The UK's Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has downgraded its travel advice to Nicaragua, no longer warning against all but essential travel to the country.

Soaring volcanoes, lush highlands and sparkling beaches are just a few of the attractions.

Essentially off limits to tourists since April 2018, the Central American country is now open for business – and there are plenty of good reasons to go.

The United States of America is made up of so many diverse and unique destinations, making it difficult to decide where to visit next. From the big cities to the captivating coastlines, we’ve sourced our pick of underrated spots in the U.S. to explore in 2018 –so forget New York and L.A. as we’ve discovered a different road to take!

On a special day for America, “Happy Fourth of July,” here is the best of the U.S. to mark the country’s Independence Day and reveal some of America’s hidden gems.