West Coast:

Days 1-2: San Francisco
Arrive and transfer to the hotel for a Champagne reception. Dine in one of San Francisco's many restaurants. Enjoy a half hour scenic flight by seaplane over the city and a three hour sailing tour on a magnificent schooner. Enjoy a light lunch aboard while you pass the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Fisherman's Wharf. Take a two hour discovery tour of San Francisco's key sights and streets.

Day 3: Napa Valley
Visit the prime wine producing area of California, a perfect spot for a leisurely bike ride. The route winds through local wineries, where you can enjoy a delicious picnic and indulge in some of the world's best wines, or ride through the wonderful wine valley on the historic Napa Valley Vintage Pullman Train, built in 1915. Have a go at producing your own wine at the Rutherford Winery. Return to San Francisco for a spectacular dinner.

Days 4-5: Las Vegas
Take a morning flight to Las Vegas and enjoy an outing to the historic gold mines. Alternatively, for some nature, take a jeep tour through the desert to the Black Canyon in the Lake Mead Recreational Area for a four hour rafting experience on the Colorado River and a barbeque in the canyon or pay a visit to Zion National Park. Return to Las Vegas for dinner in the Catacombs of Caesar's Palace. In the evening, visit one of the legendary shows or try your hand on the famous gambling tables.

Days 6-10: Los Angeles
This morning, take a flight to the City of Angels. Enjoy a VIP tour of Universal Studios by private tram and see several of the Studio's key attractions. In the evening, set sail on the high seas and enjoy dinner aboard. Take a city tour in 50's convertibles through Hollywood, Beverley Hills and Bel Air. Lunch at one of the city's famous restaurants and stroll through Rodeo Drive where the shopping possibilities are endless. Enjoy a helicopter ride over the city before dinner in Downtown LA. Enjoy some time on the beach, playing volleyball or enjoying a California-style surfing lesson, visiting Venice Beach or Santa Monica. Transfer back to the airport for your flight home.

East Coast:

Day 1: Chicago
Arrive in Chicago and transfer to your hotel. After refreshing, Hancock Tower awaits you. Enjoy the overwhelming view of this magnificent city while sipping a cocktail. Dinner will be served at "The Signature at the 95" restaurant which is on the 95th floor of the Hancock tower.

Day 2: Chicago
Start to explore the city by mountain bike. Chicago is on its way to becoming the most bike-friendly city in the USA. Ride through the beautiful Northern parts of the city, Lincoln Park and Gold Coast, where most of the streets are lined by large trees and in which many artists and business men took residence. Stop for a quick snack before being picked up in a Chrysler PT Cruiser to explore the city of the 1920s when prohibition made some infamous Chicago legends. You will visit Al Capone's headquarters and the place of the Valentine's massacre and finish your tour as a "mobster" in Tommy's Gun Garage. Enter through the back door under the El train tracks, give the password and experience the roaring 20's. Enjoy dinner and a visit to a musical comedy club.

Day 3: Chicago - Washington DC
Transfer to Oak Park, where Frank Lloyd Wright created what became known the world over as the Prairie School or Architecture. Through this tranquil community, you will be guided by a Chicago Architect. Oak Park also lays claim to the famed American writer Ernest Hemmingway, who was born here in 1899. An exclusive lunch is served in the Cheney Mansion, designed in 1913. From here, head to the airport for your flight to Washington. In the evening, take an orientation tour through Washington during which you will see the lit-up monuments along the Mall. End the tour at Union Station before heading to dinner at B. Smith's which is located in the presidential suite of this historic station.

Day 4: Washington DC
Explore Georgetown, the lovely 18th century port that now lives as one of Washington's most fun neighbourhoods. See the stately homes and residences of celebrated residents such as the Kennedy's, Harriman's and former secretary of state Albright. Afterwards, Park Rangers in period clothing guide you on a mule-drawn boat trip along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal past historic buildings. Dinner is served at the "Sea Catch Restaurant and Raw Bar", where seasonal specialties are served in an award-winning historic building.

Day 5: Washington DC
Join a professional photographer for a half day photo safari through Washington. You will be taught how to take postcard perfect photos of the popular sights. Enjoy lunch at one of Washington DC's excellent restaurants. The afternoon is at leisure to explore the Mall, visit the shops or have a look around some of Washington's museums. Enjoy a farewell dinner at Smithsonian's National Museum of National History, seated around the elephant in the historic rotunda. Depart for London the following day.

Florida:

Day 1: Miami
Arrive in Miami and transfer to the hotel. Feel the tropical ambience and enjoy dinner at Lario's -located on Ocean Drive at Miami's South Beach. Experience excellent Cuban cuisine in an elegant atmosphere, Havana Style, with some salsa dancing.

Day 2: Miami
Take a city tour in a hummer limousine through South Beach, Coconut Grove and Downtown. Experience the flavour of South Beach and the famous Art-Deco District, the exclusive neighbourhoods of Coral Gables, trendy Coconut Grove and Cuban-influenced Little Havana with the popular Calle Ocho. See the banking district along Brickell Avenue in Downtown Miami and visit the Bayside Marketplace, which is located directly on the water. Enjoy lunch at the Hard Rock Café, Bayside or Rusty Pelican, located on beautiful Key Biscayne, before an action packed afternoon of swimming with dolphins, sailing or even sky diving! Enjoy dinner aboard the luxury yacht M/V Kathleen and view the multi-million dollar homes from the sea.

Day 3: Miami
Take a day trip to the Everglades where you will experience nature in its purest state as you ride on a swamp buggy and take an airboat ride over the River of Grass. Lunch will include alligator and snake titbits before you return to Miami. Alternatively, try your hand at Golf on one of Miami's famous courses. In the evening, enjoy a special dinner at one of Miami's fantastic restaurants.

Day 4: Miami - Key West
Take a day trip to the southernmost city in the continental United States, Key West, by seaplane. Key West is separated from mainland Florida by 100 miles and 42 bridges. It blends American and Caribbean influences into an easy going atmosphere and is an island with glorious floral abundance and engaging lunacy of character. In the historic Old Town district, you'll find lovingly restored Victorian homes and tiny pastel cottages, lush tropical blossoms tumbling over white picket fences and tall palm trees. Lunch at the Pier House and an easy afternoon before watching one of the most famous sun sets in the world aboard and historic schooner 'Western Union', sailing past the harbour and out to the majestic Atlantic Ocean.

Day 5: Orlando
Depart Miami for Orlando; on the way visit the Kennedy Space Centre to see NASA's glorious past, inspiring present and exciting future. Stroll through the rocket garden, board the life-size replica of the space shuttle and see NASA's facilities, launch pads and the enormous vehicle assembly building. The centre has a number of fascinating interactive experiences. In the evening, dinner at 'Shula's steakhouse'. This elegant restaurant, with its white linen, serves only certified Angus Steak beef, the best that money can buy. Also on the menu, you will find the freshest seafood and magnificent Maine lobsters.

Day 6: Orlando
Begin the day with ballooning and a Champagne breakfast over Orlando. Enjoy lunch at the hard Rock Café followed by a VIP tour of Universal Studios. An incredible array of rides, shows, movie sets and attractions put you in the middle of the action. Explore the secrets of the movie world with your own guide. Spring 2010 sees the opening of Universal Studios' new Harry Potter theme park, which is certain to be a hit with young wizards. Complete a perfect day with dinner at "Emeril's Restaurant" at Universal's Citywalk, famed for its high energy, bold exciting flavours and memorable experience. Afterwards, enjoy a drink and some dancing at one of the many venues on the Citywalk.

Day 7: Orlando
In 1971, the property amassed by Walt Disney became Disney World. Since then, waterslides, roller coasters, fairy tale palaces and costumed characters have made it one of the world's most visited tourist attractions. Spend the day in one of the theme parks and take a magical journey through a place where storybook fantasy is an everyday reality. Alternatively, why not take a trip to the beaches of Daytona or try your hand at deep sea fishing? In the evening, enjoy an unforgettable and exhilarating show in Downtown Disney. For an exceptional final dinner, 'Bergamos' offers the finest Italian cuisine, served by talented singing waiters before you end up at 'Blazing Pianos' - a swinging piano bar. Depart for London.

Sample Self Drive: Western Triangle

Day 1-2: Las Vegas
Let yourself be emerged in this breathtaking glitzy metropolis of the superlatives. The fabulous hotels with their casinos, the world famous shows and nightlife make this unbelievable city the entertainment capital of the west.

Day 3: Las Vegas - Death Valley - Fresno
Today you drive through the dry and hot desert area of Nevada, followed by the fertile valley of San Joaquin to Fresno. This city has become the centre of the agricultural Central Valley where wine, citrus fruit, nuts and almonds count among the most important cultivated products (approximately 482 miles)

Day 4: Fresno - Yosemite - San Francisco
Leaving Fresno, you arrive at the scenic highlight of your trip, Yosemite National Park. It is one of the most visited natural wonders of the United States, lined on both sides by almost 100 metre high mountain walls. Glaciers created the picturesque and very photogenic shape of granite rocks like Half Dome and El Capitan. (Approximately 312 miles)

Day 5: San Francisco
You may want to explore this beautiful city by cable car or on foot, walking from Fisherman's Wharf, with its long promenade and range of restaurants to Union Square with its art galleries and boutiques and all the highlights along the way. From here, you may choose to take the ferry to Alcatraz, which houses the former famous federal prison.

Day 6: San Francisco - San Simeon
Your drive leads you to the historic town of Monterey located on a peninsula at the end of Monterey Bay. A must visit is Cannery Row, which became well known by the novels of literature Nobel Prize Winner John Steinbeck. Afterwards, you take the beautiful 17 mile drive to San Simeon. (Approximately 210 miles)

Day 7: San Simeon - Los Angeles
You pass through Santa Barbara, which is well known for its historic Spanish mission, beautiful Court House in Spanish style and its picturesque main street with lovely boutiques and restaurants. Continue and you reach Los Angeles, the second largest city in the USA. (Approximately 418 miles)

Day 8: Los Angeles
We would suggest taking a half day city tour as an introduction to this fascinating city, starting with Downtown LA, Olvera street, Chinatown and Hollywood with the famous Walk of Fame. You may extend your Hollywood experience in the afternoon with a visit to the Universal Studios or some time on the beach. Depart for London.