glamour and the bright lights of three of the US's major centres of art, entertainment and business. Boston blends old world charm and modern convenience better than most American cities. You may only have a few days in which to explore New York, arguably the most vibrant and exciting city in the world, and are wondering where to start!
With good forward planning it is possible to take a sizeable bite out of the "Big Apple", and digest a good deal of this heady multi-racial, ethnic and cultural cocktail. Getting around is easy, with a numbered grid system of streets and avenues.
New York - The Big Apple
A centre for learning and the arts, New York boasts some of the world's best museums and art galleries, plus 42,000 Broadway theatre seats! A city of "villages", divided between The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan Island. Visit the Statue of Liberty, situated on Liberty Island.
Soak in the atmosphere of America's financial Nerve Centre, with a walk through the heart of the financial district - Wall Street. A centre of financial activity since 1792, when a group of stock brokers met and agreed to form the forerunner of the New York Stock Exchange.
Planned as a 'capital' city from its foundation in 1791, Washington is a showcase of elegant buildings, impeccable parks, gardens, monuments and the imposing edifices of the US Government office. To complement this there are numerous museums, world-class theatres and concert halls.
Our superb two-centre tour combines the highlights of the fabulous cities of New York and Washington and also includes a visit to Philadelphia.
Boston, New York & Washington DC - Eastern Seaboard
This busy eight day tour provides an unbelievable experience for your students. Most of Boston's major attractions including the State House, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere's House, the US Constitution, and the Boston Tea Party Ship, are along the clearly designated Freedom Trail. You will discover some of the best preserved historic buildings in the country.
STS brings you the best of the West, boundless entertainment combined with fantastic excursion possibilities, this tour is undoubtedly a remarkable educational experience. Visit the youthful cosmopolitan city of San Francisco, glamorous Los Angeles where you can travel into the world of motion picture at Disneyland and Universal Studios or explore Hollywood.
Delight in the stunning scenery of Yosemite National Park. See the breath taking wilderness of Death Valley, the fairytale city of Las Vegas and one of the natural wonders of the World - The Grand canyon.
In San Francisco, step back in time and experience the legendary Alcatraz island that has been a civil war fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious federal penitentiaries in US history.
Its inhabitants included the "Birdman of Alcatraz" Robert Stroud who developed a keen interest in canaries, after finding an injured bird in the recreation yard.
You could walk along the Agave Trail, that passes through a protected bird sanctuary and features beautiful plants and flowers. This trail offers fabulous views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Picture an area that is almost as large as Great Britain, with an excellent climate, that prides itself on providing leisure, fun and education and you will have some concept of Florida. Theme Parks figure largely but there is a whole world of other experience just waiting for you - Kennedy Space Center, Universal Studios and Seaworld are all here. Service is always with a smile, and everything is so well organised. The Sunshine State really does have something to offer for all ages. Our popular tour includes all coach transfers.
