Best fly-drive holidays

BEST FLY DRIVE HOLIDAYS ACROSS AMERICA

America is humungous, and with such a variety of landscapes throughout the country, the idea of driving across it has appealed to many as a great thing to do, and in some cases an item on the bucket list! A road trip across the USA is the stuff of dreams and is almost like an American cliché, depicted in TV and movies. But remember, this is a real thing you can do! Here are some of the most popular routes you can take on the way in.

ROUTE 66 The classic American road trip, Route 66 is a phenomenal journey through the American heartlands which is home to scores of incredible landmarks and worthy stop-offs. It’s appearances in pop culture are aplenty too, since this road is the scene for silverscreen blockbusters like Thelma and Louise, Little Miss Sunshine and the Pixar movie Cars. It’s well travelled, and seems to be agreed universally as a trip destined to bring the best-quality road trip experience.

BEST FLY DRIVE HOLIDAYS ACROSS AMERICA

MIAMI TO KEY WEST Contrast the glitz and glam of Miami with the island living of Key West when you hit the road for this well-travelled route in south east Florida. The neon nightlife and excitement of Miami is a brilliant starting base for your journey across the Atlantic coast.

When you get to the bottom of mainland Florida you’ll have to take the Overseas Highway, a 106-mile long stretch of highway which connects the Florida Key barrier islands all the way down to Key West, the southernmost point of the entire US.

NEW YORK CITY TO BOSTON If you’ve ever wanted to experience New England then a trip from NYC to Boston is perfect. Start with a sight-seeing extravaganza at in the Big Apple. Then, head East to Cape Cod, where you can stop by the brilliant beachside, an area with a real seaside town atmosphere. While you’re here, why not take a short ferry over to Martha’s Vineyard? See what all the fuss is about when you explore this beautiful leisure island, and then move on up to Boston! Follow the Freedom Trail, indulge in some culture and try some clam chowder, a local favourite.

BEST FLY DRIVE HOLIDAYS ACROSS AMERICA

PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY Go the farthest west you can get with a start over in Los Angeles. Around this side of America is the Pacific Coast Highway, a super-long stretch of motorway heading all the way up until just after San Francisco. See some amazing sights as you follow the west coast north, stopping by seaside towns, beautiful beaches, and the Garraparta State Park.

DEEP SOUTH Touchdown in Chicago and head way down south stopping by some fantastic towns along the way. Explore the Windy City before embarking on a US tour to the Deep South, visiting St. louis, Memphis, Clarksdale, Natchez and finally New Orleans.

Arriving at the Big Easy you’ll find an amazing atmosphere, culture and abundance of toe-tapping music, a spectacular finale to your journey from north to south.