luxury holidays in America

Visitors to the Eastern States can discover some of Americas most exciting and vibrant cities – New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago are just a few examples.

New York and Boston are ideal havens for shopping lovers, while Washington DC, the nation’s cultured and sophisticated capital, provides plenty of sightseeing opportunities.

New England brings together the offerings of superb beaches, majestic mountains, crystalline lakes and acres of lush forests that erupt into an explosion of colour every autumn. There are splendid towns and quaint villages, fabulous food and recreational facilities.

If you are looking for some of the most spectacular and natural sightseeing in the world then the Western States of America has it all, from the blue waters and rugged coastline of California to the barren deserts of Arizona and Nevada.

In contrast visit Napa Valley and enjoy a wine tour where you will have the opportunity to sample some of California’s finest wines.

If your preference is to experience the vibrancy of the cities then the cosmopolitan cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco are excellent choices, while those wanting to take in some stunning scenery should visit Yosemite, Zion, Monument Valley or one of the many other National Parks.

Take a breathtaking helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon, enjoy the excitement and glamour of Las Vegas, one of America's most visited destinations, or simply unwind on a Californian beach, the options are virtually endless.

Head to America's Deep South for an unforgettable musical holiday, whether you prefer jazz, blues, country or rock'n'roll, you are sure to find your ideal destination in the southern states as well as an enchantingly, contagiously, laid-back attitude to life, mouth-watering Cajun and Creole dishes along with superb seafood.

Prepare yourself for the stunning natural beauty of diverse landscape that will greet you, including the Great Smoky Mountains, which are home to the highest mountain peaks in Eastern America and have an abundance of different species of trees and plants. Meander through the antebellum plantation houses of Charleston and the picturesque squares of Savannah, America’s most beautiful city.

Don't miss a trip up the magnificent Mississippi River on the General Jackson Showboat, with its strolling entertainment on the decks of this authentic paddle steamer.

Florida, known as America's 'Sunshine State'' is a vast playground for all age’s its climate perfect the hotels luxurious and the dinning superb! No matter what your interests, Florida has something for you, from incomparable theme parks, to natural wonders such as the Everglades National Park, to spectacular resorts towns and the Art Deco glory of Miami, all fringed with breathtaking white sand beaches, discover the myriad pleasures of this beautiful peninsular.

Florida highlights...

• Walt Disney World, a justly world-famous festival of colourful rides, shows and parades, and other wonderful family friendly attractions from Epcot to Sea World, Universal Studios to Animal Kingdom. There's no other place on the planet that provides such a magical escape from everyday life.
• Tampa Bay, home to a host of adrenaline-pumping theme parks and educational, interactive museums, as well as the Latin charm of Ybor City.
• Grande Lakes, for luxurious relaxation and outstanding golf courses.
• Naples and St Petersburg, lovely resort towns with exquisite hotels, restaurants and boutique shops.
• Art Deco Miami and the bohemian charm of Coconut Grove. Miami makes a great starting point for Caribbean cruises and tours of the glorious Florida Keys.
• The Everglades National Park, wildlife-rich wetland wilderness and recreational haven.
  
  
  
  

There are numerous National Parks across America, from the East to West, all definitely worth the trip, in fact there are so many that you’ll be spoilt for choice. There will be some you’ve heard of, and perhaps some you haven’t, but wherever you plan to visit, adding in a National Park to your trip, or visiting several Parks in one state, will really add to your American Holiday experience.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, situated in striking distance of Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon is a powerful and inspiring landscape, a unique combination of geologic colour and erosional forms that overwhelm by their immense size.

Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, these outstanding mountains straddle the border between North Carolina and Tennessee and are world renowned for the diversity and vast forest ridges. The mountains are only a short drive from Nashville or Chattanooga but, without doubt, worlds apart.

Yosemite National Park, California, is best known for its waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows, lakes and ancient giant sequoias all within its 1,200 square miles. Yosemite is close to San Francisco and a short deviation off Pacific Highway 1.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, is home to a large variety of wildlife; grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk and the most popular geyser in the world, Old Faithful.

Everglades National Park is close to Miami and is the largest subtropical wilderness in the USA. It's home to the American crocodile and is designated a World Heritage Site and a Wetland of International Importance.

Rocky Mountain National Park, close to Denver in Colorado, is both big and beautiful, Mesa Verde, Black Canyon, Pikes Peak and sandstone pinnacles of the Garden of the Gods.

As the largest state in the USA, Alaska’s sheer scale, and wild natural beauty, overwhelms the senses like few other places on earth. Covering an area one fifth of the size of America with its 5000 glaciers, 17 out of 20 of the highest mountains and the third longest river in the World Alaska, undoubtedly, has a lot to offer. The short season limits you to visit from May to September but offers outstanding driving and or cruising holidays that can only be described as a once in a lifetime experience.

In comparison Canada is the worlds 2nd largest Country, spacious, rugged and tremendously varied, from the vibrant modern cities of Montreal and Vancouver to the sleepy fishing villages of Tofino, on Vancouver Island, or Digby in Nova Scotia. British Columbia and Alberta are both popular, and beautiful, welcoming families looking for adventure and fun and couples who want to explore, and experience, the wonders that Canada offer. These include The Northern Lights, Heli Hiking and the famous Rocky Mountaineer train. On the East coast, and just 8 hours from London, Toronto and Niagara Falls continue to attract guests as does the dramatic and unspoilt scenery and beautiful beaches of Nova Scotia.

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