United States Tours & Holidays
Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
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Overview
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Group tours
Travel to United States with like-minded people on one of our small group tours (usually max size 12), featuring knowledgeable local guides and an expert tour leader.
Journey Through America's Deep South
Undertake an unforgettable journey from the rich architectural grandeur of the antebellum period through places synonymous with the Civil Rights Movement to finally the rich Creole heritage of New Orleans.HIGHLIGHTS OF UNITED STATES
BEST EXPERIENCES
Discover some of the world's best live jazz
Indulge yourself over a jazz lunch in the rich sounds and cuisine of New Orleans, and wander the streets where musicians stand on every corner.
Meet with a Civil Rights historian
Follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks and learn about the Civil Rights Movement in the company of a local historian
Learn about the slave trade and visit a plantation
Go beyond the façade and learn what life was really like on a Mississippi plantation, delving deeper into the history of the slave tradeINSPIRATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
Health and Vaccinations
There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to the US though you should be up to date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and may consider boosters for Diphtheria and Hepatitis A. Please note we are not medical professionals and so we highly recommend you seek advice from your local GP or travel centre as to the correct immunisations and preventative treatments.
Currency
In the US, the official unit of currency is the United States Dollar.
To check out the latest exchange rate for the places that you are visiting you can go to www.oanda.com.
Cultural Sensitivity
On our tours, we frequently interact with local people, each with their own distinct customs and traditions.
The US is a very culturally diverse nation, but practising general respect, consideration and manners will suffice in most situations. If an activity calls for anything more specific, our guides will be able to advise you accordingly.
Language & Religion
The de facto official, and most widely spoken language, is English, but in the bigger cities you could hear more than 300 languages spoken!
The official religion in the US is Christianity. However, the US is often described as multi-faith, with the next most practised religions being Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and Buddism, and a large number of individuals claiming to have nominal or no religious affiliations.
Time
Given the size of the US, it is split into 6 different time zones, with Eastern Standard Time being -4 GMT and Pacific Standard Time being -8 GMT, but also utilising daylight savings of GMT+1. A useful website to check the time zone differences is www.worldtimezone.com.
Food and drink
American cuisine is a true reflection of the history of the United States and boasts foods from all around the world. Often associated with fried and greasy food, not to mention extra large portions, the US also offers an incredible array of global cuisine as you travel from state to state.
Southern food has a long history and encompasses a diverse range of regions, cultures and techniques, many of which were based purely on survival and preservation methods. While there are many influences to consider, the three main ones are Native American, West African and European.