VALUE FOR MONEY Savour the sights, sounds and flavours in this round-up of ideas to get the best value out of your US holiday
Bargains galore
For travellers looking for value during tough times the USA has the deals, shops and prices to tick all the right boxes
When the going gets tough the tough go shopping, according to the popular take on the famous saying. In these tough economic times, the fantastic value for money offered by the USA makes a visit across the Atlantic very cost effective – and thanks to Sterling bouncing back strongly against the dollar in the last few months, shoppers can once again bag a host of bargains to help pay for the trip. Visitors to America will also find
many special offers to tempt them to spend their holiday dollars. They range from deals such as extra nights free or free room upgrades at hotels to free children’s meals and discounts on
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meals, drinks, shows and attractions. Eating out is great value anyway in
America, whether you crave fast food or fine dining. But many cities also hold restaurant weeks, when diners can have lunch or dinner at eateries across town for a fixed price. New York City holds them twice a year, in winter and summer, while other cities staging them include Washington DC, Boston, Baltimore, Los Angeles and Chicago. Combined attraction passes also
offer fantastic savings. Sold as ticket booklets or plastic passes, they cover a range of key attractions in cities or multiple theme parks. These are usually best bought before
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departure from the UK to get the lowest prices often unavailable in the US (Check out the listings pages in this Visit USA Travelplanner for ticket providers' contact details). Shopping is where visitors can make
some of the biggest savings when on a holiday trip to the US. Whatever items cost in dollars in the USA they frequently cost the same in pounds back home. Even better, some states - Louisiana and Minnesota for example - and cities offer tax-free shopping. New York has regular tax-free weeks on shoes or clothing costing $500 or less. Some of the best bargains can be found in shopping malls – both regular
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