Top tips for traveling to the USA

 

The United States is an incredible country that offers something for every type of tourist, from city breaks to historical sites and from sports vacations to incredible camping spots. While culturally the US is very similar to many of the ที่เที่ยวในอเมริกา, they have some rules and regulations that are different from traveling in Europe. So here are some top tips for traveling to the US and making your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Getting ready for your trip

Before booking your trip, consider the time of year you are traveling and the part of the US you are traveling to. The hurricane season runs from June to November and affects a large number of states in the center and south of the country. If you have booked for this time period and for an area affected by hurricanes, you can monitor the situation prior to the event via the National Hurricane Center website.

The other important thing to remember about the US is health insurance. The United States does not have a state system that is free as some countries do, so medical costs can be quite high if something goes wrong. That's why travel insurance for the US is always the most expensive tier, but it can be essential. If you are not properly covered by travel insurance, you will personally be responsible for the costs of any medical treatment you need, and this can run into the thousands of dollars.

Board the plane

The United States has very strict rules about what it can and cannot take on a plane entering its airspace, which is understandable in light of recent history. There is also a very high level of security when entering the country, so if you need more information on this, check with your airline or the US Federal Aviation Administration website.

Enter the country

Unlike traveling between many states in Europe, you cannot enter the US without a visa. This is a document issued on a discretionary basis by the United States embassy in your country's capital city and can only be obtained by visiting the embassy in person. To do this, you need to book an appointment some time in advance and have a meeting with a member of the embassy staff to obtain the visa.

Another option that has been created recently is called ESTA application. This is an online process that alleviates the need to visit the embassy and everything can be processed on their website. It produces an ESTA visa waiver that is valid for 90 days for travel to the US and also allows travel to neighboring countries such as Mexico and Canada and then re-entry to the US with the same visa.