USA Singles Holidays & Solo Tours

Frequently asked questions about solo guided holidays in the United States

What are the best tours for solo travellers in America?

From touring the vast national parks to the city lights of NYC - Just You has a great selection of guided holidays in the US that will help you tick off the boxes of any bucket list! You can journey along the Pacific Coast Highway or along the infamous Route 66 to see American Western Wonders or learn about the history of this great land in our Great Eastern USA tour; delve into Americas Music Heritage travelling from Nashville to New Orleans or delight in the mesmerising sights of New England in the Fall. The tricky part is choosing which tour to take first!!

How long is the flight to the United States?

Flights from London take about 8 hours to the East Coast of America and just over 11 hours to reach Los Angeles on the West Coast

What time zone is America in?

As North America is such a vast country (3,000 miles from coast to coast), the country spans 6 time zones.  It shares the main four time zones with Canada. Eastern Time , Central Time, Mountain Time and Pacific Time (Hawaii Time and Alaska Time are separate Time zones).

 

Please see below cities we fly into and their Time Zones

• Boston, New York and Atlanta (Eastern Standard Time) - 5 hours behind GMT.
• Chicago, Dallas and New Orleans (Central Standard Time) - 6 hours behind GMT.
• Phoenix and Rapid City (Mountain Standard Time) - 7 hours behind GMT.
• Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas (Pacific Standard Time) - 8 hours behind GMT.

What is the climate in the United States?

Being a huge country, the climate in the US varies depending on where you are visiting - and on a guided tour, that can be far and wide! However, in general, you can expect cold winters and warm (sometimes very hot) summers. Notable exceptions include the west coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean, where the climate is cool, the deserts which are mild in winter and scorching in summer and of course Alaska which has an Arctic tundra climate. 

What should I pack for a touring holiday in America?

Americans tend to dress casually, particularly in the warmer months.  We recommend checking the weather forecast a few days before you travel.

 

We recommend comfortable, lightweight clothing.  You may also find a cardigan or pullover useful for air-conditioned buildings and transportation. Comfortable shoes are a must as there can be a lot of walking involved on some excursions.

What is the food like in America?

Whilst being famous for the origin of fast food, America actually has an impressive variety of dishes widely available. Whilst traditional cuisine has been influenced by European, Mexican and Asian food, many regions in America also have a specific regional cuisine - deeply rooted in ethnic heritages, for example Cajun and Southern cuisine.

Some of our "must try's" include

• Buffalo chicken wings
• Tater tots (grated potato mini-balls)
• Hot dogs
• Apple pie
• Barbeque ribs
• Reuben Sandwich (corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut)
• Grits
• Meatloaf
• Hamburger

One things for sure - you won't go hungry !!