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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
PLANNING AHEAD

The USA is a wonderful place to visit all year round but before you begin
your next trip, make sure to read our helpful travel information, to make the
most of your time in Los Angeles and beyond.

Vancouver

Canada
Seattle 
Glacier National Park
Washington
Québec
Portland North Maine
Montana
Dakota Montréal
Ottawa
Minnesota Vermont
Oregon Yellowstone National Park
Cody Minneapolis New
Idaho Hampshire
Grand Teton National Park Toronto
South Dakota
Wisconsin Boston 
Niagara Falls Massachusetts
Michigan New York Rhode Island
Wyoming
UNITED STATES Detroit Connecticutt
OF AMERICA Iowa  Chicago New York 
Reno  Salt Lake City Pennsylvania
Sacramento Nevada Nebraska Indiana Ohio Philadelphia 
San Francisco Utah Illinois Indianapolis Maryland New Jersey
Delaware
San Jose Yosemite Denver   Washington, D.C. •

National Park Moab Cincinnati San Francisco
West
Fresno Colorado Kansas City Virginia
Zion National Park Bryce Canyon National Park Kansas Louisville Virginia
California Monument Valley Missouri WHEN TO GO CURRENCY
Las Vegas  Kentucky
Grand Canyon As the USA is such a large country, climates and US Dollar (USD).
Santa Barbara National Park North Carolina weather vary greatly by season and location.
Nashville
Los Angeles Anaheim Arizona Santa Fe Oklahoma Tennessee ACCOMMODATION FEES

Palm Springs Albuquerque Oklahoma City Memphis Carolina Wilmington In spring (March – May) temperatures begin to warm Many properties in North America charge a mandatory
South
San Diego Phoenix Amarillo Arkansas up, so it’s the perfect time to visit national parks. Travel
Tijuana New Mexico Atlanta  Charleston ATLANTIC OCEAN to Washington, D.C. in between March and April to fee, which is not included in the listed ‘From’ price. This
fee covers a range of amenities and services provided
Tucson Georgia see the famed National Cherry Blossom Festival. by the hotel such as Wi-Fi, fitness centre access, or pool
PACIFIC OCEAN  Fort Worth Dallas Alabama Savannah During summer (June – August), northern states enjoy
El Paso Jackson usage. Fees are payable direct to your accommodation
warm days and cooler mornings and nights, while the
Texas Mississippi Jacksonville southern states experience very hot temperatures. on check out, unless otherwise specified. The reasoning
Tallahassee behind mandatory fees is to streamline the billing process
Austin Louisiana Florida Temperatures begin to cool down around the country and provide guests with a comprehensive package
Houston New Orleans during the fall months (September – November). of amenities. Fees and their inclusions are subject to
San Antonio  Orlando

Cape Canaveral Fall is a great time to visit as the country celebrates change, and you should check with your travel agent at
Mexico Tampa Halloween on 31 October and Thanksgiving on the the time of booking.
fourth Thursday of November.
Fort Lauderdale TIPPING
Miami Bahamas Winter (December – February) is fairly mild in the

Everglades National Park southern states, while the northern, north eastern and Tipping is expected in restaurants, bars and taxis.
GULF OF MEXICO Key West mid-western states often encounter snow and colder As a guide expect to pay 20% to 30% of the bill,
GULF OF CALIFOMIA
STRAITS OF FLORIDA temperatures. USD1 per bag for hotel porters and 15% of the
tour price for tour guides.
Cuba
TIME
There are four main time zones in the USA. Pacific ELECTRICITY
Time is 19 hours behind New Zealand Standard Time 110V 60Hz. An international adapter is required.
(NZST), Mountain Time is 18 hours behind NZST,
Central Time is 17 hours behind NZST, Eastern EVENTS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Time is 16 hours behind NZST. All states in the USA Be prepared when you’re travelling to the USA as
observe Daylight Saving Time (except Arizona), from the country celebrates many national public holidays
March to November when clocks are turned forward
by 1 hour. and events.
2026
CARIBBEAN SEA VISAS & PASSPORTS Memorial Day 25 May
All travellers to the USA must carry a passport valid Independence Day 4 July
for at least six months beyond the date of departure Veteran’s Day 11 November
from New Zealand. All travellers are required to obtain Thanksgiving 26 November
the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
prior to travel. As visa information can change at 2027
any time, we recommend you seek advice regarding Martin Luther King Day 18 January
passports, visas, and other travel requirements at President’s Day 15 February
safetravel.govt.nz
Note: Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving and is a public holiday in some
states. It is one of the busiest shopping days of the year, as it marks the unofficial
beginning of Christmas shopping.
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