Travel Inspiration

America is home to an eclectic choice of holiday ideas - from adventure trips and theme parks, to beautiful beaches and lively cities, this fantastic country is full of excitement. But where should you start? We've got a brilliant selection of travel guides, customer stories and videos to inspire your trip of a lifetime. Begin by flicking through our popular guides, or filter your choices with the three drop-bars. Afterwards, have a read of our customer's fantastic America trips, and be enthralled by our destination videos. Don't forget, our welcoming team at American Sky are ready to take your call to create your perfect America itinerary.

Exploring Charleston’s Barrier Islands

The Barrier Islands lie just beyond the city limits of Charleston, South Carolina. Exploring them offers the ideal opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle, soak up some sunshine along the coast and enjoy a wealth of outdoor adventure.

Head out on one of these top day trips from Portland, Oregon

For outdoor adventurers and lovers of natural scenery, Oregon is the ultimate playground, and much of it can be experienced within a couple hour’s drive of Portland.

Top 10 most photogenic locations in the Great American West

We visit the coolest photogenic locations in a wild frontier that’s every bit as exciting, expansive and epic in real life as it appears on the silver screen.

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Exploring California’s Wine Country destinations

From rustic, family-run wineries tucked into chic converted barns to exciting urban wine trails where clandestine tasting rooms are hidden away in the most unexpected places, California’s viticulture is just as eclectic, varied and enticing as the state itself.

Top 10 outdoor experiences in Alaska

We head off to the so-called Last Frontier to find out what sets this outdoor playground apart from the "Lower 48" states in more than just geography.

Head out on one of these top day trips from San Francisco

There's plenty of visit-worthy places to be found just a short drive (or ferry ride) from San Francisco's downtown. Read our guide to the best day trips, all of which show a different side to “The City by the Bay”.

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Road tripping coastal California

Wind down the windows and enjoy a laidback road trip down the Californian coast, stopping by our favourite locations along the way.

Head out on one of these top day trips from Los Angeles

While Los Angeles has enough activities and attractions to span a lifetime, no visit here is truly complete without discovering what lies beyond the city’s borders.

Top 10 things to do in Maine

Perched atop the north east United States like a wild and sparkling crown, the great state of Maine is so much more than you could ever imagine.

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Getting around Santa Barbara and where to stay

Known as the American Riviera, Santa Barbara features some of California’s most iconic landscape. Read our guide to getting around Santa Barbara, its top attractions, beaches and where to stay.

Top 10 American twin-centre itineraries

A holiday in America is incredible, but you don't just have to stop there. With close proximity to the towering Canadian Rockies, the white-sands of the Bahamas and sunshine fun in Hawaii, twin-centre holidays are becoming more and more popular. Come see our favourites!

Head out on one of these top day trips from Las Vegas

While there is a ton to do in Las Vegas, when you want to get away from the bright lights of the big city, you’ll find a lot more than stark, barren desert land to explore. In fact, this area provides the opportunity for a wealth of fun day trips.

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