Cheap holiday deals tend to be lazy weeks away lying by a pool but for those of you looking for something more exciting that is still within budget, why not consider a driving holiday in America, incorporating - of course - Route 66? Connecting Chicago and Lost Angeles, the original Route 66, founded in 1926, was 2448 miles long but has since been altered many times and is no longer an official US highway.
Made famous by the 1946 Nat King Cole Trio song, then again by The Rolling Stones, it became a popular tourist destination and remains a much loved experience today for Americans and tourists alike.
A week or two away just isn't enough time to drive the whole route and properly enjoy the experience, so it might be a good idea to choose a smaller segment to explore.
For those wanting cheap holiday deals it could even be worth looking into package holidays, then taking shorter adventures with a hire car.
Two extraordinary cities along the route are St Louis and Santa Fe, so they might be worth considering.
St Louis is one of those cities that genuinely has something to offer everyone.
It is home to the 1371 acre Forest Park - bigger than Central Park by 500 acres and one of the largest public parks in America.
Entry is free and there is wheelchair access, a cycling, jogging and skating path, lakes, an Art Museum, a Science Centre, a zoo and much, much more! The park is open from 6am - 10pm every day, so no matter what time of year you choose for your holiday you can enjoy this beautiful part of the city.
Another spectacular attraction is the Shaw Botanical Gardens which were founded in 1859 and where visitors can see beautiful landscaping, historical structures, a Japanese garden, a tropical rainforest and the stunning Victorian home of founder Henry Shaw.
After spending days in and around parks and gardens you might want to head to a bar or tavern and enjoy some live blues music, hit one of the local casinos, or see a Broadway show in the Fox Theatre.
There is a huge variety of hotels available to suit every budget, from a cheap and cheerful stay at the Holiday Inn Express in South St Louis to the extravagant Four Seasons hotel which is just three blocks from the Mississippi River.
Route 66 is a journey through several exciting cities and by combining package holidays or all inclusive holidays with a hired car and a sense of adventure, your next holiday could really surprise you!
Made famous by the 1946 Nat King Cole Trio song, then again by The Rolling Stones, it became a popular tourist destination and remains a much loved experience today for Americans and tourists alike.
A week or two away just isn't enough time to drive the whole route and properly enjoy the experience, so it might be a good idea to choose a smaller segment to explore.
For those wanting cheap holiday deals it could even be worth looking into package holidays, then taking shorter adventures with a hire car.
Two extraordinary cities along the route are St Louis and Santa Fe, so they might be worth considering.
St Louis is one of those cities that genuinely has something to offer everyone.
It is home to the 1371 acre Forest Park - bigger than Central Park by 500 acres and one of the largest public parks in America.
Entry is free and there is wheelchair access, a cycling, jogging and skating path, lakes, an Art Museum, a Science Centre, a zoo and much, much more! The park is open from 6am - 10pm every day, so no matter what time of year you choose for your holiday you can enjoy this beautiful part of the city.
Another spectacular attraction is the Shaw Botanical Gardens which were founded in 1859 and where visitors can see beautiful landscaping, historical structures, a Japanese garden, a tropical rainforest and the stunning Victorian home of founder Henry Shaw.
After spending days in and around parks and gardens you might want to head to a bar or tavern and enjoy some live blues music, hit one of the local casinos, or see a Broadway show in the Fox Theatre.
There is a huge variety of hotels available to suit every budget, from a cheap and cheerful stay at the Holiday Inn Express in South St Louis to the extravagant Four Seasons hotel which is just three blocks from the Mississippi River.
Route 66 is a journey through several exciting cities and by combining package holidays or all inclusive holidays with a hired car and a sense of adventure, your next holiday could really surprise you!
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