The States of re-union
WITH 50 STATES TO CHOOSE FROM, THERE’S A DIZZYING CHOICE OF AMERICAN HOLIDAYS, SAYS SARAH MARSHALL
IT’S been a long time coming, but news vaccinated travellers will be able to enter the US from the UK and EU from November onwards has been met with applause. A firm favourite with travellers, it’s likely to be a popular holiday option for the winter season and 2022.
Already, many operators have received an influx of bookings.
“Arguably the most well-known country on earth, the USA is abundant with once-in-a-lifetime sights, from sweeping landscapes to cosmopolitan cities,” says Kerry Golds, MD of luxury travel company A&K and Cox & Kings. “We’ve seen a boost in enquiries overall with vaccine confidence, but one country that stands out is the USA for travel later in the year.”
If you’re seeking inspiration, here are a few trips to consider.
CELEBRATE THE HERITAGE OF THE CAPITAL REGION
In November, America’s oldest national museum, the Arts & Industries Building, will reopen for the first time in 20 years for the Smithsonian Institution’s 175th Anniversary.
New exhibition FUTURES will feature more than 150 objects, ideas and installations that fuse art, technology, design and history. But don’t spend all your time indoors. Shenandoah National Park is ablaze with autumn colours at this time of year.
HOW: Bon Voyage (bon-voyage. co.uk; 0800 316 0194) offers a new seven-night trip from £1,255 per person (two sharing), including stays in Washington DC, Charlottesville, Virginia and Annapolis, Maryland. The price covers accommodation, flights and car hire. Valid for travel November 1 to December 17.
SEE YELLOWSTONE FROM ABOVE
Next year celebrates the 150th anniversary of one of America’s greatest national parks, which was established in 1872. Popular with hikers during the summer, Yellowstone’s two-million-acre landscape is also captivating in winter months, when wolves can occasionally be seen hunting bison. Appreciate the scale and size of the place on an air safari, also visiting Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. Track bison and bears, explore with private guides and visit rarely seen corners of the popular parks.
HOW: Abercrombie & Kent (abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 386 500) can tailor-make an air safari. POA, dependent on group size and aircraft.