USA travel guide




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Our USA Vacations
National Parks vacation in America
A medley of man-made and natural wonders
Alaskas Glacier Bay small ship cruise
Get close up to Alaska where the big ships can't go
Deep South Delta Blues tour
A journey through America's cultural and musical heritage
Alaska adventure vacation, salmon run
Active small group adventures in a retrofitted school bus
Self drive tour of the National Parks of America
Explore the United States fantastic National Parks.
Denali National Park vacation in Alaska
Experience untouched wilderness off the beaten path
Los Angeles to Las Vegas tour, USA
Discover California, Arizona and Nevada's best attractions
Colorado vacation, self drive tour, USA
Explore the varied National Parks of the United States.
Wolf watching vacation in Yellowstone, USA
Expert guided trips to track & watch wolves in Yellowstone
California, Nevada and Arizona vacation
Journey into the remote wilds of Western America
Kenai Peninsula adventure vacation in Alaska
Orcas, Humpbacks and Glaciers: Experience Alaska's coastline
Route 66 small group tour
The famous American road trip in a small group
Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon vacation
Take in some of the USAs greatest landscapes
Alaska adventure vacation
Go deep into the wild on this active Alaskan adventure.
West Coast tours in America
Spectacular journey along the USA's West Coast
Trans Atlantic sailing vacation, USA to UK
The Atlantic Ocean is a sailing trip of a lifetime!
Family rafting vacation on the Salmon River, Idaho, USA
Fun rapids, huge white sand beaches and great scenery
Rogue River rafting vacation in the USA
Raft or hike through Oregon's Rogue River wilderness
West Coast National Parks tour in America
Explore the historic lodges of America's National Parks
Arizona and New Mexico self drive vacation
Explore the variety of Arizona and New Mexico.
Self drive family vacation in Western USA
two-week road trip through Western USA
Grand canyon rafting vacation
White water rafting down the Grand Canyon
Hawaii Islands adventure vacation
An active island hopping adventure
Cajun country tour in Louisiana
Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Cajun Country!
South Carolina self drive vacation in USA
Tailor-made itinerary to South Carolina
Coastal California self drive vacation
Discover coastal California on this tailor made tour
Snake River rafting vacation in Hells Canyon, North America
Raft the deepest canyon in North America
Yellowstone and Grand Teton wildlife vacation
Wildlife trails in world famous national parks
Maine and Massachusetts self drive vacation
Tailor-made itinerary to coastal Maine and Massachusetts.
What we rate & what we don't
Deep South blues
Indigenous culture
The Big Green Apple
Food
Alaska
Panoply of parks
Wildlife watching
You're welcome
Captive killer whales
Orlando & Miami
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Food, shopping & people
Eating & drinking in the USA
Cajun and Creole just add to the tasty cultural mix of the Deep South.
Carnivores will go bonkers for bison and elk in the ranchland states.
Alaskan seafood is the best. And if you are game, try caribou, moose or elk.


Our top USA Vacation
National Parks vacation in America
A medley of man-made and natural wonders
2021: 17 Apr, 13 May, 8 Jun, 4 Jul, 30 Jul, 25 Aug, 16 Oct, 11 Nov
Screen & scribe
There are so many books and films on the USA, but here are a few gems to seek out before you go:Wild by Cheryl Strayed (2012), a hiking memoir set on the Pacific Crest Trail which was turned into a film in 2015
The Longest Road: Overland in Search of America by Philip Caputo
The Wilderness World of John Muir by John Muir (2001)
American Indians and National Parks by Robert H. Keller and Michael F. Turek (1999)
True Tales of American Life by Paul Auster (2002)
The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, a six-part documentary series from acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, available on iTunes
12 years a slave: Oscar winning film, screenplay John Ridley, Director Steve McQueen
Gifts & shopping
Cowboy hat. Can’t have a vacation in the Wild West without one. A few suppliers make them bespoke but this is rare. Saddler shops are your best bet.Seek out American Indian reservations to buy their crafts in situ not at ‘the mall’.
There are a lot of farm shops in the USA with nonperishable goods such as woollens or handmade toiletries.
The USA does great gear for outdoor lovers. Lots of small towns have boutique stores for hikers, bikers and kayakers.
The locally crafted indigenous Ulu knife from Alaska is a great gift.


How much does it cost?
Coast to coast Amtrak train NY – San Francisco: From £135
Standard tip in restaurants: 15-20% of the pre-tax bill