United States of America holiday guide

Due to its vast size, the USA boasts a monstrous variety of luxury and budget hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and lodges that will take care of your accommodation ranging from budget hostels to chic 5-star hotels. Check for great deals on package holidays which often include car rental and accommodation throughout the USA.

The United States is not just the United States. It's also USA, the US and often just simply America. There are so many exciting things to do and see that you need to have a lot of time in hand while visiting America to experience this magnificent country. Some of the major attractions are listed below.

Empire State Building

Located in New York City, the Empire State Building, is one of the most famous and storied buildings in the world. It boasts of an 86th-floor observatory with spectacular views of New York City and beyond. It is definitely worth taking a ride up in their fast elevators.

Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge is in the city of San Francisco, California. It stretches for 4,200 feet and is as high as a 65 floored building. This magnificent structure is the gateway to San Francisco.

Millennium Park

A beautiful park, Millennium Park is located in the heart of the city in Chicago. The sculptures and the fountains there make for a mesmerizing experience. An excellent place for a nice stroll and listening to music in their permanent outdoor stage that has concerts almost every evening, on the weekends and sometimes during lunch.

Bellagio Fountains

Located in Las Vegas at the Bellagio hotel, the Bellagio Fountains are a breathtaking sight. These 200 feet tall fountains have actually been choreographed to music for performances. It's free of cost and takes place frequently.

Universal Studios Hollywood

The Studios are located in Los Angeles and is a fun-filled trip for the family complete with famous "backlot" tour of old film sets and numerous movie-themed rides. Pittock Mansion

The Pittock Mansion is a beautifully furnished turn-of-the-century home situated in Portland. The view from the Pittock Mansion is breathtaking. The Pittock Mansion was once the home of Portland pioneer and owner of the Oregonian newspaper, Henry Pittock and his wife Georgiana. Later, the house fell into disrepair and at the threat of demolition; Portland citizens funded the site and restored the house to its former beauty. This mansion is definitely worth having a look at.

Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is one of the major tourist attractions in Seattle. It is an open air market that just can not be missed by the first time and return visitors. You are sure to find gorgeous freshly-cut flower bouquets, fine foods, fresh fish, and the original Starbucks.

This list is just to show you what you can expect from the United States of America. There are many more places that you can visit with your family and have a blast.

There are quite a few major airlines that have flights into the various cities of the US from Australia. You do not require a visa if you planning on staying for less than 90 days but there are certain things that you need to consider. You will need to check with the Consulate for more details.

As United States lies a little further south than its Polynesian neighbours, it climate is slightly cooler and the humidity isn’t quite as high - travellers should not expect the same climate as Fiji or Samoa.  United States’s main tourist season occurs during the winter months (From around May to October) and visitors may want to pack light clothing for the day time and a little heavier clothing (such as light jackets or jumpers) for the night.