Travel Guide The United States Of America
With 50 states covering a vast portion of North America, withAlaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the country's presence into the Pacific Ocean, the United States offers exceptional vastness and diversity. This country of excess has 58 national parks, 2,530 historical monuments, 762,000 km2 of forests. From east to west and from north to south, it is a succession of unmissable pearls, there is theHollywood district in Los Angeles with its film studios, the parks ofOrlando, the first tourist destination in the United States with several amusement parks including Walt Disney, Legoland®or Aquatica, favorite destinations for families, as well as Disneyland on the west coast. Nature lovers and hikers will prefer the Everglades, home to alligators and crocodiles, a variety of birdlife, raccoons and protected species. How can we not mention the magical spectacle of Niagara Falls, the madness of the Las Vegas Strip, the solemnity and splendor of the Grand Canyon. Add the White House in Washington and the red Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. You must also discover the Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii. But if you don't walk on the New York alleys of Central Park, in the middle of Manhattan, your stay won't be complete! There is also the American way of life that will seduce you, made of relaxation and all possibilities.
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If there is one date to remember for your stay in the United States, it is the 4th of July, Independence Day and the country's national holiday which commemorates the 4th of July 1776, the day of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, with an outpouring of American flags, fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, etc. A good way to immerse yourself in the American way of life! Please note that July and August are also school vacations in the United States. Prices and lineups go up. In addition, some regions become unbearable at this time of year with temperatures exceeding 40°C. Choose the high altitude regions of Arizona, the highlands of New Mexico or the coastal areas of western California, which are still pleasant even in the middle of summer. In summer, avoid Illinois, Missouri and Oklahoma, which are often very humid. If you want to do Route 66, a great classic of the destination, avoid the high passes in winter. You should also know that in winter in Chicago, a freezing wind blows between the skyscrapers, while Missouri and Kansas show -40°C and even in the Arizona desert. April and May are good compromises for all latitudes. But for New York, it is happiness all year round, even when the snow covers Central Park!
Weather at the moment
The weather on the West Coast of the United States varies from region to region. To the north, the Cascade Mountain Range divides Washington and Oregon into two states: dry in the east and humid in the west. In California, the climate is mild almost year-round, although cold in the winter in the mountainous regions and warm in the south year-round. In the interior plains, the climate is continental. Temperatures on the West Coast of the United States vary greatly.
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Crossing the Atlantic already implies a flight that often exceeds 1 000 €. On the spot, the bulk of your expenses concern accommodation. Generally, plan to rent a car. To minimize costs, you can stay in a youth hostel, in town, eat on the go in the street, choose a stay outside the high tourist season. You should also know that even to go hiking in the parks, you will have to pay an entrance fee. Count on about 90 € per day and per person, all included.
You must present a valid biometric or electronic passport. If your passport expires 6 months after your return date, you can still fly to the United States, unlike some countries that require a validity period of 6 months after your return date. For any tourist trip to the United States, the maximum stay is 90 days. It cannot be extended on site... It is impossible to take just a one-way ticket to the United States. In addition to a biometric passport, you must also obtain an ESTA authorization at least 72 hours before your flight. This form must be filled out online by all French nationals in anticipation of their trip to the United States.
While the risk of illness is fairly low while in the U.S., be aware that while the U.S. medical infrastructure is excellent, medical care is extremely expensive. In case of an emergency, you should call 911 from any phone, even cell phones that no longer have units will work in this case. Or go to the nearest emergency center. You will be taken care of more quickly if you show proof of credit (credit card or insurance). No vaccination certificate is required to enter the United States. If you are undergoing medical treatment, you will need a prescription to prove that you are not importing illegal drugs. In the United States, medications can be purchased in drugstores.
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How to go to The United States Of America? Our advice & tips
Some tour operators specializing in trips to the United States produce their own trips and are generally very good at giving advice. Note that their prices are often a little higher than those of generalists who offer a wide range of trips to the USA. Each trip is focused on a city, a region, a theme of hiking in the natural parks, or doing Route 66, the casinos of Los Angeles, the vineyards of California, the theme parks, etc.
Discover our selection of travel agencies for this destinationNo problem to organize your trip to the United States by yourself. You can easily book your accommodations on the Internet, get live weather information, buy a show ticket, etc. You will easily find restaurants of all categories and stores where you can buy supplies. Of course, if you are fluent in English, your stay will be easier and you will adapt to the local life without any problem.
The country is huge and you will have to travel by plane to go from one coast to the other or from north to south. In the USA, you can take a flight as well as a bus. But the queen remains the car. You can rent one to travel to any state, unless you stay in a city that is always well served by public transportation and cabs. Of course, you will have to get used to driving on the left side of the road. You can also be a cowboy by riding a horse in the wilderness.
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- American Samoa
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- California
- North Carolina
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- Colorado
- Connecticut
- North Dakota
- Dakota
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- The Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- New - Mexico
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Us Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, D.c.
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Death Valley National Park
- Chicago
- New York (Manhattan)
- Yellowstone National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
- San Francisco
- Miami
- Arches National Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Walt Disney World
- Los Angeles
- Lake Tahoe
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Yosemite National Park
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
- Detroit
- Zion National Park