Festivals in America

There's a lot more to America than just eating in McDonalds, as you'll discover if you visit. These are just a few of the best festivals in America.

Ice-skating in Central Park or at the Rockefeller Centre - winter months - New York Skating in the shadow of New York's skyscrapers is a memorable experience. Hire your own skates and go twirl or just watch others whirl by.

Whale watching Look out for details of whale watching trips in the early months of the year - hotspots include Los Angeles, Alaska, Washington and the Fallaron Islands near San Francisco. Festivals in America - Mardi Gras - February/March, from January 6 until Ash Wednesday - New Orleans Mardi Gras is technically just one day - Fat Tuesday, or as we call it, Shrove Tuesday, but the preparations begin around six weeks earlier, on January 6, with things moving to a frenetic climax on Mardi Gras itself.

America Gap Year Tours America is an endless source of wonder and Real Gap has created numerous tours to let you experience what appeals to you most. Choose big cities, stunning national parks, the Deep South and much, much more! America Wolf Sanctuary Volunteer Help change people’s opinions of wolves and wolf dogs, and care for those that have been neglected and abused. Take the chance to to discover the attractions of rural New Mexico too. California Conservation Work on two different projects in the Golden State and get involved in activities such as salmon restoration, tree planting, trail reconstruction, building renovation and flood prevention. Perfect for those who want to work in the sun! Camp Canada Counsellor Programme Mentor excited and enthusiastic youngsters as they make friends and have new adventures. You could lead them in anything from crafts to extreme sports! Use your free time to explore Canada’s spectacular and varied scenery. Canada & Alaska Gap Year Tours Tours from eight to 28 days that take you around the highlights of these countries, and relieve you of the hassle of arranging everything. See whales, Seattle, glaciers, lakes, mountains and more! Canada Community Volunteer Choose a community project that lets you put your skills to use: therapeutic horse riding or sailing, volunteering in a school or gallery or a specially requested project. Explore British Columbia in your free time. Canadian Working Holiday Programme A guaranteed offer of a paid job that will allow you to spend up to a year in Canada. We take the stress out of getting a visa and offer work in retail, catering, hospitality and lots more. CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor Course Gain a qualification that will allow you to instruct in North America, Europe and Australasia while honing your skills on the beautiful slopes of Vancouver Island. The perfect start to a career in winter sports! Florida Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer Help care for exotic animals such as leopards, tigers, bears, cougars and wolves, which have been abused, neglected or orphaned. You’ll stay in the sanctuary grounds, near stunning beaches and Everglades National Park. Gibbon Conservation California Work with some of the rarest groups of gibbons - small, endangered apes. Through this project, you can get involved with all aspects of their care and efforts to keep them from extinction. Grand Canyon Rafting 8 Day Tour Take the trip of a lifetime through one of the most spectacular natural features on Earth. You’ll sail on a motorised raft, passing desert scenery and waterfalls and stopping off to explore the sights. H2B USA Working Visa Do you want to work in the USA but you have no professional qualifications? Join the H2B visa programme to do seasonal work in the USA. Take one of our placements or find a job of your own. Hawaii Conservation Cultivate your interest in botany and nature on the paradisiacal Island of Kauai. You’ll help the flora thrive by carrying out tasks such as planting native species and clearing trials in the Hawaiian forests. J1 USA Career Training Visa Work in the USA for 6, 12 or 18 months in your career field! You have the freedom to find your own job placement and work in the city of your choice! Nevada Conservation Volunteer Help protect some of America’s most beautiful lakes, mountains, deserts and national parks. You’ll build dry stonewalls and create trails that won’t spoil the scenery, and then camp under the stars at night! Paid Student Summer Jobs USA Calling all students! Get a paid job in the USA and earn money for up to 3 months, then travel. Choose one of our jobs in hospitality, sales, maintenance or another field or arrange your own. Ranch Volunteer Programme USA Live ranch life to the full with activities such as horse riding, cattle gathering, branding, trail riding and ranch chores. Campfires and scenery straight from the big screen make it perfect for horse-loving travellers! Rebuild New Orleans Undo some of the devastation and suffering caused by Hurricane Katrina. You’ll help rebuild the homes of people in a trailer park. Even if you don’t have building experience, you can still make a valuable difference. Round the World Gap Year 1 Travel through the USA, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand and India during an unforgettable gap year. Fit in volunteer placements, excursions, paid work opportunities, cultural activities and loads more – but also have time to do your own thing. Ski Instructor and Leadership Course (12 Weeks) Get the qualifications you need to work as a ski instructor in Europe, North America and Australasia. Ski on the powdery slopes of the Canadian coast, improving your technique and making contacts to help you find work. Texas Wildlife Rescue Work with orphaned, injured and often very cute wildlife! Bottle-feed fawns and take care of baby squirrels, baby opossums and many other creatures. You can also put any carpentry or mechanics knowledge to good use.