Vacations to America USA Holidays, Fly Drive Holidays

If you are a UK resident then you are among the citizens of 36 countries who can take advantage of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) - meaning you do not have to obtain a visa before you head there. Under VWP, you can stay in the US for a period of up to 90 days if you are visiting either for leisure or if you are on business.

However, you must also apply for ETIAS, ideally at least 72 hours before you plan to travel. You will have to pay a small fee to go through this process and you should keep in mind that if you have a criminal record you may not be eligible - if you are concerned you can contact your nearest US embassy for more information.

It is important to make sure you take all of these steps, as failure to do so could mean that your American adventure never has the chance to get off the ground. But, once these stages are complete, it is time to sit back, relax and look forward to your dream holiday.

Or at least it nearly is. Before you can start to get excited you will need to decide where exactly it is you want to go and in America this is no easy feat. This country is simply vast, with an ever-changing climate and landscape that means as you travel from state to state it is easy to forget you are not journeying between completely different countries.

America means something completely different to each individual holidaymaker - to some it is all about shopping in New York, while others will associate it with the silver screen of Hollywood in California. Others, meanwhile, may have always dreamed of visiting Disney World in Orlando, while for many a trip to the blackjack tables in Las Vegas may be their idea of fun.

And there are also so many different landscapes to explore - from the golden beaches of Florida Keys to the rugged forests of Yosemite and the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon.

Luckily, there is a way you can see all of this and much, much more besides - by taking a tour around America.

In a little over two months, you could take in the excitement of New York and Washington DC, before finding out a little more about American history in Charleston and St Augustine. After all that learning a trip to the beach may be in order and you will be more than catered for in Miami, where you could try your hand at some watersports.

No trip to the US would be complete without a visit to the Orlando theme parks and after all that excitement you may be glad to relax over a cool drink and listen to some jazz in New Orleans. Next you could try out your horseman skills in Texas before taking in the awe-inspiring beauty of destinations like the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley. Los Angeles and San Francisco are the perfect spots to enjoy some exciting nightlife before you head up to Seattle and onwards across the Canadian border.

Here you can enjoy some time getting to know America's neighbor by paying a visit to Vancouver, British Columbia - home of the gorgeous Lake Louise - and the Banff National Park, where you could explore by mountain bike or simply relax in the hot springs.

And yet you will still only be halfway through your trip. Still to come on your journey you could find yourself exploring Yellowstone, South Dakota, Chicago and the Niagara Falls, before finding yourself back in New York.