Take a scenic, nature-focused road trip from San Francisco to bustling Seattle on this nine-day adventure. Kick off your journey with a drive up the coast to see the Avenue of the Giants and Redwood National Park. After exploring these ancient wonders, discover Crater Lake, one of the most pristine lakes on Earth, formed thousands of years ago. Take a breather in the popular wine region of Willamette Valley, then hit the groovy arts scene in Portland. Visit Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, home to the stunning Multnomah Falls, then discover Olympic National Park with its Hoh Rainforest and beaches with a forest of dead trees on the sand.

The cornerstone of Ghirardelli Square, once a historic, illustrious chocolate factory, has been reinvented as the Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square.

If you want to explore six national parks, surf on the beach, eat pizza along the rim of the Grand Canyon, and see some of the tallest trees in the world then this is the adventure for you. This 16-day tour will both challenge and reward you. Feel the mist of Vernal and Nevada falls in as you hike in Yosemite, embark on a jaw-dropping full day exploration of Zion, and wander through the hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park. With plenty of time to catch your breath in between hikes with activ...

From the moment you enter the grand lobby of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, you step back in time.

Get a dose of national parks, cities and the iconic Route 66 on this 11-day adventure through the USA’s wild west. Start with a side of glitz and glam in Los Angeles, then swap the concrete jungle for the cactus gardens of Joshua Tree National Park and explore the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Spend three nights near Yosemite National Park, uncovering highlights like Half Dome, the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias and Yosemite Falls, then head to the coast and move through constantly changing scenery to the City by the Bay, San Francisco. For those who want to hit the wide-open road and see the natural wonder of USA’s west, this extensive LA to San Fran adventure is just the ticket.

9 Days, featuring: San Francisco–sonoma–sacramento

The iconic Grand Hyatt San Francisco features a stylish urban ambiance that is classic and contemporary. This newly transformed hotel welcomes guests with sophisticated décor and modern upscale amenities. Revel in completely redesigned guestrooms and suites featuring innovative and residential style amenities. All the sights and sounds of San Francisco beckon just outside the doors of this ideally located hotel.

This unique culinary shore excursion is a feast for the senses, blending together the rich flavors and cultures of two of San Francisco's most iconic neighborhoods: Chinatown and Little Italy.

Follow your feet on this six-day hiking trip that shows off the very best of Yosemite National Park. Giant sequoia trees, the massive Half Dome rock, stunning views from the top of Sentinel Dome and thunderous waterfalls of the appropriately named Mist Trail – this adventure covers a lot of ground in a short time. Best of all, you get to experience Yosemite with a bit of comfort, thanks to transportation to and from the trailheads and accommodation close to the park’s entrance. But this trip is more than just pretty sights – you’ll also learn about the area’s Native American heritage and pioneer past, and about the important work being done to preserve and protect the region.

An overnight in Cape Town offers you the perfect chance to visit Robben Island or embark on a wine tour to Stellenbosch. In Senegal, Dakar’s Médina charms with its minaret-topped Grand Mosquée.