Lonely Planet Epic Road Trips of the Americas

Buckle up for the next installment in our Epic series and the follow-up to Epic Drives of the World. Showcasing 50 of the Americas¿ greatest road trips across North and South America as well as the Caribbean, you¿ll discover classic drives including the Pacific Coast Highway, Gaspesie Loop in Canada and the Hana Highway in Hawaii, plus lesser-known routes. We cover a huge variety of themes and experiences across drives that range from a few hours to a week or more.

Each of the featured drives include:

• First-person accounts from writers who have completed the drive
• Challenge level grading: easy / harder / epic
• Inspirational photography, maps and practical information to follow the writer¿s journey
• Driving factbox: when is the best time to drive, vehicle hire information, how to get there, what to take
• Expert travel advice: where to stay, recommended detours, the best places to eat
• Suggestions for similar drives