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📣 Notas para viajeros

The U.S. features diverse geography, including major urban centers, natural wonders (e.g., Yellowstone, Alaska), coastal regions (e.g., Pacific Northwest, Florida), and arid landscapes (e.g., the Southwest).

• Federal offices (including post offices and banks) close on federal holidays; private businesses may remain open.
• If a federal holiday falls on a weekend, observance is typically shifted to the nearest weekday.
• The period between Thanksgiving and January 1 is known as the "holiday season," with high crowds at transportation and retail centers.
• New Year's Day (January 1) is a federal holiday; most non-retail businesses are closed.
• The Fourth of July is another major federal holiday.
• Offering to contribute a dish or gift when visiting private homes is a considerate gesture.
• Dining etiquette generally emphasizes quiet conversation and discouraging noises like slurping. For home visits, bringing a small gift (e.g., wine, flowers) is thoughtful but not required. Restaurants typically box up leftovers.