Feb 11 2012
Great Ideas For Taking An American Vacation
Have you decided once and for all to head over to the Red, White and Blue for an American vacation? Have you processed your legal documents and all you’re waiting for is to go aboard the plane and start the dream journey of your life?
We have put together a list of tips designed for the British traveler setting foot on America for the first time.
Legal matters. As the Americans would say – these are safety precautions that need to be taken, as suggested by the US Embassy.
Before leaving your own country, you should register with the U.S. Embassy. You will want to furnish copies not just of your passport but also of your flight itinerary. It is important that people know how and where to contact you in emergencies or fortuitous events that may get in the way of your travel.
Of course, you would need a valid passport. Ensure that you have your visa with you (if needed) if it is needed with the passport. And don’t forget that little emergency page inside your passport – it must be filled out before you leave!
Do some reading up on local American laws. Remember that you are following the laws of Uncle Sam and not the Union Jack…at least for the immediate time being.
Do not just duplicate your passport’s identification page – triplicate it at the very least. This will assist in the replacement of your passport if it is stolen or lost.
Electricity. Chances are you may have a few electrical gadgets or appliances with you, so you must be knowledgeable about the different voltages used in America.
US residential use 115 volts of electrical systems operated at 60 hertz. You would want to bring a voltage converter or transformer on your trip, as it is likely you can only use certain appliances or equipment at a certain voltage level.
Stateside wall sockets sort of resemble two blades lying analogous to each other, and these are always 115 volt sockets. You will want to buy a converter so you can successfully marry the socket with any appliance you plan to use.
The Basics.
Of course, English is the official language in America.
The US differs from most other countries as many people are still more conversant with the imperial system for temperature, measurements and other figures.
It is considered good decorum to give a tip for good service. Depending on the individual who is paying the bill, tips would often be about 10% to 20% of the total charge.
Safety.
Never leave your luggage unattended in public areas. If offered a package by a stranger, refuse it and don’t look back!
Do not expose yourself to American muggers and thieves by wearing jewellery or clothing that is too fancy in appearance. Only bring the money and credit cards you need for the trip.
Only purchase genuine art and/or antiques and go to officially sanctioned sources when exchanging money. This would help in avoiding the violation of local laws.
In the event of any form of legal trouble, your first refuge would be the U.S. Embassy nearest you.
These are only the basics of U.S. travel, but pretty much all you need for a safe and law-abiding trip. Enjoy your trip.
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