“Picture America Contest” to the rescue
In an effort to promote US tourism more, USA Today and Discover America have opened up the”Picture America Contest“, starting 10th of April. The contest “requires participants to submit their iconic images of America that capture the essence of the country and best represent it for international travelers. Discover America is the official travel and tourism website of the United States.”.
The winner will get a prize of 4-night trip from Travelocity, and a $500 American Express airfare voucher, and the choice of stays in posh hotels in Las Vegas, New Orleans or Orlando. Winning images will be used by Discover American to promote US tourism as well.
Contest closing date is May 8th, after which voting will take place between May 25th and June 8th. Winners will be announced then on June 22nd. Not much time left, get your cameras to work.
[via triphow]
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Normandy Hotel renovation completed
The Normandy 3 Star Hotel located at 2118 Wayoming Ave. NW in Washington D.C. have just completed it’s multi-million dollar renovation of it’s 75 rooms, equipping it with technological facilities such as high-speed internet, cable TV, refrigerators and other stuff as well. For full details read the full article on Business Journal.
To be one the first to try out the new amenities, compare the hotel rates and book your room now.
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U.S. Tourist Offices List
Los Angeles Times have compiled a list of tourist offices in the Unites States of America that are aimed at helping and guiding tourists. People traveling to the US should probably keep a copy of this list.
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Changes to American travelers from Mexico and Canada
Starting 1st of June, if no changes happen, Americans who are entering the United States by land or sea from Mexico or Canada will be asked for passport, passport card, or some other special document for US entrance clearance. Previously, US travelers coming back from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean or Bermuda had only to show birth certificate or other citizenship proof, plus a government-issued photo ID. After the new deadline, a passport or similar document is needed just as air travelers are required.
Problem is, there are lots of frequent travelers back and forth to those destination, and who may not hold acceptable papers for entry, and neither will have heard of the changes by then.
Source and more on the story here.
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