With his controversial dance moves, dreamy looks and inescapable charm, Elvis Presley rocked the nation, and subsequently the world. Today marks what would have been his 75th birthday, and what better way to celebrate and honor his impact than by making tribute to his most revered locations? See Elvis’ home in Memphis, his wild impression in Las Vegas, and his historic film locale in Hawaii. One might call these an American Trilogy.
Memphis
Elvis’ glorious white mansion in Memphis is aptly called Graceland. Both his home and now his resting place, Graceland was opened to the public in 1982, and has since become the most-visited private home in the United States, except for the White House. Elvis’ legacy had touched more than just fans back in his prime – half the tourists who visit Graceland are under the age of 35, and the city makes $150 million a year from Elvis-related tourism alone. Booking a cheap flight to Memphis will bring you far beyond this beautiful site – you can also visit his high school where he performed in talent shows, Sun Studios, where he made his first recordings, and Coletta’s, the eatery where Elvis frequented.
Round-trip Los Angeles flights to Memphis start at $328
Round-trip New York (JFK) flights to Memphis start at $304
Las Vegas
Viva Las Vegas! Known as the City of Sin all on its own, Las Vegas holds a special place in its heart for Elvis, as he did for it so many years ago. In his wildest and most stunning days, Elvis held residency in Las Vegas, and now impersonators from all over the world have flocked here to commemorate his colorful existence in a variety of vivid ways. In fact, more Elvis impersonators come to Las Vegas than to Graceland. Now, when you book a cheap flight to Las Vegas, you can see Elvis perform for crowds, marry hasty couples (and willing strangers), play Black Jack at Imperial Palace, and even jump out of airplanes.
Round-trip Los Angeles flights to Las Vegas start at $176
Round-trip New York (JFK) flights to Las Vegas start at $218
Honolulu
As if you needed another tempting reason to visit Hawaii. Elvis first visited in the 1950’s, and loved the islands with a particular passion. These sunny, natural escapes are alluring on their own, but with Elvis’ historical impact, Oahu and Kauai hold special significance to the Elvis-loving crowd. The King made three movies here – Hawaii, Girls Girls Girls and Paradise, Hawaiian Style, but it was his 1973 television appearance that quite literally stole the show. “Elvis, Aloha from Hawaii” was the first world-wide telecasted live performance ever. Book a cheap flight to Hawaii to explore the glistening archipelago, but also to experience the historical impact of Elvis’ love for the islands.
Round-trip Los Angeles flights to Honolulu start at $381
Round-trip New York (JFK) flights to Honolulu start at $592
