THE OFFICIAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEBSITE OF THE UNITED STATES

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1. Who owns and operates DiscoverAmerica.com?
2. I can't find the information that I'm looking for on the website - what should I do?
3. I do not see my country's flag on the website. How can I view in my language?
4. How should I use this site and where do I find the information that I need?
5. How do I view brochures?
6. Where can I find information on such items as currency exchange, taxes, health and medical and voltage/adapters?
7. How can I find a travel agent to assist me?
8. Can I book travel accommodations myself?
9. How do I change or cancel the hotel I booked on DiscoverAmerica.com?
10. How can I participate in the online traveler community?
11. How can I change my user name and password for the online traveler community?
12. How do I report a story that is inappropriate in the traveler community?
13. I have submitted a story and/or photo on DiscoverAmerica.com. When will I see the items I submitted on the website?
14. May I delete my online traveler community account?
15. Do I need a visa for leisure or business (non-immigrant) travel to the US?
16. How can my organization learn more about advertising and content opportunities on DiscoverAmerica.com?
17. How can my organization learn more about partnership opportunities with Discover America LLC?
18. Where should press and media inquiries be directed?
4. How should I use this site and where do I find the information that I need?

We recommend that you start with our interactive map which can be accessed from the home page and is located on the “Places” section of the site and introduces you to the regions, states, cities and activities that make up the US travel experience.

Discover more about the US through the main sections of our website:

Places – Explore the US by map or directory of regions, states, territories, and cities.

Activities – Search from activity categories to find US destinations that meet your interests.

Stories- Browse traveler stories and photos and learn more from other travelers from your country.

About USA / Entry – Learn about official entry requirements and travel tips.

Booking - Booking travel directly or find a travel agent or tour operator to assist you.

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14. May I delete my online traveler community account?

Please refer to the "Contact Us" section of the site and let us know the email address you used to register on the site. The link to “Contact Us” can be found on the bottom of every page on the site.

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15. Do I need a visa for leisure or business (non-immigrant) travel to the US?

The answer depends on a couple of factors including your country of citizenship.

• For citizens of Canada

o If traveling by air, a passport is required.
o If traveling by land or sea, currently either

 (a) a passport, passport card or WHTI-compliant document; or
 (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
 As early as June 1, 2009 requirements for travel by land or sea are expected to change and the U.S. government will begin much stricter enforcement of these new documentary requirements.

Also, please note that upon entry into the United States your photograph and digital fingerprints will be collected. Many countries around the world use biometrics as a way of facilitating the international travel process, protecting travelers against identity theft, and preventing document fraud as well as for security purposes.  For more information about these procedures please visit www.dhs.gov/us-visit.

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