Road Tripping in the USA

On The Road starts with Sal, who is disheartened after his divorce and heads off to San Francisco. Here he meets Dean Moriarty, a free spirited maverick who is seeking adventure. Get a taste of Sal and Dean’s mischief with your own escape to San Francisco. Stay in Hotel Whitcomb, located in the heart of the theatre and art district and a stone’s throw away from other famous tourist attractions.

It's December 1948, Sal is celebrating Christmas with relatives in Virginia when Dean leaves his second wife, Camille, in San Francisco and shows up with his new girlfriend Marylou (Kirsten Stewart). The threesome drive to New York, where they meet Carlo played by British actor Tom Sturridge. Party the night away in New York and stay at the four star Dream Downtown, situated in the midst of buzzing Manhattan and walking distance from Central Park, Madison Avenue and Rockefeller Centre. Prices start from £879: for a four night stay, including flights from London departing on 4th December 2012: Book Dream Downtown, New York, on lastminute.com. And while you’re in the Big Apple, how about a trip to a Broadway theatre show?

In early 1949, Sal is depressed and feeling lonely as none of his friends are around. After receiving some money, he meets up with Dean and the two hire the classic American car, a Cadillac and drive to Chicago. Take a trip to Chicago and stay at the four star JW Marriott Chicago, from £132: