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United States
The United States is best treated as several separate trips: east coast cities, west coast and national parks, or a single state in depth. Distances are long and internal flights are usually necessary.
Best time · Depends entirely on the regionSuggested length · 10 to 14 nights per region, given the flying time from India
Where should you go?
- New York, Washington DC and Boston on the east coast
- California: San Francisco, Los Angeles and the coast between them
- The southwest national parks around Las Vegas
- Florida for family travel
What should you do?
- Pick one region per trip
- Book national park accommodation months ahead
- Plan around driving distances, not map distances
What should you eat or experience?
- Food is strongly regional: barbecue, seafood and immigrant food cultures vary by city
Where is a good area to stay?
- Cities: stay near a transit line
- Parks: stay inside or at the nearest gateway town
When should you visit?
Depends entirely on the region. Late spring and early autumn are the safest general choices.
How long should you spend there?
10 to 14 nights per region, given the flying time from India.
Visa
Check the requirements and the official source before you book.
United States visa information