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Planning Your Trip

  • Entrance Requirements
  • Passport . Required for citizens of non-US countries.
  • Visa . Required for citizens of non-US countries, but can be waived.
  • Inoculations .
  • Work Permit . Required for all foreigners planning to work in the US.

  • Safety And Health
  • In any type of crisis, the most important thing to do is stay calm. Your country’s embassy abroad is usually your best resource in an emergency; registering with that embassy upon arrival in the country ...more

  • Transportation To Hawaii
  • When it comes to airfare, a little effort can save you a bundle. Tickets sold by consolidators and standby seating are good deals, but last-minute specials, airfare wars, and charter flights often beat ...more

  • Transportation In Hawaii
  • There are several interisland airlines, including Hawaiian Airlines (☎ 808-484-2222 on Oahu, 800-652-6541 on neighbor islands and North America; www.islandair.com). All offer competitive rates on interisland ...more

  • Staying Connected
  • With plenty of Wi-Fi hot spots, connections in accommodations, and public library computers, it shouldn’t be too difficult for the typical traveler to stay connected in Hawaii. Internet cafes and the ...more

  • Travel Concerns
  • As the number of travelers on the road rises, the detrimental effect they can have on natural environments is an increasing concern. Let’s Go promotes the philosophy of sustainable travel with ...more

  • Other Resources
  • Let’s Go tries to cover all aspects of budget travel, but we can’t put everything in our guides. Listed below are books and websites that can serve as jumping-off points for your own research. ...more

  • Embassies And Consulates
  • Us Consular Services Abroad Us Embassies Australia: Moonah Pl., Yarralumla, Canberra ACT 2600 (☎ +61 2 6214 5600; http://usembassy-australia.state.gov). Canada: 490 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, ON K1N ...more

  • Documents And Formalities
  • Passports Requirements Citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the UK need valid passports to enter the US and to re-enter their home countries. Returning home with an expired passport ...more

  • Money
  • Currency And Exchange The currency chart below is based on August 2008 exchange rates between local currency and Australian dollars (AUS$), Canadian dollars (CDN$), European Union euro (EUR€) ...more

  • Packing
  • Pack lightly: lay out only what you absolutely need, then take half the clothes and twice the money. The Travelite FAQ (www.travelite.org) is a good resource for tips on traveling light. The online Universal ...more



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