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orget what the cynics say about the US
not having much history. It abounds in
iconic attractions recalling some of the
great moments of the 20th century.
What the country lacks in ancient pyramids
and Roman remains, it more than makes up for
with sights and sounds evoking memories of
film and music stars, political scandals and
other historic events.
“The sheer diversity of
the States means there
are numerous areas that
could be considered
retro,” says America As You
Like It product director Cath
Pusey. “They are often associated
with a particular era, but sometimes
just a one-off event, a person, a TV show or a
film. These can be huge selling points.”
David Binns, head of product for Cosmos
Tourama, says interest in “things retro and a bit
quirky” is growing. “Events such as the Mother
Road Festival in Springfield have really raised
awareness,” he says. “For the past several years,
we have added special departures to feature
this and other festivals. They are generally the
ones that sell out first.”
1930s & 1940s
Miami’s trendy South Beach district boasts the
biggest concentration of art deco architecture
in the world. More than 800 buildings
have been lovingly restored and
beautifully decorated in pastel
colours. Many are home to
elegant boutique hotels, stylish
shops, galleries, restaurants and bars.
Sample package: Funway Holidays has three-night
Get your kicks
breaks in Miami South Beach from £679 next year.
The price includes Heathrow flights and room-only
accommodation at the art deco-style Albion Hotel.
■ funway.co.uk
A retro trip around Georgia can take visitors
on Route 66
from the 1930s through to the 1980s.
Begin with a stay at Atlanta’s Georgian
Terrace Hotel, where the world premiere party
for Gone With The Wind was held in 1939. The
city is also home to civil rights leader Martin
Luther King’s birthplace and burial site.
The US is a goldmine of 20th-century cultural history. The college town of Athens gave rise, in
Ranging from Miami’s art deco architecture and
the late 1970s and early 1980s, to bands such
Chicago’s original skyscrapers to that old classic,
as the B52s and REM. The locality also boasts
an impressive variety of 1950s-style diners.
Route 66, holidaymakers can take in a host of
iconic locations from real life and fiction.
Sample package: A 10-night fly-drive tour of
Howard Carr takes a nostalgic tour of the US
Georgia and the Deep South costs from £915 with
America As You Like It. The itinerary includes
three nights at the Georgian Terrace and
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