Tour and Travel Advice - USA and Canada
Last Updated: 15th May 2012
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Planning a Trip Away
Choosing a tour | Tips on Saving for a Trip
What to Pack
Hiking shoes for the Grand Canyon, clubbing kit for Vegas, power adapters and more about what to pack for your tour…
Suggested Packing List | Digital Memory Storage | Guide Books and Maps | Power Adapeters | Shoes and Footwear | Dressing up while on Tour
Luggage
…now where to put it all. Hints and tips on packing.
Suitcase or Backpack ? | Day Bag | Weight and Size Limits | Luggage Storage in Anaheim
Heath, Safety and Security
North America is a very safe place to travel, here is some more in depth info on some common concerns.
Security | Vaccinations | Travel Insurance | Avoiding Jet Lag
Age Considerations in North America
Who travels on Contiki and why ‘21’ is the magic number in the US…
Age of people on tour | Average Age of People on Tour | Drinking Ages
Getting Places
How to get to where your tour starts…
Getting to where your tour starts | Low cost flights in the USA
Before you go
Some must do’s before you leave home
Travel Insurance | Visas for the USA | Visas for Canada | Contiki Travel Documents | Passports
On Tour
What to expect once you meet up with your tour
Pre Departure Meeting | Departure Times | Arrival Times | What if you miss the coach?
Accommodation
Check out where you stay on tour as well as places to stay before and after you travel with Contiki
Where you stay on tour | Who you share with on tour | Where to stay before/after tour in New York | Where to stay before/after tour in Los Angeles
World Wide Weather and Time Zones
Find out what time is is where and what the weather will be like by following the links below.
Phone Calls
Call home from anywhere in North America, or the world for that matter
Money Matters
‘Green backs’, ‘looneys’ and more…
ATM’s and Cash Machines | Banks | Spending Money | Tipping | Travellers Cheques | Exchange Rates and Currency Conversion
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