Hi vina,
So glad you have made your desision, I bet it is a big relief. Now you can go ahead and start planning!
The cost of an average meal is as follows:
Cooked Breakfast with coffee:
$8 - $10
Lunch/Dinner, 2 courses with drink
$15-$20
As a guideline,
* a glass of beer will cost approximately £2,
* a snack £3
* a 2/3 course meal £15.
When I have visited the USA, I have always taken dollars with me, as I find that I can control my spending that way.
All shops accept major credit cards and travellers cheques, so if you didnt want to take cash then this would be fine. However if you change your mind when you get there, Travellers cheques are easily converted to cash at any bank. You'll probably need to take your passport along to prove your identity though.
There isnt really a stated dress code for this tour, so I would just take light comfortable clothing for the day time, vest tops and linen trousers etc. Throughout the tour, the temperature will range between 20-33 degrees so it will be quite warm. However you may want to take something to cover up at night incase it gets abit chilly. Obviously, if you are planning on going out in the evenings then you might want to take a couple of dressy garments.
I hope this helps, Vina.
If you have anymore questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Warm regards
Cheryl, your editor