For Every Type of Traveler
The USA offers the perfect experience for every taste:
👨👩👧👦 Families with Children
Recommendation: Florida (Orlando) or California (Los Angeles/San Diego)
Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Legoland, San Diego Zoo — the USA is the ultimate family paradise. Kid-friendly restaurants everywhere, free refills on soft drinks, huge hotel rooms at a fair price. Budget: from $150/day (about €140) for a family of four without park tickets.
💑 Couples & Honeymooners
Recommendation: Hawaii (Maui/Kauai) or California (Big Sur/Napa Valley)
Romantic sunsets on Maui, wine tastings in Napa Valley, boutique hotels in San Francisco, or an evening at Brooklyn Bridge Park with a view of Manhattan. Budget: from $250/day (about €230).
🎒 Backpackers & Solo Travelers
Recommendation: California (Hostels) or Southwest (Camping)
The USA is more expensive than Southeast Asia, but with hostels (from $30/night), camping in national parks ($15–35/night), and supermarket food (Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Salad Bar), it's doable. Budget: from $70/day (about €65).
🏔️ Outdoor & Adventure
Recommendation: Southwest or California (National Parks)
63 national parks, thousands of hiking trails, rafting on the Colorado River, climbing in Yosemite, surfing in California. The America the Beautiful Pass ($80, about €74) is valid for a year for all national parks — unbeatable offer!
🛍️ Shopping Fans
Recommendation: New York or Los Angeles
Premium outlets with 30–70% discounts on brands like Nike, Levi's, Coach, Michael Kors. The 5th Avenue, SoHo, Rodeo Drive. Technology (Apple, Bose) often 20–30% cheaper than in Germany. Duty-free allowance: €430 when returning to the EU.
🍔 Foodies
Recommendation: New York, Los Angeles, New Orleans, or San Francisco
The USA has one of the most diverse food scenes in the world: Michelin-starred restaurants in NYC, tacos in LA, Cajun in New Orleans, seafood in Maine, BBQ in Texas. Street food and food trucks from $5–10 (about €5–9).
