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Banks & Money  Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The... Last edited: 27 March 2016 Emergencies  Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from... Last edited: 15 September 2016 Important Phrases  Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?   100°F... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Telephones  General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555... Last edited: 12 April 2014 Tipping & Etiquette  While tipping is not mandatory in most of the United States, it is customary in... Last edited: 26 June 2016 Additional Motel Taxes  In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to... Last edited: 21 September 2014 Avoiding scams while shopping abroad  Being victimized by scandalous businesses when traveling is one of the sad... Last edited: 28 February 2015 Bottle/Container Deposits  Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws... Last edited: 2 October 2010 Car Rental  I have in the past, hired from Alamo, but having never needed to amend... Last edited: 12 September 2016 Customs, Habits, and Etiquette  United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may... Last edited: 17 December 2015 Discount Shopping   A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for... Last edited: 25 September 2013 Do I Need a Visa to Visit the USA?  A popular holiday destination for international travellers is the United States... Last edited: 6 November 2014 Entry into the US from Canada  Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a... Last edited: 4 May 2014 How to find out if I need a Visa?   An important task prior to your international travel is to determine what visa... Last edited: 30 August 2014 How to Save on Transportation  How to Save Money while travelling - Transportation A major expenditure when... Last edited: 20 October 2014 How to Save While Travelling - Food   When traveling, one of the major expenditures that must be planned is food and... Last edited: 19 September 2014 How to Travel: DIY vs. Organized Tours  A common discussion within travel communities is the question of independent... Last edited: 17 September 2014 International Travel - Electric Outlets  Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical... Last edited: 8 April 2013 Knowing your Travel Style   A common question seen on many of the Tripadvisor forums is something along the... Last edited: 26 October 2014 Language and America    Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from... Last edited: 29 April 2014 Mobile Phone Service for visiting the US  There are many Forum posts where people ask about how to use their Mobile Phone... Last edited: 24 August 2016 Packing Checklist  When going for a holiday or even for a short trip a checklist with "not to... Last edited: 5 November 2013 Polite Manners  Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a... Last edited: 19 June 2016 RTW vs. Book As You Go  For those out there exploring the opportunity to travel around the world on a... Last edited: 18 September 2014 Sales Tax  Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S... Last edited: 9 September 2014 Tip: Visit Cities Within Close Proximity  Travellers often schedule multiple cities during their holidays. When doing... Last edited: 11 November 2014 Travel & Tourism Info  The following links provide access to lots of travel and tourist information... Last edited: 10 December 2014 Travel Apps in USA  This is a listing of SmartPhone and Tablet Apps that will be of benefit to the... Last edited: 2 June 2014 Travel Tip - The Rewards of Slowdown!  One of the most common mistakes people make when traveling is being overly... Last edited: 6 November 2014 Traveling by Car in the United States  Many visitors to the United States go to typical tourist areas like New York... Last edited: 9 September 2016 Traveling with Children and Teens  In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from... Last edited: 28 October 2010 US Customs  Everyone who arrives in the United States is processed by U.S. Customs and... Last edited: 11 January 2014 USA Budget Traveling  It is always exciting to travel USA. But before you start travelling, you... Last edited: 20 October 2015 Visas for Travelers to the United States  If you are a citizen of a foreign country, and not a resident or citizen of the... Last edited: 18 April 2017