USA luxury holidays

Click on a place name below to find out more. Alternatively, to start planning where to go in USA, talk to one of our destination specialists on 020 7590 0622.

Alaska

California

Capital Region

Deep South

Florida

Hawaii

Midwest

National Parks

New England

New York

Pacific Northwest

Pennsylvania & Great Lakes

Rockies & Great Plains

The Carolinas

The West

The Practical information displayed here is taken from The Traveller's Handbook, published by WEXAS (2009). While all possible care was taken to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, we are aware that situations change, so for the latest information and up-to-date visa requirements, talk to one of our destination specialists on 020 7590 0622.

Weather

Climate varies hugely, check with individual states.

Festivals

The USA hosts thousands of different festivals. Some of the biggest and best are listed here. The Burning Man Festival is held in Black Rock City, Nevada in early September. Described as 'the most artistic, survivalist, and utterly surreal spectacle on earth where all the black sheep of the world graze together New York Manhattan Island comes alive over Halloween when two million people form the largest parade in the country. Like the San Francisco Carnival, it has a large gay following who enjoy hamming up the horror. Key West, the most southern island off Floridas coast, hosts the Fantasy Fest in late October. A time of sexuality, nudity, and drinking, this ten-day fancy dress party attracts 70,000 people. The Mint 400, America's Great Desert Race, has contributed much to journalism and was the reason Hunter S Thompson set out to Las Vegas penning the second instalment in the Fear and Loathing series.

Food & drink

American breakfasts are legendary. Fast food, from hamburgers to hotdogs, is available everywhere, and international cuisine is available in every city. There are numerous regional specialities, from Spanish flavours in the south-west to Creole or French, and also fried chicken, in the deep south. Many different kinds of bar, with varying happy hours. Californian wines are good.

Etiquette

Open friendly people of different cultures and origins. Normal courtesies apply. Smoking increasingly unpopular, ask permission first. Dress generally casual.

Safety

Safe, despite high levels of violent crime and murder.

International airport

Numerous. Busiest 10 are: Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas/Fort Worth(DFW), San Francisco (SFO), Denver (DEN), Miami (MIA), Newark (EWR), Phoenix (PHX), Detroit (DTW).

Internal travel

Excellent air, rail and road networks. Buses, taxis, and different types of car-hire available.

Visa

Not required up to 90 days.

Vaccination

Not currently required.

Driving

National driving licence accepted for a year. International Driving. Permit recommended, not required.

Capital

Washington DC.

Language

English.

People

European descent: White (69%), Hispanic (13%), Black American/ African descent (13%), Asian (4%) Native American (1%).

Religion

Protestant (52%), Roman Catholic (25%), Muslim, Jewish and other faiths.

Size

9,809,155.

Population

301,140,000.

Population density

31.

Life expectancy

M 75.0, F 80.70.

Currency

Dollar ($) = 100 cents.

Finance

Credit cards widely accepted, cheques less so.

Business hours

0900-1730 Mon-Friday.

Time difference

Spans six time zones, from -5 (east coast) to -10 (Hawaii).

Voltage

110/120 AC, 60 Hz.

International dial code

1.

The itinerary ideas listed below are designed to give you a flavour of the things to do in USA. We can adjust any element and tailor-make your trip though, to suit your individual needs and available time. To start planning your trip, talk to one of our destination specialists on 020 7590 0622.

Discover the real Florida 10-day fly-drive

Florida's beautiful beaches & amazing art deco

Lakes, Wines & Waterfalls

Ultimate Capital Region

Discover New England

Southern New England 8-day luxury fly-drive

All American Music Tour

Highlights of Georgia

Alabama music self-drive

On The Plantation Trail Self-drive

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The places to stay listed below only represent a handful of the accommodation options available in USA. We can also recommend and arrange accommodation to suit your personal tastes and budget. To start planning where to stay in USA, talk to one of our destination specialists on 020 7590 0622.

Seattle City Breaks

Lago Mar Resort Fort Lauderdale

Palm Beach, Florida hotel offer

International House

Clift Hotel

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The types of holiday listed below are just a flavour of the experiences available in USA. We can also suggest and plan alternative types of holiday to take into account your individual interests. To start planning what to do whilst away, talk to one of our destination specialists on 020 7590 0622.

Activity & adventure holidays

Cruise

History and culture

Skiing

Spa breaks

Winter holidays