SHOW ON ROAD

Ultimate driving trips as Route 66 turns 100

- WITH RACHEL BERESFORD & ROHAN SMYTH

WITH the USA turning 250 in 2026 and Route 66 celebrating its 100th anniversary, there's never been a better time to embrace the ultimate American road trip.

Here, we've rounded up six of the best...

Explore the southwest of Colorado

Places like Aspen and Vail often grab the spotlight for first-time visitors to Colorado - and understandably so. However, the southwest of the state is equally spectacular, with fewer crowds and more affordability.

From jaw-dropping hikes in the cowboy-meets-chic mountain town of Telluride to wild west charm straight out of a Clint Eastwood movie in Silverton, this region offers it all, set against the dramatic backdrop of the San Juan Mountains. See colorado.com

Length: 7 days. Distance: 491km.

Points of Interest: Colorado National Monument, Palisade wine country, Gunnison National Park, Ute Indian Museum, Telluride, Ouray Perimeter Trail & hot springs, Million Dollar Highway, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde cliff dwellings.

Cruise Along Florida's Paradise Coast

Florida's Paradise Coast offers sunsets and scenery in abundance from Naples, through Marco Island and to the Everglades National Park. Begin at the Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, and head south down Highway 41 through Bonita Springs to Naples, for world-class art galleries and dining.