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NATIONAL PARK FEES

2016 was the 100th anniversary of the National Park

Service, bringing with it huge celebrations and a

succession of special events. There is no doubt that

these magnificent parks throughout the United

States should be on everyone’s bucket list. From the

grandeur of the Grand Canyon to the serenity of

Shenandoah National Park, whatever kind of outdoor

experience you’re looking for, there’s a national park

that offers everything you wish for. Please keep in

mind that there is generally a fee of around $30 a day

(for vehicle and passengers) to enter a park. However,

as most itineraries include three or more national

parks, we’d strongly recommend that where this is

the case you purchase an annual pass at the first

park you enter. The cost is usually around $80,

which could not only save you money, but also

time queuing for tickets at each location.

RESORT FEES

Many hotels, especially resort-style properties,

charge a resort fee over and above the room rate.

The inclusions vary, but generally will be services

and facilities; such as the use of beach loungers and

access to the fitness centre. Unless the hotel has

mandated that the resort fee has to be paid locally

on your check-out, we will always include it in the

price we quote for your holiday. If it must be paid

locally, we will tell you at the time of booking.

This is a policy adopted by North America Travel

Service for the convenience of our clients, and not

standard procedure in the travel industry, so be

aware of what is included with other companies

in the price you are being quoted.

AUTUMN IN VERMONT

ENTERING THE USA

British citizens entering the USA must apply for an

ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation)

before they depart the UK. Ideally we’d

recommend that you make your application at the

time of booking, so you know sooner rather than

later that it has been approved. Applications are

submitted online, and once authorised it allows

unlimited entries into the USA for two years from

issuance (or the life of your passport if shorter).

There’s a small fee which is payable by debit or

credit card at the time of application. Beware of

websites offering to obtain an ESTA for you

because they will charge an additional handling

fee. We have a link on our website to the official

website for your convenience.