Close your eyes and picture your dream journey in the United States with your friends. Are you kayaking among sea otters in Monterey Bay? On a wildlife safari in a national park? Spotting orcas or hiking the idyllic San Juan islands? Taking a hot air balloon ride over the Arizona desert? Cycling through San Francisco? Surfing off the coast of Santa Barbara? Doing anything your heart desires? The possibilities are limitless.
Journey through a vast landscape and be welcomed with a ‘Howdy y’all, how ya doin’. Stay in small-scale accommodations that offer the perfect blend of American hospitality and authentic local experiences other tourists don’t know about. Travel at a relaxed, laid-back pace with short drives and mapped-out routes. Surrounding nature provides the perfect backdrop to learn new things about the world, your friends, and yourself in turn.
"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 BenYour trip to the USA should represent you and your friends - and everything you like to do together. Your travel specialist plans a personalised itinerary based on your needs and your bucket list wishes. Stay in small-scale accommodation and experience genuine American hospitality be it smoked ribs on the barbeque or burgers on the grill. Are you ready to travel through the United States in a uniquely local way and have an unforgettable adventure? Let’s put your dreams on paper.
Your travel specialist takes the time to get to know you to match your fully bespoke holiday with your pace and your interests as friends. Combined with first-hand knowledge, you'll receive a mapped out itinerary - but the process isn't done until you are all 100% satisfied. We take care of every detail, so you can focus on relaxing, rejuvenating and reconnecting with your friends 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 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 actionAt Little America, we focus on small-scale accommodation that is off-the-beaten path. A one-of-a-kind spot with local hosts who have the best insider knowledge. A place where you feel at home together, but also have plenty of space to retreat. Sit around a campfire, enjoy a barbeque with your hosts and share stories with your friends and fellow travellers.
Whether you prefer a few nights staying in a tipi in the Mojave Desert, going off the grid on a working farm in Oregon or waking up to the sounds of birds in a tent in Utah. Experience unique accommodation with your friends that create special memories that you’ll share forever.
With the diversity of the United States, you can see and do just about anything your heart desires. From hiking in the forests of Big Sur, swimming with turtles in Hawaii to waterfall hopping through Yosemite National Park. We have an abundance of short excursions that can be added to your itinerary. Whether you want to spot killer whales on the ocean's surface or sample wine in the vineyards of Napa Valley.
Let your travel specialist know your interests and they will take care of every detail. So you just have to show up and have an exciting, new experience to look back on with your friends for years to come. There are private or small group activities offered, ranging from easy-going to adventurous.
Do you want to surf? Explore the cities at night? Hike to spot grizzly bears? Go biking in the Glacier National Park? The USA 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 specific interests, your travel specialist can advise on the best time to travel and the best regions to visit. The options are endless as each season in the USA can offer you an adventure with you and your friends.
The United States is one of the biggest countries in the world. You could spend months travelling the ever-changing landscape and not see the same place twice. For your holiday, the question becomes, “How long do we have?”
To really experience what the country has to offer, we advise at least three weeks for your trip. This way you can see more great things at a relaxed pace. Or, if you have slightly less time, your travel specialist can advise you on the best regions to visit based on your wishes.
From Californian coastal roads with beautiful beaches to panoramic mountain passes and awe-inspiring desert landscapes, the United States is best explored by car. The roads are safe and there is so much to see that you are constantly tempted to stop. Taking time to capture these moments on camera is almost a must.
Driving yourself means that you can reach places that group trips and public transport cannot. You can go at your own laid-back pace, avoid the busy cities, and stop when necessary. Your travel specialist will organise a modern and comfortable rental car for you. With only a couple of hours between each location, you’ll have more time to relax and explore together. And that’s what a great holiday is all about.
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 presentationYour holiday begins as soon as you board your flight. Time to disconnect from devices and ease into holiday mode. A comfortable journey makes all the difference, no matter which class you fly.
The United States may seem far away but you can be there in a day. A direct flight takes approximately eight hours to New York on the East Coast and ten hours to Los Angeles on the West Coast. With a stop over, the flight time fluctuates between 11 and 14 hours. At Little America, our connections with airlines ensure you have a smooth start to your holiday from the time you step on the plane.
Your trip to the United States represents you and your friends - and everything you like to do together. Take a look at favourite past trips to get inspired for your own journey. With 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.
Bring your ideas to us, take advantage of our local knowledge, and together we will create your unique personalised holiday that is yours and yours alone. 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 with us, your travel specialist has only one goal: to create your dream holiday through the United States, and to do it properly. You want someone local, someone with experience, someone well-versed in expertise and service. You want a travel nerd that believes small details lead to big differences. That’s us! Get in touch to experience the difference.
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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