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United States of America Health & Safety
TRAVEL BASICS
America is a modern country and is relatively free from endemic diseases. Medical..
CurrencyThe USA uses the US dollar as it's unit of currency. It is divided into 100 cent units...
Weather & ClimateThe United States covers a very large area and has some very diverse geography and so the..
Culture & CustomsIn general Americans are very friendly and welcoming of tourists and visitors. It is said..
Language & CommunicationsEnglish is the language spoken throughout the United States and almost everyone in the..
Transport & Getting AroundInternational airports are found in all the major cities in the USA and are serviced by a..
Food & Eating GuideIn a country as large as the United States it is inevitable that the variety of available..
Timezone & ElectricityThe timezones in the USA range from GMT - 4 in the north east to GMT -10 in Hawaii. New..
DutyfreeVisitor to the USA are allowed to import the following articles for personal use free of..
states of United States of America
Hawaii is one of the world's most iconic tourist destinations, a place that has been drummed into the collective..
San Francisco InformationIdeally located between the shores of the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Nevada Mountains and bordered by the magnificent..
Honolulu InformationHonolulu, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, is the perfect gateway for visitors wanting to explore the unique culture..
Las Vegas InformationLocated in the arid south of Nevada, not far from the Utah, Arizona and California borders Las Vegas is an oasis of..
Waikiki InformationWhen thinking of Hawaii many people conjure images of a beautiful sandy beach with waves rolling into the bay and the..
Downtown Hilo InformationLocated on the eastern shore of Hawaii's "Big Island' the laid back city of Hilo is the island's capital and is a great..
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park InformationSituated on the Big Island of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the south-eastern shore and is only about..
North Shore InformationAs long as there is a northern coast you could find the name 'North Shore' in just about every country on the planet..
Waimea Bay InformationLocated on Oahu's famous North Shore, Waimea Bay is a mecca to all the big wave surfers the world over. This stunning..
INDEX OF ALL states AND LOCATIONSHealth & Safety
America is a modern country and is relatively free from endemic diseases. Medical facilities are commonly available but can be very expensive. Travellers are advised to make sure they have sufficient medical coverage as part of their travel insurance before going to the USA. Emergency facilities in hospitals should be used for genuine emergencies only as they will charge high fees for their services. Walk in clinics are also widely available and for general consultations are probably the best option for travellers. Be sure to let them know you are paying out of pocket as most Americans carry medical insurance and clinics will not hesitate to order up a full suite of test and expect you to pay for them.
In terms of natural hazards, these can vary as the United States covers a very large area. Southern states can experience very severe storms and hurricanes between June and November. Additionally tornadoes can occur in "Tornado alley" and area which includes the states of Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, South and North Dakota. Part of the west coast, in particular California can experience severe bush fires or wild fires in the summer months. California can also experience earthquakes as it lies on the San Andreas fault.
Although the USA has a high level of violent crime compared to other western countries, it is still relatively unlikely for visitors to experience crime while travelling. In general these types of crime mainly occur in particular areas and visitors are unlikely to visit these areas. In general visitors should try to avoid looking like a tourist and keep valuables out of site. Most cities are fine to go out after dark as long as taking normal precautions.
911 is the emergency number to call for ambulance, fire or police.
We strongly advise that all New Zealand travellers check the latest travel advice on the New Zealand Government Safe Travel site.
Highlights of United States of America
Hawaii is one of the world's most iconic tourist destinations, a place that has been drummed into the collective..
San Francisco InformationIdeally located between the shores of the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Nevada Mountains and bordered by the magnificent..
Honolulu InformationHonolulu, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, is the perfect gateway for visitors wanting to explore the unique culture..
Las Vegas InformationLocated in the arid south of Nevada, not far from the Utah, Arizona and California borders Las Vegas is an oasis of..
Waikiki InformationWhen thinking of Hawaii many people conjure images of a beautiful sandy beach with waves rolling into the bay and the..
Downtown Hilo InformationLocated on the eastern shore of Hawaii's "Big Island' the laid back city of Hilo is the island's capital and is a great..
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park InformationSituated on the Big Island of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the south-eastern shore and is only about..
North Shore InformationAs long as there is a northern coast you could find the name 'North Shore' in just about every country on the planet..
Waimea Bay InformationLocated on Oahu's famous North Shore, Waimea Bay is a mecca to all the big wave surfers the world over. This stunning..
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