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Holidays to the USA
Iconic cities, ocean highways and national parks
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Our USA holidays are your gateway to some of the world’s most exciting cities, coastlines, and wide-open spaces.
From all that jazz in New Orleans and showtime in Las Vegas to shopping trips in New York City and witnessing the Great Lakes of Michigan and the wonder of Niagara Falls; if you’re planning on taking your holiday in America to the next level, here’s where your adventure begins.
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Highlights of holidays to the USA
Need inspiration? We've selected some of our very favourite USA experiences, from California's breathtaking outdoors to the East Coast's unforgettable historic cities, and beyond...
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Go west and you’ll be treated to some of the world’s most exciting seaside cities with San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles all unforgettable. If you prefer your wild experiences to be more inclined to nature, California also has some of America’s favourite national parks, including the giant sequoias and waterfalls of Yosemite and the surreal Colorado Desert rock formations of Joshua Tree.
From surfable Pacific swells and Napa Valley wineries to following the coast road through Santa Barbara, Carmel, Monterey, and Big Sur State Park – is it any wonder California’s considered the coast with the most?
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Key USA travel information
The flight time from the UK to America can take anything from 9 to 12 hours.
Travellers from the UK to the USA will need an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) as opposed to a visa. Please visit GOV.UK for entry requirements to the USA or, alternatively, visit CIBT visas for more information.
The USA tends to have more extreme weather to the UK although follows a fairly similar seasonal pattern. Alaska, Chicago and anywhere near the Canadian border is going to be freezing in the winter whereas states closer to Mexico – Texas, Arizona, California – are going to be very hot in the summer.
The UK is approximately 5 hours ahead of the USA. However, there are 6 time zones across America so make sure you check before you leave, just to be sure.
There is no official language associated with the USA although English is widely spoken and understood.
Yes, tipping is a big part of American culture. The standard rate is 20% and you will be expected to tip in restaurants, bars, taxis and for housekeeping and tour guide services.
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