Travel documents
Passport
Very soon, every person entering the USA from abroad – meaning every foreign visitor and every US citizen – will need a passport. Currently, passports are required of everyone arriving by air. At land and sea checkpoints, the only exceptions are for US and Canadian citizens, who may enter with proof of citizenship, such as a citizenship card with photo identification. Unless foreign visitors qualify for the Visa Waiver Program, visitors must also have a visa.The US planned to implement its mandatory passport policy at all borders in 2008, but due to a backlog in passport applications, this may not become a reality until 2009.
Tickets
Getting a cheap airline ticket is a matter of research, reserving early – at least three to four weeks in advance – and timing. Flying midweek and in the off-season (normally, fall to spring, excluding holiday periods) is always less expensive, but fare wars crop up anytime. The only way to ensure you’ve found the cheapest possible ticket for the flight you want is to check every angle: compare several online travel agencies with the airline’s website, and then call the airline directly. Engaging a living, breathing travel agent is best when your plans are long and/or complicated.Keep in mind your entire US itinerary. Some deals for travel within the USA can only be purchased overseas in conjunction with an international air ticket, or you may get discounts for booking air and car rental together. Or, you may find domestic flights within the USA are less expensive when added on to your international airfare.
For a good overview of online ticket agencies, visit Airinfo (www.airinfo.aero), which also lists travel agents worldwide.
The big three agency websites are Travelocity (www.travelocity.com), Orbitz (www.orbitz.com) and Expedia (www.expedia.com). Similar and worth trying are Cheap Tickets (www.cheaptickets.com) and Lowest Fare (www.lowestfare.com). Typically, these sites don’t include budget airlines such as Southwest.
Meta sites are good for price comparisons, as they gather from many sources (but don’t provide direct booking) : try Kayak (www.kayak.com), Mobissimo (www.mobissimo.com) and Sidestep (www.sidestep.com).
Bidding for travel can be very successful, but carefully read the fine print before bidding. Try Hotwire (www.hotwire.com), Skyauction (www.skyauction.com) and Priceline (www.priceline.com). See www.biddingfortravel.com for advice about Priceline, which can be great for car rentals.
Finally, peruse Travelzoo (www.travelzoo.com), which gathers and passes along the airlines’ promotional deals; their email alerts might inspire a trip!
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