United States
From New York City rooftops to Grand Canyon rim trails, the United States packs huge landscapes and larger-than-life cities into one country. National parks like Yosemite and Yellowstone showcase towering cliffs, geysers and wildlife, while Hawaii’s volcanic islands and Alaska’s glaciers push the scenery even further. Road trips remain part of the culture, whether cruising stretches of Route 66, chasing live jazz through New Orleans, or pulling into small-town diners along the highway. Across its regions, the United States blends big nature, big cities and distinctive local cultures into one endlessly varied travel experience.
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The Great American Roadtrip: Cruising Route 66 from Chicago to LA
Chicago 24 Apr - 30 Dec 2026, 14 nights
Drive-In & Roadside Diners
Roadside diners became a defining part of American road-trip culture, especially along historic highways like Route 66. Many were designed so travellers could stop for quick meals, burgers, milkshakes and coffee, without straying far from the road.
Cheat-Sheet:
MAJOR AIRPORT:
New York JFK (JFK) & Los Angeles International (LAX)
CURRENCY:
US Dollar ($ / USD)
HIGH TRAVEL SEASON:
June to August (national parks and coasts)
LOW TRAVEL SEASON:
September to May (milder crowds in cities)
TIPPING CULTURE:
15-20% standard everywhere
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