St. Thomas, the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Chicago

The "Windy City" is the third most populous city in the U.S. With attractions such as Millennium Park, which boasts world-class architecture, and the Navy Pier, which has eight million visitors annually, there are activities that match everyone's interests. On Kayak, round-trip flights cost $186 from New York, $291 from Los Angeles, and $294 from Miami. From New York, tickets on Expedia are $263 in mid-August, $ from Los Angeles, and $294 from Miami.

In this photo, the Buckingham Fountain can be seen from the roof of the Hilton Hotel in Grant Park along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Honolulu

Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, offers historic landmarks such as Pearl Harbor, botanical gardens that have rare tropical plants, entertainment, and gorgeous beaches with live coral and tropical fish. A flight from New York to Honolulu costs $733 in mid-August on both Kayak and Expedia. From Los Angeles, flights on Kayak cost $559 and $558 on Expedia, from Miami, flights cost $954 on Kayak and $926 on Expedia.

In this photo, a school of manini fish pass over a coral reef at Hanauma Bay on Jan. 15, 2005 in Honolulu.

Yosemite

Yosemite National Park made it on the top ten list this year. Yosemite was the home of Ahwaneechee Indians for thousands of years, and boasts major attractions including Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America, and historical memorial lodges and mining sites. Flights from New York to Yosemite in mid-August cost $398 on Kayak, and ticket prices on Expedia range vastly, from $446 to $859. From Miami, tickets on Kayak cost $554 and $362 from Chicago. On Expedia, tickets from Miami cost $580 and from Chicago, $486. The closest airports to the national park are Mammoth Lakes (MMH) and Merced (MCE).

This photo shows Yosemite Falls on October 29, 2003, in Yosemite National Park.