USA – Land Of Surprises

The United States is a popular destination for vacationing among all. It is an amazing country that offers a variety of experiences. There are options for everyone, whether you are a backpacker or a luxury traveller. Before you start planning for your visit, make sure that you have a valid Visa.  If there are hitches in your visa, you can even be denied entry into the country. You must be well-versed with the new Visa Waiver procedure that was implemented in January 2009 for visiting the U.S. The new rules apply to countries that are included in the Visa Waiver Program. This program is eligible only for travellers who wish to stay in the U.S. for less than 90 days. For others, visa is available through normal channels. The 'Electronic System for Travel Authorisation' (ESTA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security applies to all countries that are eligible under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.

United States of America is a country with 50 states and has a lot to offer to its tourists. There are a variety of beaches, theme parks, sceneries and museums. If you are fond of beaches, you can visit Miami, Florida, Hawaii, and others. For golfers, Orlando is the place to go. Las Vegas is a place for you if you love an active night life. If you are visiting US, then you cannot miss the spectacular Niagara Falls.

The US is a store house of tourist attractions. Starting from the elegant White House, to Cape Canaveral, to Kennedy Space Center, to Hollywood, to the Statue of Liberty to Disneyland – you name it, you have it. A very popular destination is the New York City. People visit the city for the dazzling Times Square and the Broadway theatres. The other attractions in New York include the Empire State Building, Wall Street, and the American Museum of Natural History, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. The city of San Francisco is known for its Urban park, the Golden Gate Park, the Transamerica Pyramid, Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art just to name a few. LA offers Disneyland, Hollywood and the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art.

The most happening New Year's Eve celebrations happen at the Times Square in New York City and on the Strip in Las Vegas. If you wish to attend these events, you need to book hotels much in advance. While booking the hotels, make sure that you negotiate a good deal. Some give complimentary breakfasts. Some provide free shuttle service.  Just make sure that you have survey all options before taking the final decision. Fast food is available all over the US. And it is quite cheap. Apart from that, there are convenience stores open 24/7 selling groceries and other food items. Food courts in shopping malls are a good option too. If you are a big eater, then you get All You Can Eat Buffets that serve you a lot of food at nominal prices.