Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SShoulde
ulder
((Octt, A
r & May))
»
Milder temperatures; can be rainy
»
Wildflowers bloom, especially in May
»
Fall foliage areas (ie New England, Blue Ridge Parkway) remain busy
, Apr & Ma
Low Se
w Season
(No
-Marr))
»
Dark, wintry days, with snowfall in the north
»
Lowest prices for accommodation (aside from ski resorts and warmer getaway
destinations like Florida, for which it's peak season)
»
Attractions keep shorter hours or close for the winter
(Nov-Ma
Websites
Festivals.com
(
www.festivals.com
) Find America's best celebrations for live music, food,
drink and dance.
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/usa
) Destination information, hotel bookings, travel
forum, photos.
National Park Service
(
www.nps.gov
)
Gateway to America's greatest natural treasures:
its national parks.
New York Times Travel
(
http://travel.nytimes.com
) Travel news, practical advice and en-
gaging features.
Roadside America
(
www.roadsideamerica.com
) For all things weird and wacky.
Important Numbers
To call any regular number, dial 1, followed by the area code and the seven-digit number.
USA country code
1
International access code
011
Emergency
911
Directory assistance
411
International directory assistance
00
