“Independent Travellers USA” is a route-based budget travel guide that selects the best public transportation routes to follow, cities to visit, and wilderness areas to explore. Experience the iconic landmarks of New York and 24-hour vitality of the big cities, through the vast range of landscapes and natural wonders—from the gentle villages and wooded hills of New England, awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, desert landscapes of New Mexico to the spectacular geysers of Yellowstone, the world's oldest national park—via jazz-stomping New Orleans, the fantasy glitz of Las Vegas, and much more. Drawing on the Thomas Cook Overseas Timetable for train and bus journeys and offering driving tour outlines, it describes popular routes with practical travel timings, and suggests plenty of detours and alternative destinations.

A popular series of practical guides for independent and adventurous budget travellers of all ages. Revised and updated annually. 1 A - Z of travel basics brings all practical information together into one easy-to-use section 1 Mini locator-maps enable travellers to identify at a glance the areas covered by routes 1 Extracted Thomas Cook timetables show actual public transport timings 1 Features budget options for accommodation, transport, eating out and sightseeing, and practical information on car rental, air travel and public transport 1 Includes full-colour photo sections and city and area maps

Review
“An essential companion for freewheelers.”
—“The Sunday Times”, reviewing the series