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Organize a trip to the United States (USA)

Are you thinking of traveling to the United States for the first time or have you already been but are looking for new destinations and advice? The best tips are here for you to organize your route through the USA. Everything you need to know if you are a beginner and very practical for those of us who repeat at the destination.

Travel to the United States

Documentation in order: passport, visas, and international driving license

The basic document of any traveler is the passport. To travel to the United States you need to have the new one (the one with the magnetic stripe, because you need it to apply for the ESTA). It also has to be valid for a minimum of 6 months to enter the country.

How to get there?

Nothing could be simpler: all major American cities are served from Paris, some with stopovers. Flight promotions are very frequent, USA flights from Paris to New York, San Francisco, or Miami are offered in the range of $ 593-712. Some destinations like Hawaii will cost you more, $ 1,000 or more. But with a little planning and going out of season, you can still find affordable Flights to USA. The flights are quite long, the United States is not next door! To reach the east coast, count a minimum of 7-8 hours; as for the west coast, more like 12 to 3 p.m. Hawaii deserves even more, with an average Canada to USA flights of 2.5 to 3 hours.

Places of interest in the United States?

A trip to the United States is first of all to discover New York, the cultural capital of the East Coast, a city that is constantly changing. San Francisco, on the west coast, features a cool mind and unpretentious. If you love cinema, Hollywood awaits you in Los Angeles. This is the opportunity to discover the filming locations of your favorite series and films. Rather beach and Art Deco? Leave for Florida and Miami.

New Orleans, on the other hand, is a Louisiana gem. You have to take the time to soak up its special atmosphere: music, Mardi Gras parades, and soul food will be on the menu. Let the good times roll, as they say there! But the United States is not just a big city, the country is first and foremost made up of national parks and XXL-sized natural wonders. Majestic Grand Canyon, lush Everglades, sunny Pacific coast, Burning Death Valley, it's impossible to name all the must-see places in the United States.

To do in the United States?

For a honeymoon, head to Las Vegas and try your luck at the multiple casinos. Or head for Hawaii, a more romantic version, with its paradisiacal beaches and waterfalls, volcanoes, and charming hotels. Rather amateur or experienced hiker? The United States is a trekking paradise: 59 natural parks, lakes, and mountain ranges dot the country.

Surfers will enjoy the waves of California or Hawaii. And why not take a road trip on a motorcycle or in an old van, from east to west along the legendary Route 66? If you are planning to go with your family, the country will know how to conquer the hearts of your children. Between Orlando's theme parks and water sports, ice cream and burgers galore, bears and alligators, they won't know where to turn. With so many places to discover, the United States, therefore, has a wide range of activities to offer, whether you prefer to go on an adventure or take a museum tour.

When to go to the United States?

The best time to go to the United States depends on the region and what you want to do there. In summer, you will favor Hawaii or the Rockies. The big cities, from New York to Chicago, Boston to San Francisco, are more done in spring or fall, to avoid crowds and heat or cold. What about winter in all of this? You can go to Florida and take advantage of the beaches to sunbathe and swim in ideal waters.