Category: USA

  • Falkland Island’s family book Florida holiday with Leeds travel agency.

    There are not many places in the world that are more remote than The Falkland Islands. These beautiful islands, in the South Atlantic Ocean, have a population of less than 3,000 and are fiercely loyal to the United Kingdom. So, when we received an email from a Falklands resident asking us to arrange a Florida…

  • New York Holiday Review

    We get lots of reviews sent to us from our customers. Here is one about New Year in New York I travelled with my boyfriend to New York in December 2011 for the New Year celebrations and for my 21st birthday. It was cold, wet, and 2ft deep in snow most of the time… but I…

  • Seattle: Grunge, coffee and heavy industry

    One of the most northerly US cities, Seattle is a thriving mix of counterculture verve fuelled by the machinations of heavy industry. Its hotels, bars and restaurants are of as high a standard as you would expect in any major US city but it its distinctive culture and history that make the city unique. Seattle…

  • Las Vegas, California and Hawaii Holiday Review

    It’s great when a customer sends us a written report about their holiday. These two holdiay reviews are about holidays to Las Vegas, California and Hawaii When my partner said he really wanted to go to Las Vegas, California and Hawaii, I said I didn’t mind but I am so glad he talked me round…

  • Focus on California – the Best Places to Spot Celebrities

    The US state of California is one of the most well known destinations in the world. It is home to Hollywood, has miles of sandy beaches and the state has some of the world’s most iconic cities. But California is not just about these things. There are hidden gems waiting to be discovered in Los…

  • I want a holiday to Hawaii – Today’s customer request

    A customer called today asking for advice and a price about a holiday to Hawaii, so we thought that we would give you some information about what to look for when considering a holiday to the islands of Hawaii. First of all, Hawaii (the USA’s 50th State) is a long 20 hour flight from the…

  • Looking for an Orlando Villa? How about Lake Berkley?

    A holiday to Florida is a fantatstic experience. I remember the first time I went to Orlando, Florida I was overwhelmed with the quality of the place. From Disney, Sea World, Universal Studios, the restaurants, the food, the shopping and the friendly people I thought the whole place was brilliant. When visiting Orlando or the…

  • Where to stay in Las Vegas

    We are often asked whether we can recommend a hotel in Las Vegas. Las Vegas can be  part of a USA multi centre holiday itinerary which also might include Los Angeles and San Francisco or you could spend all your holiday in Las Vegas. That’s what I did last time I went to Las Vegas. I spent…

  • Car Hire in New York

    Todays Question from a customer Question – I want to hire a car in New York City. What are my options? Answer : It is possible to hire a car in New York city. There are several car rental companies that have offices on Manhattan island. The nearest car rental office to Midtown Manhattan is…

  • Celine Dion to help attract visitors to Las Vegas

    Las Vegas is fighting back against the recession that has hit the city hard in the last few years. I last visited Las Vegas in 2005, just before the American economy took a nose dive and with it the number of visitors to LAs Vegas slumped. Unemployment in Las Vegas is over 15% and the…

  • Travelling from New York to Washington DC

    Every day we are asked for advice about travelling in foreign countries. As experienced travel agents we often know the answers to our customers question. If we don’t know the answer we make it our job to find out. This is a question we were asked today. Question I’ve booked a holiday to the USA…

  • The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas – Nearly the real Venice !

    A visit to Las Vegas is a must in our opinion. It is not just about casinos and gambling. Las Vegas is one of the entertainment capitals of the world with the added bonus of the Grand Canyon only 30 minutes flying time away making it perfect for a day trip. Las Vegas is famous for…