There are endless experiences to be had on a sunny (hopefully) USA summer holiday. Hop in a car, roll down the windows (or better yet, go topless - the car, not you) and travel along the legendary Route 66 which connects east and west. Running from charming Chicago to high-flying hollywood, the route crosses eight states and three time zones so you’ll have the chance to tick off some of America’s top spots. Enjoy California wines in Napa Valley and admire the giant sequoia trees from Portland to Los Angeles. Spend time in places that have starred in American cinema and literature, such as the Atlantic City boardwalk, the beaches of Miami, Central Park and 5th Avenue in New York, and return home having had a USA summer holiday to remember forever.

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"I would 100% recommend booking your next holiday trip through Original Travel. We found the whole process so easy, and our travel consultant, David, was amazing, ensuring that all the excursions and wishes of this trip were met. Nothing was too much to ask! We cannot thank Original Travel enough for our amazing once-in-a-lifetime trip and will definitely be booking through them again."
Molly - London
Published on 5th May 2025
"David really listened to what we wanted and he put an amazing itinerary together. We booked our trip almost a year in advance and David went through everything with us just before we were due to leave, even remembering that one of our group was celebrating his 50th birthday during our trip. It was a fabulous and varied trip. The Dossiers were very helpful and it was reassuring to have the Concierge as a contact - very impressed. Having the eSIM was an extra bonus."
Caroline - Angus
Published on 15th April 2025
"Great hotel recommendations and itinerary. The app is great, we loved having all the information in one place. The restaurant recommendations were good, and we like that there are links directly to Google maps, etc. We didn't use the Concierge service but it was good to have as backup."
Justine - London
Published on 28th March 2025

On the other side of the country you'll find towering skyscrapers and a rich culture in New York City which are perfectly complemented with the idyllic states of New England; plus the lesser-visited but no-less-interesting Carolinas and Georgia. Family-favourite Florida is always popular for summer holidays in the USA, but there are also plenty of other destinations that are well worth visiting if you want a hearty dose of sunshine, from big and bold Texas to mountainous Colorado and beautifully wild Alaska to heaven-on-Earth Hawaii.

Whether you want to spend your time exploring one place or hopping from city to city and coast to coast, our passionate team of Americas experts can create a tailor-made itinerary to suit you. Active adventurers can hike, bike, ride and kayak their way around; sun worshipers can spend lazy days on the beach between exploring intriguing towns and cities; culture vultures and foodies will love delving into the various diverse cultures across the country; and nature-lovers can make the entire country their playground.

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