Casinos, Craters & Carousels

Welcome to Sin City! Prepare to have your senses dazzled by the neon lights and flamboyance. Try your luck in the copious casinos and explore the decadent hotels. Head for the colossal Hoover Dam, one of the world’s largest, and more than 50 storeys high. Spend the evening gazing in awe at the bright lights of the Vegas Strip from the air as part of an evening helicopter tour, then catch a ground-breaking Cirque du Soleil show back on ground level. If you need a rest, soak up the inevitable sunshine by the pool, after all, despite appearances, Las Vegas is a desert.

Today you'll be leaving Las Vegas for one of nature's greats, the Grand Canyon. Along the way, tick off another classic USA road trip moment as you take the old Route 66 to the Grand Canyon. Marvel at the scale of this natural spectacle from one of the many vantage points throughout the park, walk the trails that run around the canyon and then see it from the best position of all: a helicopter. Once you’ve soaked in this natural marvel perhaps take a trip to see the yawning expanse of the 50,000-year-old Barringer meteor crater, which is 1.2km wide and 170m deep – quite a site to behold.

Continue to Anaheim, your base for visiting Disneyland, much-loved by children and big kids alike. Meet the stars of your favourite films, ride the rollercoasters and relive your childhood with two days at this magical park, fun for all the family.

There's still time for one final adventure as you hit Los Angeles. Go celeb spotting in Hollywood, shop till you drop in Beverley Hills and hike Runyon Canyon for stunning views over the city. Explore the diverse neighbourhoods from glitzy Bel Air to arty Venice Beach, and dive into the smorgasbord of international cuisine you might expect from such a cosmopolitan city. Before heading home, don’t forget to visit Universal Studios, where you can scare yourself silly on the movie-themed rides, and go behind-the-scenes of your favourite films.