Where to begin in a country that is all but a continent? In the bright lights of New York? Perhaps – although you can find urban thrills as readily in Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New Orleans. Next to the deep chasm of the Grand Canyon? Maybe – although the national parks of Yellowstone, Big Bend, Great Smoky Mountains and Yosemite are just as striking. On the beach in Florida? Possibly – if the coasts of California, Hawaii or Virginia do not call as loudly. The options may be endless.
Outside bet: A common question put to travel writers is “where is your favourite place you have visited?”. I usually reply “Seattle”. This city of the north-western USA is awash with coffee and cuisine at Pike Place Market, memories of great bands at its EMP Museum, and rugged scenery on the nearby Olympic Peninsula. It deserves greater credit.
Grizzly Bear safari with 3 nights at the world famous Katmai Wilderness Lodge and freetime in both Kodiak and Anchorage.
Look up! Look Up! Art & Architecture of Chicago from CICERONI Travel .
Remarkable introduction to Chicago’s iconic architecture
Well-paced and thorough exploration of the revitalised Art Institute.
Group to be guided by a panel of Chicago’s best architectural historians and museum experts Burnham-designed landmark hotel located in “The Loop"
Cape Cod offers the quintessential New England experience. We begin in Boston before heading onto the Cape. We stay in traditional inns, take boat trips to see whales and birdwatch on daily walks. Travelling by ferry to the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, we stay for 5 nights for an in-depth appreciation of their special charms.
This memorable walking holiday is perhaps the ultimate way to experience the stunning desert scenery of America’s southwest. Along with the spectacular Grand Canyon there are walks in Bryce, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands and Sedona as well as time exploring the tribal lands of the Navajo and Hopi Indians in the company of native guides.
Time and Time again, returning clients tell us that the best grizzly bear viewing in North America is found at Katmai Wilderness Lodge. You will literally be walking with the brown coastal bears of Katmai on this exclusive Wildlife Trails small group wildlife tour
Fall Beauties: Boston & the Berkshires from CICERONI Travel; Superb opportunity to discover Boston’s cultural & art institutions. Remarkable in-depth view of the newly displayed Museum of Fine Arts. Visits to the newly reopened art galleries at Harvard & Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum. Excellently located historic hotel in fashionable Back Bay
This thrilling adventure explores three of America’s greatest natural playgrounds where awesome mountain scenery combines with an astonishing array of wildlife and remarkable hydrothermal features.
Bespoke Alaska wildlife tour which visits three classic locations for whale watching and grizzly bear safaris.
In-depth discovery of America’s capital & its art collections
Private visits to both the Department of State & the Senate
Splendid houses & gardens in Georgetown
Visits to the estates of America’s “Founding Fathers” in Virginia
Comfortable & well-located 4* hotels in Washington & Charlottesville
American Arcadias: Philadelphia & the Du Ponts from CICERONI Travel. Superb opportunity to discover Philadelphia’s great art collections including private visit to the newly housed collection of the Barnes Foundation & in depth view of the stunning Museum of Art. Visits to Longwood Gardens plus the Winterthur & Nemours estates.
