Choose the scale of the journey before choosing the stops. A city stay, a coastal holiday and a route across a large country use time very differently. Our North America directory links existing country, city and regional guides so you can compare those choices and build a trip around your interests, transport and available time.
Choose a starting point
New York City
A city trip with a neighbourhood focus
Start with the city guide to organise sightseeing, food and neighbourhood time. Choose accommodation with your daily journeys in mind.
Mexico
A wider country-level starting point
Use the overview to narrow the destinations and experiences that interest you. Compare your route before assuming a beach stop and a city visit belong in the same short trip.
Canada
A country route built around regions
Choose a principal region and travel style before adding distant places. The overview helps you move from a broad idea to a more focused journey.
Browse all North America guides
Choose a country for the wider picture, or open a city, island or regional guide for a more focused starting point.
Country guides
City guides
Islands and regions
Find the right trip for you
These are editorial starting points, rather than rankings or fixed itineraries. Use the linked destination guides to narrow your choice.
| Your priority | Where to start | First planning decision |
|---|---|---|
| A stay in one city | New York City, Las Vegas or Miami | Choose a base around the activities and areas you want most. |
| A coastal or island holiday | Florida, Hawaii or Mexico | Check which region or island you mean before comparing hotels. |
| A wider journey | United States or Canada | Map the distances and decide how you will move between bases. |
Turn your shortlist into a route
Country guides are the place to compare a wider route; city and regional guides help you focus the next decision. Match the transport plan to your actual itinerary rather than assuming a car is necessary everywhere. For a trip that combines countries, check each entry arrangement separately, along with the conditions of any onward journey or vehicle hire.
- Choose one main region or city before adding distant stops.
- Compare accommodation access, transfers and the transport you will actually use.
- Check country-specific entry requirements and current travel advice for your route.
North America planning questions
Where are the Caribbean guides?
They have their own regional directory. Use the Caribbean link below to compare the island guides without mixing them into a mainland North America route.
Should I use the USA guide or a city guide first?
Open the United States guide for a broad route decision. If you already know you want New York City, Las Vegas or Miami, use that city's guide for a more focused starting point.
Plan your next step
Once you have chosen a destination, open its guide for the detailed trip plan. Compare places to stay, use our travel tips for practical preparation, or browse planning tools to organise the journey.