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USA Escorted Tours

Discover the wonders of America on these great value touring holidays. Our escorted USA tours cover all the must-see places, and include:

• Superb sightseeing, walking and activities
• An experienced and knowledgeable tour director
• Quality en suite hotel accommodation
• Luxury air conditioned coach travel
• Airport transfers and extra night options

Check out our superb range of tours below. Book them on their own or as part of a longer American holiday with city stays and flights included.

Featured Escorted Tour

Western Discoverer

Los Angeles | San Diego | Sedona | Grand Canyon | Las Vegas | Mammoth Lakes | Yosemite | San Francisco | Monterey

West USA Escorted Tours

A most sociable way to discover the best of America’s Western States.

Best of the Canyonlands

Denver | Monument Valley | Grand Canyon | Las Vegas

California’s Great National Parks

Las Vegas | Mammoth Lakes | Yosemite | Kings Canyon | Sequoia National Park | Los Angeles

Western Frontiers

Las Vegas | Bryce Canyon | Salt Lake City | Jackson | Yellowstone | Rapid City | Denver

National Parks Wonders

Jackson | Grand Teton National Park | Yellowstone | Sheridan | Mount Rushmore | Crazy Horse Memorial | Rapid City

Scenic Parks Explorer

Las Vegas | Bryce Canyon | Yellowstone | Rapid City | Denver | Monument Valley | Grand Canyon

Seattle, Portland & Oregon Coast

Seattle | Bainbridge Island | Port Angeles | Olympic National Park | Astoria | Willamette Valley | Newport | Columbia River Gorge | Portland

East & South USA Escorted Tours

Taking in New England, the East Coast and Southern USA.

Tastes & Sounds of the South

Nashville | Memphis | Natchez | New Orleans

Southern Grace

East Coast USA & Canada

New York | Philadelphia | Washington D.C. | Niagara Falls | Toronto | Quebec | Montreal | Boston

Historic Highlights

Washington D.C. | Williamsburg | Charlottesville | Shenandoah National Park | Gettysburg | Philadelphia

Autumn Colours

Boston | Burlington | North Conway | Bar Harbor | Portsmouth

New England’s Fall Foliage

Boston | Williamstown | Stowe | North Conway | Portland

Hawaii Escorted Tours

Exploring the USA’s tropical outpost.

Best of Hawaii

Honolulu | Waikiki | Pearl Harbor | Hawaii Volcanoes | Maui

Hawaii Four Island Adventure

Honolulu | Waikiki | Pearl Harbor | Hawaii Volcanoes | Maui | Kauai

Hawaiian Explorer

Hawaiian Discovery

Alaska escorted tours.

Combine Alaska with a Canada tour for an unforgettable icy adventure.

Majestic Alaska

Anchorage | Denali National Park | Fairbanks | Valdez | Kenai Fjords National Park | Seward

Wonders of the Rockies & Cruise

Calgary | Banff | Jasper | Sun Peaks | Vancouver | Victoria | Alaska Cruise

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However you like to holiday, our North America Experts can make it happen.

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• On their own – or with extra nights in your gateway cities • With flights – plus FREE airport transfers • With other experiences – cruises, rail journeys and more

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Escorted tours in america.

Freedom Destinations work with leading tour operators in the states to bring you top quality touring at an inclusive value-for-money price. Our tours are packed full of sights and experiences, brought to life by informative and knowledgeable drivers and guides.

So Much to See

Touring is a great way to take in the highlights of the country and enjoy the fabulous scenery in between. Our drivers and guides are America experts who delight in sharing their knowledge. As well as the facts and figures, they provide a fascinating insight into American culture, history and way of life.

Your Comfort

With Freedom Destinations you travel in style. Our modern coaches are fully air conditioned, with panoramic windows and reclining seats. On longer routes there are on board restrooms and free wi-fi to help you keep in touch. The hotels we use are selected for their comfort, location and facilities. All rooms are en-suite and there is often a pool and guest laundry, as well as a bar and restaurant. You can choose from inns and lodges, hotels and motels, or beach resorts.

Meals & Transfers

A hearty breakfast is included every day, as well as some lunches and dinners with your fellow travellers, depending on the type and length of your America tour. With all our America Escorted Tours we have included free transfers between the airport and your hotel. Your Freedom Destinations Consultant will also be pleased to arrange extra nights at the start or end of the tour to give you more time to explore the cities.

Combining Tours & Other Activities

You can choose from a superb range of guided tours. From the 7 Day Canyonlands Tour  to the  9 Day Autumn Colours Tour , we’ll help you find the adventure that best suits you.

All our tours can be combined with a USA city break ,  rail holidays or a relaxing beach holiday add-on. Our America experts will create a trip of a lifetime, tailor made for you. Prices shown are per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room. On some America escorted tours single travellers can avoid single supplements by sharing with someone of the same gender, just ask one of our experts for more details.

Tour Departures & Availability

Your consultant will be able to check the departure dates and availability of any tour. Your FREEDOM Consultant can also build your tour into your personal holiday itinerary, adding flights, extra hotel nights and anything else you require.

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• The Great American Crossing

The Great American Crossing Coach Tour

19 night escorted tour from £3,598 per person including flights, escorted tour and accommodation , an exhilarating cross-country american adventure where you will explore exciting, bustling cities, inspirational landscapes and diverse cultures that will be sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience of the usa., experience some of the most famous cities in america, as we travel from east to west. see the capital of washington d.c., celebrated chicago, lively las vegas and the luxurious los angeles., in contrast, we then see some spectacular sights, including niagara falls, mount rushmore, yellowstone national park, the grand canyon and the beautiful beaches of santa barbara, all making for the ultimate american adventure..

Itinerary from £3,598

Dates: Year Round

Your holiday includes

• Scheduled Flights
• UK & US Airport taxes
• Luxury air conditioned coach transportation and experienced tour director for duration of tour
• Accommodation – 19 nights

Day 1 New York Arrival

Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your Tour Director in the evening.

Hotel: The Lexington Hotel New York

Day 2 New York – Philadelphia – Washington DC

We depart New York for Philadelphia, where we spend the morning exploring the historic district of the “City of Brotherly Love” and the birthplace of a nation. See the Liberty Bell, and stroll through Independence National Historic Park and Mall. Then continue to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.

Hotel: Embassy Row Hotel

Day 3 Washington DC

Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the John F. Kennedy Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or simply stroll the banks of the Potomac River.

Day 4 Washington DC – Gettysburg – Niagara Falls

Today, visit Gettysburg National Military Park, site of one of the most decisive battles during the American Civil War, and the place where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. We then travel through upstate New York to Buffalo and finally cross the international border into Canada, where the thundering noise and mist of Niagara Falls permeates the air.

Hotel: Best Western Cairn Croft

Day 5 Niagara Falls – The Great Lakes – Detroit

Spend the morning sightseeing at Niagara Falls. Stroll along Table Rock and view the thundering waters of Horseshoe Falls. In the late afternoon, return to the US, crossing the border and continuing to your hotel in a suburb of Detroit, known as ‘Motor City’. Evening is at leisure.

Hotel: Best Western Greenfield Inn

Day 6 Detroit – Chicago

This morning we make an early start to visit the fascinating Henry Ford Museum. After time exploring the many exhibits of the museum we will visit the nearby Ford plant and watch a modern production vehicle roll off the ever busy factory floor. We then leave Motor city behind and travel along Lake Michigan to Chicago for our overnight stay.

Hotel: South Loop Hotel Chicago

Day 7 Chicago

Today we will enjoy a short tour of the city’s highlights including Lake Shore Drive, the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 8 Chicago – Mississippi River Crossing – Sioux City

Travel through Midwest farm country, abundant in corn fields, wheat fields and dairy farms. Then we cross the mighty Mississippi River and travel into the state of Iowa to arrive just as Lewis and Clark did 200 years ago on the banks of the Missouri River.

Hotel: Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel

Day 9 Sioux City – Badlands – Mt. Rushmore – Deadwood/Rapid City

Travel westward through the grasslands of South Dakota and onwards to Badlands National Park, once home to the buffalo and antelope, and filled with colourful rock formations. Then we continue on to the Black Hills, sacred to the Plains Indians and home to Mount Rushmore.

Hotel: Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mount Rushmore

Day 10 Deadwood/Rapid City – Bighorn Mountains – Cody

Enter the state of Wyoming, which has twelve mountain ranges intermixed with deserts and rolling grasslands, and continue to Cody for the night. If overnight in Cody is not possible due to weather or adverse road conditions in Yellowstone, overnight will be in Billings Livingston, Montana.

Hotel: Buffalo Bill Village

Day 11 Cody – Yellowstone National Park

Drive past the mountains in Wyoming to Yellowstone, America’s first National Park, and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this immense geothermal wonderland including: geysers, waterfalls, wildlife and canyons. Highlights will include Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone Canyon’s majestic falls, and the beautiful Hayden Valley.

Hotel: Brandin Iron Inn or Grey Wolf Inn

Day 12 Yellowstone National Park – Grand Teton – Salt Lake City

Travel through Grand Teton National Park (weather permitting) and see awesome mountain peaks towering over 13,000 ft. Visit the Snake River Outlook and try your eye at capturing the stunning landscape made famous by Ansel Adam’s iconic shot. Later, arrive in the Mormon State of Utah and take a short city tour of its capital, Salt Lake City. The followers of Brigham Young built one of the best-planned cities in the country. See the State Capital building and visit famed Temple Square and the Tabernacle before arriving at the hotel for the evening.

Hotel: Little America Hotel

Day 13 Salt Lake City – Bryce Canyon National Park

Continue today to spectacular Bryce Canyon, where a tour through a multi-coloured world of sandstone spires and pinnacles, “hoodoos”, will dazzle the eye. This evening, weather permitting, be sure to gaze upon the spectacular night sky filled with sparkling stars & brilliant constellations and the aroma of pine-wood campfires.

Hotel: Bryce View Lodge

Day 14 Bryce – Lake Powell – Grand Canyon – Williams – Flagstaff

Depart Bryce Canyon this morning and journey to stunning Lake Powell, where crystal blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls. Lake Powell is the second-largest man made lake in America, and one in a series of lakes formed by the damming of the Colorado River. Then visit colossal Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven great natural wonders of the world. Stop at the Canyon rim to fully experience this mile-deep canyon’s plunging gorges, rising spires, extinct volcanoes and, below the rim, the winding Colorado River. Overnight in Flagstaff, a famed stop on Historic Route 66.

Hotel: Days Hotel Flagstaff

Day 15 Flagstaff – Seligman – Route 66 – Las Vegas

This morning depart Flagstaff and travel on to Las Vegas, the dazzling “Entertainment Capital of the World”. Along the way, pass through Seligman, a town built along the famed Route 66 that looks as if it were frozen in time sixty years ago. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore the dazzling Las Vegas Strip.

Hotel: Luxor Las Vegas – Pyramid Rooms

Day 16 Las Vegas – Mojave Desert – Beverly Hills – Los Angeles

Travel to Los Angeles through the Mojave Desert, where clusters of unique Joshua trees dot the mountainous landscape. Upon arrival in Los Angeles you will enjoy a tour through the “City of Angels” including Hollywood, Sunset Strip and parts of Beverly Hills, before reaching your hotel.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza LAX

Day 17 Los Angeles

Today we suggest an optional full-day tour visiting the world’s largest movie studio and theme park Universal Studios. Get an inside look at the sets and uncover the behind the scenes secrets of legendary films or perhaps, for the more adventurous, take one of the Studios’ feature rides including Jurassic Park and Revenge of the Mummy. A universe of excitement awaits in one of California’s premier attractions.

Day 18 Los Angeles – Malibu – Santa Barbara – Central Coast

Leave Los Angeles in the morning and travel north through one of California’s favourite vacation spots, Santa Barbara, where palm-lined walkways border white sandy beaches. The city is famous for its mission and Spanish heritage. Along the way, stop at an iconic California lifeguard tower made famous in ‘Baywatch’.

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Solvang

Day 19 Central Coast – Carmel – Monterey – San Francisco

Today we make our way north to Carmel, home of actor/director Clint Eastwood. Enjoy browsing the shops and galleries of this famous artists’ colony. Travelling further north, visit Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Stroll the Pier to Cannery Row, brought to fame by John Steinbeck’s novel. In the afternoon pass the fertile valleys of Castroville and Santa Clara en route to San Francisco, the “City by the Bay.” Tour concludes upon arrival at the hotel

Hotel: Hotel Carlton

Day 20 San Francisco Departure

Transfer independently to the airport for your return flight or consider our add-on package to Hawaii (details shown below) which can all be customised to suit you.

We can also provide assistance with booking discounted transport from your hotel to the airport.

Suggested Extensions

5 nights in hawaii.

Add to basic price from £1995 per person Fly to the islands of Aloha! Our add-on packages include trans-pacific flights. transfers and a traditional ‘Lei flower greeting’. Choose from the vibrancy of Waikiki Beach or the more laid back tropical ‘Valley Isle’ of Maui with arguably the best beaches in the world.

Whatever your preference we can make it happen with deals at a choice of hotels and special upgrade rates to full ocean view rooms. Additional tours can be arranged to see such attractions as the Pearl Harbour Museum.

Hotel: Ohana Waikiki Hotel

Other hotel options offered all with ocean view upgrade offers available:

Oahu Hilton Waikiki Outrigger Waikiki

Maui Kaanapali Beach Hotel Royal Lahania Hyatt Regency

Kauai Kauai Beach Resort Aston Islander on the Beach Grand Hyatt Kauai

Big Island Royal Kona Resort Sheraton Keahou Beach Hilton Waikoloa

Tour Highlights

• Welcome Drink
• Explore the birthplace of America: Philadelphia and visit the Liberty Bell
• Grand city tour of Washington DC
• Stroll the National Mall and its famous Memorials: Lincoln, Washington and more…
• Experience Gettysburg: the most famous battle site in the American Civil War
• Visit Niagara Falls and renown Floral Clock with Westminster Chimes
• Visit the Henry Ford Museum and an automobile production plant
• Orientation tour of downtown Chicago including Lake Shore Drive, Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile
• See the famous carving of the 4 American Presidents’ faces: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt at Mount Rushmore
• Discover the world’s first National Park: Yellowstone
• Tour Salt Lake City including Temple Square, home to the Mormon Tabernacle
• Explore Bryce Canyon National Park
• Travel the historic Route 66, stopping at the iconic town of Seligman
• Photo stop at the landmark “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign
• Travel across the Mojave Desert and see its indigenous Joshua Trees
• Orientation tour of Los Angeles including stops at some of its most famous spots
• See Hollywood and its ‘Sidewalk of the Stars’
• Travel California’s central coast and its rich agricultural plains
• Visit Monterey including Cannery Row, inspiration for American author John Steinbeck
• Journey through one of America’s most renown technology hubs: Silicon Valley

Optional Experiences

• Washington Night Tour with dinner in fashionable Georgetown
• Enjoy a Niagara Falls “close up” experience: a boat ride at it base followed by lunch atop the Skylon Tower
• Enjoy a river cruise in Chicago, seeing the works of famous American architects
• Ride to the top of Willis Tower and enjoy the spectacular view (weather permitting)
• Dinner at the Roof Restaurant in Salt Lake City with panoramic views of Temple Square
• Dinner and boot stompin’ fun to cowboy music at Bryce Canyon
• Grand Canyon helicopter flight
• Fly over Lake Powell and enjoy a Monument Valley tour
• Las Vegas evening Tour
• Dinner at Bubba Gump’s in Long Beach
• Visit Universal Studios

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The Great American Crossing

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• Bryce Canyon National Park, Chicago, Cody, Detroit, Escorted Coach Tours, Flagstaff, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, Popular Coach Tours, Rapid City, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Sioux Falls, Standard Escorted Coach Tours, USA Standard, Washington DC, Yellowstone National Park,

Departure Dates

2024 Departure Dates 10 May 14 June 05 & 19 July 09 August 06 & 20 September 2025 Departure Dates 09 May 13 June 04 & 18 July 08 & 22 August 05 & 19 September

What’s Included

• Services of a professional tour leader • All transportation by modern coach • 19 nights' accommodation • Selected meals • Porterage • Admissions / sightseeing as specified

Not Included

• International Flights • Meals other than those specified • Airport Transfers • Gratuities

Travel Extras & Notes

• We offer a whole range of travel extras, from arranging pre and/or post tour hotel nights, activities and trip extensions. Ask your Discover North America Travel Specialist for more details. • As we can offer you such an extensive choice of flights, we don't automatically include international flights in the headline fare displayed on our website, unless stated otherwise in the `What's Included' section. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline, class of travel and availability. When requesting your initial quote, your Discover North America Travel Specialist will take the time to understand your own individual requirements with regards to international flights and will tailor the quote specifically to your needs. • This can be sold as a tour only.

Introduction

The Great American Crossing tour promises a full spectrum look at the best the United States has to offer. Travel from the East Coast all the way through to the West Coast in just over two weeks.

Tour Highlights

⭐  Set your sights on the three thundering waterfalls of Niagara Falls ⭐  Visit the glittering waters of Lake Powell and the plummeting Grand Canyon ⭐  Engage in the energetic nightlife on the Las Vegas Strip ⭐  Bathe in the glamour of Hollywood, the Sunset Strip and visit various parts of opulent Beverly Hills

Day 1: New York Arrival

Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your ATI Tour Director in the evening.

Day 2: New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC

We depart New York for Philadelphia, where we spend the morning exploring the historic district of the City of Brotherly Love and the birthplace of a Nation. See the Liberty Bell, and stroll through Independence National Historic Park and Mall. Then continue to the Nation's capital, Washington, D.C.

Day 3: Washington DC

Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capital Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or simply stroll the banks of the Potomac River.

Day 4: Washington DC - Gettysburg - Niagara Falls

Today, visit Gettysburg National Military Park, site of one of the most decisive battles during the American Civil War, and the place where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. We then travel through upstate New York to Buffalo and finally cross the international border into Canada, where the thundering noise and mist of Niagara Falls permeates the air.

Day 5: Niagara Falls - The Great Lakes - Detroit

Spend the morning sightseeing at Niagara Falls. Stroll along Table Rock and view the thundering waters of Horseshoe Falls. In the late afternoon, return to the United States, crossing the border and continuing to your hotel in a suburb of Detroit, known as "Motor City USA". Enjoy an evening at leisure.

Day 6: Detroit - Chicago

This morning starts with first a visit to the Rouge Factory followed by the Henry Ford Museum. After time exploring the many exhibits of the museum we will visit the nearby Ford plant and watch a modern production vehicle roll off the ever busy factory floor. We then leave the Motor City behind and travel inland to the south of Lake Michigan to reach Chicago for our overnight stay.

Day 7: Chicago

Today we will enjoy a short tour of the city's highlights including Lake Shore Drive, the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. The Windy City's stunning high rise architecture and one of the world's tallest buildings, the Willis Tower (admission not included), provide a dramatic backdrop for this cultural and financial center. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 8: Chicago - Mississippi River Crossing - Sioux Falls

Travel through Midwest farm country abundant in corn fields, wheat fields and dairy farms. Then we cross the mighty Mississippi River and travel into the state of Iowa to arrive just as Lewis & Clark did 200 years ago on the banks of the Missouri River. Overnight in Sioux Falls.

Day 9: Sioux Falls - Badlands - Mt. Rushmore - Rapid City

Travel westward through the grasslands of South Dakota and onwards to Badlands National Park, once home to the buffalo and antelope, and filled with strange shaped and colorful rock formations. Then we continue on to the Black Hills, sacred to the Plains Indians and home to Mount Rushmore, an enormous monument to four great American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt.

Day 10 Rapid City - Bighorn Mountains - Cody

Enter the state of Wyoming, which has twelve mountain ranges intermixed with deserts and rolling grasslands, and continue to Cody for the night. If overnight in Cody is not possible due to weather or adverse road conditions in Yellowstone, overnight will be in Billings/ Livingston, Montana.

Day 11: Cody - Yellowstone

Drive past the mountains in Wyoming to Yellowstone, America's first National Park, and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this immense geothermal wonderland including: geysers, waterfalls, wildlife & canyons. Highlights will include Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Yellowstone Canyon's majestic falls, & the beautiful Hayden Valley.

Day 12: Yellowstone - Grand Teton - Salt Lake City

Travel through Grand Teton National Park (weather permitting) and see awesome mountain peaks towering over 13,000 ft. (4,000 meters). Visit the Snake River Outlook and try your eye at capturing the stunning landscape made famous by Ansel Adam's iconic shot. This prairie land is home to wild buffalo (Tatonka!), moose and elk. Later, arrive in Utah, known for the Mormon Community, and take a short tour of its capital, Salt Lake City. The followers of Brigham Young built one of the best-planned cities in the country. See the State Capital building and visit famed Temple Square and the Tabernacle before arriving at the hotel for the evening. May we suggest dinner at the Rooftop Restaurant for panoramic views of Temple Square (optional).

Day 13: Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon

Continue today to spectacular Bryce Canyon, where a tour through a multi-colored world of sandstone spires and pinnacles, "hoodoos", will dazzle the eye. This evening, weather permitting, be sure to gaze upon the spectacular night sky filled with sparkling stars & brilliant constellations.

Day 14: Bryce Canyon - Lake Powell - Grand Canyon - Flagstaff

Depart Bryce Canyon this morning and journey to stunning Lake Powell, where crystal blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls. Lake Powell is the second-largest man made lake in America, and one in a series of lakes formed by the damming of the Colorado River. Then visit colossal Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven great natural wonders of the world. Stop at the Canyon rim to fully experience this mile-deep canyon's plunging gorges, rising spires, extinct volcanoes, and below the rim, the winding Colorado River. Overnight in Flagstaff, a famed stop on Historic Route 66.

Day 15: Flagstaff - Seligman/Route 66 - Las Vegas

This morning depart Flagstaff and travel on to Las Vegas, the dazzling "Entertainment Capital of the World". Along the way, pass through Seligman, a town built along the famed Route 66 that looks as if it were frozen in time sixty years ago. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore the famous Las Vegas Strip.

Day 16: Las Vegas - Mojave Desert - Beverly Hills - Los Angeles

Travel to Los Angeles via the Mojave Desert, home of the world's tallest thermometer, at 134 feet (41 meters) high. Clusters of unique Joshua trees dot the mountainous landscape. Upon arrival in Los Angeles you will enjoy a tour through the City of Angels including Hollywood, Sunset Strip and parts of Beverly Hills.

Day 17: Los Angeles

Today we suggest an optional full-day tour visiting the world's largest movie studio and theme park: Universal Studios. Get an inside look at the sets and uncover behind the scenes secrets of legendary films or perhaps, for the more adventurous, take one of the Studios' feature rides.

Day 18: Los Angeles - Malibu - Santa Barbara - Central Coast

Leave Los Angeles in the morning and travel north through one of California's favorite vacation spots, Santa Barbara, where palm-lined walkways border white sandy beaches. The city is famous for its mission and Spanish heritage. Along the way, stop at an iconic California lifeguard tower made famous in "Baywatch"

Day 19: Central Coast - Carmel/Monterey - San Francisco

Today we make our way north to Carmel, home of actor/director Clint Eastwood. Enjoy browsing the shops and galleries of this famous artists' colony. Traveling further north, visit Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf. Stroll the Pier to Cannery Row, brought to fame by John Steinbeck's novel. In the afternoon pass the fertile valleys of Castroville and Santa Clara en route to San Francisco, the "City by the Bay."

Day 20: San Francisco

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New England Clam Chowder

Clam chowder is a quintessential coastal comfort food - a creamy, hearty soup brimming with tender clams, potatoes and a medley of aromatic herbs, providing a delightful taste of the sea. We’ve put together a recipe for this great dish that we’re sure you’ll fall in love with.

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Holiday Director Jacqueline O'Donoghue has led Travelsphere groups all around the world, but one of her favourite tours is The Best of the Deep South - Nashville, Memphis & New Orleans. We recently caught up with her to see why she loves this tour so much.

New York’s Hidden Gems

Think you know NYC? Well, prepare to get excited! Sure, tourists flock to New York – and famous landmarks like the Empire State Building – in their masses; but check out these New York’s hidden gems and have a truly unique Big Apple experience.

Native Grill

The DinéHózhó project ‘Native Grill’, is one of the projects we support in partnership with the Planeterra Foundation. Located just outside of Cameron, Arizona, DinéHózhó is a food truck run by a local Navajo family. It aims to provide economic opportunities to communities in Navajo Nation Indigenous-owned businesses connecting them to the tourist industry.

The Best of West Coast USA

It’s home to one of the most iconic bridges in the world, one of the most scenic drives in the world and some of the largest trees in the world, the West Coast of America is packed full of natural and man-made wonders.

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Viewed worldwide as a kind of modern utopia, Canada boasts an eclectic range of landscapes and scenery that’re sure to leave you spellbound; at the same time, its cities are well equipped for modern travellers looking for the comforts of home whilst overseas.

A vast country of diverse landscapes, sublime landmarks and exceptional natural wonders, Australia promises all who visit an amazing time. Wild and beautiful, this is a land whose colour palette of red outback sands and vibrant reefs frames sophisticated cities with friendly locals who are only too happy to welcome interested visitors from abroad.

New Zealand

A richly varied country featuring everything from Maori traditions to breathtaking fjord lands, New Zealand is a truly magical place. Chosen by film director Peter Jackson as the real-world setting of Middle-earth in his adaptations of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, it’s plain to see that New Zealand enchants all who walk on its soil.

Frequently asked Questions about guided holidays in USA

With such an array of experiences within this vast land - the guided holiday you choose depends on what experiences you are looking for.

For music lovers, exploring the heritage of Blues and Jazz on our The Deep South tour is a must. Alternatively, if its understanding more of the history of this great nation - America's Historic East is just the ticket. Or perhaps you have the world famous National Parks on your list of must see's - in which case our Epic Wonders of the National Parks tour taking you to no less than 8 of the greatest parks will be the tour for you. Or perhaps you want to ee the sights of New York or the surrounding areas of San Francisco and the Pacific Coas t or even Discover New England - with a country as big as the USA - there's sure to be something for everyone.

The United Sates is a melting pot of different cuisines from around the world, from the Creole dishes of New Orleans to the Italian influenced food of New Jersey. Every imaginable dish can be found coast to coast and the wide range of options partnered with larger portions makes eating out easy and delicious. These are some of the most iconic foods we recommend you try on your visit:

• Bagels – One of New York’s most popular foods, if you’re looking for a quick bite then a bagel shop is your best bet. The iconic pairing of cream cheese and smoked salmon is as quintessential as you can get.
• Fried chicken – Found all over the States, you’ll never be too far away from a plate of crispy chicken wings. But the south is credited as the birthplace of fried chicken, so make sure to try Nashville’s famous hot chicken with its cayenne pepper sauce.
• Clam chowder – Clam chowder is a hearty coastal comfort food. Originating in New England you’ll also find this creamy soup all over San Francisco.
• Gumbo – For a true taste of Louisiana you need to try Gumbo. This popular thick soup has both Creole and Cajun variations, but will contain either meat or seafood or both and will always include stock, celery, onions, peppers and roux.
• Mac n cheese – A beloved dish by all Americans, its origins can be traced back to Italy, but it feels as though it is a typical American recipe and a must try on your visit.
• Barbecue – Barbecue is a part of American culture, especially in the southern states. Barbecue joints can be found across the country with beef brisket, pork ribs and pulled pork all on offer. However the sauce or seasoning varies significantly on the region.
• Cheesecake – Cheesecake is a popular dessert both in the States and here in the UK, but nobody does it better than New York – the extra cream cheese gives it a rich creamy texture. Head to Junior’s in New York for the best cheesecake around but don’t worry if you’re not in the Big Apple, The Cheesecake Factory offers an amazing selection of cheesecakes.

When it comes to drinks American beer is light, cheap and always served chilled. Bud Light is probably the most popular beer in the States and will be served pretty much everywhere, from restaurants, city bars, pubs and local dive bars. American wine, usually from California, has certainly ‘come of age’ in recent years and now presents a very respectable alternative to the more expensive European imports.

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Embark on a Legendary Journey along Route 66

Experience the iconic allure of Route 66 on an unforgettable escorted tour from Chicago to Los Angeles. From the architectural wonders of Chicago to the vibrant streets of Los Angeles, immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of The Main Street of America. Explore charming towns, picturesque landscapes, and iconic landmarks as you journey through some of the USA’s most beautiful national parks and historic cities.

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Your adventure begins in Chicago, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore the city before embarking on your road trip. Traverse Pontiac, St. Louis, and Branson, soaking in the sights and sounds of Route 66’s storied past. Indulge in Oklahoma’s cowboy culture and savor mouthwatering barbecue before continuing on to Amarillo and Albuquerque. Marvel at the Cadillac Ranch and enjoy scenic drives before reaching the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. Conclude your journey in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, where you’ll have time to indulge and explore before bidding farewell to The Main Street of America.

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Welcome to Chicago! A friendly YMT representative will greet you at the airport and transport you to your hotel. Take a seat and enjoy an included pizza welcome feast. Connect with your new travel companions over big slices of Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza at one of the Windy City’s pizza parlours.

Day 2 Chicago

This morning you will enjoy a panoramic city tour of Chicago and visit the intersection of E. Adams and S. Michigan in Downtown Chicago - the official starting point of Route 66.

Day 3 St Louis

Today you hit the open road. Travel west to Pontiac, home of the Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum. Enjoy the nostalgic exhibits, then have lunch on your own. Next stop is Lincoln’s tomb, the resting place of the 16th President. Pull into St. Louis late this afternoon.

Day 4 Branson

This morning you will ride a tram 630 feet up to the top of the St. Louis' Gateway Arch, located at Gateway Arch National Park, then set off for Branson, the “Live Music Capital of the Universe.”

Day 5 Oklahoma City

Travel from Branson to Oklahoma City by way of Galena, Kansas. Route 66 goes right through Galena’s historic district. Oklahoma City, known locally as OKC, is renowned for its cowboy culture and excellent barbecue. Visit the Oklahoma City Memorial before checking into your hotel.

Day 6 Amarillo

National Route 66 & Transportation Museum. Enjoy lunch on your own in the charming town, then pull into Amarillo, TX for an included dinner at The Big Texan Steak Ranch.

Day 7 Albuquerque

Stop by Cadillac Ranch, one of Route 66’s stranger art exhibits. Cadillac Ranch consists of ten graffiti-covered Cadillacs buried nose deep in the hard dirt. After a short pit stop in Adrian, Route 66’s halfway point, arrive in Tucumcari for lunch on your own, before heading to Albuquerque.

Day 8 Flagstaff

Enjoy lunch on your own in Gallup, home to the flamboyant Hotel El Rancho that hosted many Golden Age movie stars while they shot classic westerns in the surrounding desert. Continue to the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park. The landscape is full of windswept buttes, barren mesas, and breathtaking vistas.

Day 9 Flagstaff

The beauty of the Grand Canyon is the complex and breathtaking result of billions of years of geographic tumult. It is a dramatic, dynamic display of earth’s power. Spend most of the day exploring the Grand Canyon on your own. Return to Flagstaff in the evening.

Day 10 Las Vegas

Your first stop today is Seligman, the “historic birthplace of Route 66." Kingman, Arizona, is full of murals dedicated to Route 66, and is a great place to grab lunch en route to Las Vegas. Arrive in Sin City this afternoon, and enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Day 11 Las Vegas

This morning enjoy a photo op at the Las Vegas sign followed by a tour of the Las Vegas Strip. Then, enjoy an optional tour or spend the day at your leisure. Perhaps explore the reinvigorated downtown, or spend some time at the world famous Strip.

Day 12 Los Angeles

After lunch in Barstow, visit Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch — one of Route 66’s quirkiest roadside attractions. Elmer Long created over 200 trees and cacti — artful eye-catching when illuminated by the hot desert sun.

Day 13 Los Angeles

Today we take a guided tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood, seeing many of the highlights of the City of Angels, including the Sunset Strip and Hollywood and Highland. Enjoy an included farewell lunch on the Santa Monica Pier, the end point of Route 66. Celebrate your trip by looking out at the ocean and up to the sign marked, “End of the Trail.”

Day 14 Depart Los Angeles

Say goodbye to this incredible Route 66 Escorted Tour! Take a transfer to Los Angeles International Airport and enjoy your flight home.

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The Awe-Inspiring National Parks

Vast canyons, bizarre rock formations, rugged arches and sky-scraping spires all feature on this adventure through the American West. 14 excursions & visits • 7 meals • VIP door-to-door travel service • Titan tour manager • Return flights from Heathrow 18 days from £3,699pp Tour Includes Flights

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At each step on this USA tour, you’ll be moved by the sheer beauty and power of the natural world. Step aboard luxurious Rocky Mountaineer in the USA to begin your journey of incredible landscapes on its brand-new route between Denver and Moab, carving through rugged canyons and chromatic deserts.  13 days from £3,699 per person Tour Includes Flights

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I’m an American in the UK. Brits don’t realise how good they have it

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When this year’s snap General Election was first announced by a soggy Rishi Sunak in May , I knew my first ‘Genny Lex’ in the UK would be quite the experience.

Having first moved from North Carolina in the US in 2021, the majority of my UK political experience while living here has been an awkward handover of prime ministers – Boris Johnson to Liz Truss and then, Sunak – so an election was new territory for me.

Following a few hectic weeks of campaigns and publicity stunts – Ed Davey ’s water slide was a personal favourite – the UK finally had a new leader on July 5: Sir Keir Starmer .

But as I watched Sunak leave through one door and Starmer arrive via the other, I couldn’t help but think just how different the process is back home and how lucky the UK is to have some legitimate – albeit controversial – candidates.

Yes, even though I’ve experienced four PMs in as many years since moving to England, I still think the political atmosphere is better than the States right now. 

In fact, my family friend in the US last week asked me what the UK has thought about our political atmosphere as of late. And I hate to say it, but the state of our politics for this latest election due to be held on November 5 have been embarrassing.

People can tell I’m an American in London – and I don’t usually care. But around the election season, it’s tiring having to almost apologetically explain how my country ended up with two ancient candidates – Donald Trump and Joe Biden – who can’t seem to string a coherent sentence together.

A convicted felon and an elderly man, who is noticeably struggling to keep up with the demands of his position. 

What gives? Many of my British friends have criticised both of the UK’s top candidates this year. Starmer was too ‘stiff and boring’, while Sunak was an ‘out-of-touch’ posh boy. 

Both valid points, but I couldn’t help but laugh because at least the UK has competent candidates. 

I know America has loads of brilliant, younger politicians ready to take on the challenge of running for president – on both sides of the political spectrum. So witnessing this year’s UK election – as entertaining as it was – was a stark reminder of how dire the situation is back home. 

Take, for example, differences in the transition of power. During his first speech as Prime Minister, Starmer congratulated Sunak for being the ‘first British-Asian prime minister’ and his ‘dedication and hard work’. Sunak then went on to congratulate Sir Keir for his victory. All very civil.

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When Trump lost in 2020, insults were thrown about and accusations of a ‘stolen election’ riled up a crowd of his supporters to storm the capital on January 6. So much for civility and peaceful transition of power. 

On top of that, political ads are ramping up back home – with one pro-Trump video actually querying whether Joe Biden will even survive long enough to continue in office. 

In the UK, outside of strictly monitored party political broadcasts, political advertising on TV isn’t allowed – so in the unlikely event Keir Starmer wanted to speculate that Rishi Sunak might kick the bucket, he wouldn’t be able to. 

I also noticed that, in comparison to the slow political system of the US – which has a nearly three-month long handover between presidents – the idea of Sunak being fired at breakfast and replaced by lunchtime was a welcome quick change. 

MPs who were voted out didn’t have a grace period – they were out of their offices and replaced on Monday before they had a chance to make things harder for their successors. 

Spending limits are put in place for parties running in a UK Parliamentary election. Meanwhile, Democrats and Republicans raise and spend hundreds of millions of dollars each election cycle. 

Surely money raised to spend on political ads bashing the other candidates and on rallies can be put to better use?

These are obviously two different countries with vastly divergent political systems, but seeing up close how Britain does things after voting in and covering the 2020 presidential election has been revealing.

It’s led me to conclude that, as much as the average UK voter likes to slag off the political system and candidates here, at least you’re not the laughing stock of the entire world when it comes to your politicians. 

I’m proud to be American, but something has to change. How can a country that claims to be the greatest in the world have Biden and Trump as the only two feasible candidates?

Last week, Americans were celebrating Independence Day on July 4. We’re proud of casting aside British rule all those years, war, and tea parties ago. 

But when it comes to our political system maybe – just maybe – there’s a case to be made that we look back across the Atlantic for guidance on manners and basic principles of our political candidates.

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Bob Dylan Announces Europe and UK Tour in 2024

by Em Casalena July 15, 2024, 10:27 am

Bob Dylan rarely takes time off from touring, and it doesn’t look like the famed singer/songwriter is going to slow down now. Dylan has just announced that he will be kicking off a tour of Europe and the United Kingdom this fall!

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The tour will span a number of countries, including the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Luxembourg, England, and Scotland. Dylan is currently on the Outlaw Festival Tour with Willie Nelson and a number of other performers, and will start the European/UK leg of his tour shortly after in October. No supporting acts have been announced as of yet.

The Bob Dylan 2024 Tour will start on October 4 at the O2 Universum in Prague, Czech Republic. This final date of the tour, pending additional dates, will be on November 14 at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

Tickets to the upcoming Bob Dylan 2024 Tour will be available via Dylan’s website on July 19 at 10:00 am local. VIP packages are TBA. Tickets will also be available for select dates via Ticketmaster . No presale events have been announced for this tour.

If your chosen tour date sells out, you can always try Viagogo . Viagogo is a pretty dependable spot to find tickets to sold-out shows outside of the US. If you’re in need of last-minute tickets, it’s worth a try!

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October 4 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Universum

October 5 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Universum

October 6 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Universum

October 8 – Erfurt, Germany – Messehalle

October 10 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Eats Music Hall

October 11 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Eats Music Hall

October 12 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Eats Music Hall

October 14 – Nürnberg, Germany – Frankenhalle

October 16 – Frankfurt, Germany – Jahrhunderthalle

October 17 – Frankfurt, Germany – Jahrhunderthalle

October 18 – Frankfurt, Germany – Jahrhunderthalle

October 21 – Stuttgart, Germany – Porsche Arena

October 22 – Saarbrücken, Germany – Saarlandhalle

October 24 – Paris, France – La Seine Musicale

October 25 – Paris, France – La Seine Musicale

October 27 – Dusseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Hall

October 29 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal

November 1 – Bournemouth, UKBIC – Windsor Hall

November 5 – Edinburgh, Scotland – Usher Hall

November 6 – Edinburgh, Scotland – Usher Hall

November 8 – Nottingham, UK – Nottingham Arena

November 9 – 4Wolverhampton, UK – Civic Hall

November 10 – Wolverhampton, UK – Civic Hall

November 12 – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall

November 13 – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall

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Widespread technology outage disrupts flights and banking around the world

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Microsoft, which hosts cloud services with businesses and governments, said it was grappling with service outages after a glitch triggered by software distributed by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

A technological meltdown disrupted airlines, banks, hospitals and emergency services on Friday.

Thousands of Microsoft users reported being suddenly knocked offline, and the culprit appeared to be cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, which had a routine software update malfunction.

“CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts,” the company said in a statement.

Security experts race to fix critical software flaw threatening industries worldwide

Customers using Mac and Linux operating systems were not affected, according to CrowdStrike.

When the botched update crashed computer systems, scores of airport travelers were stranded, hospital appointments were delayed and live news broadcasts were cut short.

CrowdStrike said it was not a cyberattack, but rather a software glitch. The company said the issue has been identified and that a fix was sent to customers.

But not before Delta Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines grounded all flights.

In some states, including Alaska and Ohio , 911 phone lines were down.

Non-emergency operations were canceled at hospitals in Germany, and doctors in England struggled to access basic medical records amid the software snafu.

Passengers wait in front of check-in counters at the capital's Berlin Brandenburg Airport, in Schönefeld, Germany, on Friday after a widespread technology outage disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world. Christoph Soeder/AP/DPA hide caption

The London Stock Exchange’s news service stopped working.

In France and Australia , live television broadcasts were knocked off line.

Crashed computers displayed “it looks like Windows didn’t load correctly” messages on blue screens, sometimes called the “blue screen of death,” with some marooned travelers sharing videos of the blue error screens displayed on giant displays in airports.

“This is clearly a major black eye for CrowdStrike,” said WedBush analyst Dan Ives.

While server-related outages are common, the scale of the CrowdStrike disruption was astonishing to many tech observers.

“This IT outage is a stark reminder of how dependent we are on technology and many other things that happen behind the scenes that most of us are unaware of,” said Louisville-based tech executive Adam Robinson on X . “Modern society and the many comforts we enjoy is a fragile thing.”

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The Grand East

• New Orleans

This epic escorted tour starts in New York, Boston and New England and then onto the Canadian cities of Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. You’ll head south via Niagara Falls to Washington DC, enjoying stops in Nashville and Memphis on the way to New Orleans and the south, ending up in Florida.

• Fly Drive & Self Drive
• Inspiration

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