California

To find the tallest and some of the oldest trees on earth head to Redwood National Park. While best known for preserving the world's most beautiful coast redwoods, the park also has inspiring views, remote beaches, and fern-filled canyons.

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, lies the clear blue Lake Tahoe. In winter, fresh powder and bustling ski resorts, like Squaw Valley, turn Tahoe into one of the Golden State’s rare snowy playgrounds. In summer the area is a popular spot for hiking and biking.

Home to some of California's most famed vineyards, Napa Valley is a wine lover’s paradise. The region offers everything from castle-like wineries and luxury hotels, to spas and Michelin-star restaurants. The valley’s wine tasting experiences range from urban tasting rooms to tuk-tuk tours, and the Napa Valley Wine Train.

This inland route will take you through some wondrous scenes. Think tall trees, deep canyons, roaring rivers, and some of the world’s tallest waterfalls. The route between Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park and Avenue of Giants includes 10 stops, covers just over 1,300 kms, and should take you between 4-6 days.

This ruggedly-beautiful route follows the coastal road between San Diego and San Francisco, where you can stop in places like Huntington Beach, Santa Barbara, and Monterey. It includes 10 stops, covers just under 1,000 kms, and takes between 4-7 days – depending on how fast you need to travel. 

As you travel between Windansea Beach in La Jolla and Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, you’ll experience a variety of waves and surf culture. You may even catch a glimpse of – or a wave with – some of the world’s best surfers. This route takes between 4-7 days and includes 14 stops as you travel just under 1,000 kms.