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Holidays In The USA

Holidays in the USA

Activities & events

Eating out

Campsites in region

USA Overview

America’s East Coast is a place of huge contrasts. New England in the north provides not just great beaches and stunning scenery, but also some of the most picturesque towns you’ll find anywhere. Head south though, and Florida might as well be another country, with its endless sunshine, palm-fringed beaches, and of course the Everglades.

We bring you the best of both worlds, with a choice of great locations at key points in both these stunning areas. And for those who are feeling particularly adventurous, we also now offer the chance to hire a motor home, or RV as our American cousins call them, from 15 locations across the entire country. When you want to get closer to the real America, no-one makes it easier.

New England: The states that make up New England have a quaint style all of their own. Whether you head north into the lush hills and forests of Maine, or south to Cape Cod to enjoy fine seafood, great beaches and the charm of Provincetown at its very tip. Boston is also a tremendously attractive city where you can follow the Freedom Trail marked on the sidewalks to visit all of the key places that led to the American Declaration of Independence. While you are in New England, whale watching is another popular and rewarding trip, and taking a ferry out to Martha’s Vineyard is also highly recommended.

Florida: The Sunshine State offers so much to do for visitors, ranging from the peace and quiet of a trip through the Everglades to the glamour of the palm-fringed beaches of the Gulf Coast and the Florida Keys. Yet many people come here just as much for the concentration of exciting attractions. The Kennedy Space Centre is always an exciting place to go, while the Universal Studios Tour and Disney World are unmissable attractions for all ages.

For camping holidays closer to home take a look at our French campsites, our Lake Garda holidays and our Spanish holidays for a range of great campsites in Europe.

Places to visit - Sightseeing

The USA offers an incredibly warm welcome, wherever you go, and a multitude of fascinating cities and attractions to discover whether you are camping in Florida, camping in New England, or exploring further afield in a motorhome...

With beautiful towns, great beaches and a host of historic attractions, sightseeing in New England offers you so much to see and do:

Boston
A wonderful city for walking, Boston is also home to the Freedom Trail, which lets you follow a painted line around the sidewalks to find the major sites associated with the American Revolution. The Boston Children’s Museum is also quite superb.

Cape Cod
This narrow strip of land has a host of attractions, including Hyannis Port, the summer retreat of the Kennedy family; Provincetown, the artistic community at its tip; Whale Watching cruises from Barnstable Harbour, and the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard.

Plymouth Rock
Famous as the point where the Pilgrim Fathers first stepped ashore in Plymouth Massachusetts in 1620, both the rock they alighted on and a replica of the tiny Mayflower that carried them are essential attractions for every visitor to New England.

Old Sturbridge Village
One of the largest ‘living history’ destinations in the USA, Old Sturbridge is an authentic replica of an 18th century New England community, complete with costumed actors including teachers, blacksmiths, cider makers and farmers. Superb.

Florida is always popular with British tourists, and not just for the Sunshine State’s enviable climate. There are many places that you just have to visit here:

Orlando
An exciting city in its own right, Orlando is best-known for the multitude of top theme parks here, which include Walt Disney World Resort, Seaworld, Aquatica and Universal Orlando Resort. It’s one place you just have to visit in Florida.

Miami
One of the most exotic and glamorous resorts in the whole United States, Miami’s fascinating, palm-fringed cityscape offers plenty of must-see attractions from Little Havana to the Art deco district; not to mention the fabulous South Beach.

Key West
The southernmost tip of the entire United States, Key West offers great nightlife, superb beaches and a host of watersports. You’ll also find the fascinating Ernest Hemingway house here, together with demonstrations of Cuban cigar rolling.

Great for younger kids in New England

CoCo Key Water Resort, Boston
Close to the big city, you’ll find this 65,000 square foot tropical paradise, where the temperature is always 84 degrees and children, and their parents, can enjoy a host of splash pools, swimming pools and slides.

Great for older kids in New England

Funtown Splashtown, Saco, Maine
New England’s biggest ride park and water park is home to a number of big rides and huge waterslides. Waterslides on offer now include the world’s first Flatline Loop, where you can reach speeds of up to 40 feet per second.

Great for younger kids in Florida

Walt Disney World® Resort
A host of great theme parks all in one place, the Walt Disney World Resort includes Epcot, the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach.

Great for older kids in Florida

Universal Studios Orlando Resort
With a wealth of exciting events, tours and rides, the Universal Studios Orlando Resort offers older children and teens The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Shrek 4D and much, much more.

Places to visit - Activities & events

New England

Whale Watching
There are a number of whale watch cruise operators in New England, with Provincetown and Barnstable Harbour on Cape Cod amongst the most popular. Sightings of Humpback whales are virtually guaranteed, and the boats are great too.

Zip Lining
The densely-forested states of New England are beautiful from the ground, but even more spectacular from tree height. So you will find extensive aerial courses and lengthy zip wires all over, including those at Charlemont, Lincoln and Wiscasset.

Florida

Dolphin Swims
There are several marine research facilities in the state offering swims with Dolphins in safe and humane environments, such as at Key Largo. Here, children from seven upwards can get up close and personal with friendly, bottlenose dolphins.

Everglades Airboat Tours
The Everglades are endlessly beautiful, and there is no better way to see them than from one of the many guided Airboat Tours, allowing you to see miles of spectacular scenery, flamingos and occasionally even Manatees.

Unmissable events in New England

Cape Cod Maritime Festival
Held at Hyannis Port every June, this family-friendly festival celebrates the rich maritime history of Cape Cod, with tall ships, boat building exhibitions and a host of entertainment.

The Boston Pops – 3rd and 4th July
This popular offshoot of the Boston Symphony Orchestra plays concerts all summer, but it is their famous fourth of July firework concerts that you really must see if you’re here at the right time.

Unmissable events in Florida

Summer Jazz on the Gulf
Held in the Naples Beach Area, you can hear live jazz every evening throughout the summer from early June in this informal, open-air setting.

Miccosukee Everglades Music Festival
Held every June, this eclectic festival enables you to enjoy a host of musical styles, from rap and salsa to country & western, right on the fringes of the Everglades National Park.

Places to visit - Eating out

New England

As you might expect, the cuisine of New England is dominated by the sea, and there are some simple, signature dishes that you simply have to try here:

Clam Chowder – a rich and creamy soup full of the local clams, often served with salty crackers.
Lobster Rolls – More of a staple than a luxury food, you will find lobster served in rolls all along the eastern seaboard. You may even sight McLobster Rolls on Cape Cod.

Florida

With its strong Caribbean and Latin American influences, the cuisine of Florida is far from being typical of the USA, especially with local specialities like these to enjoy:

Key West Conch Fritters – the meat at the heart of these giant pink shells, served deep-dried in a salt and pepper batter.
Key Lime Pie – Made from the small yellow limes that grow in such an abundance here, together with eggs and condensed milk, this is very much the signature dessert of Florida.

Campsites in region

Cape Hatteras | North Carolina

For endless unspoiled sand and surf, head to this fantastic oceanfront campsite on the Outer Banks. At this beautiful location, you can walk the miles of sandy beaches, hunt for shells, try to catch some bluefish and try to spot some dolphins that are often seen nearby.

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