Worldwide brochure 2022-2023
USA The Deep South The Deep South is defined by its riveting history, influential culture, and meltingpot cuisine. Stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to west of the Mississippi, this region encompasses the states of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky and Louisiana. This is where you can learn about Alabama’s part in the civil rights movement, take a steam paddler down the Mississippi, sample authentic mud pie and fried chicken, and discover the home of country music in Nashville. This is the home, too, of New Orleans’ vibrant live-music scene, and Kentucky’s southern charms and Wild West history. Exciting, diverse and distinctive, the Deep South guarantees visitors an unforgettable journey. Historical French Quarter, Charleston, South Carolina Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame • 19th-century Belle Meade Plantation • Historic RCA Studio B Memphis Elvis's former mansion • Blues music on Beale Street • Tasty slow-cooked barbeque food Downtown, Nashville Tennesse The capital of Tennessee was named after Francis Nash, a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War in 1779. Today, it is famous for being the home of country music with two of the most popular attractions being the Country Music Hall of Fame and the revered Grand Ole Opry. Learn about the greats from the genre’s inception to the modern day and sample the city’s lively music scene. Alternatively, visit the original Jack Daniel's distillery or take a tour of a plantation for a poignant insight into the region’s history. One of the more historic and culturally significant cities of the Deep South, Memphis had a prominent role in the American civil rights movement and is home to the National Civil Rights Museum. Most people associate Elvis Presley with the city and a visit to Graceland – the mansion where the legendary singer lived and died – is a must. Many other famous musicians got their start in Memphis. Wander Beale Street to experience some blues music yourself, or sample the barbecue food for which this area has become internationally renowned. New Orleans Beale Street, Memphis Jazz cruise on a steamboat • Colonial-era architecture • Sample Creole and Cajun cuisine Downtown French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans is a blend of various cultures, traditions and nationalities from its past. The oldest part of the city, the French Quarter, dates back to 1718 and is brimming with colonial-era architecture, while the handsome mansions of the Garden District were created for wealthy Americans in the 19th century. We recommend soaking up the vibrant music on Frenchmen Street in the ‘birthplace of jazz’, enjoying an evening steamboat cruise, learning to cook Creole and Cajun food, and taking an airboat tour on the wetlands in search of alligators. 22 View our full range of itineraries, hotels and experiences at CoxandKings.co.uk
California Known as ‘The Golden State’ due to the 19th-century gold rush, California offers a celebrated coastline, sun-kissed beaches, dazzling cities and jaw-dropping parklands. Entry is usually via San Francisco or Los Angeles, with the coastal drive along the Pacific a particularly popular route. In the north, you’ll find towering redwood forests to explore, while golden sands and a relaxed lifestyle typify the south. Go hiking in the breathtaking Yosemite National Park, sample word-class wines in Sonoma and Napa Valley, cycle across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and see the imprints of Hollywood greats along Los Angeles’ Walk of Fame. Yosemite National Park Los Angeles Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Rodeo Highway 1, Big Sur San Francisco Pacific Coast Hollywood glamour • Great hiking trails • Vibrant food scene Considered the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles has a 120-kilometre-long coastline, running from the quiet enclave of Malibu to trendy Venice with its offbeat street performers. To the west, the coastal city of Santa Monica provides a more relaxed ambience. World-class museums • Impressive Golden Gate Bridge • Notorious jail on Alcatraz Situated in Northern California, the ‘City by the Bay’ offers many sights such as the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, the historic Fisherman’s Wharf, and the former federal jail on Alcatraz Island. The wineries found in Napa and Sonoma can easily be visited on a day trip. Stunning scenic drive • Pristine golden beaches • Quaint coastal towns The Pacific Coast is full of charming seaside towns, sandy beaches and beautiful scenery with opportunities for visiting great restaurants, art galleries and chic boutiques. We recommend taking the 45-kilometre stretch of Highway 1 between Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur. A suggested itinerary... Classic California 16 days & 14 nights Self-drive • From £3,495 (incl. flights) Category • Superior Experience the highlights of California on this suggested self-drive tour. Sample wine in the Napa Valley, drive along the Pacific coast and through Death Valley, spend time in iconic cities and admire the natural beauty of Yosemite National Park. Day 1: Fly to San Diego On arrival, pick up your hire car and drive to the Hotel del Coronado for 2 nights. (N) Day 2: San Diego Day at leisure. (N) Days 3-4: Palm Springs Drive to Palm Springs. Stay 2 nights at Hilton Palm Springs. Following day at leisure. (N) Day 5: Los Angeles Drive to Los Angeles and stay 2 nights at Westin Bonaventure. (N) Day 6: Los Angeles We recommend exploring some of the city’s most famous landmarks. (N) Day 7: Las Vegas Return your hire car at the airport and fly to Las Vegas. On arrival, collect your new car and drive to MGM Grand Resort for a 2-night stay. (N) Day 8: The Grand Canyon Today, we recommend driving to the aweinspiring Grand Canyon – with entrance to the Grand Canyon Skywalk included. (N) Day 9: Death Valley & Mammoth Lakes Travel through Death Valley and finish the day at Mammoth Lakes with an overnight stay at Sierra Nevada Resort & Spa. (N) Day 10: Yosemite Drive to Yosemite National Park for a full day exploring this famously beautiful valley. Overnight at Tenaya Lodge. (N) Day 11: Monterey Travel to Monterey. Spend the rest of the day here or, this afternoon, cruise along the scenic 17-Mile Drive to the quaint town of Carmel. Stay at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay for 1 night. (N) Day 12: San Francisco Book an optional whale watching cruise around Monterey Bay and then drop off your car in San Francisco this afternoon. Spend 3 nights at Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf. (N) Day 13: San Francisco Explore the ‘Golden City’ using the provided hop-on, hop-off pass, with entrance included to the fascinating island of Alcatraz. (N) Day 14: Napa Valley Take a full-day shared tour of the celebrated Napa Valley wine region. (N) Days 15-16: Fly to the UK Transfer to the airport and fly home, arriving the next morning. (N) Tailor-made travel Contact our experts 020 3930 5094 CoxandKings.co.uk/make-an-enquiry For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3930 5094 or speak to your travel agent 23
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California<br />
Known as ‘The Golden State’ due to the<br />
19th-century gold rush, California offers a<br />
celebrated coastline, sun-kissed beaches,<br />
dazzling cities and jaw-dropping parklands.<br />
Entry is usually via San Francisco or Los<br />
Angeles, with the coastal drive along the<br />
Pacific a particularly popular route. In the<br />
north, you’ll find towering redwood forests<br />
to explore, while golden sands and a relaxed<br />
lifestyle typify the south. Go hiking in the<br />
breathtaking Yosemite National Park, sample<br />
word-class wines in Sonoma and Napa Valley,<br />
cycle across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge,<br />
and see the imprints of Hollywood greats<br />
along Los Angeles’ Walk of Fame.<br />
Yosemite National Park<br />
Los Angeles<br />
Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Rodeo Highway 1, Big Sur<br />
San Francisco<br />
Pacific Coast<br />
Hollywood glamour • Great hiking trails •<br />
Vibrant food scene<br />
Considered the entertainment capital of the<br />
world, Los Angeles has a 120-kilometre-long<br />
coastline, running from the quiet enclave of<br />
Malibu to trendy Venice with its offbeat street<br />
performers. To the west, the coastal city of Santa<br />
Monica provides a more relaxed ambience.<br />
World-class museums • Impressive Golden<br />
Gate Bridge • Notorious jail on Alcatraz<br />
Situated in Northern California, the ‘City by<br />
the Bay’ offers many sights such as the iconic<br />
Golden Gate Bridge, the historic Fisherman’s<br />
Wharf, and the former federal jail on Alcatraz<br />
Island. The wineries found in Napa and<br />
Sonoma can easily be visited on a day trip.<br />
Stunning scenic drive • Pristine golden<br />
beaches • Quaint coastal towns<br />
The Pacific Coast is full of charming seaside<br />
towns, sandy beaches and beautiful scenery<br />
with opportunities for visiting great restaurants,<br />
art galleries and chic boutiques. We recommend<br />
taking the 45-kilometre stretch of Highway 1<br />
between Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur.<br />
A suggested itinerary...<br />
Classic California<br />
16 days & 14 nights<br />
Self-drive • From £3,495 (incl. flights)<br />
Category • Superior<br />
Experience the highlights of California on<br />
this suggested self-drive tour. Sample wine<br />
in the Napa Valley, drive along the Pacific<br />
coast and through Death Valley, spend<br />
time in iconic cities and admire the natural<br />
beauty of Yosemite National Park.<br />
Day 1: Fly to San Diego<br />
On arrival, pick up your hire car and drive to<br />
the Hotel del Coronado for 2 nights. (N)<br />
Day 2: San Diego<br />
Day at leisure. (N)<br />
Days 3-4: Palm Springs<br />
Drive to Palm Springs. Stay 2 nights at Hilton<br />
Palm Springs. Following day at leisure. (N)<br />
Day 5: Los Angeles<br />
Drive to Los Angeles and stay 2 nights at<br />
Westin Bonaventure. (N)<br />
Day 6: Los Angeles<br />
We recommend exploring some of the city’s<br />
most famous landmarks. (N)<br />
Day 7: Las Vegas<br />
Return your hire car at the airport and fly to<br />
Las Vegas. On arrival, collect your new car<br />
and drive to MGM Grand Resort for a 2-night<br />
stay. (N)<br />
Day 8: The Grand Canyon<br />
Today, we recommend driving to the aweinspiring<br />
Grand Canyon – with entrance to<br />
the Grand Canyon Skywalk included. (N)<br />
Day 9: Death Valley & Mammoth Lakes<br />
Travel through Death Valley and finish the<br />
day at Mammoth Lakes with an overnight<br />
stay at Sierra Nevada Resort & Spa. (N)<br />
Day 10: Yosemite<br />
Drive to Yosemite National Park for a full<br />
day exploring this famously beautiful valley.<br />
Overnight at Tenaya Lodge. (N)<br />
Day 11: Monterey<br />
Travel to Monterey. Spend the rest of the<br />
day here or, this afternoon, cruise along<br />
the scenic 17-Mile Drive to the quaint town<br />
of Carmel. Stay at Portola Hotel & Spa at<br />
Monterey Bay for 1 night. (N)<br />
Day 12: San Francisco<br />
Book an optional whale watching cruise<br />
around Monterey Bay and then drop off your<br />
car in San Francisco this afternoon. Spend 3<br />
nights at Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf. (N)<br />
Day 13: San Francisco<br />
Explore the ‘Golden City’ using the provided<br />
hop-on, hop-off pass, with entrance included<br />
to the fascinating island of Alcatraz. (N)<br />
Day 14: Napa Valley<br />
Take a full-day shared tour of the celebrated<br />
Napa Valley wine region. (N)<br />
Days 15-16: Fly to the UK<br />
Transfer to the airport and fly home, arriving<br />
the next morning. (N)<br />
Tailor-made travel<br />
Contact our experts<br />
020 3930 5094<br />
CoxandKings.co.uk/make-an-enquiry<br />
For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3930 5094 or speak to your travel agent<br />
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