Tips for US Travel

Update: May 10th, 2010

When planning a holiday, it seems tempting to put off some of the more intricate logistics of travel and skip right to the more enjoyable aspects ' like planning leisure activities at your chosen destination. However, it's important to get those intricacies taken care of early on in the planning process, so you don't find yourself facing any hurdles closer to your date of travel.

For instance, many people might book their travel before making any other arrangements ' particularly if they find a great deal. Before booking any travel into the US, it's important to first research US entry requirements. While most British Citizen passport holders are eligible for the US Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), the programme certainly does not apply to everyone. A list of criteria must be met in order for individuals to be considered eligible for the VWP programme, and it is the responsibility of every traveller to ensure he or she meets all entry requirements prior to US travel. For this reason, it's wise to wait on making any travel arrangements ' for instance, air or accommodation bookings ' until entry requirements have been met. Once the requirements have been met, you can make your travel arrangements safe in the knowledge that you won't face Visa issues en route to the US.

Once you've booked your holiday transportation and accommodation, you'll want to start looking into travel insurance policies. Of course, no one wants to cast aside thoughts of a happy holiday to think about all the things that can possibly go wrong. The reality is that various mishaps can occur during a holiday ' whether it's an injury, illness, flight delay or cancellation, or loss of luggage. What's more, medical care costs are sky high in the US, meaning just one uninsured mishap can result in a financial disaster. But securing a comprehensive travel insurance policy means that you can embark on your US holiday with peace of mind that you'll be protected if something should go wrong. And, because travel insurance policies are widely available at affordable prices, you won't have to worry about a policy dipping into your vacation fund.

Finally, you'll want to ensure that friends and family have a way to get a hold of you during your holiday ' whether as a precaution for emergencies, or simply as a way for you to let them know how your holiday is going. Make sure to leave your contact information ' such as the number to a hotel you plan to stay in ' with a trusted individual; and if you plan to get a mobile for your holiday, arrange a calling plan that enables cheap international calls. Chances are, you'll be able to find a service provider that enables inexpensive calls out of the US through your mobile, as well as

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