The American 'Road' has long held fascination with generations of travellers who wanted to 'see what's out there'; and names such as Route 66, Sunset Boulevard, the Pacific Highway and the Blue Ridge Parkway conjure up images of driving through some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth. Well with Funway's pre-planned self–drive holidays, you to can experience the pleasure of driving in the USA for yourself. We provide you with the car, book your hotels and equip you with a comprehensive self-drive kit which includes your itinerary, a map and everything else you'll need to make this the drive of your life. Described on the links below are some quintessentially American routes, but should you be inspired to create your own route just let us know. Get 'On the Road' and see America the way it should be seen.
Please call our helpful reservations professionals on 0844 557 3333 to reserve the itinerary of your choice - they'll also be pleased to add car rental and any other attractions as required.
Music Road 2009
10 days from £428 per person, twin share, including car, not including flights
Flight prices to Nashville or New Orleans on application. Special offers available throughout the year.
Day 1 & 2: Nashville
Arrive in Music City USA, collect your car, and head to your hotel. Where to head first - The Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studios where Elvis cut his finest tunes or Opry Mills Shopping Mall? And of a night the choice is just as wide. Stroll Broadway and its honkytonk bars, head to the Wildhorse Saloon or catch a show at the Ryan Theatre.
Hotel: 2 nights Quality Inn & Suites
Day 3 & 4: Nashville – Memphis
On your way to the home of the King stop off at the Jack Daniels distillery in Lynchburg. Then Memphis awaits! Graceland you can't miss, nor Sun Studios, the Lorraine hotel, the Rock N Soul Museum or the Gibson Guitar Factory. And of night, Beale Street comes alive as the sound of blues and the smell of fine food drifts out over the mighty Mississippi.
Hotel: 2 nights Sleep Inn Memphis
Day 5: Memphis – Vicksburg
Journey into Mississippi, through the land of the Blues, to the riverside town of Vicksburg. Walk the battlefield, view the casinos, enjoy an unforgettable lunch on the round tables of Walnut Mills and immerse yourself in the antebellum culture.
Hotel: 1 night Quality Inn & Suites
Day 6: Vicksburg – Natchez
Follow the river down to Natchez and enjoy the old streets, the tea houses and the antebellum mansions that tell tales of the history of the area through slavery and the Civil War.
Hotel: 1 night Days Inn Natchez
Day 7-9: Natchez – New Orleans
So it's off to the 'Big Easy' – Take a street car if that's your desire, enjoy a steamboat down the Mississippi, listen to the blues in Preservation Hall, enjoy a Hurricane in Pat O'Brien's or eat beignets and coffee in Café Du Monde. Your time in New Orleans is short so make the most of it! Hotel: 2 nights Holiday Inn Superdome
Day 10: Depart New Orleans
Leave New Orleans today and drop your car at the airport by the same time you collected it on Day one to avoid any further charges.
Hotel: 1 night Days Inn
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 Nuggets of the West 2009
13 days from £747 per person, twin share, including car, not including flights
Flight prices to Los Angeles on application. Special offers available throughout the year.
Day 1-3: Los Angeles
Arrive into the 'City of Angels,' collect your car and head for your hotel. So, what to do? Hollywood? See the sign, walk the strip, mingle in Beverly Hills and shop on Rodeo Drive. Then there's Universal Studios or Disneyland to welcome you if you're looking for the latest rides. Drive to the beach - Santa Monica, Venice or Malibu are all close by.
Hotel: 3 nights Holiday Inn Beverly Gardens
Day 4–5: Los Angeles – Las Vegas
Cruise across the Sonoran Desert into the neon oasis that is Las Vegas. Play the casinos, explore the hotels, take a trip to the Grand Canyon, see a show, indulge in one of the many fine restaurants, step back to the Vegas of old on Fremont Street, ride a rollercoaster on top of the Stratosphere or simply relax by the pool. Vegas provides something for everyone so enjoy!
Hotel: 2 nights Riviera
Day 6: Las Vegas – Sequoia
Leave the desert behind and head to the mountains. You're back in California now and the pine clad mountains provide wonderful driving country, as do the little towns you pass on the way.
Hotel: 1 night Comfort Inn Downtown
Day 7–8: Sequoia – Yosemite
When the first white soldiers arrived in the Yosemite Valley, it is said, they sat and wept. Then John Muir, the naturalist spread the word, and through the pictures of Ansel Adams, Yosemite's beauty was known to all. Today the Valley is much the same with El Capitan and Half Dome dominating the view, and Bridal Veil and Yosemite Falls giving it a magical feel. Whilst here, you should also visit the giant redwoods and Tuolumne Meadows.
Hotel: 2 nights Shilo Inn Oakhurst
Day 8-10: Yosemite – San Francisco
Take the winding road down the Merced Valley and through the vineyards to the City by the Bay – San Francisco. Ride the cable cars, get locked up on Alcatraz, fly over the Golden Gate Bridge, dine in Sausalito, shop in Union Square, see the sea-lions on Fisherman's Wharf or drive down Lombard Street – the world's most crooked street. San Francisco is for lovers, for families and friends and anyone who wants culture mixed up with a little bit of fun.
Hotel: 3 nights Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
Day 11: San Francisco - Monterrey
Take the Pacific Highway and the 17 Mile Drive to the town of Monterrey where its famed Cannery Row was made famous by John Steinbeck's novel. Visit the aquarium or just relax on its famed beachfront.
Hotel: 1 night Bay Park Hotel
Day 12: Monterrey – Santa Barbara
Meander down Highway One, with the Pacific on your right, California on your left and nothing but the road in front. Stop off on one of the many beaches, maybe Hearst Castle, or head straight to Santa Barbara, a fine resort town with a laid back feel.
Hotel: 1 night Holiday Inn Express
Day 13: Santa Barbara – Los Angeles
Leave for Los Angeles today and drop your car at the airport by the same time you collected it on Day one to avoid any further charges.
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Yellowstone and the Black Hills 2009
10 days from £432 per person, twin share, including car, not including flights
Flight prices to Salt Lake City and Denver on application. Special offers available throughout the year.
Day 1: Salt Lake City
Arrive in Salt Lake City and collect your rental car before heading to your first hotel. View the stunning Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake - the location of the city makes it ideal for numerous photo opportunities! Many attractions in the city focus on the Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter Day Saints, who have the headquarters in Salt Lake City, so take some time to explore the museums and architecture in the area.
Hotel: 1 night Shilo Inn & Suites
Day 2: Salt Lake City – Jackson
Travel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, which is the gateway to Grand Teton National Park. Explore the snow-capped peaks and the fascinating geological features. The scenery is constantly changing in this awe-inspiring park and catching a glimpse of some of the many species of wildlife is unforgettable.
Hotel: 1 night Colter Bay Village
Day 3 & 4: Jackson – Yellowstone National Park
With two days to explore the fascinating geo-thermal formations of Yellowstone, there are plenty of scenery, wildlife, geysers and cauldrons to occupy you. Yellowstone is home to elk, bison, bears and wolves so watch your lunch! As the world's first National Park, Yellowstone offers unique geological features and spectacular alpine lakes, truly a break from the modern world.
Hotel: 2 nights Best Western Mammoth Hot Springs
Day 5: Yellowstone – Cody
Named after 'Buffalo Bill Cody,' the town has long been a symbol of the American West. The town is the epicentre of all things rodeo, and during the summer you will find a nightly rodeo, with a variety of additional fun such as barrel racing and roping for you to enjoy. Many of the greatest cowboys started their rodeo careers in Cody, so saddle up!
Hotel: 1 night Buffalo Bill Village
Day 6: Cody – Sheridan
From Cody head across the Powder River country to the western town of Sheridan, half way on your journey to the Black Hills.
Hotel: 1 night Holiday Inn Sheridan
Day 7 & 8: Sheridan – Rapid City
Onward to Rapid City, perhaps taking in the Devil's Tower National Monument or Spearfish Canyon, where 'Dances with Wolves' was filmed. Head for Mount Rushmore and gaze at the stunning carved rock, immortalising four Presidents into the South Dakota landscape. After visiting the Crazy Horse Memorial, which is just as impressive as Mt Rushmore, take in the dramatic sights of Badlands National Park.
Hotel: 2 nights Comfort Inn and Suites
Day 9: Rapid City – Cheyenne
Leave the Black Hills and head south to Cheyenne. If you visit during the Frontier Day Rodeo then you'll have a fun time, but if you visit any other time of year, the town is alive with rodeos, western shops and stores.
Hotel: 1 night Holiday Inn Cheyenne
Day 10: Cheyenne – Denver
Depart for Denver today and drop your car at the airport by the same time you collected it on Day one to avoid any further charges.
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New York and Niagara 2009
13 days from £697 per person, twin share, including car, not including flights
Flight prices to New York on application. Special offers available throughout the year.
Day 1-3: New York City
Check into your hotel and start spreading the news! New York City is bursting with museums, galleries and fantastic entertainment and dining, so be sure to squeeze in as much as you can! Unmissable attractions include Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Macy's and the Empire State Building, but don't forget to take a bus tour of the city or head to the top of the Rockefeller Center for a birds-eye view of the 'City That Never Sleeps.' Dine on authentic dim sum in Chinatown, grab a pretzel from a street vendor or enjoy tasty Italian food at great prices in Greenwich Village - the choice is yours!
Hotel: 3 nights Hotel Edison
Day 4: New York City – Albany
Pick up your car from the airport and travel upstate to the Hudson Valley, stopping en route to view the magnificent palaces built by America's aristocracy during the 'Gilded Age' before income tax was introduced! Tour Sunnyside, the home of author Washington Irving, before arriving in Albany for your overnight stay.
Hotel: 1 night Howard Johnson Albany
Day 5: Albany – Lake Placid
Today's spectacular drive will take you along the Lakes to Locks National Scenic Byway, where you can learn about the canal system in New York State. Stop in Waterford at the junction of the Champlain and Erie Canals or take a ferry across the lake at Ticonderoga (during the summer months) before heading to Lake Placid.
Hotel: 1 night Lake Placid Summit
Day 6 & 7: Lake Placid – 1,000 Islands
After visiting some of the Olympic venues in Lake Placid, head to Alexandria Bay and visit Boldt Castle. Be sure to take a cruise around the 1,000 Islands area to truly get a feel for the natural beauty in the region.
Hotel: 2 nights Riveredge Resort
Day 8 & 9: 1,000 Islands – Rochester
Enjoy another National Scenic Byway, the Seaway Trail, as you head past Lake Ontario, Lake Erie and the Niagara River. Stop off at Fort Ontario and Old Sodus Lighthouse for a taste of the past, before heading to Rochester. Kids of all ages will love the wonderfully eclectic Strong Museum, home to dolls galore!
Hotel: 2 nights Comfort Inn West
Day 10 & 11: Rochester – Niagara Falls
Head for the world famous natural phenomenon of Niagara Falls today and prepare to get soaked! The stunning falls join the US with Canada. In the summer season, you can enjoy a boat trip into the falls, or simply stroll along the promenade and listen to the roar of the water. Take some time to explore Niagara on the Lake, with its chocolate-box houses, picturesque lawns and quaint architecture.
Hotel: 2 nights Comfort Inn the Pointe
Day 12: Niagara Falls – Syracuse
After leaving Niagara, head for some serious outlet shopping on the US side of the Falls before driving on to the historic city of Syracuse. Head for Auburn and visit the Harriet Tubman House or stay in Syracuse for a tour of the Erie Canal Museum or the Museum of Automobile History.
Hotel: 1 night Holiday Inn Syracuse
Day 13: Syracuse – New York City
Leave behind the tranquillity and natural wonder of New York State and drive back to the Big Apple for your return flight.
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California Here We Come 2009
15 days from £759 per person, twin share, including car, not including flights
Flight prices to Los Angeles on application. Special offers available throughout the year.
Day 1-3: Los Angeles
Arrive into the 'City of Angels,' collect your car and head for your hotel. So, what to do? Hollywood? See the sign, walk the strip, mingle in Beverly Hills and shop on Rodeo Drive. Then there's Universal Studios or Disneyland to welcome you if you're looking for the latest rides. Drive to the beach - Santa Monica, Venice or Malibu are all close by.
Hotel: 3 nights Holiday Inn Beverly Gardens
Day 4-5: Los Angeles – Solvang
Move up coast to Santa Barbara and spend a couple of days relaxing in this chilled out town. Pass through places such as Malibu, Solvang and Hearst Castle, as well as exploring the 18th Century Mission founded here in 1772.
Hotel: 2 Nights Holiday Inn Express
Day 6-7: Santa Barbara – San Francisco
Head up the coast to San Francisco today. Ride the cable cars, get locked up on Alcatraz, fly over the Golden Gate Bridge, dine in Sausalito, shop in Union Square, see the sea-lions on Fisherman's Wharf or drive down Lombard Street – the world's most crooked street. San Francisco is for lovers, for families and friends and anyone who wants culture mixed up with a little bit of fun.
Hotel: 2 nights Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
Day 8–9: San Francisco – Napa
Discover the Wine Country today visiting both Sonoma and Napa valleys – two of the most famous in the world of wine. Napa and Sonoma, as well as providing a way of life for thousands of workers, also offer the perfect escape for wine buffs and gastronomes. Choose to stop at any one of the hundreds of vineyards here, enjoy the countryside and indulge.
Hotel: 2 nights BW Inn at the Wines
Day 10-11: Napa – Yosemite
When the first white soldiers arrived in the Yosemite Valley, it is said, they sat and wept. Then John Muir, the naturalist spread the word, and through the pictures of Ansel Adams, Yosemite's beauty was known to all. Today the Valley is much the same with El Capitan and Half Dome dominating the view, and Bridal Veil and Yosemite Falls giving it a magical feel. Whilst here, you should also visit the giant redwoods and Tuolumne Meadows.
Hotel: 2 nights Shilo Inn Oakhurst
Day 12–14: Yosemite – Carmel
Spend your last 3 days exploring the towns, coves and forests made famous by writers such as Steinbeck and Kerouac. Big Sur, Cypress Point, Monterrey and Carmel are evocative names that just shout California. This part of the coast is a magical playground, whether the sun is shining or if the fog is rolling in! Enjoy the contrast of Carmel and Monterrey, marvel at the Santa Lucia Mountain Range or gaze at the Pacific rollers crashing onto the rocks below.
Hotel: 3 nights Bay Park Hotel
Day 15: Carmel – Los Angeles
Leave for Los Angeles today and drop your car at the airport by the same time you collected it on Day one to avoid any further charges.
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The Canyons 2009
12 days from £472 per person, twin share, including car, not including flights
Flight prices to Las Vegas on application. Special offers available throughout the year.
Day 1 & 2: Las Vegas
Welcome to the 'Entertainment Capital of the World!' Las Vegas is larger than life, packed with neon lights, glittering casinos, world-class shows and dining and stunning replica icons, ranging from the Pyramids to the Eiffel Tower. Enjoy a stroll along the 'Strip' and soak up the atmosphere. Or visit downtown for a taste of the Rat Pack Vegas in the era of Sinatra and co. Sample an 'all you can eat' buffet, dining in a top notch restaurant or simply gamble the night away, anything goes in Sin City!
Hotel: 2 nights Riviera Hotel
Day 3 & 4: Las Vegas – Grand Canyon National Park
Pick up your car on day 3 and witness a dramatic contrast in landscape as you head from the glitter of Las Vegas to the carved chasm of the Grand Canyon. Millions of years of erosion have created this stunning canyon, over a mile deep and fifteen miles wide. From bright synthetic lights to the warm glow of the Canyon as the evening sun bathes it in a glorious wash of reds, ambers and gold, the natural wonder of Arizona's Grand Canyon will take your breath away.
Hotel: 2 nights Holiday Inn Express
Day 5: Grand Canyon – Monument Valley
Tear yourself away from the Grand Canyon and head east to the red mesas and buttes of Monument Valley. If the area feels familiar, it is probably because you have seen it countless times before in movies, commercials and magazines.
Hotel: 1 night Holiday Inn Monument Valley
Day 6: Monument Valley – Durango, Colorado
Drive from Monument Valley to Durango, taking in the Mesa Verde National Park, offering a fascinating insight into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people – the Ansazi. The park is home to over 4,000 archaeological sites and cliff dwellings.
Hotel: 1 night Comfort Inn Cortez
Day 7 & 8: Durango – Arches National Park
Travel north into Moab and experience for yourself the truly stunning canyons and arches forming the Canyonlands National Park. The park is divided into two distinct districts by the Colorado and Green Rivers. Then head on to the jaw-dropping beauty of Arches National Park, famous for more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world famous Delicate Arch. The contrasting colours and textures blend effortlessly to create a palette which highlights the extraordinary features of the rock formations.
Hotel: 2 nights Archway Inn
Day 9 & 10: Arches National Park – Bryce Canyon National Park
Drive west through Capitol Reef National Park and see the 'Water-pocket Fold' which is a 100-mile-long wrinkle in the Earth's crust. Discover America's newest National Monument, the Escalante Grand Staircase. This rugged and remote region was the last place in the continental United States to be mapped. Head onto Bryce Canyon National Park and see how erosion has shaped lime-stone, sandstone and mudstone into spires, pinnacles ad mazes, collectively known as 'hoodoos.'
Hotel: 2 nights Bryce View Lodge
Day 11: Bryce Canyon National Park – Zion National Park
After exploring Bryce Canyon in the morning, head to Zion National Park to view the unique sandstone cliffs which range in colour from pinks and reds to muted cream. For the adventurous, a walk to Emerald Falls, Angels Landing or the Narrows will prove invigorating.
Hotel: 1 night Pioneer Lodge
Day 12: Zion National Park – Las Vegas
Take one last look at the spectacular beauty of the Zion landscape before heading back to the lights of Las Vegas prior to your flight home
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Cruisin' the Capital Region 2009
15 days from £700 per person, twin share, including car, not including flights
Flight prices to Washington on application. Special offers available throughout the year.
Day 1 & 2: Washington DC
On arrival collect your rental car and proceed to your hotel for the next two nights. Washington is a beautiful city of wide boulevards and stunning buildings. Marvel at the monuments, explore the museums and visit such sights as the White House, Arlington Cemetery and Capitol Hill.
Hotel: 2 nights Red Roof Inn
Day 3 & 4: Washington – Baltimore
A short drive takes you to the port city of Baltimore. A mixture of boutique shops and cobbled streets blend well with its harbour location and splendid aquarium, and gives Baltimore welcoming air of adventure and culture.
Hotel: 2 nights Days Inn Inner Harbour
Day 5: Baltimore – Annapolis
Still in Maryland, but in Annapolis you will find a wholly different city to Baltimore. Quaint streets spread out from the impressive State Capital, where George Washington signed the Declaration of Independence, and lead to the charming harbour side, the US Naval College and through a lively mixture of shops, bars and restaurants.
Hotel: 1 night BW Annapolis
Day 6 & 7: Annapolis – Eastern Shore
Take time to chill on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake! Here you'll encounter the finest seafood in the haunts of St. Michael's and stunning sunsets from places such as Tilghman Island.
Hotel: 2 nights Old Brick Inn
Day 8 & 9: Eastern Shore – Virginia Beach
Cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and mosey on down to Virginia Beach, the longest pleasure beach. By day have fun in the surf and by night walk the boardwalk and enjoy the seafood at places such as Waterman's Beachwood Grill.
Hotel: 2 nights Colonial Inn
Day 10 & 11: Virginia Beach – Williamsburg
Embracing the old and the new, there's fun for all in Williamsburg. Colonial Williamsburg is a fully restored 18th century village – a real slice of history, while close by is Busch Gardens with rides and shows to thrill all.
Hotel: 2 nights America's Best Inn
Day 12 & 13: Virginia Beach – Charlottesville
Head for the hills today and the college town of Charlottesville where Thomas Jefferson once lived in nearby Monticello – a must place to visit.
Hotel: 2 nights Quality Inn University
Day 14: Charlottesville – Luray
One of the finest drives in America will take you up into the Shenandoah Valley and along Skyland Drive to the town of Luray and its famous caverns.
Hotel: 1 night Days Inn
Day 15: Luray – Washington DC
Your time in this wonderful land is at an end. Leave for Washington today and drop your car at the airport by the same time you collected it on Day one to avoid any further charges.
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New England Sampler 2009
8 days from £298 per person, twin share, including car, not including flights
Flight prices to Boston on application. Special offers available throughout the year.
Day 1 & 2: Boston
Arrive in Boson, pick up your car and make your way to your hotel. Boston awaits you for the next two days.
Hotel: 2 nights Sheraton Newton
Day 3: Boston - Mid Coast Maine
Travel along the North Shore of Massachusetts, coastal New Hampshire and into Maine.
Hotel: 1 night Fairfield Inn
Day 4: Mid Coast Maine - White Mountains
Journey through the beautiful White Mountains, perhaps taking as detour to North Conway's fabulous outlet malls.
Hotel: 1 night Lodge at Lincoln Station
Day 5: White Mountains - Northern Vermont
Enjoy the picturesque lakes of Vermont on your drive through the Green Mountains and make time to visit the quaint boutiques of Woodstock.
Hotel: 1 night Commodores Inn
Day 6: Northern Vermont – Connecticut River Valley, Massachusetts
Visit the Hancock Shaker Village or perhaps the former home of the legendary artist, Norman Rockwell.
Hotel: 1 night Best Western Sovereign
Day 7: Connecticut River Valley – Cape Cod
Explore Old Sturbridge Village or spend time visiting the mansions of Newport, Rhode Island before heading to the sandy shores of Cape Cod.
Hotel: 1 night Holiday Inn Hyannis
Day 8: Cape Cod – Boston
En route to Boston, visit historic Plymouth before dropping your car at the airport. If you would like to stay on or visit another destination, please call our reservation professionals who will be glad to assist and advise on your holiday.
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Rhythms of the South 2009
15 days from £630 per person, twin share, including car, not including flights
Flight prices to Atlanta on application. Special offers available throughout the year.
Day 1 & 2: Atlanta
Arrive in Atlanta, collect your car and make your own way to your first hotel. Soak up the sights of this buzzing metropolis and enjoy the numerous shopping, entertainment and dining opportunities on offer. Visit the CNN Centre, the World of Coca Cola Pavilion or explore underground Atlanta to find a fantastic Jazz music scene.
Hotel: 2 nights Baymont Inn & Suites
Day 3 & 4: Atlanta – Chattanooga – Nashville
Depart Atlanta in the morning to head to Chattanooga where you can visit Ruby Falls or Lookout Mountain before heading to Nashville, the home of country music and the Grand Ole Opry. Dine on the General Jackson riverboat or visit some of the honkytonk bars of Broadway.
Hotel: 2 nights Quality Inn & Suites Nashville
Day 5 & 6: Nashville – Memphis
Head towards the awe-inspiring Mississippi River and the legendary city of Memphis. Immortalised in music, literature and film, Memphis is renowned for being the 'Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll' and is bursting with memorabilia, including the former home of Elvis Presley himself, Graceland. Enjoy top notch Jazz music on Beale Street or visit Sun Studios to revisit the moment a young Presley cut his first record.
Hotel: 2 nights Comfort Inn
Day 7 & 8: Memphis – Natchez
Travel from the rock and roll of the fifties and sixties to the Civil War era as you head south to the antebellum houses and graceful Southern charm of Natchez, Mississippi. Once a lair for riverboat roughnecks and gamblers, the area is now a wonderfully hospitable place, with fantastic bars, restaurants and casinos.
Hotel: 2 nights Days Inn Natchez
Day 9 & 10: Natchez – Lafayette
Experience the good ole' charm of the Cajun Country as you travel through Louisiana. Explore the winding bayous, historic towns and Acadian cottages before tantalising your taste buds with a fantastic selection of tempting local specialities such as crawfish and gumbo.
Hotel: 2 nights Comfort Inn Lafayette
Day 11 & 12: Lafayette – New Orleans
Set out early for the drive to New Orleans, the 'Big Easy.' Its French Quarter is alive with Spanish architecture and wrought-iron buildings, the aroma of spices and the faint echo of Jazz music. Travel on the famous streetcars, walk through the historic Garden District or set sail on the Mississippi River for an unrivalled view of the city.
Hotel: 2 nights Holiday Inn French Quarter
Day 13: New Orleans �� Biloxi/Gulfport
Leave for the stunning coastline fringing the Gulf of Mexico as you explore the beautiful South further. Biloxi combines Old World charm with modern casinos and nightlife. Try your hand at 'shrimping' or simply relax on the beach before sampling the vast array of dining in the area. Fresh catches of the day and distinct Creole flavours are sure to spice up your trip!
Hotel: 1 night Hard Rock Hotel
Day 14: Biloxi/Gulfport – Montgomery
Travel to the birthplace of Civil Rights in Montgomery, Alabama. Follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks and see how their courage and determination helped shape American history. Take time to visit the Civil Rights Memorial before taking in a show at the legendary Alabama Shakespeare Theatre.
Hotel: 1 night Hotel Lexington
Day 15: Montgomery – Atlanta
Head back to the airport, taking in the stunning antebellum architecture along the way. Georgia boasts some of the finest examples of the beautiful buildings, so enjoy the drive, making sure you drop your car at the airport by the same time you collected it on Day one to avoid any further charges.
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Lone Star 2009
8 days from £377 per person, twin share, including car, not including flights
Flight prices to Houston on application. Special offers available throughout the year.
Day 1: Houston
You're in Texas. Collect your car and head for your hotel. Tonight you'll have the delights of cosmopolitan Houston at your doorstep.
Hotel: 1 night La Quinta Inn & Suites
Day 2 & 3: Houston – San Antonio
Before leaving Houston why not head to the NASA space Station? Then on to one of the prettiest cities in America – San Antonio. Stroll along the Riverwalk and be enchanted by its restaurants and bars; pay reverence at the Alamo, Texas' Shrine of Independence and final resting place of Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie , Colonel Travis and many other brave Texans. For some fun head out to Six Flags theme park for some thrill rides you won't forget.
Hotel: 2 nights La Quinta Downtown
Day 4-5: San Antonio – Austin
Like Music? You'll love Austin – the self styled live music capital of the world and home to Willie Nelson! After travelling up through Bandera and the Hill country you'll be ready for the most cosmopolitan city in Texas. Walk the streets, enjoy the shops and listen to musicians from around the world.
Hotel: 2 nights La Quinta Capital
Day 6-7: Austin – Dallas Fort Worth
Home of the Ewings, where JFK was shot, and where a daily cattle drive takes place through the streets. Dallas and Forth Worth have a lot to offer from the chic bistros, boutiques and bars of Dallas, along with the Book Depository, Dealy Plaza and the 'grassy knoll,' to the wild west saloons and the stockyards of Fort Worth – is two days here enough?
Hotel: 1 night La Quinta Uptown
Day 8: Dallas Fort Worth – Houston
Leave for Houston today and drop your car at the airport by the same time you collected it on Day one to avoid any further charges.
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