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Climate |
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| The West - Ave Temp in °C |
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January |
July |
| Los Angeles |
18 |
25 |
| San Francisco |
12 |
21 |
| Las Vegas |
18 |
40 |
| San Diego |
18 |
25 |
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Travel Tips |
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Tipping
It is customary to tip approx. 15% for all services. At hotels moderate tips of US$1 per bag to bell persons or porters is normal. Most service industry employees in America are paid a minimum wage with their “tips” making up bulk of their income.
Please also allow tips for tour guides and drivers at the end of your tour. Tipping should accurately reflect the quality of the service rendered and therefore is at your discretion.
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Currency |
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Coins: 1 cent is called a penny,
5 cents is called a nickel,
10 cents is called a dime,
25 cents is called a quarter.
All bank note denominations are of the same green colour, so check your money carefully before handing it over! Be sure to keep a large supply of small change and bank notes for taxis, buses and tipping.
Banks: Open 9.00am-3.00pm Monday to Friday (some until 9.00pm Friday). Foreign currency can be exchanged at international airports and major banks.
Travellers’ cheques drawn on American banks are easy to deal with and are accepted in stores, restaurants and hotels.
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Explore the West Coast of America with us….
See America’s most popular cities, national parks and many attractions offering a host of destinations including; San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, Anaheim’s Disney, Los Angeles, San Diego, National Parks and Wyoming.
Take a cruise under the famous Golden Gate Bridge, try your luck at the casinos, picnic at the Grand Canyon, discover the beauty of Mount Rainer, have fun at the 'happiest place on earth’, Disneyland, walk along Hollywood Boulevard and visit with Seaworld’s Shamu.
Whatever the experience you crave the West Coast is waiting for you…
Traveller’s Secrets
Where to Eat
The Cheesecake Factory – San Francsico
251 Geary St. Ph: (415) 3914444
The only outdoor dining on Union Square. Treat yourself with the best selection of Cheesecakes in town, when in season Pumpkin and Pecan is worth the indulgence.
Yolie’s Brazilian Steak House – Las Vegas
3900 Paradise Rd. Ph: (702) 7940700
Located east of the strip. Popular with locals and visitors for their famous marinated steaks.
Aqua Knox – Las Vegas
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard, Ph: (702) 4143772
Open for dinner only. Perfect for fish lovers, this seafood restaurant also features a trendy bar and wine cellar.
Where to Shop
Macy’s
No one can visit America without popping into Macy’s. With over 400 locations coast-to-coast offering bed & linen, clothing, shoes, jewellery, home wares and much more. Do not miss out on your Macy’s international savings card and receive 11% off on almost everything in the store.
Victoria’s Secret – San Francisco
865 Market St. Ph: (415) 8820864
Shop at the world’s most glamorous bra, swimwear & sexy sleepwear store - definitely every girl’s favourite!
The Block – Anaheim
20 City Blvd. Ph: (714) 7694000
An entertainment complex with over 100 shops and restaurants, nightclubs and Skateboard Park, great for the whole family.
Chiradelli Square – San Francisco
Fisherman’s Wharf
Once a chocolate factory, now a historic landmark and home to over 50 speciality shops and restaurants, offering views over the Bay & Alcatraz.
Where to Go Out
Slims – San Francisco
Sales and tickets call: (415) 2550333
Opened in 1988 by legend Boz Scaggs, this live music club show cases Blues, R&B, Cajun/Zydeco, Jazz, Alternative, and more.
Beauty Bar – Hollywood
1638 N Cahuenga Blvd.
This cocktail bar is decorated with hair-do’s from the Kennedy era, you can sip your martini while getting your nails done.
Viper Room – West Hollywood
8852 Sunset Blvd.
This Johnny Depp owned club is the peak of chic & one of the hottest places to be seen at.
Club Ice – Las Vegas
200 E. Harmon Ave. Ph: (702) 6999888
Focused on dancing and hot music plus excellent chill out brown leather couches, underlit bar & purply psychedelic room.
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