Jour de l'Arbre

📣 Conseils aux voyageurs

The United States is geographically diverse, encompassing natural wonders (e.g., Yellowstone, Alaska, canyonlands), major urban areas (e.g., Manhattan, Chicago), and varied coastal regions (e.g., Pacific Northwest, Florida, Hawaii).

• Federal holidays typically cause most non-retail businesses, post offices, and banks to close.
• If a federal holiday falls on a weekend, the observance often shifts to the nearest weekday, though closures may occur on the actual date.
• The holiday season between Thanksgiving and January 1 is characterized by increased crowds in airports, roads, and stores.
• New Year's Day (January 1) is a standard federal holiday, leading to the closure of most non-retail businesses.
• Dining etiquette is generally European-influenced. When dining formally, wait for all guests to be served before eating, and use cloth napkins across the lap. Sharing a table is typically avoided, except in informal settings. For meal invitations, do not expect your accompanying gift or contribution (e.g., wine or flowers) to be served with the main meal.