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USA Holidays

Everything is big in America – especially the welcome you’ll get on arrival. The warmth and kindness extended to foreign visitors can be overwhelming but the beauty of a USA holiday is not just in the hospitality but in the sheer variety of options that exist for the curious traveller.

The cities are a great source of cultural interest with excellent museums and art galleries. Move beyond the cities and you find a vast country of mountains, deserts, canyons and grasslands sweeping towards a striking coastline. There are 59 national parks which offer the opportunity to fish, ride horses, go river rafting, track grizzly bears, drive motorbikes, play cowboys or lie on a beach. Travelling around the USA is easy. The plethora of internal airlines makes moving from place to place stress-free. There are hotels of every conceivable standard and style, delicious food and the English accent never fails to win friends.

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Deep South Road Trip by Mustang

Embark on a world-class road trip in a vintage Ford Mustang, navigating between some of the most significant musical and cultural sites in all of the USA and stopping over in the big cities of Nashville, New Orleans and Memphis and the…

13 days from £6,210pp

Music, banjo, deep south, Nashville, USA

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Highlights of Alaska: Mountains & Bears

Our classic journey through Alaska incorporates the jewels in the crown of the sprawling state that packs a punch – from scenic railway trips and remote bear viewing to alpine float plane journeys and native learning experiences. Combining Denali National Park with…

12 days from £8,050pp

Kodiak Brown Bear, Kodiak Island, Alaska, USA

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Cowboy Experience: Ranches of the USA

Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes of the USA, our cowboy adventures go far beyond the tourist trail to working ranches in places like Big Sky Montana, Elk River Valley, Zion National Park or the Colorado Prairie. Encompassing anything from…

10 days from £5,795pp

Lone Mountain Ranch, Big Sky, USA

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Self-Drive Journey in New England

Explore the quaint countryside towns, coastal beauty and US revolutionary history of New England, discovering its variety of stunning scenery from white sand beaches to granite coastlines.

12 days from £5,290pp

Nantucket, Massachusetts, New England, USA

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Explore the South-West National Parks

Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes of south-west USA, this adventure journeys far beyond the tourist trail to Havasupai Indian Reservations and unexpected canyon oases. Encompassing helicopter flights, privately guided treks and unique explorations with Navajos, this customisable itinerary is…

13 days from £4,255pp

Monument Valley National Park, Utah, USA

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Sail the Hawaiian Islands

Sail on board a boutique 36-passenger yacht, passing through remote waters to the islands of Molokai, Lanai and Maui, beginning or ending on Big Island. With a backdrop of dramatic volcanoes and marine-life-rich waters, navigate to lesser-visited sites and embark on kayak…

10 days from £4,850pp

Polulu Beach, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

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Explore Yosemite & Camp Big Sur

Unveiling some of the highlights of California, this itinerary takes in San Francisco, Yosemite National Park and the scenic Highway 1 on a journey that seamlessly blends an artsy city stay with time spent in a densely forested wilderness. Plus, to top…

11 days from £6,440pp

Glacier Point, Yosemite, USA

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National Parks by Private Jet

Utilising a private jet to fly between arguably the most visually stunning national parks in the USA – Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Grand Teton – this flight-seeing adventure offers remarkable birds’ eye views of the country’s most iconic landscapes.

9 days from £14,435pp

Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

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Self-Drive Grand Teton & Yellowstone

Explore the geothermal wonders of iconic Yellowstone National Park, as well as the far less frequented Grand Teton National Park, all in the company of a local guide who knows the secret places and off-the-beaten-track spots for opportune wildlife-watching.

8 days from £3,450pp

Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA

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Self-Drive the Pacific Northwest

This journey by road through the lesser-visited Pacific Northwest state of Oregon encompasses miles of coastal roads, expansive wine valleys and an iconic National Park that boasts the deepest lake in the United States. Whether staying in a cabin on the Rogue…

12 days from £5,735pp

Mount Thielsen, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, USA

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Wild Alaska by Plane & Boat

Utilising charter flights and nimble boats to travel between arguably the most visually stunning landscapes in Alaska – Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Glacier Bay and Frederick Sound – this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention a remarkable…

15 days from £16,445pp

Ultima Thule Lodge activity, Wrangell St. Elias National Park

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Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage

This classic sailing through Alaska’s famed Inside Passage utilises a small ship to travel down the eastern coves of the water route between Juneau and Ketchican. Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes in Alaska, this voyage journeys far beyond the…

9 days from £5,195pp

Hubbard Glacier, Inside Passage, USA

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Booking a tailor-made trip gives you the flexibility to customise your journey, travelling when and where suits you. Browse our USA holiday ideas to start planning your next journey.

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Deep South Road Trip by Mustang

Embark on a world-class road trip in a vintage Ford Mustang, navigating between some of the most significant musical and cultural sites in all of the USA and stopping over in the big cities of Nashville, New Orleans and Memphis…

13 days from £6,210pp

Music, banjo, deep south, Nashville, USA

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Highlights of Alaska: Mountains & Bears

Our classic journey through Alaska incorporates the jewels in the crown of the sprawling state that packs a punch – from scenic railway trips and remote bear viewing to alpine float plane journeys and native learning experiences. Combining Denali National…

12 days from £8,050pp

Kodiak Brown Bear, Kodiak Island, Alaska, USA

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Cowboy Experience: Ranches of the USA

Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes of the USA, our cowboy adventures go far beyond the tourist trail to working ranches in places like Big Sky Montana, Elk River Valley, Zion National Park or the Colorado Prairie. Encompassing…

10 days from £5,795pp

Lone Mountain Ranch, Big Sky, USA

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Self-Drive Journey in New England

Explore the quaint countryside towns, coastal beauty and US revolutionary history of New England, discovering its variety of stunning scenery from white sand beaches to granite coastlines.

12 days from £5,290pp

Nantucket, Massachusetts, New England, USA

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Explore the South-West National Parks

Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes of south-west USA, this adventure journeys far beyond the tourist trail to Havasupai Indian Reservations and unexpected canyon oases. Encompassing helicopter flights, privately guided treks and unique explorations with Navajos, this customisable…

13 days from £4,255pp

Monument Valley National Park, Utah, USA

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Sail the Hawaiian Islands

Sail on board a boutique 36-passenger yacht, passing through remote waters to the islands of Molokai, Lanai and Maui, beginning or ending on Big Island. With a backdrop of dramatic volcanoes and marine-life-rich waters, navigate to lesser-visited sites and embark…

10 days from £4,850pp

Polulu Beach, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

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Explore Yosemite & Camp Big Sur

Unveiling some of the highlights of California, this itinerary takes in San Francisco, Yosemite National Park and the scenic Highway 1 on a journey that seamlessly blends an artsy city stay with time spent in a densely forested wilderness. Plus,…

11 days from £6,440pp

Glacier Point, Yosemite, USA

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National Parks by Private Jet

Utilising a private jet to fly between arguably the most visually stunning national parks in the USA – Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Grand Teton – this flight-seeing adventure offers remarkable birds’ eye views of the country’s most iconic…

9 days from £14,435pp

Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

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Self-Drive Grand Teton & Yellowstone

Explore the geothermal wonders of iconic Yellowstone National Park, as well as the far less frequented Grand Teton National Park, all in the company of a local guide who knows the secret places and off-the-beaten-track spots for opportune wildlife-watching.

8 days from £3,450pp

Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA

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Self-Drive the Pacific Northwest

This journey by road through the lesser-visited Pacific Northwest state of Oregon encompasses miles of coastal roads, expansive wine valleys and an iconic National Park that boasts the deepest lake in the United States. Whether staying in a cabin on…

12 days from £5,735pp

Mount Thielsen, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, USA

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Wild Alaska by Plane & Boat

Utilising charter flights and nimble boats to travel between arguably the most visually stunning landscapes in Alaska – Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Glacier Bay and Frederick Sound – this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention…

15 days from £16,445pp

Ultima Thule Lodge activity, Wrangell St. Elias National Park

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Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage

This classic sailing through Alaska’s famed Inside Passage utilises a small ship to travel down the eastern coves of the water route between Juneau and Ketchican. Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes in Alaska, this voyage journeys far…

9 days from £5,195pp

Hubbard Glacier, Inside Passage, USA

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Alaska
California
Deep South
Yellowstone and The Rockies
Grand Canyon
Pacific Northwest
New England
Hawaii

Experiences

What do you really love doing? We’ll tailor your itinerary to suit you.

Beignets and Coffee, New Orleans, Deep South, USA

Beignets at Cafe du Mond

Grab a plateful of New Orleans’ legendary beignets, deep fried nuggets of dough coated in layers of fluffy powdered sugar, and a hot cup of dark-roasted chicory coffee – we recommend that you visit this 24-hour establishment outside of busy hours so as to savour every mouthful in peace and quiet.

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Smoky Mountains, Route 441, Newfound Gap, Tennessee, USA

Hike the Smoky Mountains

Head in to the Great Smoky Mountains, a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains, for a day of hiking under its transcendent natural fog.

Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee, Deep South, USA

Visit Graceland

Visit Graceland, Elvis’s private estate in Memphis, to peruse an exhibition of kitsch artefacts, see his collection of cars and private jets and taste his beloved fried peanut butter and banana sandwich.

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French Quarter, New Orleans, Deep South, USA

Walk the French Quarter

Explore the celebrated French Quarter in New Orleans to absorb Louisiana’s strong Creole culture, stopping to listen to a busking brass band while sipping on an iced tea.

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Peaches, Georgia, Deep South, USA

Peaches, Peanuts and Pecans

Voyage around Georgia in search of the three P’s – peaches, pecans and peanuts – perhaps stopping in at one of the many acclaimed family restaurants to sample a scrumptious peach cobbler.

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Grizly Bears, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Watch Bears Catching Salmon

Observe as the largest predators in North America gather along rich streams to catch and feast on the annual salmon run, and observe newborn cubs interacting with their mothers.

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Totem Pole, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Indigenous Cultures

Discover the ancestral stories and hunter-gatherer culture of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, and see their heraldic crests and ancestral demi-gods carved in totems.

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Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes

Explore the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes

Walk atop the ash flow in the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a landscape created by a volcanic eruption in 1912.

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Pacific Crest Trail

Hike the Pacific Crest Trail

Walk part of the Pacific Crest Trail, an iconic 2,650 miles trek through California, Oregon and Washington.

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Denali National Park, Alaska

Wildlife of Denali National Park

Head out with an expert naturalist guide and tracker in search of the swimming moose, black or grizzly bears, elusive grey wolves and roaming caribou that inhabit the park.

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Where to Stay

Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.

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Airstream Yosemite Camp

Unusual
£££££

Featuring custom Airstreams with spa-inspired bathrooms, thoughtfully designed tents with wood-burning stoves, and contemporary cabins with stylish interiors and kitchens, this camp offers wanderlusting travellers a new type of well-appointed outdoor lodging experience at the gateway…

Airstream Exterior 2, Autocamp Yosemite, Miraposa, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Belmond El Encanto

Beach and Island Escapes
£££££

Located on the hillside in Santa Barbara, between the lush green mountains and the Pacific Ocean. El Encanto is a beautiful hideaway with Spanish design, fantastic views over the ocean and close to the buzzing town…

Front of Hotel, El Encanto, California, USA

Lone Mountain Ranch

Farmstead and Ranches
£££££

Tucked away in the forests of Big Sky Montana, historic Lone Mountain Ranch was established in 1915 as a working cattle ranch. The ranch now offers a great year-round base to explore the Montana wilderness, with…

Riverhut, Lone Mountain Ranch, Montana, USA

Woodstock Inn & Resort

Boutique
£££££

Based in the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Woodstock Inn & Resort is a historical building set in the heart of the pre-revolutionary town of Woodstock. The property features 142 rooms and suites adorned with wood-beam…

Woodstock Inn & Resort, Woodstock, Vermont, USA

Meet our experts

A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.

Roxy Dukes

Roxy has had many adventures throughout the USA, and has a passion for exploring the spectacular National Parks. Roxy’s tip is to invest in a private guides that take you off the grid, transforming your experience of these epic landscapes.

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Paul Bird

In his travel to the USA, New York has remained at the top of Paul’s list. It is certainly not a one-stop destination, and Paul knows the little-visited hot spots and behind-the-scenes experiences that make a visit to this bustling city truly memorable.

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01285 880 980

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All the way through the process - from us explaining what we wanted through to the programme that Roxy created - everything was excellent. Roxy understood our requirements perfectly and created a trip that exactly fitted the bill.

Destination: USA
Travel Expert: Roxy

From my first conversation with Roxy, it was clear that her knowledge was very good indeed. She listened to our ideas and created a fantastic bespoke holiday for us, and the pre-trip information was first class.

Destination: USA
Travel Expert: Roxy

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