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Time Zones: East Coast: GMT-5 West Coast: GMT-8 Central: GMT-6 Mountain: GMT-7 Hawaii: GMT-10
Currency: US$ 1.75/£1 |
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Not required for UK citizens for visits up to 90 days
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Innoculations: Not generally required.
Make sure to have adequate medical cover on your travel insurance. |
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Temperate in the north to sub-tropical in the far south.
Seasons follow a similar pattern to the UK with winter Dec- Feb usually cold in the north and mild in the south. Summer Jun-Sep is moderate in the north to very hot in the south. |
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Flights: A wide choice of direct flights from major UK cities.
Atlanta - 8hrs 15mins Boston - 7hrs 20mins Chicago - 8hrs 35mins Cincinnati - 8hrs 20mins Dallas - 10hrs 20mins Denver - 9hrs 35mins Houston - 10hrs 10mins Las Vegas - 10hrs 45mins Los Angeles - 11hrs 5mins Memphis* - 13hrs Miami - 9hrs 50mins Minneapolis - 8hrs 45mins Nashville* - 14hrs 10mins New Orleans* - 14hrs 45mins New York - 7hrs 20 mins Orlando - 9hrs 45mins Philadelphia - 8hrs 5mins San Antonio* - 14hrs 10mins San Francisco 10hrs 50mins Washington - 8hrs 10mins
* Includes transfer time. ** Return flights are usually an hour or more less due to tail winds. |
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Most cities have numerous taxis, with bus and metro networks. There are a number of inter-state coach networks.
Alcohol Each state sets its own limits for permissable amounts of alcohol in breath with regard to driving. On average this is 35 micrograms per 100 ml of breath or 80 mgs per 100ml of blood.
It is advisable not to drink and drive in the USA since severe penalties may apply.
Seat Belts It is a requirement for everyone, including visitors, to use seatbelts at all times. Baby seats or child restraints must be used for all children. |