Tweens and teens especially will absolutely love America - from wildlife spotting in the National Parks to surfing in Hawaii, shopping in New York and trekking in California there are options galore. If you have very young kids, some of the flight times may well appear daunting, and if the thought of spending ten hours in a confined space at 30,000 ft with your little monsters strikes fear in your hearts, this may not be the destination for you. However, with some creative games and entertainment on board to keep them busy, provided by the patron-saints of family fun, Sharky and George, travelling can be a stress-free (and dare we say it, fun) experience.

Once there you'll soon realise that, in fact, very few countries on earth cater for luxury family holidays as well as the USA does. Our travel experts have travelled the length and breadth of the country (lucky devils) in search of the very best places to go, things to do and places to stay during your luxury family holiday to the USA, here are their top picks…