Emirates 2019 - 2021 Worldwide Brochure

Welcome to the United States of America

Central Park, New York

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Be there

Cherry Blossoms, Washington, D.C.

Florida

New York City boasts an unparalleled variety of diverse cuisine; from Chinatown and Little Italy to the traditional delis of Upper West Side Manhattan – global gastronomy is all around.

USA is a landwhere big is beautiful; big landscapes, big skyscrapers, big road trips and big breakfasts. The rewards for travelling this big country are potentially huge, too. So many different experiences can be uncovered across its 50 states; red-rock deserts, crashing surf, captivating cities and powerhouses of popular culture, to name but a few.

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When to visit Being the third biggest country in the world, the weather in the USA varies hugely from state to state. Visiting between September and October though is a safe bet, with pleasant sunny days the norm. In winter (December to April), the northern states can experience freezing temperatures, but this is the ideal time to visit Florida, where the weather is warm and inviting. New Jersey: 35 kilometres to Manhattan Orlando International Airport: 20 kilometres San Francisco: 21 kilometres Seattle: 25 kilometres Washington: 40 kilometres Time zone: GMT -5 hours to GMT -10 hours. The USA has nine time zones. Currency: Dollar (USD). Credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs easily found. Languages: English is the official language of the US. Boston Logon International Airport Chicago O’Hare International Airport Dallas International Airport Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Houston George Bush International Airport Los Angeles International Airport New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport Orlando International Airport San Francisco International Airport Seattle Tacoma International Airport Washington Dulles International Airport Distance from airport to city centre: Boston: 3 kilometres Chicago: 28 kilometres Fort Lauderdale: 9 kilometres Los Angeles: 20 kilometres New York: 24 kilometres

Experiences There’s nowhere like the USA. Prepare yourself for a feast of fun, fascinations, and the freedom of the open road. The Grand Canyon is one of the world’s great spectacles on a jaw-dropping scale. Take in the unforgettable view on a helicopter ride out of Las Vegas. Any visit to New York City is like walking onto a familiar movie set. Times Square, The Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Broadway all set the scene, and you’ll feel like the star of the show.

Florida is one big playground, with Orlando’s theme parks, the tropical Keys and the primordial Everglades – its biggest draws. The attractions of west coast USA are inspiring and wildly different. Here you will find the glitz of Hollywood, the majesty of giant redwoods, the atmospheric expanse of the Mojave Desert, the cable cars of San Francisco, the ancient monoliths of Yosemite National Park, and their modern equivalents in Las Vegas. Take a trip through the heart of the American dream by following Route 66 from east to west.

Canada

Seattle

United States of America

LAKE MICHIGAN

Boston

New York City

Newark

San Francisco

Chicago

Washington, DC

Yosemite N.P.

Bryce Canyon

Santa Barbara

Las Vegas

Grand Canyon N.P.

Los Angeles

Orange County

San Diego

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Dallas

Orlando

Houston

Tampa

Fort Lauderdale

PACIFIC OCEAN

Naples

Mexico

Miami

GULF OF MEXICO

Hawaii

Key West

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