<![CDATA[Holiday to USA]]>Using https://bongacams.com has been a lot of fun. The site’s international flavor means I get to enjoy performances from models all over the world, which keeps things exciting. The search engine does a good job of helping me find shows that match my interests. Plus, the ability to record sessions and watch them later is a great perk​.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/67922/holiday-to-usaRSS for NodeTue, 21 Apr 2026 15:52:50 GMTSat, 29 Jun 2024 16:36:48 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:58:59 GMT]]>If you decide to visit the USA, I highly recommend having a tour of the Catalina Flyer catamaran. It goes from Newport Beach to Avalon and from Avalon to Newport Beach and takes approximately 75 minutes to crossover, but it is worth every minute. I'm sure you will also enjoy fantastic views of the coastline and potentially catch sight of dolphins and whales. They have multiple round trips daily, and it is convenient. You can address the https://www.pissedconsumer.com/catalina-flyer/RT-F.html to find out the schedule in advance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2129026https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2129026Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:58:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:02:47 GMT]]>We haven’t been on a proper family holiday for two years already.

Would love to do it in the next couple of months, just too lazy to organize trip by myself.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2129005https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2129005Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:02:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:02:12 GMT]]>UNITED STATES OF AMERICA


If you are a non-U.S. citizen who is a nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa), you will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before you travel by air to the United States from a foreign country.

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2062110https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2062110Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:02:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Sat, 22 Dec 2018 15:10:01 GMT]]>https://discovertorrance.com/explore/torrance-beach/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1890711https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1890711Sat, 22 Dec 2018 15:10:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:51:32 GMT]]>There are few places on earth as splendid and entertaining with iconic landscape and attractions as formidable as the United States of America. With easy access to pristine wilderness, endless outdoor adventures, renowned sights, and a vibrant history and culture, there is a lifetime’s worth of things to see and do in the land of the free.


Places to visit in USA:

Niagara Falls - Head out to the cascading waters of the Niagara Falls and the fascinating Cave of the Winds.

Orlando - From fascinating jazz to chocolate museums, there’s a lot to Orlando beyond Disney. A kaleidoscope of fun, Orlando has everything from charming outdoor cafes to boat rides along its lakes.

Torrance beach restaurants - Visit and enjoy the food of Redondo Beach restaurants in the Beach Cities area. Torrance offers incredible cuisine and experiences around every corner.

Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1887355https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1887355Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:51:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:14:40 GMT]]>Haven’t been in Orlando, but have been in Miami recently.


1) I would suggest you to look at the hotels on Booking and homes at AirBnB in the location that works best for you. The ratings on these websites represent the value.

2) We didn’t have problem to rent a car in Miami with singapore driving licence, so I don’t think in Orlando is any different. However you can should contact the rent-a-car agency in Orlando to be 100% sure.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1883572https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1883572Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:14:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Fri, 09 Nov 2018 04:24:00 GMT]]>Hi parents

I am planning this coming dec holiday bring 2 kids (8 and 5 years girls) to US Disney Cruise in Miami. After the crusie we are planning to flight to Orlando stay 5days 4 nights.
I plan 1day go disney world(only animal kingdom and epcot park…which 2 parks 1 day)
1 day go universal studio(only Harry Potter park…which still 2 parks 1 day)
1 day go NASA space center and shopping
1 day shopping in factory outlet.
Here are some questions hope any parents can help me
1) any hotels good to go for above places, dun want to change different hotel everyday
2) singapore driving licence can rent a car in orlando?
3) i heard if go space center , there is no public transport?
4) my husband thinks not worth to go space center if need special transportation, which i feel it is very special place for kids explore. Any parents feel i should skip the space center this time.
5) my husband think if go space center, there is no time for shopping?
6)we after the disney cruise get off in miami morning abt 8am, any parents got experience whether possible to catch the 1pm flight to orlando?
Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1882816https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1882816Fri, 09 Nov 2018 04:24:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:29:44 GMT]]>Hi,


Anyone is also planning to travel to US for holiday this December?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1882780https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1882780Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:29:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:05:26 GMT]]>Like!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1706924https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1706924Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:05:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:44:41 GMT]]>

dragonmummy:
hi folks


need advice on driving in US. It will be our first time doing left-hand driving and any tips or things to look out for? I'm abit nervous about driving from the car rental shop in the city to the sub-urban. I think I may need more time with the familiarization but city traffic will be quite fast...

any tips or sharing of experience will be greatly welcomed! 😄
You came and left oredi?

Rented cars are auto-drive, so you don't need to worry about hand-leg coordination like you would in a manual car. Just need to switch on the GPS and follow its voice instructions. City to suburbs need to take highway? Keep to left most lanes if you're not used to right hand drive. Suburbs are not diff to navigate. Roads are very wide and parking lots are spacious like those in Australia and Canada. It takes an idiot to bang someone else's car in such a huge open carpark. Shopping mall basement carparks and multi-storey carparks are not small either, so don't worry.

City traffic is not fast moving, contrary to what you think, because of city speed limits imposed by the local municipality. Mind the restricted parking areas though. US city TP is super duper \"onz\". Not enough coins inserted into the parking reader or parked next to fire hydrant will get you a hefty fine. Have some loose dimes if you're parking along the sidewalk, esp in Chinatown or some ethnic quarters.

Lock all valuables in your boot. Be alert when you leave car to tank up at gas stations. Lock vehicle. Some gas stations must DIY/swipe credit card at pump. Look out for suspicious characters 360 before you step out...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1703625https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1703625Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:44:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:30:49 GMT]]>

rain4rest:
Hi,


I think it's advisable to join a local tour there or a package tour from Singapore if you are not familiar/confident of driving on the roads of US.
Been to LA for few times, the traffic can be very bad.
Lots of big trucks too. I felt stressed even I am not driving.
Just my opinion. Thanks. 🙂
The traffic conditions in LA weren't \"very bad\" when I was there. Greater LA, Santa Monica area, Pacific Coast - yes, massive jams. The downtown roads are ok from my memory.. Intercity highways are very wide, save some potholes here and there.

The prime movers and long vehicles are usually on the extreme right lanes, so you only need to stay clear of those lanes. Rent a AWD/4WD of 3-l and above to enjoy a smooth and steady ride.

Do mind the TP, esp parallel parking along the sidewalks. I got a parking ticket at Venice Beach and had to drive to the nearest TP to pay my fine (was afraid I'd be detained at the customs when I departed from LAX). I also filed an appeal/sought a waiver, but the procedures were rather onerous, so we let it go. USD100 fine I think it was?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1703619https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1703619Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:30:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:33:34 GMT]]>Hi,


I think it's advisable to join a local tour there or a package tour from Singapore if you are not familiar/confident of driving on the roads of US.
Been to LA for few times, the traffic can be very bad.
Lots of big trucks too. I felt stressed even I am not driving.
Just my opinion. Thanks. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1703314https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1703314Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:33:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Tue, 10 May 2016 06:36:27 GMT]]>hi folks


need advice on driving in US. It will be our first time doing left-hand driving and any tips or things to look out for? I'm abit nervous about driving from the car rental shop in the city to the sub-urban. I think I may need more time with the familiarization but city traffic will be quite fast...

any tips or sharing of experience will be greatly welcomed! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1677820https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1677820Tue, 10 May 2016 06:36:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Thu, 08 Oct 2015 13:03:27 GMT]]>

hsm:
Hi


Any idea what's the best way to apply for US visa?
Online or go thru travel agent?
Any recommendation on travel agent?

Thanks 🙂
What passport do you hold? If it's a Singapore passport, you don't need a visa, but you need to apply for travel authorization (US$14 per person). You can do that online. If you don't have a Singapore passport, you can check whether yours comes under the visa waiver system as well.

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/

If you do need a visa, then I don't know what the best way is.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1590627https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1590627Thu, 08 Oct 2015 13:03:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Thu, 08 Oct 2015 08:53:42 GMT]]>Hi


Any idea what's the best way to apply for US visa?
Online or go thru travel agent?
Any recommendation on travel agent?


Thanks 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1590535https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1590535Thu, 08 Oct 2015 08:53:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Thu, 23 Jul 2015 03:52:18 GMT]]>

ttteee:
USA is great holiday place for kids!

As a destination - yes.
However, need to bear in mind that travelling time to get to USA is >20 hours. Not many kids can endure the long flight, suffer through the jet lag and not be grumpy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1544705https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1544705Thu, 23 Jul 2015 03:52:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Thu, 23 Jul 2015 03:07:56 GMT]]>USA is great holiday place for kids!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1544645https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1544645Thu, 23 Jul 2015 03:07:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:55:57 GMT]]>

harvardalum:
Thanksgiving this year is on the 26th. Peak travel day is the day before but tickets are starting to go, esp. the cheaper ones. Car rental prices during the period is also very high, so you'll want to consider reserving a car by mid-October latest (from past experiences). Almost everywhere is closed on Thanksgiving Thursday itself. Some supermarkets till 2pm, and some 5 or 6pm. Shops too. Recently, due to the economy, malls/shops open till 6pm. Flight travels tend to be pretty messy on Thanksgiving week, almost always due to weather related delays. If you're in a small town, then nothing's open on Thanksgiving Thursday. Try to avoid the malls if you can help it, on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. It's crazy. So crazy that I can't find an appropriate adjective for it.


Hope this helps somewhat. Let me know if you need specific information.
Thanks! It can't be as bad as China over CNY! But I will not try to travel over those days anyway. I have put booking flights on hold, but I guess I should start looking into it seriously.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1538902https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1538902Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:55:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:43:49 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
I am planning a vacation to the US (Texas, North Carolina, DC) mid-Nov to mid-Dec, maybe for about 3 weeks. Any suggestions for getting the best open-jaw, multi-city airfares? I won't need to book hotels as this trip is for visiting (and staying with) friends.


I will probably also need car rental between NC and DC (one-way). Any recommendations of which firm or how to find the best rates? And what are some interesting places to visit en route from NC to DC in Nov/Dec?

I will be there over Thanksgiving. Which days will have the most people travelling? Any tips for avoiding crowds etc?

Thanks!
I'm going to check with my friend about the multi-city fare and get back to you, slmkhoo.

We used to do Thrifty for one way car rentals because their pricing was always a little better than Avis. Once in a while, you can find great Avis rates. It depends on where you're picking up the car. Best in my opinion is to go directly to their websites, esp. Avis. We seldom rent from Hertz because they almost always cost more. I can't help you with the NC-DC places of interest because I'd only driven through without stopping for sight-seeing. I'm sorry.

Thanksgiving this year is on the 26th. Peak travel day is the day before but tickets are starting to go, esp. the cheaper ones. Car rental prices during the period is also very high, so you'll want to consider reserving a car by mid-October latest (from past experiences). Almost everywhere is closed on Thanksgiving Thursday itself. Some supermarkets till 2pm, and some 5 or 6pm. Shops too. Recently, due to the economy, malls/shops open till 6pm. Flight travels tend to be pretty messy on Thanksgiving week, almost always due to weather related delays. If you're in a small town, then nothing's open on Thanksgiving Thursday. Try to avoid the malls if you can help it, on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. It's crazy. So crazy that I can't find an appropriate adjective for it.

Hope this helps somewhat. Let me know if you need specific information.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1538894https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1538894Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:43:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:27:37 GMT]]>

micollh:
Share more share more :))

I plan June next year to LA(Disneyland ), any website for better deal tickets ?
SFo ( any recommendation for accommodation ?) if I don't drive , taking local tour n public transport manageable ?
Will be going to 8yo n 6 yo by then, Vegas suitable ?
Are you doing a free and easy, micollh? Like buying your own airfares and driving on your own? I don't know much about package tours from Singapore. If you need the sites where we usually book hotels at better rates, that's not a problem. I don't know how you feel about staying in motels/hotels in Anaheim. Let me know. For San Francisco, you'll want to stay in the city (best around Union Square) or near the Marina. Easier public transport. What kind of budget are you looking at? You can join the city tours. Not sure if you're interested in the hot air balloon ride in Napa. Very scenic and fun. 8 and 6 yr olds will enjoy the Bay Area Discovery Museum, I think. Train town is fun but it's all the way up Sonoma. Most definitely, local tours are very doable and public transport around union square is pretty good. It's also very walkable, along the Piers.

I'm sure your kids would enjoy Vegas. My daughter and friends' kids loved staying at Treasure Island Hotel more than at the Bellagio 😂

If you have any particular itinerary you're looking at, let me know and I'll try my best to provide as many details as I possibly know.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1538885https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1538885Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:27:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:23:59 GMT]]>I see. Thanks for the info!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1536353https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1536353Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:23:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Holiday to USA on Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:23:50 GMT]]>I see. Thanks for the info!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1536352https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1536352Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:23:50 GMT