Itinerary in brief:
- 13 nights Barbados
- 3 nights Miami
- 3 nights San Francisco
- 3 nights Boston
Day 1: UK to Barbados
Depart the UK from your chosen airport. On arrival, you’ll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel, checking in for thirteen nights.
Included: International flights, transfers, 4* hotel
Day 2 - 13: Barbados
Barbados has long been known as an island paradise, with white-sand beaches, swaying palm trees and a fantastic restaurant scene. You’ve got two weeks to enjoy the best the island has to offer.
During your time in Barbados, we’ve included a day tour of the island. You’ll be picked up in the morning and head off with a guide to explore. Take the tramway through Harrison’s Cave, a magnificent cavern made of crystallised limestone, passing cascading waterfalls and towering stalagmites. Next, you’ll visit Welchman Hall Gully and enjoy a tour of the rainforest, looking for wild green monkeys in the natural habitat. Relax on the beach at Carlisle Bay before tucking into a delicious Caribbean lunch at the Copacabana Beach Club. In the afternoon, you’ll board a glass-bottom boat and search for sea turtles, snorkelling with these beautiful creatures in the clear waters.
Included: Breakfast, 4* hotel
Day 14: Fly to Miami
After breakfast, you will be driven back to the airport for the short flight over to Miami. On arrival, you’ll make your own way to your hotel, checking in for three nights.
Included: Breakfast, transfers, international flights, 4* hotel
Days 15 & 16: Miami
Spend a few days relaxing on this famous stretch of sand and swimming in the turquoise waves. If you’re in the market for retail therapy, Miami Beach has some of the best shopping in the country, housed in huge modern malls or tiny art deco buildings like The Webster, brimming with boutique designers and cafes. Take a wander through Wynwood, packed with galleries, clubs and street art, before finishing your day with a Cuban sandwich and a few mojitos in one of the beachfront bars.
Included: 4* hotel
Day 17: Fly to San Francisco
Today you’ll make your way to the airport for the flight across to San Francisco. On arrival, you will make your own way to the hotel, checking in for three nights.
Included: Internal flights, 4* hotel
Day 18 & 19: San Francisco
Hop on the bus and start your day at Fisherman’s Wharf, where you can watch sea lions laze in the sun before tucking into a clam chowder bread bowl for lunch. We’ve included a hop on hop off bus pass so you can easily navigate the city, whether you want to grab dim sum in Chinatown, window shop in Union Square or take the ferry over to Alcatraz to explore the famous prison on the rock.
Another great idea is to hire a bike and cycle over the Golden Gate Bridge – not only an exciting way to experience this iconic landmark but you’ll be able to visit the Marin Headlands with beautiful views back over the bridge towards the city. You’ll find history and culture here round every corner, whether you’re browsing through the shelves of City Lights Booksellers or trying to find the best burrito in the Mission district – 2 days in San Francisco will fly by!
Included: Hop on Hop off bus tour, 4* hotel
Day 20: Fly to Boston
This morning, you’ll make your way back to the airport for your flight to Boston. On arrival, you’ll make your own way to the hotel, checking in for three nights.
Included: Internal flights, 4* hotel
Day 21 & 22: Boston
You have two days to explore the city of Boston, and there’s so much to see! We recommend that you start by following the Freedom Trail, which will guide you around the historical highlights of the city, including Old North Church and Boston Common. Grab a lobster roll or a bowl of New England clam chowder for lunch before wandering the pretty streets of Beacon Hill and heading over the river to Cambridge, home to Harvard University and MIT. Try and catch a baseball game at Fenway Park – the field is iconic, as well as the hot dogs!
On your second day we’ve included a whale watching tour to lovely Cape Cod. You’ll head out to the Stellwagen Bank, where humpback, finback and minke whales are found in their natural habitat. Hopefully, you’ll spot some of these beautiful creatures in the waves. Whether it’s a tail splash, a fin slap or a full breach – any glimpse will be a thrill!
Included: Whale watching tour, 4* hotel
Day 23: Depart Boston
This morning, you’ll make your way to the airport in time for your flight back to the UK.
Included: International flights
Day 24: Arrive UK