Superpower of the World - Touring the USA
Affordably
By Pieter Le Roux
The United States of America has, since its very discovery,
held an alluring appeal to travelers the world over. Soon dubbed
as the "land of the dream", people have flocked to America with
aspirations of work, success and happiness. Today, the USA
continues to be a popular destination for travelers from every
corner of the earth.
New York is the most popular destination among foreign
tourists, followed by Disney World in Orlando. Both of these
cities are particularly well equipped for visitors and offer a
truly satisfying tourist experience. Natural wonders like the
Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park are also top
attractions as they showcase some of America's most resplendent
natural endowments. Bustling, cosmopolitan cities such as
Washington DC, Las Vegas and Los Angeles are Meccas for the
corporate, retail or leisure travellers.
Visitors to Las Vegas are urged to explore the mysterious Grand
Canyon in all of its natural splendour. Helicopter tours over
the top of this natural wonder are a firm favourite, and need to
be booked in advance to secure a place. The Grand Canyon All
American Helicopter Tours' air-conditioned helicopters with
commentary are the ideal way to enjoy a bird's eye of the West
Rim, Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. The entire tour
lasts approximately 3.5 hours and includes a bottle of champagne
enjoyed under a Native American Ramada nearly 1000 metres below
the rim. To end off an exquisite flight and humbling champagne,
the helicopter passes over the bright lights of the Las Vegas
Strip, after which a limousine will transport guests back to
their hotels. A maximum of 6 people can be accommodated in the
helicopter. A total of three to four flips are offered per day,
depending on the season. Lunch is included.
The Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam Day Trip is another fantastic
way to enjoy the magnificent crevices, valley and peaks of the
area. This tour allows visitors a rewarding four hours in the
canyon with the option of taking a Skywalk. This involves the
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Grand Canyon
with a 365-degree uninterrupted view from this elevated,
glass-bottomed pier that extends off the edge of the Canyon.
Hoover Dam enjoys optimal viewing from the Arizona Lookout
Point, from which visitors are able to take photographs for a
full 20 minutes. This is followed by a walk through the Joshua
Tree Forest and, from here, to the West Rim of the Canyon.
For visitors to New York, the Niagara Falls Day Trip by Air is
an awesome way to see the majestic falls from both the America
and Canadian sides. The qualified guide will make this exciting
trip even more informative. Transfers to and from your hotel are
available and passports are essential. Depending on the season,
visitors will either be taken on the Maid of the Mist boat at
the falls (May to October) or will visit the Journeying Behind
the Falls (November to April). Both of these are humbling
experiences as the thundering water churns out an icy mist.
Bring your raincoats! The entire trip takes about 14 hours
(including flights and the bus trip).
When eating out in the United States of America, 15% is an
acceptable tip. For porters, $1 per bag is the norm. As with any
other destination in the world, travellers are advised to be
aware of their surroundings, to minimise the amount of valuable
photographic and/or other equipment carried on your person, and
to avoid certain areas at certain hours (ask your hotel for
advice regarding this).
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I've learned and saw with people out to explore the world like I
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