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Travel Info
Transport Hire
What Do I need to pack?
*ESTA'S
The uk is one of those countries where you need an ESTA as we are a visa waiver country. you will need one of there 72 hours before travelling. You can get one from the u.s custom borders and protection webpage to apply online. (See the links to useful sites at the bottom of this page)
Have your passport at the ready!
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Here are just a few idea's of things to pack....
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*Passport ( an electronic chipped one introduced from 2006 onwards so check the date of you're passport, as these are the ones accepted with Esta's.
if you're passport is dated within 6 months of you're travel date you're good to go.
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*Earphones (One's on the plane don't always work!)
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*Bording ticket (you can check in early online, but its often not worth it as you still have to check in your luggage anyway!)
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*Clean Underwear ! (Goes without saying really!)
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*Info of where your staying
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*money $ (It's worth checking the exchange rate to as it
can change fairly frequently)
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*Phone (though networks charge you various different fees for international calls while you in the usa)
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*Warm clothing (if you're travelling in the winter time it gets very chilly!)
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*Summer clothes and sunscreen (Summers can be very hot!) And mosquito spray with a decent deet on. They apparently like English blood!
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Most airlines will allow one carry on rucksack, or handbag, one small suitcase (you could have as hand luggage, and a bigger suitcase to check in. It's best just checking the airline website if in any doubt.
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Useful Links
This site is like a search engine in itself but click here for info about money advice while travelling.
This American customs & border website has all kinds of useful travel tips including how to get an Esta before you travel for a visit.
Holiday cars.com is a comparison car rental site depending on where your flying to and where you pick the car up, it will help you compare prices. The more all singing all dancing the car is the more it is. Always (if you're not already) check for piece of mind there are no odd looking scratches or dints, or take pictures if there are!
Aer Lingus offers more affordable travel if you stop over at Dublin, and customs is sorted there too, and you don't have to check in again.
For friends travelling from across the pond, here are a few travelling tips that you might find useful....
Flight Info
3268 Miles (if you include Nottingham to
Williamstown, Massachusetts)
Flying time max depending on stops and airline can take from 6-7 hours on average. You can fly from Birmingham to Boston in 6 hours (7 if there are delays and with a good head wind :)
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Aer Lingus is one of the most cost efficient one, but not
That stops off in Dublin with a 2 hour wait in between the next flight but all custom baggage checks are done there, which saves hassle later on arrival stateside.
...Not to bad though, if you like Whiskey, pastries or stocking up at WhSmith's for supplies!...however be warned they don't take uk currency, so bring some euro's with you!
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British Airways which are operated by Aer Lingus. You can also fly from London Heathrow, Gatwick, or Manchester. This is a more straight forward as far as checking in with customs & baggage and also more recommended if you have little travelers with you , as the wait in Ireland can be up to four hours.
cheapest months to fly on average are feb-April time. Prices can vary between £400-£1,00 (for the all singing all dancing business classes on a busy month!)
You can fly from Birmingham airport, to Boston Logan international, or Jfk, New York. Other English location options are London, or Manchester.
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There are a number of different options for car hire​ depending on where your final destination may be. So here are just a few..
Hertz car hire
Thrifty car rental
Enterprise
Cars come in the forms of Standard , compact or premium & vary in price and size greatly, afterall it is the land known for its SUV's and pick up trucks!
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