Los Angeles-Route 1-San Francisco
This tour is the quintessential California Coast experience. It should definitely be on the list of the traveler looking to understand what makes the Golden State tick in all its complexity, contradictions and beauty. From visiting iconic Los Angeles to relaxing in beautiful laid-back Santa Barbara, from wine tasting in Santa Ynez to exploring its grand old Spanish Mission, from cruising along Big Sur and Monterey Bay to experiencing sophisticated San Francisco. Discovering two polar-opposite cities joined by a classic coastal road-trip: It hardly gets any better than that.
Length of trip: 14 to 18 days
Start-end points: San Francisco or Los Angeles
Best time to travel: All year-long
Character: Combination urban, nature and road-trip
Intensity level: Easy and relax
Southwest USA National Parks
This tour is one of the “classic” road trips throughout the American Southwest and its main National Parks. It should be definitely on the list of anyone looking for a genuine American experience in all its complexity, contradictions and beauty. It offers a rich combination of stunning landscapes, fascinating cultures and unique experiences. From hiking along the rim of the majestic Grand Canyon, to dining in out-of-the-way tiny ghost towns, to meeting with Native-Indian elders, this trip will leave the travelers with life-long unique memories.
Length of trip: 10 to 21 days
Start-end points: Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City or Los Angeles
Best time to travel: Spring, late summer/fall
Character: Road trip, with multiple destinations
Intensity level: Moderate
Indian Country Adventure
With the “The four Corners” as its geographic center, Indian Country is an immense landscape of red buttes and vast valleys, of Pueblo villages perched on high mesas and Anasazi dwellings under rocky arches, of deep canyons accessible only on horseback or rugged vehicles. With a history and culture going back for millennia, this is the ancestral home of the sovereign Navajo Nation, Hopi, Zuni and Pueblo Indians. This is the mythical land of the Grand Canyon and Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelly, Taos Pueblo and Chaco Canyon.
Length of trip: 10-14 days (or more with regional excursions)
Start-end points: Phoenix, Las Vegas, Santa Fe, Denver or Salt Lake City
Best time to travel: Spring, summer and fall
Character: Unique nature, native history and culture
Intensity level: Moderate to challenging
Florida Adventure
With its treasure trove of natural wonders, diverse cultures and world-class attractions, Florida attracts travelers for all over the world. In South Florida, discover the cultural vibrancy of Miami, the gorgeous beaches of Fort Lauderdale, the unique scenery of the Florida Keys and the awe-inspiring Everglades National Park. Then travel on to Orlando for the greatest attraction parks in the world and the Kennedy Space Center. Salsa dancing in Miami's Little Havana, swimming with dolphins in Key Largo, air-boating in the Everglades: a new definition of the ultimate fun trip.
Length of trip: 8 to 15 days
Start-end points: Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Orlando
Best time to travel: All year-long
Character: Combination urban, nature and culture
Intensity level: Easy to moderate
Seattle and the Gateway to the Northwest
From its humble beginnings on the shore of Puget Sound, to a booming Klondike Gold Rush town, to becoming the birthplace of numerous celebrated American enterprises, Seattle never ceases to reinvent itself. A sense of adventure permeates this vibrant city, famous for its coffee and market places, its myriad of micro-breweries, unique museums and iconic sites. But Seattle is also the gateway to the natural wonders of the Northwest, from the majesty of the Olympic Peninsula, to the idyllic San Juan and Orca Islands, and on the British Columbia and Alaska.
Length of trip: 7 days (or more with regional excursions)
Start-end points: Seattle, Portland or Vancouver
Best time to travel: All year long
Character: Urban and vibrant, nature
Intensity level: Easy and relax
Washington DC and the Capital Corridor
The Capitol, the White House, the National Monument and the Lincoln Memorial are, naturally, the must-visit iconic sites of Washington DC. But visiting charming Georgetown, exploring historic Alexandria or taking a cruise on the Potomac will equally satisfy the curious traveler and it seems that every other day, another amazing museum opens on the Mall. Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States has its own treasure trove of historic sites. The “City of Brotherly Love” is also the perfect gateway to Amish Country and the Harrisburg area.
Length of trip: 10 days (or more with regional excursions)
Start-end points: Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York or Boston
Best time to travel: Spring, summer and fall
Character: Urban and vibrant, nature and culture
Intensity level: Easy and relax
Montreal and Quebec Province
Cosmopolitan Montreal, overlooking the majestic St Lawrence River, is of course renowned for its food markets, unique architecture, prestigious universities and rich museums. But what makes Montreal really special is its “joie de vivre” when, from spring to late fall, the whole city turns into an immense street festival of music and performances. Quebec City, with its Basse-Ville, iconic Chateau Frontenac and Old Port is a jewel of history and culture. It is also the seat of the Quebec Province and the gateway to the beautiful scenic region of Charlevoix.
Length of trip: 10 days (or more with regional excursions)
Start-end points: Montreal
Best time to travel: Spring, summer and fall
Character: Urban and vibrant, nature and culture
Intensity level: Easy and relax
Memphis to New Orleans, Southern Comfort
This classic American road trip takes the adventurous traveler on a journey to experience the beauty, complexity and contradictions of the American South. Past and recent historical events, rich cultures and unique natural landscapes define the diverse character of this journey. Visiting the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis Tennessee, listening to music on Beale street, revisiting Elvis and other rock and Blues legends at the famous Sun studios, traveling though the bayou swamps of Terrebonne , experiencing the "fais dodo" Cajun culture in Lafayette and the joyful renewed vibrancy of New Orleans: a trip of a lifetime.
Length of trip: 15 to 21 days
Start-end points: Memphis to New Orleans
Best time to travel: All year-long
Character: Combination urban, nature and road-trip
Intensity level: Easy to moderate