12 Days. 4N LAX 5* (BO) | 3N LAS 5* (BO) | 4N DNC 5* (BO)

About the destination: We’re in Laguna Beach, a place where the rhythm of life seems to follow its own rules. The relaxed atmosphere of this town contrasts with a soundscape full of life: the sharp, melancholy notes of a saxophone mix with the almost brazen cries of gulls wheeling freely over the beach. This unusual mix of artistic blossoming and natural beauty is probably what draws the more than three million tourists who visit Laguna Beach’s beaches and its compact town centre just a few blocks away each year. Before us, the line of the coast stretches out endlessly, as if wrapping the calm waters of the Pacific Ocean in a warm embrace. There are no big hotels here to break the uniformity of the luxurious Californian mansions and elegant seafront condominiums. A stroll through Main Beach Park, the town’s main beach, evokes the sense of opulence and complete relaxation that defines this place. Men and women of all ages play unhurried games of volleyball while others simply watch the world go by from the benches nearby. We cross a small wooden pier to leave the shore behind and head into town; the murmur of the beach shifts into an urban hum, yet the mood never feels strained by the change from sand to pavement beneath our feet. The cleanliness of this town is striking. Not a single bit of litter spoils the neatness of these palm-lined avenues. This is how we reach Broadway Street, the town’s widest street, where you’ll find every sort of shop, from restaurants like Romeo Cucina, known for its healthy food, to boutiques and exclusive beauty salons such as Blu Laguna Salon & Spa. The flow of cars along here is steady but never chaotic. No blaring horns disturb the distant music of a saxophonist drifting to our ears. Following a tip from the locals, we call into the famous ice cream shop Dolce Gelato to take the edge off the heat on the streets and try the house speciality: pistachio ice cream.

About the destination: Las Vegas is the largest city in the U.S. state of Nevada. Known as the Entertainment Capital of the World or Sin City, it is located in the Mojave Desert and is surrounded by dry mountains. Las Vegas is famous worldwide for its consolidated casino-hotels and associated entertainment. The city is home to many mega-hotel complexes, each decorated with lavish care and attention to detail, creating a fantasy-like environment. Each hotel has a unique style, there are special sights everywhere, and every hotel has its own casino. Most of the hotel casinos are in the city's downtown area, along The Las Vegas Strip. The Strip is a world of its own. Where else could you go to visit Egypt, New York, Venice, Disneyland, Hollywood, and much more all on one street? The fact is that all the action that Las Vegas is famous for is happening on this one and only street. Bellagio could be considered the unofficial centre of the Strip, one of the reasons being the free displays of musical fountains which go off every half an hour with different choreography accompanied by different music. Bellagio is one of the more stylish venues with a superb flower garden and for those with gourmet inclinations, it offers arguably one of the best buffets in town. The Venetian is another point where one might linger longer due to its fabulous attempt at recreating Venice in the desert. The main square of Venice is filled with gondolas ply the water channels and opera singers entertain their captive audience on board. The opposite end of the Strip is closest to the airport starting with the funny rendition of Egypt with its Luxor casino despite the fact that there are no pyramids in Luxor, but everything is possible in Las Vegas.

About the destination: Washington, D.C., officially known as the District of Columbia and often referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. Situated along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast, the District is under the sole jurisdiction of the United States Congress and is therefore not part of any U.S. state. The White House, symbolically the country's most significant building, has been the residence and workplace of US Presidents for over 200 years. The Washington Monument, dedicated to the first US President George Washington, dominates the Washington DC skyline. The Capitol, a globally recognised neoclassical landmark, is where the US Senate and House of Representatives convene. The National Cathedral is the most famous US cathedral and has been the location for many national memorial services. The Supreme Court, one of the country's most important institutions, offers tours to learn about its history and operations. The Lincoln Memorial, dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, was completed in 1922 and is modelled after Greek temples. The magnificent Library of Congress, the world's largest library, houses approximately 90 million archive materials. The Jefferson Memorial, modelled after Rome's Pantheon, is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, the third US President and one of the Founding Fathers. D.C. has shed its former reputation as a dull and dangerous city and now boasts shopping, dining, and nightlife befitting a world-class metropolis. Visitors will find the city new, exciting, and decidedly cosmopolitan and international.