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USA Trips
Why USA?
Sometimes the best adventures are sitting on your doorstep, particularly with a roll call of cities such as New Orleans, San Francisco and Miami.
That’s why we’ve created a collection of short breaks, thoughtfully tailored to the needs of busy American professionals. Sound like you? Perhaps this is just the kind of escape you were looking for.
For now, browse our new collection of short breaks. But watch this space – there are more to come.
USA facts
What's the weather like?
The USA is a vast country, with weather varying from north to south and east to west. Average temperatures in the summer are 81F (27C) and a chilly 33 F (-1 C) in winter.
81 °f
Average temp in high season
What's the national language?
English
What's the currency?
United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone
The United States is spread across six time zones; Hawaii (GMT-10:00), Alaska (GMT-09:00), Pacific (GMT-08:00), Mountain (GMT-07:00), Central (GMT-06:00), and Eastern (GMT-05:00).
Top three activities
1. Take a jazz steamboat down the Mississippi River
2. Hiking in Yosemite
3. Kayaking in Key Largo
Top five dishes to try
1. Clam chowder
2. Drop biscuits and gravy
3. Barbecue
4. Deep-dish pizza
5. Apple pie
Top places to visit in the USA
New Orleans
African-American, Creole and Cajun influences combine in this city full-of-life to create a bustling hive of swinging music, delicious food and all-round good times. The historic heart of the city is the French Quarter, with its rich cultural heritage on display in its architecture and nightlife.
Miami
If you’re going to Miami, there will be plenty to keep you busy in this lively city. From Little Havana’s graffiti-adorned streets to the golden beachfront. Miami is a city of color and vibrancy. Make sure you take time out to cruise across Miami’s tropical waters.
San Francisco
Sail under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Bay or pop over to one of the excellent vineyards for a sample of the good life. For the adventurers out there, the lush natural landscape of Yosemite is just a small hop away.
Yosemite National Park
Located near the Nevada border, this vast Californian landscape is all about nature on a breathtaking scale. It has long attracted serious adventurers with its epic cliffs, giant waterfalls and the world’s tallest forests.
Our Promise
Joining the Flash Pack community comes with a few special guarantees...
The People
Our trips are for like-minded people in their 30s and 40s – and 98% of them join us solo. It’s almost a given you’ll make friends.
The Trips
We know the world’s best bits, so your adventure will always be immersive and authentic, and your accommodation hand-picked.
The Guides
Our guides on the ground know their destinations better than anyone, so expect unprecedented access to local living and cultural secrets.
The Ease
We take all the hassle out of travel planning for you. Unique accommodation? Activities? People? Sorted.
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