A cruise ship is the perfect way to see Alaska, much of which is inaccessible by land - but keep an eye out for falling ice from glaciers, writes Jared Savage.

Luxury RVs have all the trappings of penthouse suites, writes Marian Carroll, from marble benchtops to bronze fittings.

Known as the Main Street of America, on account of the myriad communities that prospered along it, Route 66 is perhaps the most famous road in the history of tarmac.

Rafting through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River is one of those must-do-before-you-die travel experiences.

Getting a family of five across the US by car is no mean feat, finds Danielle Murray.

If you can't handle driving 320 to 960km a day, a tornado-chasing holiday isn't for you, writes Rebecca Loncraine.

A road trip is a great way to discover the strangeness and beauty of the various and very separate Americas - and you can still get kicks on Route 66.