DESTINATIONS THE US | SPRING BREAKS
WHALE WATCHING
Monterey, California: Humpbacks, finbacks, minke, blue and killer whales all stalk Monterey’s shores from mid-April onwards, seeking the nutrient-rich currents.
San Juan Islands, Washington: Orca whales are present year-round, but spring offers some of the best chances to glimpse minke, grey and humpback species, thanks to the warmer climes.
Juneau, Alaska: One of the US’s best places for whale watching offers plenty of opportunities to spot migrating humpbacks from May to September.
Waianae, Oahu, Hawaii: As well as humpbacks, you can spot dolphins (bottlenose, spotted and spinner) and turtles. The best time to see them is from December to April.
Coast
Cape Cod: Are your clients into long, leisurely drives, blue sea on one side, open road on the other? Look no further than the East Coast’s Cape Cod, where quaint seaside villages such as Chatham and Provincetown – home to bohemian art galleries, eclectic boutiques and a fishing harbour – meet whitewashed churches, excellent whale watching and vast sand dunes. The Inspiring Travel Company says spring is the best time to travel, with cooler temperatures and fewer visitors than in summer. The operator combines the area with pretty Nantucket Island and charming Martha’s Vineyard – a celebrity
hotspot, where 19th-century houses neighbour old-fashioned cottages – on a nine-night Best of Cape Cod & The Islands fly-drive, priced from £3,279, including accommodation, flights, transfers and car hire.
Georgia: Charming in a different way is Georgia’s coast, where kayaking, turtle spotting and hiking take place around lighthouse-clad isles. Tybee Island is home to the state’s oldest lighthouse as well as long serene beaches. Visitors can head out on a dolphin tour or kick back and indulge in the generous portions of delicious seafood. Coastal cities add further appeal,
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Provincetown, Cape Cod
Kayaking, turtle
spotting and hiking take place around lighthouse-clad isles
with Savannah hosting the annual Savannah Music Festival in March – bringing music lovers flocking from across the country. “Spring is a wonderful time to visit Georgia,” says Malcolm Davies, product destination manager for Funway Holidays. “The weather in the summer is hot, while in spring the temperatures are cooler and room rates can be lower.”
California: For the ultimate in iconic coastal trips, look no further than California. Amtrak Vacations has a trip down the Coast Starlight route, starting in San Francisco and ending in San Diego, with head-turning views of the Pacific Ocean along the way, plus lush forests, fertile valleys and other scenic backdrops. There’s also a stop in Los Angeles and a harbour cruise in San Diego – all without the heat and crowds that summer brings to the west coast. The five-night Essential California trip starts at £899 for a March 2020 departure, including accommodation, entry to attractions and coach and rail travel.
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