United States
United States includes both densely-populated cities with sprawling suburbs, and vast, uninhabited and naturally beautiful areas. With its history of mass immigration dating from the 17th century, it is a "melting pot" of cultures from around the world.
An ideal tour for 'shopaholics' is New York which has some of the greatest shopping in the world. There is nothing quite like shopping on Fifth Avenue, in the heart of Manhattan, where you will find Tiffany's, or Herald Square where you will find Macy's, the world's largest department store.
Disneyworld Florida is another popular destination, especially for families. It is the most visited and largest recreational resort in the world, containing four theme parks, two water parks, twenty-three themed hotels, and numerous shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation venues.
Other places to visit are New England, Florida, Rocky Mountains, Hawaii, Washington, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, and San Francisco.
Notable cities in the USA:
Washington, D.C. - the national capital, filled with major museums and monuments, along with multi-cultural communities
Seattle - rich museums, monuments, and recreational opportunities, and five distinct climates within 200 miles
Chicago - heart of the Midwest and transportation hub of the nation, with massive skyscrapers and other architectural gems
Los Angeles - home of the film industry, with beautiful mild weather, great natural beauty from mountains to beaches, and endless stretches of freeways and smog
Miami - attracts sun-seeking northerners and home to a rich Caribbean culture
Orlando - home to a wide variety of tourist attractions, including the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Holy Land Experience
New Orleans - the "Big Easy" and the birthplace of jazz music, known for its quaint French Quarter and annual Mardi Gras celebration.
New York City - the country's largest city, home of the financial services and media industries, with world-class cuisine, arts, architecture, and shopping
San Francisco - the City by the Bay, featuring the Golden Gate Bridge, vibrant urban neighbourhoods, and dramatic fog
USA Travellers Tips
FLYING TIME: From UK approx 8 hrs to New York and 11 hrs to San Francisco
TIME: GMT -8 hrs
HEALTH: No vaccinations are required.
VISAS: Visa Waiver for UK passport holders but ESTA needed due to enhanced security requirements.
CURRENCY: United States Dollar (USD).
SEASONS: Temperatures are varied depending on regions. Main holiday season is Summer (May-Sept)
ELECTRICITY: 220 volts. Adapter required.
For information about our holidays to the United States, please telephone 0844 472 3402.
FLYING TIME: From UK approx 8 hrs to New York and 11 hrs to San Francisco
TIME: GMT -8 hrs
HEALTH: No vaccinations are required.
VISAS: Visa Waiver for UK passport holders but ESTA needed due to enhanced security requirements.
CURRENCY: United States Dollar (USD).
SEASONS: Temperatures are varied depending on regions. Main holiday season is Summer (May-Sept)
ELECTRICITY: 220 volts. Adapter required.
