4 Aussie chicks - LA to Miami Dec/Jan 2012

[Rainie]

Hi guys,

Firstly this website is amazing and a lifesaver. I've already picked up so many tips for our trip.

So as the title says I'm travelling with 3 mates from LA to Miami. We arrive in LA on about the 28th Dec, then from there to Vegas for new years celebrations then from there we roadtrip through the southern states and finish in Miami. We're hiring a Dodge Caravan as our mode of transport.

What is the minimum amount of time we should allow to drive from Vegas to Miami at a comfortable pace that allows us to get off the I10 and see the usual attractions along the way/ We've pretty much roughed out where we're going and what main attractions to see, but I'm hoping someone can tell me of their experience on this route and how long it took them. Also are we relatively safe with just us girls travelling? We've roadtripped Europe before but I've heard some of the southern states are a little dicey in parts?

Cheers,
Rainie

Edit: Also if any Aussies see this post do you know what the license rules in the US are? Do you need international license. You do in Europe but not sure about US. A mate travelled US last year and was pulled over by the police and they only wanted his Australian license but I've also heard other stories.