USA travel information
A massive country encompassing 9.63 million square kilometres, the USA offers an endless variety of landscapes, cities and attractions. Travel is easy here, especially for those who enjoy a driving holiday, and there is much to see and do. Outside of the larger cities, crime is relatively low if you take the proper precautions, and medical care is of a high standard.
The USA has tightened security considerably since 9/11, and the overall United States Homeland Security Advisory System threat level is at 'yellow' which indicates a 'significant' risk of terrorist attacks. You should expect more stringent security checks at airports and other public buildings. Crime, especially gun-related crime, is at a higher rate in the larger cities. We recommended you check up-to-date travel advice regarding the USA from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website.
http://www.fco.gov.uk
The Footprint Guides website offers up-to-date warnings and advice for travellers to the USA, as well as useful USA travel information. This includes practical advice for independent and budget travellers, and an update of recovery from natural disasters.
http://www.footprintguides.com/
Regarding health concerns and recommended vaccinations and other risks, the MD Travel Health site offers comprehensive information, and advice (updated daily) on a variety of health issues and precautions for travelling in the USA.
http://www.MDtravelhealth.com
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Essentials
Visas: Visitors from many EU and other countries (including the UK) do not require visas for stays of three months or less
Season: Year round
Money: US dollar – ATMs widely available, major credit cards readily accepted
Language: English – Spanish in some states
Emergency #: 911