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TRAVEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO TIME
The USA is a large country and climates and There are four main time zones in the USA. Pacific
weather vary greatly by season and location. Time is 19 hours behind New Zealand Standard
Time (NZST). Mountain Time is 18 hours behind
In spring (March – May) temperatures begin to warm NZST, Central Time is 17 hours behind (NZST),
up. It’s the perfect time to visit national parks, as Eastern Time is 16 hours behind NZST.
waterfalls are flowing and flowers are in bloom. Travel
to Washington, D.C. in between March and April to All states in the USA observe Daylight Saving Time
see the famed National Cherry Blossom Festival. (except Arizona), from the second Sunday in March
to the first Sunday in November when clocks are
During summer (June – August), northern states turned forward by one hour.
enjoy warm days and cooler mornings and nights,
while the southern states experience very hot
temperatures. This is the perfect time to enjoy ELECTRICITY
the great outdoors. 110V 60Hz. An adapter is required.
Temperatures begin to cool down around the
country during the autumn months (September ACCOMMODATION FEES
– November). Marvel at the beautiful shades of Many properties in the USA charge an
red, yellow and orange as the leaves change in Accommodation Fee. What the fee includes
New England. Autumn is a great time to visit as the varies from hotel to hotel and you should check
country celebrates Halloween on 31 October and with your travel agent at the time of booking. If
Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. applicable, the Accommodation Fee is included in
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT the New Zealand Dollar “From” price on the property
Winter (December – February) is fairly mild in the
southern states, while in the northern, north eastern, listing. This fee is to be paid by you, in US Dollars,
mid-western states often encounter snow and colder when you check out of your hotel unless otherwise
temperatures. Watch holiday parades and admire specified. Accommodation Fees and their inclusions
amazing decorations over the Christmas period. are subject to change at any time.
EVENTS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
VISAS & PASSPORTS
All travellers to the USA must carry a passport valid Be prepared when you’re travelling to the USA as
the country celebrates many national public holidays
for at least six months beyond the date of departure and events.
Vancouver from New Zealand and obtain the Electronic System
for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) prior to travel, 2024
see www.cbp.gov/esta for more details. As visa Memorial Day 27 May
Canada
Seattle  information can change at any time, we recommend
Glacier National Park Independence Day 4 July
Washington you seek advice regarding passports, visas, and
Québec other travel requirements for the countries you intend Columbus Day 14 October
Portland North Maine visiting, from the New Zealand Government Ministry
Montana Dakota Montréal of Foreign Affairs and Trade at www.safetravel.govt.nz. Veteran’s Day 11 November
Ottawa Thanksgiving 28 November
Minnesota Vermont
Oregon Yellowstone National Park CURRENCY 2025
Cody Minneapolis New Martin Luther King Day 20 January
Idaho Hampshire
Grand Teton National Park Toronto The US Dollar (USD) is the official unit of currency
South Dakota
Wisconsin Boston  President’s Day 17 February
Niagara Falls Massachusetts in the USA.
Michigan New York Rhode Island
Wyoming Note: Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving and is a public holiday in
UNITED STATES Detroit Connecticutt some states. It is one of the busiest shopping days of the year, as it marks the
OF AMERICA Iowa  Chicago New York  TIPPING unofficial beginning of Christmas shopping.
Reno  Salt Lake City Pennsylvania Tipping is expected in restaurants, bars and taxis.
Sacramento Nevada Nebraska Indiana Ohio Philadelphia  As a guide expect to pay 15% to 20% of the bill,
San Francisco Illinois Indianapolis Maryland New Jersey USD1 per bag for hotel porters and 10% of the tour
Delaware
San Jose Yosemite Utah Denver   Washington, D.C. • price for tour guides.
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National Park Cincinnati
West
Fresno Colorado Kansas City Virginia
Zion National Park Bryce Canyon National Park Kansas Louisville Virginia
California TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Las Vegas  Monument Valley Missouri Kentucky
Grand Canyon Los Angeles J F M A M J J A S O N D
Santa Barbara National Park North Carolina Temperature (max ºC) 14 15 15 17 18 21 23 24 23 20 17 14
Nashville
Los Angeles Anaheim Arizona Santa Fe Oklahoma Tennessee Average rainfall (mm) 101 129 72 25 8 3 1 1 6 23 35 70
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Palm Springs Albuquerque Oklahoma City Memphis Carolina Wilmington Las Vegas J F M A M J J A S O N D
South
San Diego Phoenix Amarillo Arkansas Temperature (max ºC) 9 12 14 19 25 30 34 33 27 21 13 8
Tijuana New Mexico Atlanta  Charleston ATLANTIC OCEAN Average rainfall (mm) 14 19 11 4 3 2 10 8 6 7 9 13
Tucson Georgia New York J F M A M J J A S O N D
PACIFIC OCEAN  Fort Worth Dallas Alabama Savannah Temperature (max ºC) 2 2 4 11 16 22 25 24 20 14 9 9
El Paso Jackson Average rainfall (mm) 85 57 90 96 114 98 101 87 104 94 69 85
Texas Mississippi Jacksonville Dallas J F M A M J J A S O N D
Tallahassee Temperature (max ºC) 9 11 15 20 24 28 30 31 27 20 14 9
Austin Louisiana Florida Average rainfall (mm) 59 76 94 87 117 118 71 54 85 124 84 71
Houston New Orleans
San Antonio  Orlando Washington, D.C. J F M A M J J A S O N D
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Cape Canaveral Temperature (max ºC) 4 5 9 14 19 24 27 26 22 15 11 5
Mexico Tampa Average rainfall (mm) 77 63 82 80 105 82 105 124 97 78 72 71
Orlando J F M A M J J A S O N D
Fort Lauderdale Temperature (max ºC) 15 16 19 22 25 27 28 28 27 24 20 17
Miami Bahamas
Everglades National Park Average rainfall (mm) 70 72 96 63 84 222 180 199 153 84 61 67
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GULF OF MEXICO
Key West
STRAITS OF FLORIDA
Cuba
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