- Important points
- Choosing wings
- Hotel or apartment
- Transport subtleties
- Nightingales are not fed with fables
- Useful details
- Best travel to USA
The fourth place in the world in terms of territory occupied allows the United States to claim the title of one of the most interesting countries on the planet for tourists. Traveling around the United States, you can see the snowy expanses of Alaska and the golden beaches of California, the orange groves of Florida and the lifeless landscapes of Death Valley in a few days. The states amaze with the variety of entertainment offered to the traveler: from whale watching in the Atlantic to absolute freestyle on the slopes of winter Colorado, from dining in restaurants at a bird's eye view in skyscrapers of New York to walks in the pink haze of cherry blossoms in the squares of Washington.
Important points
- Traveling to the United States begins with obtaining a visa, and this process is worth going through before purchasing plane tickets. Their presence or absence has absolutely no effect on the positive response of the consul.
- The States is a country where the vast majority of citizens are law-abiding. The same is required from tourists, and therefore it is worth programming yourself for the importance of observing the instructions and requirements.
- Independent travel in the American hinterland is impossible without a rented car, since there is practically no public transport in such places.
Choosing wings
Several airlines operate direct flights to the USA from Russia, but commuting in Europe is often cheaper:
- Aeroflot connects Moscow with New York, Washington and Los Angeles. Travel time is 9, 10 and 12, 5 hours, respectively. Ticket prices depend on the season and are slightly lower if you book your flight in advance. Sometimes Aeroflot arranges promotions and lowers prices.
- In addition, the States and Russia are directly linked by flights of American Airlines and United Airlines.
- There are incomparably more options for flights with a docking in Europe. Italians and Germans, Swiss and Italians will take passengers to Boston and Chicago, Charlotte and Atlanta, San Francisco and Dallas with transfers at their own hubs in the Old World. These flights have two advantages at once - the opportunity to stretch your legs and drink good coffee during the connection and pleasant ticket prices.
Hotel or apartment
A huge number of hotels of various properties and levels in the United States have one thing in common - they are all expensive compared to similar ones in other countries. Even the simplest roadside motel can unpleasantly surprise a Russian tourist with the need to shell out $ 80 or even more per night.
The hotel's own classification in the United States has special designations, and in this system the Tourist Class (T) is an unassuming hotel, similar to 1 * -2 *, First Class (F) means a solid "three-ruble note", and Modarete First Class (M) guarantees everything the amenities of an average three star hotel.
Breakfasts are often not included in the room rate, and a security deposit may be withheld on the guest's card for the duration of the stay. Another important rule stipulates that in the company of guests at least one person must be over 21 years old.
During a trip to the United States, you can also take advantage of offers for renting apartments. This is especially popular in large cities such as New York, Washington and San Francisco, where hotel prices within the city may seem prohibitive even to a wealthy tourist. Specialized resources on the Internet offer a separate apartment from $ 100, a room in Manhattan can be found for $ 80, and accommodation in Los Angeles near the sea for $ 70 per night. Americans renting apartments are usually very sociable and sociable. Most often these are students or young couples who are ready to help their guests with information as well.
Transport subtleties
The American states are connected by hundreds of air routes, and every city, even the smallest city, has an airport that receives aircraft from local destinations. So a flight to Boston from New York, to Washington from Boston, to New York from Chicago, if desired, can be booked for $ 120 round trip.
Railway transport in the country is poorly developed and very expensive. A train ticket can be equal in price to a flight between the same settlements. The system of accumulating points for traveling on trains and receiving free tickets as a result is more suitable for an American than a tourist.
Buses are the second most popular means of transportation after airplanes and the most popular carriers in the United States are Peter Pan and Greyhound. Buses with a flying boy or a running dog on board make several flights a day between the largest cities of the country, have Wi-Fi on board and are equipped with dry closets. It is most profitable to buy bus tickets in advance and directly on the carriers' websites. This will save up to 40% of the cost.
In cities, it is most convenient to travel by metro or buses, purchasing rechargeable cards from vending machines at public transport stops.
Nightingales are not fed with fables
If hamburgers aren't your format, don't rush to worry about food. While traveling in the USA, you can taste the cuisine of any nation in the world, and even in the smallest provincial town there will be Thai, Mexican, Japanese or Chinese and Italian restaurants.
A hamburger in a decent fast food chain will cost $ 15- $ 30 depending on the size and type of meat. The main course usually comes with tomatoes, lettuce, French fries and many sauces. A lunch for a couple at Thais with appetizers, main course and wine will cost $ 50-$ 60. Mexican restaurants are also inexpensive and a beer or wine dinner is between $ 40 and $ 50 for two.
You can have a hearty and inexpensive snack in large cities in numerous fast food restaurants, where all kinds of hot sandwiches are made right in front of you. There are dozens of ingredients to choose from, so every visitor leaves satisfied. Issue price - up to $ 20.
Useful details
- The best way to rent a car is at the airport. It is more convenient and cheaper than in the rental offices within the city.
- When driving in the United States, it is important not to exceed the speed limit, to brake on the side of the road so as not to interfere with the passage of emergency vehicles, to let pedestrians on the zebra crossing and not to overtake school buses.
- In restaurants, gratuities are usually included in the bill automatically. Get ready to pay 15% -20% more than on the menu. In some states, the local food tax will be added to the check.
- America is basically a tip country. It is customary to give them to taxi drivers and hairdressers, maids and porters.
Best travel to USA
When choosing a time to travel, carefully study the weather forecast for the United States. The country is located in several climatic zones, and most of it is located in relative proximity to the oceans, which have a strong influence on the climate. The eastern states of New York, Massachusetts and Maine are often humid and windy, with hot summers and a monthly rainfall in winter.
The west coast greets tourists with intense heat in summer and fog in autumn and winter, and high humidity and fluctuations in atmospheric pressure in Florida from May to October can cause poor health in weather-dependent people.
