America is a vast country with diverse holiday types and so much to see and do. It is incomparable place for a holiday, from cities such as New York, Chicago and San Francisco, to vast wildernesses and stunning natural beauty in national parks like Yellowstone and Yosemite. If it’s beaches you’re after you won’t be disappointed in California or Florida, while winter sports enthusiasts will be in heaven when they see the snow of New England and Colorado.

Chicago Holidays

Chicago, known as the ‘Second City’ or ‘Windy City’, is located in north-eastern Illinois on the shores of Lake Michigan and is famous for its skyline of architectural skyscrapers. Chicago is not short of visitor attractions. Learn about the city and see the sights on a boat tour, bus tour or a walking tour. Visit Navy Pier with its shops, restaurants, parkland and gardens. Soar 443m above the city atop the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) or gain a scenic view of the city’s shoreline from the John Hancock Centre. See ‘Sue’ the Tyrannosaurus Rex at the Field Museum, view Elephant, Great Ape and Lion at the Lincoln Park zoo, visit the stunning Green and Millennium Parks or take part in the audience of the live Oprah Whinfrey show. Chicago is a shoppers paradise, with big name stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's and Macy's alongside small unique boutiques. Visitors can take in a show at one of the theatres, visit a restaurant or attend a sporting event. Chicago has a buzzing nightlife with a variety of trendy bars and dance clubs with a great Blues and Jazz scene. Chicago is a year round destination. Temperatures range from 15-25oC in the summer months and are warm and humid. The winter months are cold, snowy and windy with lows of -5-5oC. Spring and autumn are mild with low humidity (around 5-13oC). The flight time from London to Chicago is around 8 hours.

Washington Holidays

Washing DC is the capital of the USA. Situated on the East coast of the USA, alongside the Potomac River, this pleasant scenic city has many green parks, tree lined streets and iconic attractions. View the awe-inspiring architecture, impressive monuments and extraordinary museums. The city’s important institutions and monuments are located in the National Mall, a 3km green park from the US Capitol building, home to the Senate and the House of Representatives up to the 169m tall Washington Monument, where visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding area from the top. Within the National Mall is the famous White House, home to the US president. View the National WWII Memorial, the neo-classical style Jefferson Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and the imposing 19ft marble statue of Abraham Lincoln gazing across the Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument. Visit Arlington National Cemetery, America's largest national cemetery, where Over 260,000 US soldiers and President John F Kennedy are buried. Visit the city’s many museums including the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of the American Indian and National Museum of Natural History. Take a bus, bicycle, walking or boat tour and learn more about the city’s. Washington has number of upmarket shops and most entertainment can be found in Capitol Hill, Georgetown and Adams Morgan, with restaurants and bars are busiest in the early evening. The city has a seasonal climate. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures averaging 30°C. Winters can be very cold, often with snowstorms, and temperatures around 4°C to -6°C. Spring and autumn are the mildest times of year, with temperatures in April and October averaging 20°C.The flight time to Washington from the UK is around 9 hours.

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