We’re huge fans of travelling in the USA, and go back every year for epic road trips. A combination of many trips, plus a childhood brought up on American TV, means it feels like a second home. And we never tire of exploring it in real life.
The place we visit most often is California and the West Coast, but we’ve also done huge road trips through New England and the Southern States. And we’re big fans of New York and Chicago.
See all our USA travel guides here…
USA Road trips: Best road trips in America | Boston to Maine road trip | California road trip guide | New England Road trip | Pacific Coast Highway road trip | Southern USA road trip | San Francisco to Seattle road trip
USA destination guides: Asheville Guide | Laguna Beach Guide | Maine vacation ideas | Mendocino Guide | Portland Guide | Portsmouth NH | Redding and Shasta Cascade Guide | San Diego Guide | Santa Barbara Guide | Santa Cruz Guide | Sonoma Guide | Vermont | Yolo County Guide
USA family travel guides: Boston with kids | California with kids | Charleston with kids | Chicago with kids | Hawaii with kids | Los Angeles with kids | Maine family vacations | New York with a baby | Sacramento with kids | San Diego with kids | San Francisco with kids | Savannah with kids | Seattle with kids | Tuolumne and Yosemite with kids | Vermont with kids
Our USA Accommodation guides: Asheville Airbnb | Asheville VRBO | Charleston Airbnb | Charleston family hotels | Chicago family hotels | Jackson Hole Airbnb | Joshua Tree Airbnb | Laguna Beach Airbnb | Los Angeles family hotels | Maine family resorts | Hip Palm Springs Hotels | Palm Springs Airbnb | Palm Springs VRBO | New England glamping | New England family resorts | Portland OR Airbnb | San Diego Airbnb | San Diego family hotels | Santa Cruz Airbnb | Santa Barbara Airbnb Sonoma Airbnb | Hip San Francisco Hotels | Savannah family hotels | Seattle family hotels | Vermont family resorts | Yellowstone Airbnb
Our guide to all the best things to do in Santa Barbara, California, one of the most beautoful beach destinations in the USA… Santa Barbara is nicknamed the American Riviera, and oh my is it gorgeous. Apparently Oprah has a house there, and also Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise, Whoopi Goldberg, Ellen DeGeneres, and the list … Read more
Joshua Tree is a bohemian wilderness of otherworldly landscapes and esoteric vibes, which has lately become a hotbed for hipsters looking to escape the urban grind. Artists and the design-conscious are setting up home and creating an array of stylish cabins, many of which are available to rent on Joshua Tree Airbnb and Plum Guide. … Read more
Laguna Beach is famed for its beautiful beaches and world-class art, making it the ideal place for a beach vacation with a spot of culture too. Spend the days relaxing on some of the California coast’s most beautiful beaches and then wander the town’s myriad galleries and public art. There are plenty of things to … Read more
New York might not be the first place you think of when deciding where to travel with a baby, but, for us, it was one of the best trips we took in Otis’ first year. By the time we went there, when Otis was 10 months old, we had already travelled with him to Barcelona, … Read more
Palm Springs has become a hotbed of hip hotels, perfect for the ultimate hipster getaway, filled with pool parties, cocktails and the laid-back ease of desert life. Retro-chic and mid-century style is the Palm Springs classic look, and you’ll also find plenty of fun, playful touches. From glamorous luxury retreats to party-filled hotels, this is … Read more
This three-day San Diego itinerary covers all the top sites, from Balboa Park to La Jolla, making it perfect for first-timers. Plus lots of food, hotel, and tour recommendations to make sure you get the best out of your three days in San Diego. San Diego is a famously laid back city in Southern California, … Read more
Our lowdown on the best things to do in Santa Cruz, California. This will suit you if you’re keen to discover the creative side of the city, and all the best cafes, sweet treats, bookshops, beauty spots and Santa Cruz must-sees. Updated for 2023. Santa Cruz is the land of surf, mountains, hippy culture, redwood-covered … Read more
Are you wondering if it’s possible to visit Universal Studios with a baby or toddler, and for the whole family to still have an amazing time? Before we went to LA, I thought the answer would be no, but after spending a brilliant day at Universal Studios Hollywood with our then 10-month-old baby, I can … Read more
Sonoma County is the gloriously laid-back sister of glamorous Napa Valley, known for its down-to-earth rustic vibes and celebrated farm-to-table cuisine. It’s a place to slow down, connect to the land and unwind with a glass of wine in hand and the redwoods as a backdrop. We fell head over heels for the place, and … Read more
From the food trucks to the forests to the creative, quirky vibes, Portland is filled with the ingredients that make up my ideal city. We spent a week there, soaking it all in slowly, and this post is a round-up of our Portland itinerary highlights, which would work well for a weekend or three days … Read more