Luxury North America Holidays

The East Coast of North America is five hours behind the UK, while the West Coast is eight hours behind the UK. 

The best way to travel between cities in North America is by flight. Renting a car is also a good option if you want to go on a road trip through North America.

Some big cities such as New York, Washington DC, Toronto and Vancouver have excellent public transport systems, including a well-connected subway network. If visiting smaller cities and towns is part of the itinerary, car rentals are the best option. 

You will find restaurants serving foods from all over the world in North America’s big cities with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. North America’s big cities offer a range of dining options – from food stalls to fine dining and everything in between. 

Some regions have dishes or cuisines that are unique to or have originated from that particular city or state, such as Creole food in Louisiana, barbeque in Texas, cheesesteak in Philadelphia, poutine in Montreal and seafood specialities in New England.

Here are our suggestions for things to do with children on your North America holidays:

• Visit Orlando’s entertaining theme parks
• Catch some sun and waves in sunny San Diego
• Hike, bike or swim in Stanley Park in Vancouver
• Enjoy the sights and sounds of Central Park in New York
• Hike and camp in North America’s stunning national parks
• Plan a magical beach holiday in Hawaii

North America is filled with destinations perfect for a honeymoon or a romantic getaway. Here are our top favourites:

• New York City
• Big Sur, California
• Aspen, Colorado
• Napa Valley, California
• Niagara Falls, Canada
• Key West, Florida
• Hawaii
• Montreal, Canada

Add a few of these cultural and historical highlights to your North America holiday package:

• Visit the world-class museums of Washington DC and New York
• Take a walking tour of Old Quebec, a World Heritage Site
• Catch a ferry to Alcatraz Island
• Get a WWII history lesson at Pearl Harbor 
• Tour Liberty and Ellis Island in New York
• Admire the distinct architecture of the French Quarters in New Orleans

North America is blessed with the most spectacular landscapes. Here are some of the top outdoor activities to try out on your holidays to North America:

• Swim and dive into a spectacular underwater world in Hawaii
• Surround yourself with the colours of the fall season in New England
• Take a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon
• Go glacier hiking in Alaska
• Spot giant polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba
• Ski down the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb
• Spend a few days amid nature at Yellowstone, Banff or Yosemite National Parks.