YOU'VE SEEN THE FILM, NOW VISIT THE SET...

Known as the 'Hollywood of the East', North Carolina has been the location for hundreds of famous movies – making it the third most popular location in the US for movie production.

What attracts movie makers is that North Carolina is the perfect set for almost any film, spectacular mountains rise to the west, while tides roll lazily against 300 pristine miles of gulf-stream warmed coastline. In between lie the Heartland's gentle hills, cosmopolitan cities, rich Native American heritage, famous southern hospitality and four vibrant seasons.

America's most visited national park, and the backdrop for "Dirty Dancing" - the Great Smoky Mountains -  are celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year. You could get 'carried' away with the celebrations if you win this amazing prize and experience first hand the location for one of the most romantic quotes in cinema history - "I carried a watermelon".

For more information on North Carolina, visit www.uk.visitnc.com

America As You Like It offers tailor-made fly drive holidays to North Carolina, featuring a wonderful selection of character properties, such as beach houses, B&Bs and Country Inns, all at fantastic prices.

For more information visit www.americaasyoulikeit.com/NorthCarolina or call 020 8742 8299

Fly direct to North Carolina with US Airways, a member of the Star Alliance network that services over 230 destinations worldwide. For the latest fares and deals click on www.usairways.co.uk

WIN A TRIP FOR 4 TO NORTH CAROLINA, USA

North Carolina Tourism has teamed up with Tesco and Dirty Dancing to give you the chance to win an unforgettable holiday for four to the original "Dirty Dancing" movie setting. This dream holiday for two includes return economy flights, car hire and six nights in art deco city Asheville, in the heart of the mountains of North Carolina. Terms and conditions apply, please see competition page for details.