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General Information
| Everything really is bigger and better in North America–including the variety of holiday options! With Thompsons, you’re sure to find every type of holiday available. Elegant Washington DC, capital of North America and seat of the Government, offers superb museums and great restaurants. Spend some time down South in the olde worlde cotton-picking town of New Orleans, home to Jazz, soul food, gospel music and good old Southern hospitality. |
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If city living is more your style, there’s the best of the best, the Big Apple and the glitter and glamour of Las Vegas. Climb the hilly, narrow streets in sunny San Francisco or laze on golden beaches in Florida and California. Experience the beauty of the desert in the Grand Canyon. Go wine-tasting in California’s Napa Valley. Live the Hollywood lifestyle in Los Angeles. Seek solitude and splendour in the Great Lakes. |
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Best Time to Travel
| East Coast: Orlando and Miami in Florida enjoy a warm temperate climate all year round with the best months to visit being May to September. Further up the coast in Atlanta, New York and Washington (Mar-Jun) and (Sep-Dec) offer good weather. West Coast: The months between May and October are the busiest along the West coast cities of Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you prefer smaller crowds and lower prices the best time to visit is from Sep to Nov. |
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What Things Cost
These prices are an indication only and may vary according to hotels and seasons:
| Glass of wine | $5 |
| Beer | $3.50 |
| Bottle of water | $2 |
| Coke | $1.50 |
| Big Mac meal | $3.50 |
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Time Difference
VISA: Are required for SA passport holders
East Coast - 7hrs behind SA time (during their winter)
West Coast - 10hrs behind SA time



























