Plan A Trip To The US: What To Keep In Mind | April 2024
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Plan a trip to the US: What To Keep in Mind

The USA, Interested? Also, it’s not just you. Many people spend their time away from home on vacation in the United States of America. Some people make the mistake of trying to make a direct link between Hollywood movies and real life, which is an entirely different experience. You have to make plans if you want to go to the United States of America. Here are some plans you should make.

Get your visa 

Before making preparations to travel to New York, check that you have a valid visa. If your constant question and reservation about booking a trip to New York are,’ do I need a visa to travel to New York for a holiday?’ The answer is Yes, you need one. You must adhere to the visa limits of your nation. Before departing on their journey, every tourist using the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must obtain an ESTA authorization. There is a need for the ESTA authorization to be requested online at least three days before travel. However, we strongly suggest that you apply for the ESTA as soon as you can because, if it is denied, you will be required to apply for a non-immigrant visa, which may take some time.

Book your plane tickets in advance 

Europe to the U.S. flights might be expensive. New York or Chicago on the east coast have the cheapest flights. West Coast travel will cost more. Buying tickets months ahead saves money, according to my study. Waiting till the last minute isn’t intelligent financially.

You must be flexible with your travel plans to get the cheapest airfare. If you want a cheap airplane ticket, look for itineraries that stop in multiple countries.

Get a medical insurance 

This is something that can never be ignored. In New Newyork, medical care costs are shockingly high, with some treatments costing more than $100,000. I think it would be better if you weren’t the one who had to pay for it. Do your research and ask around to find the best insurance company. If you buy it in Poland, you can find out more about what I used on the Polish version of this page.

Moving around the US 

You can take buses or trains to get around cities if you want to—the ways to get from one big city to another work well and don’t cost too much. Domestic flights are a popular way to travel, but they can be expensive (at least for my Polish budget. It’s hard to get to the national parks by public transportation if you want to go there. The easiest way to get around the United States is by car. Check out this list of things you’ll need for a road trip.

Accommodation 

When you look for a place to stay, you should think about how much money you have. The list of possible solutions below is ordered from least expensive to most time-consuming and labor-intensive, starting with the cheapest and most time-consuming option.

  • A lot of people go car camping, but we didn’t. Outside of national parks, you don’t need a permit to camp. It is said that a park ranger could tell you where to set up your tent for the night. If you want to sleep in your car, park in a well-lit area. Most of the parking garages in the area don’t let you leave your car there overnight.
  • In cities, Couchsurfing is becoming more and more popular. In most national parks, there are no hosts. There are no people who live here… If you want to use Couchsurfing, you can look here to see what people want 
  • Cheap places to stay. The price depends a lot on where something is. At a hostel in New York, a single bed in a shared room costs $40. We could get a private room with two queen beds in a rural part of Monterey for almost the same price. A night at a cheap hotel cost between $45 and $65.