A quintessential American road trip is a bucket-list favourite that must be done at least once. Route 66 aside, there’s plenty of great day trips (and longer) to discover on America’s famed east-coast.

So, whether you’re yearning for the sun-kissed shores and sprawling Miami villas, the stunning backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, or the tranquillity of Tampa, there’s something for everyone to discover by car.

Not sure where to start? Then check out these three inspired road trips to choose along the east coast.

From the sprawling everglades to breathtaking coastline of Key Largo, Miami is great place for undertaking numerous road trips in the vicinity. With plenty of luxury Miami villasfor rent, it’s also the perfect base to situate yourself and enjoy all the region has to offer.

There and back in a day, the Everglades is the perfect day trip by road. Here you can see first-hand its biodiversity and wildlife set within 1.5 million acres of wetland. The National Park is a must for any nature enthusiasts, and the high-speed airboat tour comes highly recommended.

For a road trip of a very different kind, the 150-mile stretch of road between Miami and Key West is one you’ll want to extend over a few days to make the most of the great scenery and beaches. Best accessed by car, it’s one of the great US road trips too. A journey to the Florida Keys is one that will stay with you forever – just be sure to bring your snorkel gear!

It doesn’t get more pictures, than the 469-mile stretch of road known as ‘Blue Ridge Parkway’. Taking you from North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains to the beauty of Virginia’s National Park, this is a great part of the country to discover at your leisure by car.

Be sure to spend a few days in North Carolina, if not for the breathtaking mountain views, than for its’ famed hospitality, and brisk coastline. There’s a number of luxury North Carolina villas for rent allowing you to quite literally go at your own speed!

When you think of New York, you might not instantly think of driving. However, the Big Apple is a great place to start or end or a road trip. For instance Philadelphia is a popular choice just two hours away.

Or, perhaps take another well-travelled route, four hours in the other direction to Cape Cod. Here you can scale Route 95, taking in all the coastal views along the way. There’s nothing more impressive than seeing New York disappear into the distance, with the open country roads in front of you. Once here there’s so much to see and do, least of all the ‘Jaws’ legacy, and the many cute fishing ports and homes to photograph or just stroll by. The best way to soak up the local area is by doing the ‘Rail Trail’ a 22-mile paved trail, taking in all the sights.