If you’re embarking on a great American adventure this year, it’s all about making planning your Stateside sojourn super simple, so you can save your energy for road trips, foodventures, cult eats and incredible experiences in diverse, iconic locations, each with its own distinct feel and appeal. Whether you’re heading to the palm-y, balmy environs of Miami, the urban-cool of New York or San Francisco’s easy, breezy artsiness, British Airways Holidays will ensure booking your break is simple and stress-free, with a number of smart travel features.
From teeny deposits (from just £60 per person up front) and instalment options*, being able to secure flights, hotels and car hire in one booking, fully flexible holidays with flights in and out of different airports available, and a dedicated 24-hour helpline available for any issues whilst you’re away. Every trip is ATOL-protected, and if British Airways Holidays cannot fulfil your holiday, they’ll ensure you receive a full refund within 14 days.
To help you make your trip across the pond even easier, check out this edit of exceptional hotels that will help make your States sojourn even more spectacular. Yee-ha!
Moments away from New York’s Grand Central Station, and with first rate wellness and fitness facilities in house, this hotel is for sightseers who like to take care of themselves. Rooms are kitted out with fitness zones featuring a yoga mat and blocks, exercise ball and an extensive library of on-demand class videos. Take in the iconic sights of Manhattan – from Radio City Music Hall and the Rockefeller Center to the famous shops of Fifth Avenue – before a stint in the gym making use of the Peloton bikes and weights machines. Reward yourself with a bespoke smoothie, healthy dish or innovative cocktail (or all three) from the hotel restaurant, Cork and Kale.
Book your holiday to New York at ba.com/evennyc
Lovers of luxury need look no further than this scintillating South Beach property. Extra-large guestrooms, two-story spa villas, private balconies, two pools and a concierge service – this hotel has it all. Borrow one of the hotel bikes to cruise along Ocean Drive before heading back for a bite to eat. Sample some of the freshest seafood in Miami at the hotel restaurant, Seawell Fish N’ Oyster, where oysters are half price from 5pm- 6pm, Tuesday to Saturday. As the sun begins to dip behind the South Beach horizon, head to the Minnow Bar terrace for a Paloma Verde with a view, or up to the rooftop bar to watch an unforgettable sunset from the poolside deck.
Book your holiday to Miami at ba.com/kimptonanglers
If your American dream involves waking up to views of the hazy Los Angeles skyline or the inspiring Hollywood Hills, the Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood is for you. A haven of quiet amid the chaotic excitement of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the hotel offers locally roasted specialty coffee, dishes with ingredients sourced from the Hollywood Farmers Market and an intriguing cocktail menu all from on-site bar and restaurant, Jane Q. Head to the fifth floor of the hotel after a day of exploring the nearby attractions and shops of Hollywood Boulevard to relax on the pool deck with light bites and a glass of wine. Top the day off with dinner at the hotel’s rooftop pop up, Yaki Q, which serves up yakitori, classic cocktails, and sunset views.
Book your holiday to Los Angeles at ba.com/kimptoneverly
This boutique, artsy hotel is slap bang in the heart of the Garden District in New Orleans. Stunning Belle Epoque mansions rub shoulders with quaint one-story cottages here, all shaded by the welcoming arms of the lush green oaks. The hotel’s interior design and architecture reflect its serene surroundings, and Babin’s Bar & Bistro has a charming front garden from which you can watch the St. Charles Streetcar trundle by. When you’re ready to explore the surrounding neighbourhoods you can hop on the St Charles Avenue line and visit the beautiful mansions and gardens, the eclectic shops and buskers of Magazine Street, and the lagoon island in Audubon Park.
Book your holiday to New Orleans at ba.com/indigoneworleans
Sophisticated, elegant hospitality is the name of the game at the Mark Hopkins. Set within the residential neighbourhood of Nob Hill, with its well-kept parks and grand mansions, the hotel features French chateau and Spanish Renaissance architecture, with wood panelled interiors, lavish soft furnishings and rivers of natural light. Enjoy the old school charm of the Nob Hill Club for intimate dinners and choice wine, or head to the iconic sky lounge of Top Of The Mark for sunset cocktails and unbeatable views of the bay. The concierge service will be on hand to guide you through the many unmissablenearby attractions, from day trips to the Napa Valley or a Golden State Warriors game at Chase Center, to night tours around the infamous Alcatraz Island.
Book your holiday to San Francisco at ba.com/icsanfrancisco
A coast-lover’s paradise, Holiday Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach S-Harbourside is located minutes from the waterways of Indian Rocks Beach, and close to Clearwater Beach and St Pete Beach. The resort has its own 50-slip marina offering boat rentals, fishing charters, and dolphin spotting tours, and is the ultimate spot from which to catch a famous Floridian sunset. The hotel provides guests with discounted tickets to the onsite Splash Harbour Water Park, while mini golf, a hot tub and some poolside R&R await those who prefer quieter pastimes. For dinner head to Jimmy Guana’s waterfront restaurant for tropical drinks, delicious food and lively nightly entertainment.
Book your holiday to Florida at ba.com/holidayinnclearwater
With flexibility, safety and comfort as top priorities, it’s no wonder 92 per cent of customers say they would consider booking again with British Airways Holidays**. They are ATOL-protected (5985), with low deposits and a 24-hour holiday helpline. So, whether you’ll be basking on a beach, culture-hopping around the city or enjoying precious time with your family, let British Airways Holidays’ travel guides help you decide. Visit ba.com/holidays to book your trip.
*T&Cs apply: Deposit balance due seven weeks in advance for long haul journeys and 28 days in advance for short haul breaks. Travel restrictions may apply. **From over 27,000 independent Reevoo reviews in the last 12 months – as at March 2022.
