USA The combination of endless beaches, beautiful wilderness and fun theme parks makes the USA the top long-haul destination for millions of British travellers

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USAThe combination of endless beaches,
beautiful wilderness and fun theme parks
makes the USA the top long-haul
destination for millions of British travellers.

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FROM THE WONDERS OF
ORLANDO AND THE
SERENITY OF THE
EVERGLADES, TO THE
SOARING SKYLINE OF NEW
YORK AND THE MAJESTIC
GRAND CANYON, THE USA
HAS SOMETHING FOR
EVERYONE.
The USA has an amazing geographical and cultural diversity and
year-round tropical weather ideally suited to family holidays,
sightseeing excursions, honeymoons or relaxing beach retreats.
From the Grand Canyon in the north to the saguaro forests of the
south, with the red rocks of Sedona in between, ARIZONA’S
spectacular landscapes defy the imagination. Arizona divides,
roughly, into three geological zones: the deserts of the south and
west, the mountainous central highlands, and the northern
Colorado Plateau, named for the river that carved a
magnificent canyon through it. With its many outdoor
playscapes, from desert zoos and mining camps to
state and national parks, its good, clean – well, as
clean as horses can be – Western romps,
cooking programmes, astronomy camps,
historic parks, and more, Arizona is a great
place for kids to bring their parents!
From the vibrant sights of San Fransisco’s
Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square,
and of course the Golden Gate Bridge and Napa
Valley’s vineyards to the bright lights and sounds of
Los Angeles, home to the heart of showbusiness –
Hollywood, you will find it hard to know where to begin in
CALIFORNIA! The 1000-plus miles of coastline is as good a
start as any – you are likely to spot a number of marine animals
ranging from whales, otters, seals and sea lions. Visit the major
theme parks in San Diego like SeaWorld and LEGOLAND or
explore South California’s expanse of perfect sandy beaches like
Pacific Beach, La Jolla and Malibu and the watersports on offer –
you could spend a lifetime doing this!
FLORIDA is the perfect holiday destination for the entire family,
from its sandy beaches to its breathtaking parks, Florida has
everything from history to the hottest attractions.
Siesta Public Beach in Sarasota is a family-friendly beach with
shallow waters, year-round lifeguards and the whitest sands in
Florida and the Everglades National Park is the only
subtropical preserve in North America, with its luscious
wetlands and more than 150 miles of canoeing and
walking trails, this reserve will excite a family of
nature lovers of all ages.
For the perfect match of history, culture and
beauty, travel to Florida’s east coast and
experience St. Augustine – the nation’s oldest
city. St. Augustine amazes visitors with its ancient
cobblestone streets, quaint cafés and a host of
historical landmarks and attractions, such as the
310-year-old Castillo de San Marcos National
Monument, allowing you to travel back to the early
Spanish empire in the New World.
For a taste of everything, visit Walt Disney World, where you are
bound to find something to please everyone, from one of
Orlando’s best shopping districts to Blizzard Beach or Epcot and
Animal Kingdom – not to mention the amazing nightlife!
The
Everglades
National Park is
the only subtropical
preserve in North
America
Island Golf ©VisitFlorida

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PASO ROBLES, is North America’s newest
award-winning wine destination. Located in
California’s Central Coast region mid-way
between Los Angeles and San Francisco, it is
swiftly emerging as the new “must do” destination
for the wine adventurer and destination pioneer.
Paso Robles has a fascinating history covering
Indian lore, early California Spanish land holdings,
Hollywood royalty and a dedicated gourmet food
community.
KEY WEST, Florida knows how to party like a
fish knows how to swim. By day, tan, play
volleyball, parasail or kayak at Smathers Beach.
Celebrate the sunset at Mallory Square before
dancing down to Duval Street for nightlife galore.
Located in the heart of Hollywood adjacent to
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, MADAME
TUSSAUDS HOLLYWOOD is now open. Set
in 11 themed areas (The Red Carpet, Party, Spirit
of Hollywood, Westerns, Crime, Modern Classics,
Making Movies, Sport, Action Heroes, Behind the
Scenes and Awards Ceremony), more than 80
figures are on display.
Florida is known for its enticing stores, malls and
outlets filled with merchandise that is sure to
delight – for some of the best SHOPPING,
travel up the west coast to Northwest Florida.
With both Destin Commons and the Silver Sands
Factory Stores, this is a true shopper’s paradise.
DISCOVERY COVE is a tropical retreat in the
heart of Orlando where you can swim with
dolphins, snorkel among tropical fish and rays,
hand-feed exotic birds in a free-flight aviary and
relax on pristine beaches.
Tourist Office
www.arizonaguide.com
www.visitcalifornia.co.uk
www.visitflorida.com/uk
Official language English
Average temperatures
Orlando: Jan 20ºC, Jul 28ºC, Oct 25ºC
S’Francisco: Jan 10ºC, Jul 19ºC, Oct 16ºC
Phoenix: Jan 13ºC, Jul 34ºC, Oct 24ºC
Currency Dollar
Local time Florida GMT-5 except north-
west Florida from Panama City Beach
to Pensacola which is GMT-6.
Average flying time UK–Florida, 9 hours
Did you know?
The rainy season in Florida lasts from
May–October. Late autumn, winter
and Spring are usually sunny, dry
and temperate.
420 public beaches lie along
California’s coastline.
The Grand Canyon is the largest
gorge in the world! Nearly 5 million
people visit Arizona’s Grand Canyon
National Park each year.
No city in Florida is more than 75
miles from either the Atlantic Ocean
or the Gulf of Mexico.
La Jolla, San Diego ©California Tourism
Grand Canyon National Park ©Arizona Tourism
Shopping Mall, Sarasota ©VisitFlorida
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