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Vacation in USA : Highlights & Travel Tips

The United States is a vast and varied destination where travelers can experience an extraordinary mix of landscapes, cultures, and city life in a single trip. From iconic skylines in New York City and Chicago to the beaches of California and Florida, the country stands out for its diversity and scale. Travelers can explore world-famous national parks such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon, dive into regional food scenes from Texas barbecue to New Orleans Creole cuisine, and enjoy everything from small-town road trips to major cultural events, music festivals, and sporting spectacles.

What makes the USA especially rewarding is the sheer range of experiences available across its regions. Visitors can hike in the Rockies, drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, discover American history in Washington, D.C., Boston, and Philadelphia, or enjoy entertainment capitals like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Nashville. Practical planning is important because distances are long and weather varies widely by season and region, so domestic flights, rental cars, and advance bookings can save time and money. Tipping is customary, public transportation is excellent in some major cities but limited in many other areas, and shoulder-season travel can offer better value while still providing great sightseeing and outdoor conditions.

Best time to travel USA

The best time to visit the USA is generally from July to October, with August and September standing out as the most popular months based on the data. This period offers warm weather, strong access to outdoor attractions and road trips, and a lively calendar of events, though September and October can be especially appealing for slightly fewer crowds in some destinations and beautiful seasonal scenery.

All travel reports from USA

Everybody comes to Hollywood...

Today we had our big Hollywood / Los Angeles tour. First we were in the Warner Bros Studios on the set of some movies / series, such as The Big Bang Theory, Friends, Pretty...

Grand Canyon

Hi guys, the Grand Canyon was another reason why we chose this tour through the USA. Once we arrived, it was immediately clear that we would wander around again to see the...

Today we drove over 400 miles

From 11:15 to 21:15 with small stops/breaks

Packet List and Final Meeting Before Departure

Today the parents met for the last time before departure. Tomorrow we, the youths, will see each other once more before we set off. We will be celebrating three birthdays in...

Healthy Tag

Today I went with Dad to the airport to pick up the child seat. We had to drive quite a distance. Lunch was disgusting and I actually wanted a soda. Then I went with Dad and...

Grand Canyon... and more...

Our road trip now took us along much of the old Route 66, which is in poor condition in some sections. We stopped in the old town of Oatman, known for its quirky Route 66...

Winter wonderland in Pittsburgh

Camera by Pittsburgh Bridges

Tag 382 - Crystal River & Wolken = Break

Hello everyone Today the weather was really unpleasant, so we quickly finished our reports ☺️ In the morning we pulled the curtains open and immediately shut them again -...

Maui

It's going high with lots of curves

27.09. Lake Havasu

After a restful night, the new day began with plenty of energy. Moritz and Julia treated themselves to a short workout session before earning some well-deserved time in the hot...

Day 3 just before Teton NP

Let’s go. 9 AM start in Fort Collins. After an hour, we left Colorado and arrived in the staunchly conservative Wyoming. Along the way, we passed through the first Indian...

Day 7 - 5.9.2024 Yosemite NP

Today is already day seven. We are in Fresno and have just enjoyed our sweet trash breakfast thoroughly. It's amazing how much plastic and paper cups they have here. We were...

Day 6 - 5.9.2024 Sequoia NP & Kings Canyon

After having breakfast yesterday, we set off for Sequoia National Park 🏕️⛰️🌲🪵 at 7:00 AM. In the national park, we first visited and climbed Moro Rock ⛰️. From the top, we...

Day 2 Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas

6:45 AM The sun has just risen and Las Vegas is still glowing. The sleep was really good for the first night. And the view from the hotel room in the morning is still...

Laundry Day

Marten is really lucky with the weather for his Day Camp. After all, he took 2 pictures today 😚🤣 Plenty of space for many children. When picking up from the bus, you have to...

Day 15: Glenwood Springs

It is cold at night. This morning it is 10°C in the camper and I am freezing. Since we have no power at the site, we can either start the generator or just freeze. So, I delay...

The Death Valley

A colorful day in Death Valley.

Who signed the Marshall aid?

It is İsmet İnönü who signed the Marshall aid.

The Zion Canyon - on the rise

Our day in Zion Canyon

Der Valley of Fire State Park

An impressive state park. Full of colors and shapes. Every elevation could be "interpreted" as a statue.

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Hawai'i Island

Our flight took us from Honolula on O'ahu to Kona on the island of Hawaii. After leaving the cute Kona airport (consisting of open-plan wooden huts), we just wanted to touch...

"Some beach" - Blake Shalton

A little late, another blog entry before we head home on Thursday. 🤗 You'll notice that the number of entries is getting fewer and we're more relaxed 😅 We've been winding down...

"Mississippi" - Pussycat

Good morning from Tupelo, Yesterday we drove from Natchez to Tupelo on the Natchez Parkway Trail in perfect weather. A good 300 km almost straight ahead with a speed limit of 80...

Road trip USA East Coast Day 14 (May 11, 2024)

KG: After a hearty breakfast with a view of the fast-flowing Wildcat Brook, we drive to the visitor center in Pinkham Notch - from there our hike up Mount Washington is to...

Road trip USA East Coast Day 13 (May 10, 2024)

We set off for the White Mountains, but want to make a stop in Salem because there were terrible witch trials there in 1692, which are now being marketed profitably in modern...

Roadtrip USA East Coast Seventh Day (04 May 2024)

KG: After a quiet night in the Blue Mountains, we set off towards Washington. We don't understand why the mountains are blue. Perhaps it's because we can't see them at all, as...

05.01. - 07.01.2024 - Los Angeles

01/05/2024 Shortly after midnight, we boarded our flight from San Juan to Atlanta, and then I went to pick up my luggage in the middle of the night and leave again, nomol...

Ab ins All

After 2 days of relaxation in Saint Augustine, we started early this morning towards Cape Canaveral. We had an amazing day at the Kennedy Space Center that flew by. To top off...

03.08. Santa Barbara

The second night goes better, Sammy wakes up at 4:00 am. After breakfast, we load our car again and head straight across Los Angeles to the Santa Monica Pier. The pier houses an...