Location: Ohio, USA.

Currency: US dollars

Weather: Hot insummer, cold snowy days in winter.

Cleveland is a citywith a rich history and a truly unique cultural vibe. Located on the southernbanks of Lake Erie. once known for its industrial past, Cleveland has certainlyout grown this stigma. A sports mad town home to the Indians baseball team andthe Browns football side. Most famous of all is there basketball team the Cavalierslargely due to its star, arguably the best player in the league and home grownhero, Lebron James. That was until recently, for those keeping score he hasleft for the shores of Miami. Diminishing the hopes of bringing a majorsporting title to the city which has been vacant since the sixties.

Clevelandis also home to the Rock and Roll hall of fame which opened in 1995. Thisepitomised the renewal of the downtown area of Cleveland and reinforced itsgrowing cultural presence. Other attractions include the theatre, symphony,opera and museums. Eating out is especially popular in summer with long hot daysand an abundance of trendy eateries and alfresco dinning.