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These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in California, and they showcase some of the routes that we’ve found work particularly well.

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  • Sunset on La Jolla Beach

    San Diego short break

    California
    • Stay on Coronado Island, one of the top places to walk to and relax on the beach.

    • Kayak along the California coastline taking in the natural caves and marine wildlife.

    • Explore the USS Midway Museum.

    • Enjoy a variety of small shops and restaurants on Coronado Island.

    5 days from $1,355pp

  • Redwood National Park

    Northern California self-drive tour

    US
    • Explore beautiful, cosmopolitan San Francisco.

    • See the enormous redwood trees in Redwood National Park.

    • Discover the beauty and tranquility of Lake Tahoe.

    • Explore a mix of vineyards, rugged coastline and flowing rivers in Sonoma County.

    • Go hiking at mighty Mount Shasta.

    14 days from $5,440pp

  • Whales, Hawaii

    Family self-drive tour of Hawaii's highlights

    California and Hawaii
    • Enjoy some family relaxation on Maui's white-sand beaches.

    • Greet the local marine life on a snorkel adventure.

    • Between January and March, experience the majesty of humpback whales at sunrise.

    • Sample roadside treats and explore the landscape on the Road to Hāna.

    • Access your family's adventurous side and experience the heat of Hawaii's legendary volcanoes.

    12 days from $9,815pp

  • Ranch at Rock Creek, Phillipsburg, MT

    Luxury ranch & beach

    US
    • Spend five nights at a luxury ranch in a pristine valley in Montana.

    • Try out a variety of activities at the ranch, including horseback riding, fly-fishing for cutthroat trout, and mountain biking.

    • Unwind by relaxing in a cliff-side resort overlooking Laguna Beach.

    9 days from $14,190pp

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