Close your eyes and picture your perfect family holiday to the USA. Are you having close encounters with sea turtles in Hawaii? Spotting a black bear in a national park? Cycling through the city of San Francisco? Taking in the Grand Canyon? Building sand castles on the beaches of Oregon? The possibilities are limitless.
Planning a family trip is time-consuming, and we know your time is precious. Let us do the work for you so that you can spend more quality time with your kids and yourself! A well-organised holiday, designed by locals means that you'll avoid making common travel mistakes and get the most out of your time in the United States. Are you ready to conquer one of the most beautiful countries in the world? Let’s put your dreams on paper.
"After travelling the USA extensively, I'm passionate about sharing these experiences with you and helping you design a one-of-a-kind holiday based on your wishes."
Contact BenWhether 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 America 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.
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.
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.
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.
Book with confidence: Little America is affiliated with Air Travel Organiser Licensing - licence No. 11760. Your holiday with us is fully protected by the ATOL scheme under the trading name - Little Travel UK LTD.
If you book a holiday to America and Canada and it is cancelled due to COVID-19, you can reschedule free of charge at any time, or if you prefer, you will receive a full refund with a cancellation. If, when it comes time to go on your holiday, you are not confident that you will have a good time due to current COVID-19 restrictions in your destination country, you can postpone your holiday free of charge. Take advantage of the Little America flexibility guarantee.
"At Little America, we don’t just plan your dream family holiday to the United States. We are with you every step of the way, from the moment you leave your front door to the moment you arrive home a changed person. We take care of every detail so you can focus on having the journey of a lifetime.”
Andrew Morten, Founder of Little America
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Sustainability in actionExperience the American lifestyle in rare and beautiful places, creating true quality family time. Enjoy breakfast together on the terrace overlooking the forest, freshly prepared by your local host. Or experience a few days at a typical American ranch where your teenagers get to have a taste of cowboy life. A unique spot to experience the natural wonders of the United States.
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.
With the diversity of the United States, you can see and do just about anything your family desires. Booking carefully selected local 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. With the diversity of America, 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.
America’s flora and fauna is so impressive. Spot bears in Yellowstone National Park, explore the forests of Big Sur, get a bird's eye view of the Grand Canyon from a helicopter, or mountain bike through one of Utah’s National Parks. Sail the waters of San Francisco Bay past the Golden Gate Bridge. Go waterfall hopping through Yosemite National Park, the crown jewel of California. Your options are endless, with family-friendly private or small-group local activities, ranging from easy-going to adventurous.
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.
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.
As the United States is the fourth largest country in the world, the travel opportunities for you and your family are endless. 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. For your family holiday, the question becomes, "How long do we have?".
To discover authentic America, we recommend travelling at a relaxed pace for a minimum of three weeks. If you have slightly less time, your travel specialist can help you choose the best regions that suit your wishes.
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.
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.
Would you like to discover more about the USA? Let Ben inspire you on a virtual journey through the country and answer all of your questions.
Join Ben at an online presentationThe 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.
As a specialist in travel to the United States, we can offer you the best route options, airlines, seats onboard, connections and time to travel for young families.
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.
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.
If you would like to travel to the United States as a British citizen, you can easily apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation for a holiday in America. The ESTA allows you to stay in the United States for a maximum period of 90 days for tourism purposes. An ESTA USA is not a physical document but an electronic travel authorisation. Applications are easy and are done online. The cost is approximately nine pounds.
You will need a valid British passport, a valid debit card or credit card to pay the fee and a current email address. You should receive your approved travel authorisation within 24 hours.
Your British driving licence is valid in the United States. Also when renting a car. However, we recommend that you also bring an International Driving Permit. As some car hire companies will require that you have an International Drivers Permit before they will let you rent a car from them. Please note: this does not replace your British driving licence, therefore you will need to bring both documents. An International Driving Permit is available at post offices throughout the UK for approximately 5.50 pounds.
While the USA has no official language, American English is one of the most common. You can speak English anywhere you go, without any worry. Because the United States is a melting pot of all kinds of cultures, you will also hear other languages besides English. In the southern states, for instance, Spanish is also spoken.
The national currency of the United States is the US dollar. Dollar notes go up to 100 dollars and there are also dollar coins. Besides cash, you can pay with a credit card or a debit card with the Cirrus or Maestro logo.
To withdraw cash, you can use an ATM. These can be found at banks and also in the better supermarkets and sometimes at petrol stations. Before you travel, check that your bank card has a world cover, otherwise it will not work in the United States.
The duration of your flight to the United States depends on where you land within the country. If you fly to the East Coast, you will be in the air for approximately eight hours. If you are flying to San Francisco or Los Angeles, you will be on the road for more than 11 hours (without stops). The amount of baggage you can take with you depends on the class in which you fly and the airline you choose. When travelling with Little America, you fly with the most leading airlines in the world.
No matter what your level of travel experience is - Even if you have never travelled outside of the UK, we will provide you with everything you need. All the information, resources, and guidance to ensure you have a fantastic holiday to the United States and Canada. We will adapt to your needs and travel experience accordingly. That’s one less thing to worry about!
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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 America by choosing a travel specialist that has local experience and knows the USA 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 dream a reality.
You probably already have ideas for your holiday to the United States and Canada. Nature tours through the Rocky Mountains, spotting orcas near the San Juan Islands, or exploring the streets of San Francisco on the iconic cable car?
For the best local tips and advice, visit one of our online presentations. Meet our travel specialists and have all of your questions answered.
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