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One of Obama’s favourite cities, Chicago has a friendly home town feel that welcomes visitors time and time again. Located on the stunning shores of Lake Michigan one of the largest great lakes in the USA, where you can enjoy its pristine beaches during the hot summers, or cycle along its 7 mile bike trail neighbouring lush green parklands.
Chicago is home to some of the hottest jazz and blues clubs. It also offers world-class shopping on the famous Magnificent Mile and historical State Street with its elegant stores such as Macy’s. Chicago has a thriving theatre scene with over 200 theatres, cultural attractions and free festivals and events all year round. It is also home to the famous landmarks, such as the John Hancock Observatory, Sears Tower and The Field Museum. Chicago is a city that will capture your imagination forever!
Los Angeles
Enjoy the glamour, glitz and excitement of Hollywood and Beverly Hills, world class shopping at Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills Westwood Shopping Mall, or the beautiful shops and boutiques along Wilshire Boulevard. In addition to an unbeatable array of museums, theme parks, attractions and outdoor activities, Los Angeles boasts 81 miles of beautiful beaches from Malibu to Long Beach. With year round sunshine an endless variety of world class hotels, spas and fine restaurants, Los Angeles has a wealth of experiences that few other destinations in the world can match. Los Angeles has it all!
New York City is home to Times Square, Fifth Avenue, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and as well as hundreds of other world-famous attractions. New York City is also the premier destination for shoppers with the flagship stores of today’s most popular designers offering countless bargains. Take a visit to New York City and discover why it is such a favourite destination for so any Irish visitors every year.
Flight “The Big Apple” (11-15 minute flight)
Why not see New York’s famous landmarks from the air and get a real bird’s eye view of the city. Your flight path includes attractions such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State, Chrysler, Woolworth and Met Life Buildings, Ellis Island along with the New York Harbour, George Washington Bridge, and the world renowned Central Park. Prices from €107 p.p
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHEN TRAVELLING TO THE USA
As of January 12th, 2009 all visitors from Visa Waiver countries (which includes Ireland) must apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). This replaces the green I-94 form. Please note this is a compulsory measure which has been implemented by the US Government. Failure to comply means that boarding maybe denied.Please be aware beginning September 8th, 2010 there is a $14 fee when applying for your ESTA number. Payment can be made on through the website listed below.
It is a very quick process that only takes a couple of minutes. Once you register and receive approval, make a note of your number (we recommend you print it).
- We encourage you to have your number with you when you are departing Ireland to the USA or via the USA. Your registration is valid for two years.
- All you have to do within the two years is update your hotel address on the form (if the location of where you are staying changes.)
- Authorised travel also allows multiple entries into the US.
Remember if you renew your passport you will also have to update this information on the ESTA website. Travellers who currently hold an approved ESTA will not need to pay the ESTA fee when updating an ESTA application. However, travellers with new passports and re-applying for an ESTA will need to pay the ESTA fees.
In the event that you receive notification that you are not authorised to travel, we recommend that you contact the US Embassy immediately to arrange a meeting with them. Please keep in mind; it can take up to 3 weeks to schedule a meeting. We strongly recommend that you register online today.
Please note pre-authorisation is not a guarantee of admissibility to the United States at a port of entry. ESTA approval only authorises a traveller to board a carrier for travel to the U.S. under the VWP. (For additional information, please visit “For International Visitors” at cbp.gov/travel.
Please note passengers who fail to pre-pay and register with ESTA onwards may be denied boarding; experience delayed processing or be denied admission at a U.S. port of entry. Please note it is the passenger’s responsibility to pre-register with ESTA. This new entry requirement should speed up the immigration process and is viewed as a positive measure.
If you have further questions, please ask our USA specialists or visit cbp.gov/travel.
