Road trips are perhaps the best way to experience the United States in all its glory: its beaches, its cities, its history, and its cuisine. We’ve picked out some of our most inspiring itineraries for 2024 in some of our favourite parts of the USA.
California Dreaming itinerary - 9 nights
Los Angeles | Las Vegas | Death Valley | Mammoth Lakes | Yosemite | San Francisco
Hit Vegas’ dazzling Strip, descend to North America’s lowest point, and marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge - these are just three of the bucket list experiences awaiting you on this adventure to some of the most iconic parts of the sunny west coast. Each day brings something new and thrilling, but highlights include a five-hour road trip to Mammoth Lakes from Las Vegas, stopping at Zabriskie Point in Death Valley and The Ranch at Furnace Creek before ascending the Sierra Nevada mountains.
On day seven, explore the geological wonderland of Yosemite National Park with its glacial-formed granite wonders of El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall, and Yosemite Falls. Finish your trip in style in the stunning wine country of Napa Valley and Sonoma County, tasting wines and learning about winemaking techniques at three renowned vineyards.
Sounds of the Deep South Itinerary – 13 nights
New Orleans | Natchez | Vicksburg | Memphis | Nashville
Relish the open road on this trip through Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. You’ll start off in New Orleans, soaking up the culture and cuisine of the French Quarter, taking a tour of the surrounding swamps and bayou, and visiting the many haunted houses and mansions in the city.
On your journey to Nashville, stop off at Natchez in Mississippi with its pre-Civil War mansions and Grand Village of the Natchez indigenous site. In Memphis, birthplace of the blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll, check out the musical landmarks, including Graceland and the Blues Hall of Fame Museum, before heading to Nashville to make more musical memories.
Alternatively, replace the New Orleans-Memphis leg with a trip aboard the American Queen, the largest steamboat ever built, through the heart of the Antebellum South. This marvellous vessel mixes the opulence of the American Victorian era with modern facilities, including a pool deck and spa services.
Best of New England Itinerary – 9 nights
Boston | Kennebunkport | Bar Harbor | White Mountains | Stowe | Lenox
October is the best time to see the changing autumn colours in this part of the world, known for its fall foliage. You can already book ahead for 2024 – which is advisable to get the best and most charming accommodation.
You begin in Boston, immersing yourselves in American Revolution history along the Freedom Trail, before stopping off to explore the historic city of Salem, followed by a drive along the coast, visiting the charming harbour towns of Gloucester and Rockport.
During your trip, fall under the spell of one of the oldest and loveliest of the US national parks, Acadia National Park, with its soaring peaks, glacier-carved valleys, sparkling lakes, and rugged shore, then the spectacular White Mountains with their historic villages and covered bridges.
Florida’s Sunshine Trail Itinerary – 13 nights
Miami | Key West | Key Largo | Naples
This epic trip takes you down the Florida Keys then back up the west coast of South Florida, with unforgettable stops being Key Largo’s John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (the first underwater park in the US) and the subtropical wilderness of the Everglades National Park with its airboat rides.
During this trip, you’ll also have plenty of time to enjoy the region’s sensational beaches, hanging out by the water, and feasting on local seafood. Don’t miss Naples’ high-end shopping, impressive golf courses, and sophisticated dining.
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