Regarding the driving during your holiday objection... I can see why but honestly, the 'road trip holiday' is one of my favorite ways to see the world. I think I have driven more miles in a Hertz Mustang Convertible than in my own car. Just did another 3000 in 18 days. The US & Canada are very easy and relaxed places to drive in (once you have accepted they can't do corners and do not overtake) and you see so much from the road alone, especially if you take secondary roads.