About USA Time Zones – View a map of USA Time Zones
Hi,
Just thought I would drop a little geography related knowledge today concerning the time zones used in the USA. As dull as it may sounds I do get quite a few messages asking for info on USA Time Zones and also asking for a Map of USA Time Zones. Well, for all you time zone herds out there I have put together a post that should help;
Map showing USA time zones
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United States time zones
Eastern standard time zone: (EST; UTC−05; Zone R), which comprises roughly the states on the Atlantic coast and the eastern two thirds of the Ohio Valley.
Central standard time zone: (CST; UTC−06; Zone S), which comprises roughly the Gulf Coast, Mississippi Valley, and Great Plains.
Mountain standard time zone: (MST; UTC−07; Zone T), which comprises roughly the states that include the Rocky Mountains.
Pacific standard time zone: (PST; UTC−08; Zone U), which comprises roughly the states on the Pacific coast, plus Nevada.
Now you have the times all sorted out you might want to consider spending a little time sampling these zones first hand. Just pop along to Bargain Villas and search for a great deal for your next USA villa Holiday - oh and dont forget, you'll probably need a car - car hire usa with usrentacar.co.uk for the latest deals.
Thanks
Karl
Ryanair Hikes On-line Checkin fees by 20%
If it wasn't bad enough already Ryanair appear to have increased their on-line check in fees on the sly. Checking out their latest on-line prices today, the rate for 'on-line check in' fee has risen from £5.00 GBP to £6.00 GBP which represents a staggering 20% increase!
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Tips and Tricks to Save Time During Holiday Travel
Know Your Alternatives: There's usually a tradeoff when choosing between a major or alternative airport and you should know the difference before booking. In many cases, you'll gain convenience and accessibility in exchange for a smaller spectrum of flights. Akron / Canton Regional and Dane County Regional are reliable alternatives for travelers that don't mind an hour drive to Cleveland or Milwaukee. Additionally, Chicago Midway (Chicago), Oakland International (San Francisco), and John Wayne International (Los Angeles) are very close alternatives to the larger airports in their respective markets.
Patience is a Virtue: Don't expect all of your Thanksgiving travel plans to happen without a hitch. You may face a delay or be asked to make alternative plans at some point. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best and build buffers into your itinerary to mitigate any one-off disruptions without jeopardizing your entire trip (and sanity).
Travel Light: This is both a money and time saver for any Thanksgiving traveler. Pack light to save on the fees and additional time required to check bags. This will also make the next tip more valuable.
Online Check-In: You should check-in online and print your boarding pass before heading to the airport, particularly if you are traveling light. Alternatively, some carriers now allow you to check in from your smart phone and use a digital bar code that appears on the device screen to pass through security checkpoints. Until that technology is more widely accepted, however, we recommend that you print out your boarding pass just in case.
Security Line Scramble: This is the biggest bottleneck in any airport over Thanksgiving. A little pre-planning can vastly cut down your individual time (unfortunately, it still won't help speed up the group in front of you). Keep your ID and boarding passes in the same pouch or pocket, and your liquids, medication and other red flag items in an easily accessible compartment of your carry-on bag. Always be prepared to take off your shoes, belt and/or large metal jewelry. Your laptop needs a separate bin, and you best find a new home for the loose change in your pocket.
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US to charge £9 for Esta compulsory travel entry form
The US government is to start charging UK travellers $14 (£9) to apply for permission to enter the country.
The compulsory Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (Esta) is free at present, but from 9 September visitors to the US will have to pay for it.
It lasts for two years; people who already have a valid form will not have to pay until their current one expires.
The scheme was introduced in January 2009 but was made mandatory from January 2010.
It applies to all 35 countries with US "visa waiver" status.
Promote tourism
The Electronic System for Travel Authorisation form, which takes up to 72 hours to be approved, gives air passengers prior approval for entry to the US.
It replaced the green I-94 card which passengers have previously filled in on their flight into the US.
End Quote Martin Lewis MoneySavingExpert.com
Most people who fill in the form should receive approval from the US Department of Homeland Security within a few minutes.
But British Airways and American Airlines are advising travellers to apply at least 72 hours in advance.
Both airlines have said people without valid Esta forms or visas will not be allowed to board flights to the US.
The fee has been introduced to fund a programme which aims to promote tourism in the US and attract foreign spending.
Martin Lewis, creator of MoneySavingExpert.com, has urged people even considering a trip to the US to apply for a form now to beat the charge.
He said: "The security authorisation lasts for two years, so do it now and it'll be free if you travel in that time. Yet leave it for a month and you'll have to pay for it.
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