United States of America Accommodation
Hotels
Several hospitality companies offer a pre-paid voucher programme for use at various hotel and motel chains throughout the USA.
Grading: Basic categories fall into Super, Deluxe, Standard, Moderate and Economy. Prices vary according to standards.
Bed and Breakfast
Unique Accommodation
Camping/Caravanning
The 24,000-plus campsites fall into two general categories:
Public sites: Usually linked with national or state parks and forests, offering modest but comfortable facilities from US$10-22 per night. Most of them will have toilet blocks, electricity hook-ups and picnic areas. Campsites are usually operated on a first-come, first-served basis and will often restrict the length of stay. Advance reservations are possible at some national parks.
Privately run sites: These range from basic to resort luxury. Most have laundry and drying facilities, entertainment and information services. Reservations can be made through a central reservation office in the USA. Fees range from around US$20-40.
Backcountry camping (a general term for areas inaccessible by road) requires a permit, available free of charge from Visitor Centres or Ranger Stations. Visitors are advised not to drink water from rivers and streams without taking recommended precautions. It is also important to check fire regulations and inform respective park rangers of planned itinerary before setting out to a backcountry area.
RVs (recreational vehicles, or camper vans) are available for hire.
Youth Hostels
Youth hostels offer their members simple, inexpensive, overnight accommodation usually located in scenic, historical or cultural places. HI-AYH (Hostelling International - American Youth Hostels) operates some 150 hostels in both urban and rural locations. Membership is open to everyone, with no age limit. European visitors should secure membership before travelling.
Self Catering
Home Exchange
Accommodation Information
1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Tel: (202) 289 3100.
Website: www.ahla.com
Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII)
207 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035, USATel: (856) 310 1102 or 1 800 468 7244 in the USA and Canada only.
Website: www.paii.org
There are also numerous national and regional Bed & Breakfast associations.
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)
PO Box 30558, Billings, Montana 59114, USA
Tel: (406) 248 7444.
Website: www.koa.com
YMCA of the USA
101 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Tel: 1 800 872 9622 in the USA and Canada only.
Website: www.ymca.net
Hostelling International - American Youth Hostels (HI-AYH)
8401 Colesville Road, Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
Tel: (301) 495 1240.
Website: www.hiusa.org or www.hihostels.com
Rand McNally Road Atlas & Driving Directions (shows campgrounds)
PO Box 7600, Chicago, IL 60680, USA
Tel: 1 800 777 6277 in the USA and Canada only.
Website: www.randmcnally.com
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