Discover the different neighbourhoods associated with the LA lifestyle, including hip and trendy West Hollywood (or WeHo if you’re in the know!), glamorous Beverly Hills and the beach cities of Santa Monica, Venice and Marina del Ray.

It has its rivals, but nowhere really comes close to the sheer spectacle that is Las Vegas. With its 24 hour casinos and restaurants, world-class shows and events and themed hotels, it’s a city that has to be seen to be believed.

This National Park boasts that it is the hottest, driest and lowest and summer temperatures here regularly reach nearly 50 degrees Celsius. The sparkling desert has attracted people for centuries.

Renowned for its winter activities, there is just as much going on here in the summer, from hiking, mountain climbing, biking, canoeing, kayaking, bird and wildlife watching and much more.

(N.B. between November and May the Tioga Pass into Yosemite is closed, so you would need to go from Las Vegas to Barstow for one night and then on to Yosemite)

There are some great ranger-led programmes, as well as trails and driving loops that allow you to get the most out of your visit.

The beautiful lake spans the border between California and Nevada and is a wonderful place to relax by the water, swim, paddle, fish or kite board. There are also many land based activities such as golf, horse riding, hiking and biking. Spend two nights here.

Drop your car off when you arrive and see the sites on foot, by cable car or street car line. This compact city is easy to get around and you can enjoy Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Chinatown and Union Square.