United States vacation and hotel guide for California, Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon and Washington.

The western coast of the United States is served by a multitude of international airports and air carriers as defined for each state. Visit the Airports & Airlines section for global airport and airline information.

Travel Alert: NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED IN CARRY-ON BAGGAGE. ITEMS MUST BE IN CHECKED BAGGAGE. This includes all beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, tooth paste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency. Check for current travel restrictions.

How to find the best travel deals??

• Hotel and air packages to popular destinations may offer the best opportunity for saving money on your vacation to popular destinations.
• Always compare web site data base prices with a travel agency price - no one has a monopoly on the best prices! Plan your vacation as far in advance as possible and compare midweek and weekend departure prices.
• Price morning departures and then late departures to get a feel for off-peak pricing. Price a vacation with a weekend stay-over.
• If your schedule is flexible, try to travel during non-peak times or look for last minute deals. When you book, you can also purchase travel protection for sickness cancellation, serious vacation problems and lowest advertised price guarantees.

USA Travel Alerts

Crime rates, including gun related crime, are higher in the larger cities, such as Detroit, New Orleans, New York City, Los Angeles and Washington DC. Tourists are often targeted for crimes such as pick-pocketing and theft, particularly on transportation systems in major cities.

Find current Passport, Visa and International Travel information from the United State Government.

Find current air travel information & Tips from the United States Government. Sign up to receive U.S. Department of Homeland Security/TSA critical travel alerts.

The Bureau of Consular Affairs offers very good and current country information for Americans traveling abroad - well worth a few minutes to learn a little about the country and any travel alerts.

Find current global health advisories, immunization recommendations or requirements, and advice on food and drinking water safety for regions and countries. Toll Free Hotline for U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia: 877-394-8747.

Foreign visitors with long term travel plans are urged to register their travel plans with your country Embassy or Consulate in Washington DC. find a Foreign Consulate in California or Review USA Immigration Guidelines.