United States Holidays in 2013

The White House is one of the world’s most famous buildings, home of the President of the United States in Washington DC. The Golden Gate Bridge is an enormous suspension bridge that spans the San Francisco Bay, one of the modern Wonders of the World. Alcatraz Island, or The Rock, is the infamous prison island in the San Francisco Bay. Tours now operate around the prison on a regular basis.

Walking around a city is one of the best ways to get a feel for the place, soak up the atmosphere and stumble across some of its best kept secrets. Cycling is a great way to experience a city, as you can see so much more on a bike than on foot, though navigating some of the busier roads can be a bit hairy. If you want to you can spend your entire holiday shopping and still not see it all, Americans take their shopping seriously.

America has no shortage of restaurants ranging from fast food joint all the way through to Michelin Star restaurants with everything in between.

Broadway in New York is home to some of the finest shows and play in the world. If you are in New York and have an evening spare then a trip to Broadway is recommended even if you don’t catch a show just for the exciting atmosphere.

There are huge numbers of live music venues as well as plenty of concerts and performances in all the major cities across the country

Day cruises along the coast or along one of the Great Lakes are a fun and romantic way to see the beautiful American landscape. Horse riding can be a great activity wherever you chose to visit whether it’s on the coast or inland. Food tours are perfect for foodies or anyone who wants to sample some delicious American cuisine.

Broadway in New York is home to some of the finest shows and play in the world. If you are in New York and have an evening spare then a trip to Broadway is recommended even if you don’t catch a show just for the exciting atmosphere. There are plenty of romantic restaurants that are the perfect place to spend a quiet evening. Depending on what you fancy there’s no end to number of bars you can chose from.

You can find hotels to suit whatever you fancy; a luxury New York hotel in the centre of the city, or a relaxed country retreat surrounded by forest or even a room overlooking the Pacific coast.

Shopping is a popular holiday activity in America, home to a large number of popular brands and designer labels. Water activities are available almost everywhere in the USA, along the coast or on one of its many lakes and rivers. Walking tours are a great way to explore the rich and varied landscape of the USA. Movie and TV tours are always popular with tourists, head to Hollywood for the studio tours and you might even catch sight of a few celebs.

America has no shortage of restaurants and most of them cater for families especially families with children. There are huge numbers of live music venues as well as plenty of concerts and performances all over the country. If you fancy making an evening of it catch a Broadway show if you are in New York.

Most hotels in the USA are family friendly and many have recreation areas and entertainment for children. Whether you are after a luxury hotel for relaxation or an affordable room to use as a base to explore the country you’ll be able to find something to suit your needs. Los Angeles' Anaheim has a number of great properties for familes so you can be sure to have a holiday to remember.