Hiya folks,
Next year, the USA is calling my name. I recently saw a great deal from Contiki that pretty goes from Coast to Coast, LA, Vegas, everything between on the way to Miami, then up to the big apple. However this requires me to start in LA and then when I hit NY, fly back down to LA, then back to Sydney.
Now I was recently thinking that it might be better to do it the other way, fly to LA, then fly to NY, START there, and make my way down to Miami, then over to LA (bus tour of course, everything in terms of travel and accommodation is already taken care of, plus it's a way to meet people).
I can't seem to find that reverse route though, and I would prefer not to take Contiki because it's generally a younger crowd and I'll be the oldest guy there. I'm happy to go on a tour that's more a mix.
I'm after something that will take approximately 4 weeks give or take because I'm aware that is how long it will take. Does anyone have any suggestions or experience?
Sydney to San Fran - 3 nights in San Fran, Pier, harbour cruise and Bridge, plus bus tour of the city suburbs. Stayed near Union Square, central spot. .
Fly San Fran to Chicago - 3 nights in Chicago - cruise and see the buildings from the water. Haven't been but stay only in the main part of town and organised tours only.
Fly Chicago to NYC - 5 nights in NYC - including walking tour Brooklyn Bridge plus various districts of the city, Times Square including Broadway Show, cruise around Island, Central park. Hotel St James best value near Times Square.
Train or bus NYC to Washington * 2 nights in Washington is enough including day trip to see all the monuments & White House which was not as big as I expected. Plenty of options for hotels, choose your preferred area.
Fly Washington To Miami - 3 nights in Miami including Ocean Drive strip at nighttime great sights of girls dressed up like hoochie mummas etc. Stay as close as possible to Ocean Drive strip as your budget allows. If possible a overnight bus trip to Florida Keys, great drive.- 2 days (1 night stay near Sloppy Joes Bar).
Fly Miami to Vegas - 3 nights in Vegas including Grand Canyon day trip. Stay on the Strip, Excalibur Casino best value.
Fly Vegas to LA - 3 nights in LA including Santa Monica Pier to Venice beach walk, freakshow. Magic Castle Hotel best value and near Walk of Fame area.
LA to Sydney 2 - nights
Or reverse.
All highlights except Alaska covered.
I been to all except Chicago and you could do in 4 weeks easy.
I drove from Vegas to LA airport, I kept drifting left and its pretty stressful especially LA traffic.
Just my suggestion.