𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔 𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘

Most of the North America region consists of three big countries and one large island territory. They are Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Greenland. And, there are also Central America (with seven countries), the Caribbean (with around two dozen countries), plus one isolated French territory (Saint-Pierre and Miquelon - off the Canadian Atlantic Coast). We have split up our travel guides, so we'll primarily be referring to the major countries of North America here.

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✮ 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔

✮ 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗔

✮ 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗔

✮ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗞

✮ 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 & 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗥

✮ 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗔

✮ 𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗢

✮ 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗘𝗗𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗

✮ 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗕𝗘𝗖

✮ 𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗡

✮ 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦

✮ 𝗡𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗩𝗨𝗧

✮ 𝗬𝗨𝗞𝗢𝗡

𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗨𝗦𝗔

The United States of America spans six different time zones from the west coast to the east coast. You could imagine how huge is the size of this beautiful continent. Because of its massive size, there is always a great destination for every season in the USA. So, the best time to visit this country depends on what you like to see and do.
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🔸 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 (March to May) is the mark of a warm season. It is generally a good time to explore the USA from coast to coast. During these months, the weather is getting warmer in most places, and daylights are also getting longer. It is one of the most beautiful seasons when spring flowers are blooming beautifully everywhere. If you are a cherry blossom lover like me, visit Washington DC in early April when it’s literally pink with Sakura. It’s a magical sight to enjoy. Summer is the most expensive season to travel in the country due to many people traveling these months.
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🔸 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 (June to August) is the peak season and busiest month in most North American regions. The warm weather and more extended daylight are perfect for many outdoor activities. But humidity could be a challenge in the south part of the continent.
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However, please note that hiking in some places in America during the hottest summer months could be dangerous. Always pay attention to the weather, climate, and humidity before doing any outdoor activities.
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See whales in their natural environment is another unforgettable experience for both adults and kids alike. Summer months are considered a peak season to encounter these intelligent mammals in many places in the USA. Some of the best whale-watching destinations are North Cape Cod-Massachusetts, Juneau-Alaska, and San Juan Islands-Washington.
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🔸 𝙁𝙖𝙡𝙡 (September to November) is another shoulder season and great months to travel across America. Again, the weather is still pleasantly warm and comfortable for outdoor activities and sightseeing. The summer crowd has left. Thus prices also drop to a more reasonable point.
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Fall is one of the most vibrant seasons where foliage changes color to vivid yellow, orange, and red. The view is spectacular. Some best places to experience fall foliage are New England, Colorado, Maine, and most places on the eastern coast. Follow fall color trackers to make sure you get there in time at peak color. Autumn is my favorite season of the year, especially during fall foliage. And leaf pepping is my favorite activity. Yes, leaf pepping is a thing.
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Aside from hiking and enjoying outdoor sports, apple picking can be a family activity too in the autumn. Another great thing to do in the fall is finding giant pumpkins in pumpkin patches across the USA. Kids could have fun in the corn mazes, riding farm tractors, and having delicious homemade apple pies.
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🔸 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 (December to February) is the perfect time to hit some slopes for skiing, skating, snow tubing, dog sledding, ice fishing, and other winter activities. The northern part of the continent is the best place to have winter getaways.
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Some ideas for fun family winter activities are building a snow fort, make a snowman, tobogganing, make a snow angel, or have a snowball fight. Winter hiking could be fun too. Be sure to bundle up and wear proper winter attire. All of these activities are only fun when you stay warm outside.
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✮ 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗨𝗦𝗔

𝘽𝙮 𝘼𝙞𝙧 / 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 —  

𝘽𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙖 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡 /𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙 —

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✮  𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔

𝘽𝙮 𝘼𝙞𝙧 / 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙖 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡 /𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙 —   

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦𝗔

America is one of the continents with excellent infrastructures that offer the best services in the hospitality sector. You can find any type of accommodations in major cities throughout the countries, from luxury resorts to mid-range hotels, vacation homes, and camping grounds. I list some family-friendly options to give you some ideas of what's available throughout the regions for your next family vacation.

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🔸 𝗟𝗨𝗫𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦 & 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦
Whether you are looking for luxury hotels and resorts in the USA... there are some luxe accommodations for you and your family. When the budget allows it, splurging on luxury resorts on a family vacation is worth it. The best family resorts in America go above and beyond with creative kids’ programs, lazy rivers, horseback riding opportunities, kid-friendly restaurants, mini-golf courses, tennis courts, multiple pools, and easy access to theme parks and other attractions for the entire family. Here are some samples of luxury hotels and resorts across the country.

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• 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙖 𝘼 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙙𝙤𝙧𝙛 𝘼𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙪𝙞, 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙞 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙣𝙚𝙮'𝙨 𝘼𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙞 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩 & 𝙎𝙥𝙖 𝙞𝙣 𝙊𝙖𝙝𝙪, 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙞 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙊𝙖𝙝𝙪 𝙖𝙩 𝙆𝙤 𝙊𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙞𝙣 𝙊𝙖𝙝𝙪, 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙞 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙣𝙚𝙮’𝙨 𝘼𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙙𝙤𝙢 𝙇𝙤𝙙𝙜𝙚 - 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙩 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙, 𝙊𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤, 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙩𝙯-𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙉𝙖𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙛 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙖𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙨 𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙨, 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙮 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 & 𝙎𝙥𝙖 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙮, 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙣𝙖 𝘼𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙖𝙣 𝙇𝙤𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙣𝙖, 𝘼𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙖 𝙐𝙎𝘼

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🔸 𝗠𝗜𝗗-𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦 & 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦

It's also sometimes called affordable luxury hotels. The meaning of mid-range hotels may differ a bit, but it generally ranges from 3-stars to 4-stars hotels. Most of the time, mid-range hotels and resorts are often preferred by families. Because these hotels are the perfect combination of value-for-money, comfort, and locations. They are more affordable compared to luxury hotels but still offer great amenities.

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The USA a plentiful supply of this category, from major cities and smaller cities to beach towns. Here are some ideas for family-friendly mid-range hotels and resorts in every country across USA:

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• 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙡𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘼𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙐𝙎𝘼 & 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖
• 𝙆𝙖𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙞 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖, 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙞 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙢 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙩, 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙣𝙚𝙮’𝙨 𝙋𝙤𝙥 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙊𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤, 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙃𝙮𝙖𝙩𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝘾 / 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝘿𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙮𝙧𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝, 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙢 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙢, 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙨 𝙐𝙎𝘼

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🔸 𝗕𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗧-𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦 & 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦

Who says a family vacation has to be expensive? There are plenty of affordable and budget-friendly hotels/motels for families across America. These hotels may not have luxurious services and amenities, but they still provide clean rooms and meet basic needs. Extra amenities may be available for an additional cost. Most budget hotels fall into the category of 2-stars to 3-stars hotels.

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Now, what are family-friendly hostels? Are they even available? Yes, they do exist. Hostels are great to connect and socialize with. Unfortunately, hostels have a lousy reputation only for solo party travelers. There are actually many different types of hostels, including family hostels and boutique hostels. Family-friendly hostels usually offer special family rooms, kid-friendly activities, and sometimes a well-organized kitchen. As a family, yes, you want to stay away from any party hostels.

Below is a list of budget-friendly hotels and hostels in USA that are suitable for families:

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• 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣  - 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖 & 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 - 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖 & 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙩𝙩 - 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖, 𝙈𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙘𝙤 & 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙣 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 - 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖, 𝙈𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙘𝙤 & 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙃𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙃𝙞𝙡𝙩𝙤𝙣 - 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖, 𝙈𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙘𝙤 & 𝙐𝙎𝘼

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• 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙢 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙢 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨, 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖, 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙀𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙨 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙨 𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙨, 𝙉𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙙𝙖, 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝘿𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙣'𝙨 𝙍𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙣, 𝙉𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙙𝙖, 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙞 𝙆𝙖𝙞 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙈𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖, 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙊𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤, 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖, 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙋𝙤𝙙 51 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙇𝙖 𝙌𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙒𝙮𝙣𝙙𝙝𝙖𝙢 - 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙐𝙎𝘼
• 𝙃𝙄 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙊𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙡, 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙊𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨, 𝙇𝙤𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙐𝙎𝘼

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🔸 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗕𝗡𝗕 & 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦

When making travel plans with kids, there are extra things to consider. You want to make sure the accommodations are comforting, relaxing, and feeling like a home. Having access to a well-designed kitchen is also another thing to consider for a family vacation. This is where Airbnb and vacation homes come to fill the gap instead of hotels and resorts. Be sure to book family-friendly accommodations by applying these kid-approved filters like playhouses, indoor slides, kiddie pools, sprawling lawns, and even babysitter recommendations. Below are some best vacation home ideas for your next family trip:

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🔸 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

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🔸 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚

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🔸 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗦

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𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧-𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦𝗔

The United States of America is home to some most prestigious food cultures. One of the joys of traveling through the USA is discovering the diversity of food that is available. Each region, state, and the city is boasting its own set of unique flavors. Here are five must-try foods in the USA while in the country:

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𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙠 - Philly Cheesesteak is a sandwich made with thinly sliced ribeye steak, caramelized onion, provolone cheese, and hoagie roll. It was first invented in the city of Philadelphia. While it is now available in almost every state in the US, Philly is still the best place to get the best Philly Cheesesteak. Here are some joints to try best Philly Cheesesteaks in the city: Pat’s King of Steak, Geno’s Steak, Philip’s Steak, John’s Roast Pork, and Tony Luke’s.

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𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙞𝙚 - An Apple Pie is a deep pie consisting of several layers of apple slices packed in between two layers of crust. The apples are combined with several spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice) and coated in some sugar. Apple pie originated in England, but now it is an unofficial food of the United States and its signature comfort food. You can find apple pie in many bakeries across the country. Here are some of the best apple pie shops in America: Baker Miller (Chicago, Illinois), Crave Pie Studio (Duluth, Georgia), Dahlia Bakery (Seattle, Washington), Dangerously Delicious Pie (Baltimore, Maryland), Honeypie (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), I Like Pie (Claremont, CA), Pete's Pie Company in New York City. Or you could bake your own apple pie, try this staple recipe. Delicious!

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𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙢 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙙𝙚𝙧 - Clam chowder is any of several chowder soups in American cuisine containing clams. In addition to clams, common ingredients include diced potatoes, salt pork, and onions. Clam chowder is usually served with saltine crackers or oyster crackers. The dish originated in the Northeastern United States but is now commonly served in restaurants throughout the country. The most common clam chowders are New England white Clam Chowder, which includes milk or cream; Manhattan Red Clam Chowder, which contains tomatoes; and Rhode Island Clear Clam chowder, which omits both.

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𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙗𝙨 - Originated from America, these succulent and smoky barbecue ribs have become one of the most famous dishes in the world. Barbecue ribs can be made from pork ribs or beef ribs. Barbecue pork ribs are the traditional barbecue of a large portion of the United States. Pork is the obvious choice because it tends to be juicier on the bone, allowing the meat to come right off after the grilling process. The secret to great BBQ ribs is grilling, in which the meat is cooked long, slow, and at a low temperature. The ribs are repeatedly smothered with a spicy barbecue sauce, which eventually provides a luscious and spicy external layer. Hmm, yummy! Where to find the best BBQ ribs in the US? Killen's Barbecue (Pearland, Texas), Bogart's Smokehouse (St. Louis, Missouri), Franklin Barbecue (Austin, Texas), Arthur Bryant's (Kansas City, Missouri), Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que (Decatur, Alabama), Bludso's (Los Angeles, California), and more.

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𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙨 - State fair is one of the most popular annual summer activities across the county. It's a big thing in the United States. The fair is filled with wacky food combinations and deep-fried everything (hello, deep-fried butter). Honestly speaking, these are not the healthiest foods in the world, but it is super fun. These are some of the most iconic state fair foods that you shouldn't miss:

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• • 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙣 𝘿𝙤𝙜 - a classic snack of deep-fried battered hot dog on a stick.
  • 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙠𝙚 - a lovely light batter fried until golden brown, topped with powdered sugar. Funnel cake tastes like a cross between donuts and cake.
  • 𝘽𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣 - is a dish consisting of one large onion, which is cut to resemble a flower, battered and deep-fried. Served with sauce of your choice.
  • 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙙 - white and yellow cheddar varieties, fried with a beer batter and served with ranch dressing.
  • 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙡𝙚𝙨 - are pickle spears or even a whole dill pickle, battered, and fried. And topped with mustard or ranch dressing.
  • 𝘿𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙧𝙚𝙤𝙨 - Deep frying Oreos completely changes their texture from crunchy to cake-like. The combination of the pancake batter, Oreos, and sweet creme make these treats unforgettable.
  • 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚-𝘾𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙤𝙣 - Bacon + chocolate = the ultimate satisfaction. It's typically served on a stick for easier eating.
  • 𝙆𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙣 - regular popcorn popped in a large iron kettle, then mixed with a bit of salt and sugar/honey/molasses for an addictive flavor.
  • 𝙏𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙤 𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙚𝙨 - a deep-fried spiral-cut whole potato on a skewer, brushed with various seasonings such as onion, cheese, or honey. This popular street food is originated in South Korea and made its way to the US.

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𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 

What to pack and wear dramatically depends on where you go, when you go, and what activities you do on your vacation. The packing guides in this section are essential must-have items for almost every trip. It works for most seasons, except for the colder winter region and winter getaway, which requires a different packing list. Or if you traveled for a special occasion like attending a wedding when you need a particular dress or tux.

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You only need to adjust which items to bring more and less for different a season and region. For instance, you want to pack more short-sleeved shirts (and less or no sweaters) if you travel in the summer. And you need to bring extra long-sleeved shirts and sweaters if you visit a colder region in colder time.

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The secret to packing for vacation is to bring 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘦 clothing pieces. What are versatile clothes? They can be combined well with many other garments, worn for many occasions, and in different ways (opened, closed, or half-closed; layer on top or underneath; tucked-in or loose; belted or not, etc.). Choose neutral colors and basic style for a more effortless mix and match. Then add a few coordinated patterns and colors statement pieces to create cuter outfits.

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🔸 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗙𝗙

• Copies of all important travel documents such as passport, visa - if applicable, and insurance. 
• Make a note of the hotel address & phone number (at least the first hotel).
• Airport transfer reservation & contact number.

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🔸 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦

• Packing cubes - this is a life-safer
• Lightweight carry-on suitcase
• Day backpack - foldable - for hiking and adventure activities
• Portable Travel Clothesline
• Microfibre towel
• Filtered reusable water bottle

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🔸  𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗬 

• Medication & prescription 
• Imodium or other tummy meds, i.e., Pepto-Bismol
• Dramamine or other motion sickness meds
• First aid kit
• Reusable water bottle = filtered one if possible
• Streri-Pen or Life-straw for emergency

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🔸 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬

• Money belt or pocket bra
• Anti-theft crossbody
• VPN = virtual personal network 
• Lightweight locks - for a piece of mind
• Travel insurance

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🔸 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 - Everyone has different styles and preferences, so please adjust accordingly. The key to packing light is choosing versatile clothing pieces. And layering during a colder time when necessary. Always... Always pick comfortable items over style. Although it's possible to have both, comfort comes first.

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𝙏𝙤𝙥 - Stick to plain neutral colors, versatile style, neutral coordinated patterns, and colors for statement pieces.

• • Tank tops
  • Short sleeve shirts 
  • Long sleeve shirts 
  • Button-down shirt = white, denim, or flannel
  • Wool sweater = merino, cashmere, or alpaca

𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖 𝙄𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙧 

• • Blouse 
  • Dress or jumpsuit 

𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙢 - I usually choose neutral darker colors like black, dark grey, navy, olive. 

• • Short or Bermuda 
  • Travel pants - water repellent - great for light hiking too 
  • Hiking & adventure pants - for more intensive hiking activities - water repellent, durable fabric
  • Lounge pants or comfy all-day sweat pants - great for almost everything, from hiking, walking, to sleeping
  • Legging 
  • Skirt (for her) - mix short or knee-length and maxi

𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 - lightweight and waterproof whenever possible

• • Universal travel jacket 
  • OR Rain jacket / windbreaker / trench coats
  • OR Leather jacket = for a city escape
  • Vest
  • Hoodie - lightweight fleece or wool
  • Cardigan - for her
  • Kimono - for her - dual function as a beach cover-up

𝙎𝙬𝙞𝙢 𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙧

• • Swimsuit or bikini  
  • Beach cover-up 
  • Microfibre travel towel

𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡

• • (Wool) undergarments
  • Wool socks - yes, even for summer
  • Pashmina or scarf - for HER
  • Hat
  • Eye mask 

𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨

• • Good Sunglasses 
  • Belt - money belt is a good idea
  • Crossbody bag - I have an anti-theft Pac Safe crossbody
  • Jewelry for her - 2-3 versatile pieces  

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🔸 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗘𝗦 & 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗦

• Comfortable lightweight walking shoes - sneaker or slip-on (waterproof whenever possible)
• OR Comfortable Flats - an alternative
• Sturdy lightweight hiking shoes - if you do intensive hiking and adventure activities 
• Boots - versatile waterproof leather Chelsea boots - great for the colder season
• Comfortable travel sandals - leather with water repellent - great for any occasions / even semi-formal occasion
• Flip flops 
• Water shoes - for beach and water activities 

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🔸 𝗧𝗢𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗬

• Sunscreen = Reef-safe for swimming, snorkeling, diving in the ocean
• Bug repellent
• Deodorant
• Toiletries
• Clear toiletries TSA-approved bag for liquid stuff  
• Toiletries bag = for other things - pick a style that can be hanging if possible
• Beauty and cosmetics for HER

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🔸 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗦 & 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬

• Universal travel adapter
• Power bank 
• Electronic devices + all chargers
• Photography gears = camera & lenses, GoPro for actions, smartphone, lightweight tripod or camera stick
• Camera bag / waterproof case for smartphone
• Headphones / earphones.

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Happy packing!

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