American menu of wonders
TOURING adventures in NorthAmerica are packed with stunning wonders. The star-spangled sights range from vast canyons, to red-rock deserts and awesome national parks, while famous cities provide a culturally rich icing on this super-sized cake.
What’s more, you’ll find a menu of scrumptious treats to sample.
In any one day, pork ribs and smoked brisket come hot off the barbecue at a Texas roadhouse, golden fries wallow under steaming gravy and cheese curds on a plate of poutine in Canada, and fresh, fingerlicking lobster is served off a Maine pier — just a few of the ways to dine deliciously a la Americana.
TOURING AND TASTING
BROOKLYN Bridge, Graceland, Lake Louise? A holiday with Titan Travel can show you the sights Stateside, while giving ample opportunities to indulge your inner foodie.
Start in the American West, where canyons, bizarre rock formations and rugged arches feature in a tour covering eight spectacular national parks, including Yellowstone, Arches, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon.
These are the spiritual homelands of the Navajo and Cheyenne, so you’ll gain insights into Native American culture as the journey unfolds.
Cowboy food and Navajo tacos might be among memorable mealtime experiences. These delicious tacos — pillowy soft, yet crisp fry bread, generously topped with a flavourful browned beef taco filling, tomatoes, onions, cheese, olives and lettuce, are a Native American staple not to be missed.
EAT LIKE A TRUE TEXAN
DISCOVER the laidback charm of the south as you travel through Texas and on to the jazz-infused streets of New Orleans.
This is a journey deep into cowboy country, ticking off some of the Lone Star state’s biggest names — Ewing Mansion, the Alamo, Space Centre Houston — before crossing into Louisiana for cocktails and Creole cooking in the Big Easy, Easy one of America’s most seductive cities.
Eat barbecue like a true Texan by piling your plate with beef brisket, sausages and Flintstone-style ribs, slathered or smoked, all served with bread, onions and pickles.
FLORIDA’S SASSY TART
BEFORE the Sunshine State was known for its theme parks and beach resorts, it was a haven for writers, artists and architects architects, including Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, who settled in Key West. Follow in their footsteps, and visit top attractions such as Everglades National Park and Kennedy Space Centre.
Key lime pie is the must-sample here. It’s a sassy tart made from the juice of tiny limes grown in the Florida Keys, along with egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. Awesome: Grand Canyon sunrise. Inset: Florida Key lime cheesecake
PRESIDENTIAL FOODIE
A TOUR of the East coast, from Toronto to Washington D.C., is a long-time favourite, taking in Ottawa, Boston, Philadelphia and New York, as well as Niagara Falls and picturesque New England.
Philly Cheesesteak is one of the seriously satisfying finger foods you’ll find along this fascinating route. It is made of ‘ frizzled steak’ (chopped on the grill) along with onions, peppers, cheese, ketchup and mustard, all laid into a long, locally made Amaroso bun. Famous fans include former president p Barack Obama.
COMFORTING CREATION
TRAVEL coast-to-coast in Canada and see a land full-to-the-brim with French colonial grandeur, old-world wonder, fascinating cities and dramatic scenery.
On a trip from Montreal to Vancouver, you’ll tick off mighty Niagara Falls, tour Toronto and Quebec City and experience e a scenic drive through the Rocky R Mountains.
Quebec’s quintessential dish is a glorious g creation known as poutine.
Crispy fries, squeaky cheese curds and rich gravy all combine to create this comforting, moreish treat.
The classic version is great on its own, but toppings such as pulled pork, bacon and smoked meat really knock it out of the park.
■ TITAN’S top North American tours include: Awe-Inspiring National Parks (18 days from £3,449pp),Texas and the Big Easy (13 days from £2,949pp), The Best of Florida (12 days from £2,627pp), Eastern Extravaganza (16 days from £3,149pp) and Grand Canadian Coast to Coast (17 days from £3,399pp).