WHILE YOU'RE THERE

Advice from Americans visiting the UK to Brits travelling to the US

MARGARET McCARTHY

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA

'Try to see the Fourth of July celebrations in Washington DC. The fireworks, the energy and the city heritage are phenomenal'

VALERIE RUSSELL EMMOTT

WASHINGTON DC

'Visit the Liberty Bell and Frank Lloyd Wright's 'Falling Water' outside of Philly. Spend time at Monticello, Jefferson's home'

MICHAEL POTTER

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

'Look for tributes to American individuality, places like the Grand Canyon and Yosemite. Or take a tour of old Midwest diners'

SUZANNE LYNCH

QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

'New York is a dangerous place, but you can't believe everything that you see on TV. Look confident and no one really notices you'