USA

USA is a country rich in wonderful scenery, charming small towns and villages, inviting coastlines and beaches and many of the world's most exciting cities. But in a country so vast with so much to see and do, having a reliable guide who will also make the essential arrangements for you can make all the difference between a good and a perfect holiday.

The leafy byways explored in the above tours are justly celebrated for their blossoming spring finery and fall (autumnal) colours. Equally colourful is the ravishing spectacle of the Shenandoah Valley in full flower, offered in our Visions of Virginia holiday, which also includes a stay in the heart of Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. April to June is spring flowering time in these regions, beginning with the earlier warm weather in Virginia and progressing north to Canada. Temperatures and conditions of wind and rain are the unpredictable factors in determining the best times for fall colours. In Canada, leaves generally start to turn in the first week of September, continuing through the month and usually well into October, while in New England the best time is from the latter part of September until almost the end of October. In the Carolinas, azaleas and other spring flowering species are dazzling in April, a time of cherry blossom celebration in Washington - a display rivalled by Georgia a few weeks earlier in March.

When you consider the options for cheap Ski holidays, USA ski resorts offer some of the best designed Ski areas in the world, which makes USA skiing a great choice for all types of skiers. With the strength of the pound against the dollar, it’s even easier to find cheap USA ski resorts, which typically feature a wide variety of slopes suitable for beginners, intermediates and snowboarders alike.