Where to begin in a country that is all but a continent? In the bright lights of New York? Perhaps – although you can find urban thrills as readily in Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New Orleans. Next to the deep chasm of the Grand Canyon? Maybe – although the national parks of Yellowstone, Big Bend, Great Smoky Mountains and Yosemite are just as striking. On the beach in Florida? Possibly – if the coasts of California, Hawaii or Virginia do not call as loudly. The options may be endless.
Outside bet: A common question put to travel writers is “where is your favourite place you have visited?”. I usually reply “Seattle”. This city of the north-western USA is awash with coffee and cuisine at Pike Place Market, memories of great bands at its EMP Museum, and rugged scenery on the nearby Olympic Peninsula. It deserves greater credit.
Starting in the great walking city of Boston, explore this unique corner of the USA that is New England.
This 13-day tour (9 – 21 Aug ’25) allows you to experience the landscapes that inspired ‘America’s Artist’ Georgia O’Keeffe and to see opera in the memorable Santa Fe opera theatre (Verdi’s Rigoletto and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro). There will be time for walks in river canyons and through forests of aspen, Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir.
Take in high calibre performances at the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall and explore New York's world famous sites
The Best of Colorado from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in United States of America. Available from 18 Jun 2025 to 18 Jun 2025 this 11 day trip costs from £4,950, which includes flights.
Travel through the heart of America on this legendary road trip, which continues to captivate people from all around the world.
Combine three unique and different Hawaiian Islands to create your own Hawaiian adventure. Oahu, Big island, Maui and a night in Los Angeles on the way home.
Experience Las Vegas, the spectacular National Parks of Zion, Bryce Canyon, the Grand Canyon, and much more! You will be staying in some very unique accommodation along the way from lodges located right in the parks themselves to small country Inns with true southwest hospitality.
USA Road Trip from California is an exhilarating holiday in United States of America. Available from 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2024 this 15 day trip costs from £3,999, which includes flights.
Combine the excitement, thrills and entertainment that only Orlando can offer with the idyllic turquoise waters and white sandy beaches of Anna Maria Island.
USA by Rail from California is an exhilarating holiday in United States of America. Available from 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2024 this 15 day trip costs from £3,999, which includes flights.
