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.