Are you ready to trade fish and chips for hamburgers and take your vacation in the Land of the Free? Have you processed your legal documents and all you're waiting for is to go aboard the plane and start the dream journey of your life?
Consider the following ideas to guarantee yourself of a safe and happy trip to America.
Legal technicalities. As the Americans would say - these are safety precautions that need to be taken, as suggested by the US Embassy.
Before you even head off to Heathrow, Gatwick or whatnot, you must first be registered with the U.S. Embassy. You will want to furnish copies not just of your passport but also of your flight itinerary. It is important that people know how and where to contact you in emergencies or fortuitous events that may get in the way of your travel.
Make sure you are using a valid passport. If your travel would necessitate a visa, it (or they) must be handy alongside the passport at all times. And don't forget that little emergency page inside your passport - it must be filled out before you leave!
Be aware of all the local laws of the US. Always be reminded that you should abide by the laws of the U.S Constitution.
Do not just duplicate your passport's identification page - triplicate it at the very least. This will facilitate the replacement of your passport in the event it may be lost or stolen.
Electricity. What seems normal in the UK may be "weird" or "dangerous" in the US, and electrical appliances are no exception, thus the necessity in knowing about voltage systems in America.
The conventional US residential setup goes like this - 115 volts for most appliances, operated at 60 hertz. It is quite possible that your electrical appliances would only work with different voltage, so make sure you have a transformer or voltage converter along with you for your trip.
Stateside wall sockets sort of resemble two blades lying analogous to each other, and these are always 115 volt sockets. You will want to buy a converter so you can successfully marry the socket with any appliance you plan to use.
Basic Information.
Of course, English is the official language in America.
The US is one of the few countries that still widely use the imperial system, so expect to see these in tourist literature, road signs and temperature.
It is customary in the US to tip for services. Depending on the individual who is paying the bill, tips would often be about 10% to 20% of the total charge.
Safety.
Do not leave your luggage unguarded when out in public. Refuse any packaged offered to you by people you do not know.
Do not expose yourself to American muggers and thieves by wearing jewellery or clothing that is too fancy in appearance. Only bring the money and credit cards you need for the trip.
Only purchase genuine art and/or antiques and go to officially sanctioned sources when exchanging money. There are a lot of differences between British and American law which you may need to be aware of.
If you suddenly get into trouble, it is best to contact the nearest U.S. Embassy.
You want your first trip to America to be safe, but most of all you don't want to get embroiled in any legal hullabaloo. Take care.
Consider the following ideas to guarantee yourself of a safe and happy trip to America.
Legal technicalities. As the Americans would say - these are safety precautions that need to be taken, as suggested by the US Embassy.
Before you even head off to Heathrow, Gatwick or whatnot, you must first be registered with the U.S. Embassy. You will want to furnish copies not just of your passport but also of your flight itinerary. It is important that people know how and where to contact you in emergencies or fortuitous events that may get in the way of your travel.
Make sure you are using a valid passport. If your travel would necessitate a visa, it (or they) must be handy alongside the passport at all times. And don't forget that little emergency page inside your passport - it must be filled out before you leave!
Be aware of all the local laws of the US. Always be reminded that you should abide by the laws of the U.S Constitution.
Do not just duplicate your passport's identification page - triplicate it at the very least. This will facilitate the replacement of your passport in the event it may be lost or stolen.
Electricity. What seems normal in the UK may be "weird" or "dangerous" in the US, and electrical appliances are no exception, thus the necessity in knowing about voltage systems in America.
The conventional US residential setup goes like this - 115 volts for most appliances, operated at 60 hertz. It is quite possible that your electrical appliances would only work with different voltage, so make sure you have a transformer or voltage converter along with you for your trip.
Stateside wall sockets sort of resemble two blades lying analogous to each other, and these are always 115 volt sockets. You will want to buy a converter so you can successfully marry the socket with any appliance you plan to use.
Basic Information.
Of course, English is the official language in America.
The US is one of the few countries that still widely use the imperial system, so expect to see these in tourist literature, road signs and temperature.
It is customary in the US to tip for services. Depending on the individual who is paying the bill, tips would often be about 10% to 20% of the total charge.
Safety.
Do not leave your luggage unguarded when out in public. Refuse any packaged offered to you by people you do not know.
Do not expose yourself to American muggers and thieves by wearing jewellery or clothing that is too fancy in appearance. Only bring the money and credit cards you need for the trip.
Only purchase genuine art and/or antiques and go to officially sanctioned sources when exchanging money. There are a lot of differences between British and American law which you may need to be aware of.
If you suddenly get into trouble, it is best to contact the nearest U.S. Embassy.
You want your first trip to America to be safe, but most of all you don't want to get embroiled in any legal hullabaloo. Take care.
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