Family holidays in the United States

Close your eyes and picture your perfect family holiday to the USA. Let us turn that dream into a reality! Little America is your trusted guide for exploring the wonders of this incredible country.

When you close your eyes, do you imagine spotting black bears in the Rocky Mountains? Cycling through the vibrant streets of San Francisco? Marvelling at the Grand Canyon? Building sand castles on the beaches of Oregon? The United States is an outdoor playground, and the possibilities are limitless.

At Little America, our deep local knowledge and expertise help us craft family adventures that place you at the heart of American culture.

We take care of everything for a stress-free, family-friendly experience – from flights and car hire to unique stays and action-packed activities – so you can focus on what truly matters: creating lifelong memories your family will treasure forever.

Planning a family trip can be time-consuming, and we know your time is precious. With Little America, each step of your journey is crafted with care, leaving you to enjoy more quality time with your loved ones.

The Little America guarantee

• A well-organised holiday, tailor-made to your family's needs

• Small-scale accommodations run by helpful local hosts

• Carefully recommended activities and experiences based on your family's interests

• A travel tempo and driving distances that match your needs

• Ingrained sustainability in all facets of your holiday

• 30 years of experience in the tourism industry

• Peace of mind with a local network in the USA and a 24/7 emergency number

How long do we need in the United States?

As the United States is the fourth-largest country in the world. You could spend months travelling the ever-changing landscape and not see the same place twice. So what you really need to ask yourself is: "How long do we have?".

At Little America, we understand that every family is unique, and that’s why our travel specialists craft bespoke itineraries tailored just for you. Whether you prefer snowy mountain tops, rough desert landscapes, big cities, or picturesque coastal towns, the USA is the perfect place to create those precious memories.

Plus, by promoting travelling at a relaxed pace, we ensure that you and your family have enough time to immerse yourselves in the wonders of the United States without rushing from highlight to highlight.

Whether you have a few weeks or a month, our travel specialists will provide you with an itinerary matching your family’s interests and rhythm that bring you all closer together and leave you with stories to cherish for a lifetime.

Where can we stay?

Experience the American lifestyle in rare and beautiful places, creating true quality family time.

Whether you want to enjoy breakfast together on the terrace overlooking the forest, or experience a few days at a typical American ranch where your teenagers get to have a taste of cowboy life, experience hand-selected accommodations to enjoy the natural wonders of the United States.

With Little America, you will stay in unique accommodations that are an experience in themselves - just tell us the comfort level you are looking for, and we will ensure that your needs are catered for so that you can spend more time enjoying your holiday.

What can we see and do?

Booking carefully selected, authentically local activities and experiences will engage your children’s curiosity and spark their love for travel. After all, immersing them in a culture different from their own is the best learning experience there is.

Your options are endless for family-friendly activities! From great adventures like sailing the San Francisco Bay past the Golden Gate Bridge, to getting a bird's eye view of the Grand Canyon from a helicopter, and even mountain biking through one of Utah’s National Parks.

With the diversity of the United States, you can see and do just about anything your family desires. Let us know what excites you and discover the best American activities for some fun-filled days.

Family friendly destinations

Are you ready to conquer one of the most beautiful countries in the world? Let’s put your dreams on paper.

Whether you have young children who love the outdoors, teenagers who crave adventure and new experiences, or grandma and grandpa coming along for the ride. Time together in the United States will create new stories that you'll be talking about for years to come. A trip of a lifetime that represents who you are as a family.

Feel right at home while immersing yourself in the American lifestyle

Stay at small-scale accommodations with the perfect blend of space that everyone needs while still being able to bond as a family. Soak up the American hospitality and meet the friendly local hosts who are happy to help with anything. Short drives and mapped-out routes will ensure that you are travelling at a relaxed pace. While your kids enjoy new and fascinating experiences along the way. Staying in small-scale accommodations with local hosts and renowned American hospitality is the greatest way to see the USA as a family. Whether you need a kitchen for preparing home-cooked meals, a baby bed or an extra bathroom for your teenagers. Your travel specialist will ensure that your needs are catered for so that you can spend more time enjoying your holiday.

A well-organised holiday, designed by experts, means that you'll avoid making common travel mistakes and get the most out of your time in the United States.

It's the small details that make your holiday extraordinary

Do you need a pram? A car seat? Easy to access cooking facilities? Consider it taken care of. We'll take the time to get to know you to match your fully bespoke holiday with your family's pace and interests. Combining the small details with first-hand local knowledge, you'll receive a mapped out itinerary from us - but the process isn't done until you are 100% satisfied.

Tell us what you want and we'll take care of every detail

This means you can focus on relaxing, rejuvenating and reconnecting with your family and the world around you. Get in touch to get started now.

When is the best travel time?

Do you want to relax on the beach? Explore iconic cities like New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles? Hike in Monument Valley? We understand that with school-age children you’ll more likely be travelling to the USA during the UK summer months. Luckily, America is a beautifully diverse country that is great for travel year-round. Every season offers a new adventure, and each region has a unique personality of its own. Based on your interests and when you would like to go, your travel specialist can advise you on the best time to travel and the best regions to visit.

The USA is the perfect holiday destination at any time of the year

When considering a family holiday, we recommend booking about 9-12 months in advance. This ensures that you will secure the best accommodations for the best prices at the time you would like to visit. However, if you'd like to embark on your journey sooner we can still make it happen.

How do we travel around?

From coastal roads to panoramic mountain passes, and awe-inspiring desert landscapes, the United States is best explored by car. The roads are safe and the views are magnificent and ever-changing. For families, we recommend a self-drive holiday in a large SUV with plenty of space for the kids in the back. This allows you to explore off the beaten track places that group trips and campervans often cannot reach.

Take advantage of our special deals and travel comfortably, complete with:

• A spacious SUV

• A navigation system

• Air-conditioning

• Full insurance and low fuel costs

• Hire cars that are less than six months old

• Plenty of luggage space

• Safe and secure roads

• Pre-arranged baby car seat or booster chair

• A route with only a couple of hours between each location

Drive less, see more

We highly recommend travelling slower as a family - stay in each place for two to five nights, driving less and exploring more, keeping everyone happy. No need to rush from highlight to highlight.

If you are thinking of renting a motorhome, talk to us now and discover why driving in a rental car is the best way to see the United States.

Great flights to the United States

The USA isn't that far away. A direct flight takes approximately eight hours to New York and ten hours to Los Angeles. With a connection, the flight time fluctuates between 11 and 14 hours. Your family holiday begins as soon as you board your flight, so a comfortable journey makes all the difference.

Travelling to the USA with the whole family may seem as though it's a bit of a mission. But it isn’t. We’ve experienced it first-hand ourselves and can offer you some great tips.

Advantages of travelling with babies and toddlers

As a specialist in travel to the USA, we can offer you the best route options, airlines, seats onboard, connections and time to travel for young families.

• Depending on your child's age, they may fly for free

• You can bring your buggy to the gate

• Skip the lines when boarding

• If you require a bassinet, enjoy the extra space in the front row

• Experience world-class service and extra support from the team of air hostesses

Take advantage of our first-hand experience and airline connections

• Comfortable chairs, sitting together

• Endless movies, games and music

• The best flight schedule

• The most spacious seats in each class

• A good assortment of food and drinks for the journey

• The best price

• Carbon neutral flights each time

Sample itineraries

Your trip to the USA should represent you as a family. Take a look at some favourite trips to get inspired for your own journey. With family holidays ranging from three to seven weeks based on various themes, you can change comfort levels, and add activities, rental cars, and flights to sense the possibilities that await.

Start your dream family holiday here

Whether you prefer to explore the hidden gems on the East Coast, or surf the Californian waves on the West Coast, bring your ideas to us! Take advantage of our local knowledge, and together we will create your unique, personalised family holiday that is significantly yours. Get in touch with us here.

Why book with us?

When you book your family holiday with us, your travel specialist has only one goal: to create your dream holiday and to do it properly. Make the most of your time in the United States by choosing a travel specialist that has local experience and knows the United States like the back of their hand. We are travel nerds and from our first-hand experience believe that small details lead to big differences. Get in touch to make your holiday dream a reality.