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“If you ever plan to motor west
Travel my way, take the highway that’s the best
Get your kicks on Route 66!

It winds from Chicago to L.A.
More than two thousand miles all the way.
Get your kicks on Route 66!

Now you go through St. Looey, Joplin, Missouri
And Oklahoma City looks mighty pretty.
You’ll see Amarillo, Gallup, New Mexico
Flagstaff, Arizona; don’t forget Winona,
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino.

Won’t you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip.
Get your kicks on Route 66.”

When you make that California trip!
If any Joe tells you to go some other way, say nix!
Get your kicks on Route 66!

Bobby Troup, Copyright 1946, Londontown Music

Introduction
Are you looking for the real America? Do you want to experience America during the days of “cool” when television buddies Marty Milner and George Maharis drove their “adventure bound” red corvette along Route 66 looking for fun? Do you want to get out of the fast lane of fast food and fast times and into the real heartland of the United States?

Welcome to the Mother Road, the route young men took from the Midwest to discover the glitz and glamour of LA and a road that still passes through small towns that haven’t changed a lot since then. It was originally conceived to connect rural Oklahoma with Los Angeles and Chicago. It was originally pulled together using bits and pieces of existing roadways worked into a cohesive cord connecting towns, cultures and regions of a vast country, some of which had not had access before. You’ll be astounded by the huge variety of places you experience between the steel and glass canyons of the Miracle Mile in Chicago to Grand Canyon National Park. The rich fields of the Midwest transform into red rock desert and back again once you arrive in central California. The road has tremendous American history. John Steinbeck observed in The Grapes of Wrath, “they come into 66 from the tributary side roads, from the wagon tracks and the rutted country roads, 66 is the mother road, the road of flight” as he witnessed over 200,000 Dust Bowl farmers escaping to California.

By the time Route 66 had become America’s Main Street, it was intended to be replaced entirely by the new Interstate highway system. Some of it has. But Route 66 refused to die so other places still have the wonderful old trading posts, filling stations, motels, tourist traps, and diners that have been there for decades. Preservation groups are working diligently to preserve what remains of the authenticity and icons of America’s golden age of road trips. As you travel you can enjoy the scents of new mown hay and hickory smoke drifting from the pit barbeque chimneys. Taste a real American hamburger and a rich creamy malt prepared they way they used to be. Experience Sky City where Native Americans live exactly like they did four hundred years ago. Pull over along a deserted stretch in the Mojave and listen to the hum of millions of wheels that have passed this way.
We invite you to take a once in a lifetime road trip and drive a real piece of American history, while staying in a collection of completely unique accommodations related to Route 66 lore. Savor and enjoy this truly authentic American experience.

Itinerary Summary
With over 2400 miles to cover Route 66 involves some substantial driving. For this reason we offer this program in both a 14 night and 21 night version. The summarised stops for each version are shown below. The extended program offers more time in major locations and also includes 2 additional stops in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Chinle, Arizona. Modified versions of either itinerary to suit your own individual preferences can be prepared on request.

Flights
We are very proud to work with British Airways and have negotiated special inclusive tour rates exclusive to Complete North America for this itinerary giving you a great deal on non-stop flights with one of the finest carriers in the world. Should you be interested we can also extend special reduced travel rates in British Airways World Traveller Plus, Club World and FIRST. You have a choice of non-stop flights between London and Chicago and Los Angeles and London subject to availability and we can offer discounted regional flights around the U.K. to connect with these London departures.

Accommodation
The accommodations used in this itinerary were carefully selected for their contribution to your experience and their relationship with Route 66. Some are newly constructed. Others are newly restored and include properties that have accommodated travelers on Route 66 for decades. If you wish to upgrade any of your stays to larger full-service hotels, that type of property is available in most locations. We would be glad to prepare a personalised quote for you on request.

Financial Protection
By booking this complete package with Complete North America you benefit from reduced rates on flights, accommodation and car rental along with complete financial protection. We are fully bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority and this package is ATOL protected under ATOL No.5368.

Flights
We are very proud to work with British Airways and have negotiated special inclusive tour rates exclusive to Complete North America for this itinerary giving you a great deal on non-stop flights with one of the finest carriers in the world. Should you be interested we can also extend special reduced travel rates in British Airways World Traveller Plus, Club World and FIRST. You have a choice of non-stop flights between London and Chicago and Los Angeles and London subject to availability and we can offer discounted regional flights around the U.K. to connect with these London departures.

Accommodation
The accommodation used in this itinerary offers exceptional value for money. In most cases the motels are located on the outskirts of major towns. They are chosen as we have found them to be clean, comfortable and welcoming, with good basic facilities and in most cases free parking. If you wish to upgrade any of your stays to more centrally located hotels then we would be glad to prepare a personalised quote for you on request.

Financial Protection
By booking this complete package with Complete North America you benefit from reduced rates on flights, accommodation and car rental along with complete financial protection. We are fully bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority and this package is ATOL protected under ATOL No.5368.

Arrival Chicago

Depart London Heathrow – 1140
Arrive Chicago – 1355
Journey Time – 8 hours 30 minutes

Route 66 through Illinois was first used by Native Americans as a trading path followed by fur trappers and traders who sought a path to the Mississippi River to ship their goods downstream to French New Orleans. Al Capone and the rumrunners kept the road busy right after it became the first fully paved highway in Illinois in the early 1920s. When the old Route 66 road signs came down in 1977, the strong relationship of the road to the people who travel it brought new Historic Route 66 signs back almost immediately. When the highway department would not pay for them, bake sales, auctions, festivals and other truly American events raised money to bring them back.

After you take a taxi to your hotel, you can begin your own historic “road trip” after settling in. Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, Watertower Place, the Navy Pier, the Merchandise Mart, Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum are not far away.

As you explore one or a selection of these world class attractions, you can begin thinking about your upcoming journey on the Mother Road. Although Route 66 virtually parallels the interstate anywhere portions of the actual road exist, even today hundreds of men, young and old (and women) take this trip every year from Chicago to Los Angeles. America unfolds as you travel through the Ozarks, authentic American towns in southwest and vast open deserts. You can start your trip at Grant Park, the exact place where Route 66 begins.

Accommodations in Chicago
Hilton Chicago - Stay at the Hilton Chicago overlooking Grant Park where Route 66 begins.

Chicago to St. Louis – 300 miles

Most of today will be spent traveling through Illinois farmlands on your way to St. Louis, the crossroads where highways from Chicago, Kansas City, Memphis, Nashville, and Indianapolis meet. The city was originally the focal point of Indian trails that ran all across the US and the jumping off point for Lewis and Clark’s Expedition of Discovery to open the West through the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase. It will also be your jumping off point to points south and west, as you begin your journey through the wide open spaces.

Springfield, the Illinois State Capital, is Abraham Lincoln country. He left here to serve as President of the United States during the most awful period in American history, the Civil War and returned as a fallen hero, a casualty of the same war. New Salem where Lincoln lived and worked for six years has been reconstructed. Costumed interpreters bring the village alive. The Lincoln Home National Historic Site is the centerpiece of a four block historic neighborhood. The President’s Tomb, Presidential Library and original law office are also open for touring.

As you cross from Illinois into Missouri you’ll be crossing the historic Chain of Rocks Bridge. Be sure to stop at Ted Drew’s Frozen Custard, serving Route 66 travelers since 1929. In St. Louis, the original Route 66 tracked through town very near the Gateway Arch and we definitely recommend riding the elevator inside Arch to the top of the 630 foot structure. Spectacular views of the Mississippi River await. In the evening, you can catch up with the St. Louie Blues, which were born right here and taste the fruits of Anheuser-Busch, the world’s largest brewer.

Accommodations in St. Louis
Lodge at Grant’s Trail - Select a theme room at this new lodge right on Route 66 specifically created as a relaxing Bed and Breakfast property.

St. Louis to Springfield 210 miles

Route 66 from St. Louis to Springfield, Missouri takes you through the lush rolling hills of the Missouri Ozark Mountains. The road follows the Great Osage Trail, a major Indian path across the state and a route used by Jess James, of famed James Gang fame, who locals knew as “just a nice Missouri boy!” One of the most famous attractions on Route 66, Meramec Caverns was also used by the James Gang as a hideout when escaping the law. Lester Dill who owns Meramec Caverns started the American advertising institution, the bumper sticker, when he gave away portable advertising to all who stopped by to visit.

Much of the rural Ozark region, punctuated by the second oldest mountains in the world, looks much as it did when the first settlers arrived. Springfield has been bustling since the St. Louis-San Francisco railroad arrived in 1870. Even though most of Route 66 through here is now Interstate-44, remnants of the old road are everywhere just off the highway.

Interestingly, Springfield is considered the mother of the Mother Road itself. It was here that Cyrus Avery of Oklahoma who fought for a route through Oklahoma met with John Woodruff of Springfield, to plan and promote the idea of an interregional link that would bring trade and access to the area. In honor, Springfield has preserved much of the old highway frontage along St. Louis Street as well as the “Chestnut Expressway.” If you’re a fan of western lore, delve into the “Wild” Bill Hickock legend surrounding his fellow gambler Dave Tutt. There’s so many different stories no one really knows what happened.

Accommodations in Springfield
Route 66 Rail Haven - Enjoy a Route 66 themed Best Western located in a restored historic building.

Springfield to Tulsa to Oklahoma City 310 miles

Oklahoma was the home of Cyrus Avery, who came to be known as the “Father of Route 66.” After he was appointed to head the commission that reviewed the routes of new national highways, he fought for several years to bring a major highway through his home state, knowing it would boost the economy. Ultimately, he was successful in the choice of a route that followed the National Old Trails Road in 1925, which just happened to cross right through the middle of Oklahoma.

“Been on this road for a mighty long time,
Ten million men like me,
You drive us from you’ town
We ramble around
And got them 66 Highway Blues.”

Woody Guthrie of “This Land is Your Land” fame who hailed from Oklahoma, illustrated the icon which Route 66 had already become in a song that told of the plight of the Okies fleeing to California. The Los Angeles police stationed themselves at the Arizona border in 1934 to stop the flood of Dust Bowlers looking for a better life.

Southwest of Springfield, you’ll begin to see why they would leave, as the landscape changes from the rich crop raising Midwest into the American southwest; red, dry and dusty. During the1930s, more than 15% of Oklahoma’s population took Route 66 to escape the constantly blowing sand. They picked up their belongings, their families, their hopes and their dreams and headed west.

After World War II, the pretty Oklahoma City referred to by the Nat King Cole in “Get Your Kicks on Route 66” rose to new heights during the oil boom (the State Capitol is the only one in the country with an oil well on the grounds), only to suffer a dramatic decline at the end of the 1980s. Since then, the city has gone through an astounding transformation which continued during the re-building which followed the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. The monument to the victims is very moving and an adjacent museum tells the story.

For nightlife, make sure you visit Bricktown, a former warehouse district that has been reinvigorated with restaurants, cafes, night clubs and a vibrant atmosphere.

Accommodations in Oklahoma City
Hilton Skirvin - Enjoy the historic Skirvin Hotel that is a staunch supporter of Historic Route 66 with its own resident ghost. The property has recently undergone a massive renovation.

Oklahoma City to Amarillo 260 miles

For the traveler going west on Route 66, Texas is Cowboy Country. It is here that some of the most wonderful icons of Route 66, those “functional simple buildings that were adorned with all manner of exterior signs promising all things larger than life, still exist. Two headed snakes, reptile farms, alligators, wondrous caves and petrified mummies all vied for the attention of the vacationer in a unique side show that would have made P. T. Barnum proud. The tales carried home from these vacations would entice and amaze the neighborhood for months.

Amarillo is one of the last places on earth where the Old West is just minutes away or depending on where you are, could be closer than that. The vast ranches of the Texas Panhandle, some numbering in the millions of acres are just outside of Amarillo. Shortly after being discovered by Spanish explorer Francisco Coronado in 1541, the area became a magnet for cattlemen and sheep herders from all points of the compass looking for fresh grazing grounds. As the Dust Bowl farmers headed to California, more cattlemen and cowhands moved in to claim the same territory for ranching. Step into “The Real Texas” as the locals say.

Today, Amarillo and the surrounding Panhandle area is still a unique blend of the Old West and the New West, populated by American cowboys, roughnecks and self made millionaires and the ever present oil derricks. Working ranches, essentially unchanged from the day-to-day operations of the late nineteenth century peacefully coexist with a vibrant twenty-first century economy powered by petroleum. More than 2 million cattle are still shipped out of Amarillo each year. Make sure to drive Amarillo Boulevard which is the original Route 66 that is still lined with block after block of strip shopping centers and roadside motels straight out of the 1950s.

Accommodations in Amarillo
Big Texan Hotel - Steakhouse, hotel, motel and destination all in one!

Amarillo to Tucumcari, NM 120 miles

For many people traveling the old Mother Road during its hey-day, New Mexico presented their first glimpse of the more exotic cultures of the Southwest. To people who had never left the Midwest before, it was as if they had entered another country. Back then, the Native American and Spanish cultures were much stronger, not having been diluted as much with contemporary life. It was a fascinating heritage of old Indian Pueblos that dated back to before European colonization and Santa Fe and Albuquerque that looked like they could have fallen straight out of Mexico with adobe buildings and a Spanish plaza in the middle town. What adventure and discovery these lands presented; a phenomenal contrast to middle America.

Unique to New Mexico also was the number of Mom and Pop businesses that sprung up along Route 66. Some are still there. More amazing are the materials used to create workable spaces for the businesses. Crates left over from World War II became the walls of a motor court. Oilcans became shingles used to roof a service station. Cast away bottles and roadside trash became the material to create a wondrous roadside attraction. Diners could be ordered from a catalog and shipped by railroad to their destination. These are the same icons we marvel at along the road that so represented America’s love affair with the automobile. As a result, New Mexico still has the most miles of original Route 66 that can be driven today.

On you way between Amarillo and Tucumcari, New Mexico, be sure to stop at Cadillac Ranch to see the ten tail- finned Cadillacs buried in the sand.

Once nicknamed “Six-Shooter Siding,” Tucumcari, New Mexico got its start in 1901 as a rowdy railroad camp filled with saloons and outlaws. Soon, it became one of the many small railroad towns in the southwest with a flagging economy and diminishing population. Today, Route 66 is critically important, since it was the new businesses that were established along Route 66 which allowed Tucumcari to hang on, when other towns failed completely. Realizing that they have one of a handful of authentic roadside towns still intact and thriving has promoted a renaissance and revival among the gentlemen and businesses who just refused to let this wonderful piece of Americana and the American “road trip” pass away entirely. Let the signs that read “Tucumcari Tonight!” beckon you to this interesting place.

Accommodations in Tucumcari
Historic Blue Swallow Inn or Tucumcari Inn - Go back to the 50s in one of the original Route 66 roadside motels in Tucumcari that have been recently renovated and restored.

Tucumcari to Albuquerque 180 miles

Next up, Albuquerque, New Mexico’s capital city. Younger than its more northerly counterpart, Santa Fe, Albuquerque was founded in 1706 by a group of Spanish colonists who were granted permission by the King of Spain to establish a new city on the river. Old Town Plaza was the result of Spain’s Laws of the Indies which required setting a plaza at the center of any city. This Plaza still fronts the San Felipe Neri Church complex built in 1793 and the El Camino Real, the main route through town that connected Santa Fe and Albuquerque with Mexico City. The Santa Fe Trail also criss-crossed the region in 1821. Today, both routes are National Scenic Byways and All American Roads.

Historic neon signs still glow on the old Route 66 through Albuquerque which is now Central Avenue. Alongside the vintage signs, you’ll see new versions put up by businesses that are continuing the aesthetic traditions of the old Route 66, adorning their shops with bright buzzing neon. The famous Route 66 continues to guide visitors through Albuquerque from the volcanoes on the city’s far west side past the Rio Grande Botanical Garden and the Albuquerque Aquarium through the historic Old Towns and Downtown business districts and continuing eastward through the University of New Mexico and trendy Nob Hill, where you’ll find many of the city’s best restaurants, distinctive shops and boutiques.

Accommodations in Albuquerque
Route 66 Casino Hotel - Enjoy this just opened themed casino and hotel just outside downtown Albuquerque.

Explore Albuquerque

As you complete the self-guided Historic Walking Tour from Plaza to Plaza, you will be passing from Old “Villa Albuquerque” in Old Town, to the Downtown Civic Plaza, created in 1972. In between, you will witness 300 years of history.

It will be challenging to determine which other places to visit. Sandia Peak Tramway takes you over 2.5 miles to the 10,000 foot peak of the Sandia Mountains. Visit the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque Museum and the National Hispanic Cultural Center to learn more about local culture and history. Petroglyphs at the Petroglyph National Museum and El Morro National Monument reveal the life of ancient peoples who inhabited the area. The National Atomic Museum and Trinity Site, the exact spot where the first atomic bomb was detonated tell the story of this momentous event in American history.

Albuquerque to Holbrook 260 miles

On the way between Albuquerque and Holbrook, you’ll be entering the dramatic lands of western New Mexico and ultimately traveling through the Navajo Reservation. The New Mexico Mining Museum at Grants has replicated an entire uranium mine. Natural attractions include the El Malpais National Monument, the Continental Divide. The excavated Pueblo at Inspiration Rock dates back to AD 1200. Skirting the southern foothills of the Zuni Mountains, the drive along Highway 53 is likely the most scenic in all of New Mexico.

Staying with this route eventually brings you to Gallup, founded in 1881 when the Santa Fe railroad began operation along the route, This ‘Gateway To Indian Country’ is the largest town close to the Navajo and other Indian Reservations of the Four Corners Region. It still has some of the some of the Southwest’s largest trading posts and one of the best strips of neon signs you’ll see anywhere on old Route 66. A visit to Petrified Forest National Park on the way is a must.

Holbrook is another railroad town, this one named after the after the chief engineer of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, which came through in 1881. Soon Holbrook became known nationwide for the “fightinest bunch of cowboys in the United States.” Things have settled down a bit since then.

Accommodations in Holbrook
Heward House at Holbrook

Explore Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Strip, now an All American Road and National Scenic Byway, is a sparkling fantasyland at the heart of the city. Its unique blend of exciting entertainment, scenic beauty, and lavishly landscaped resorts take you to a wide variety of exotic realms from a medieval castle to a Parisian sidewalk cafe, a lakeside Italian village, or a pyramid in ancient Egypt. Once you arrive on the Strip, however, you might be surprised to find that it's also an enjoyable walking environment. Whether it's pirates plundering, fiery volcanoes spouting or tropical gardens luring the weary, the Las Vegas Strip offers a variety of fascinating visual experiences.

Las Vegas to Santa Monica/Los Angeles 290 miles

Finally, after a journey through the Mojave Desert today, you’ll reach the bright lights of Hollywood. It may be hard to believe that the area around Barstow was once covered by immense lakes ringed with Native American villages. When silver was discovered in Calico, the area became a mining center that included borax mining. Route 66 is Main Street through Barstow. Just off Main on First Street, you’ll discover the original Harvey House which gave rise to hospitality complexes all over the southwest.

Rainbow Basin about 15 miles north of Barstow is one of the lakebeds that existed between 10 and 30 million years ago. Calico Ghost Town is California’s official Silver Rush Ghost Town, preserving one of the few original mining camps in the Old West. One third of the town is original with the rest constructed in the “spirit” of Calico’s Old West past. Today’s destination, Santa Monica is where the Mother Road meets the Pacific Ocean at the Pier. Many a dream has begun and ended on those beaches.

Accommodations in Los Angeles
Hotel California/Santa Monica - Stay at the hip hotel in Santa Monica made famous by the Eagles.

Explore Los Angeles/Santa Monica

The sky’s the limit in Los Angeles. Take a go-behind-the scenes tour at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit the UCLA Armand Hammer Museum which presents the work of unprecedented artists, the California Heritage Museum, the Autry National Center Museum of the American West, the Aquarium of the Pacific, Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Take a tour of Los Angeles and Movie Stars Homes, the Hollywood Trolley Tour, the California Science Center, the Music Center, the Japanese American National Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art Grand Avenue, the Simon Wiesenthal Center and more. Be sure to visit the new Getty Center perched high on a hill atop the city. The view doesn’t get much better than that. Or if none of those things suit you, you can always go to Disneyland!

Depart Los Angeles

Make sure you take some time to relax in the California sunshine before you catch your plane Savor your journey to the bright lights of California all the way home.

Depart Los Angeles – 17:45
Arrive London Heathrow – 12:00*
Journey time – 10hr 20mins
Arrival time into the U.K is the following day

Chicago, Illinois – 1 extra night (2 in total)

Springfield, Illinois
(Not to be confused with Springfield Missouri already included) – 1 night
In order to provide more time to explore the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, one of the nights scheduled for Chicago has been rescheduled to Springfield, Illinois.

Accommodations in Springfield
Route 66 Hotel
Take a nostalgic journey on Route 66 at the new themed Route 66 Hotel and with its own Route 66 Museum

Santa Fe, New Mexico
One of the original routings of Route 66 that was abandoned went through Santa Fe, the capital city of New Mexico which was established 13 years before Plymouth Colony was settled by the Massachusetts Company. The city began with a handful of European style dwellings constructed by Spanish settlers and soon became the seat of power for the Spanish Empire north of the Rio Grande River. It began to prosper when Don Pedro de Peralta settled in 1610, the same year that Hampton, Virginia, the oldest continuous city on the East Coast, was settled. Santa Fe served as the capital of the Spanish Kingdom of New Mexico, the Mexican province of Nuevo Mejico, and the capital of the New Mexico Territory.

Once you arrive, it will be challenging to decide which locations to visit. Everything is focused on the Plaza, the center of the historic downtown. We suggest visiting the Palace of the Governors, the oldest public building still in use in America, constructed in 1610. It is now a southwestern history museum. The Museum of Fine Arts, next to the Palace, is older than the state itself. The extensive collection of southwestern art also includes paintings by Georgia O’Keefe, who called Santa Fe home for many years.

There are cultural museums of many other varieties, including the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, the Georgia O’Keefe Museum, and World Folk Art, with diverse works from artisans all over the world. If that’s not enough, there a huge list of art galleries, a myriad of restaurants and other interesting shops. Enjoy whatever you choose to do, there is more than enough to fill two days.

Accommodations in Santa Fe
El Dorado Hotel - Stay in an authentic adobe structure enhanced with all the modern amenities

Chinle, AZ
Located at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly which covers 130 square miles surrounding three major canyons. Many well preserved Anasazi ruins reveal the culture of the ancient peoples who lived in the area, ancestors of the present day Navajo who still farm the valley floor, a quite fascinating visit awaits you.

Accommodations in Chinle
Holiday Inn Chinle

Route 66 - Photo Album

We are pleased to be able to display a selection of photographs taken of Route 66 Flydrive.

Prices (in Pounds Sterling)

The prices shown below are 'per person'.

Cost Includes ....

• Roundtrip scheduled non-stop flights with British Airways
• Airport taxes
• 14 or 21 nights accommodation as detailed.
• Breakfast - Lodge on Grants Trail, Route 66 Rail Haven, Heward House, Lodge on Route 66
• 14 days compact car rental based on Alamo ‘Gold Rate’ (Intermediate for Triple/Quad Rates)
• Exclusive travel documentation portfolio including personalised maps, itinerary and driver directions along with all applicable tickets and vouchers.
• Due to the varying and frequently changing fuel surcharges imposed by all carriers from time to time the costs above do not include these charges. Any applicable charge will be confirmed to you at the time of enquiry or booking.

Weather
As you are travelling from north to south across three quarters of America you can expect dramatically varying weather particularly as your elevation will also vary considerably as you travel across the plains, through the mountains and into the canyons. Layered clothing will make adjusting to these changes much easier for you and you should always look to consume water on a regular basis particularly at high elevations.

Hotel Availability
Sometimes the hotels named in this itinerary are not available at the time of booking. Under these circumstances Complete North America will book alternative accommodation of a similar standard. Such changes will be confirmed in writing to you at the time of booking confirmation. If you are not completely happy with the alternative hotel we will happily discuss other possibilities with you in the same location.

Hotel Upgrades
In truth along much of Route 66 motels are the most cost effective and convenient way to travel. That said our team can offer upgraded hotel options throughout should you wish to be closer to the centre of towns, or staying at the National Park Lodges at the Grand Canyon for example. Please call to discuss your requirements and budget with a member of our team should you wish to consider upgrades.

Best days to travel, seat assignments, special requests and flight upgrades

• British Airways operate non-stop flights daily to/from Chicago and Los Angeles so subject to availability you can select the travel date that best suits you. Should you wish to fly with an alternative carrier we would also be happy to prepare a quote for you.
• Where available we will be delighted to take care of any special meal requests according to your preference at the time of booking.
• We have exceptional deals on upgrades with British Airways to World Traveller Plus, Club World and FIRST.
• We have discounted prices for British Airways regional flights to Heathrow, please ask for details and if you are flying from Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland? Read about special deals for connecting flights here.

Car Rental in America

The car rental included in this package is based on the Alamo 'Gold' rate which represents the mose inclusive rate you can buy. For a full breakdown of just exactly what this rate includes, a full explanation of all inclusions and information on cars please visit our car rental section by clicking on the link below.

As part of our agreement with Alamo we are able to offer you GPS Satellite Navigation as an optional extra that must be pre-booked. For more information on this click the link below.

Go to the car rental section » Read more about Sat Nav »

Travel Insurance
Whilst it is not compulsory to take our travel insurance, it's imperative that you do not travel without comprehensive travel insurance. Our adult premium is £49 per person for 2 weeks (Age restrictions do apply), however we do have rates for family policies and annual travel insurance, please call for details. In all cases taking our travel insurance will require acceptance of the medical health declaration and all pre-existing conditions should be declared to the insurance company.

All travellers must hold a full 10 year machine readable British Passport and have no criminal convictions to travel to the United States without the need for a visa. For more details on passport requirements please visit www.usembassy.org.uk

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