ESTA, or the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, is a requirement from the United States government for travelers using the Visa Waiver Program.

Getting that perfect photo of an impressive American natural landmark isn't always easy. Here are some tips to ensure you get the shot you want.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in the country. Spanning the mountains of both Tennessee and North Carolina, the park offers gorgeous scenery and abundant hiking.

The Mason-Dixon Line is known by Americans as the separator of pro-slavery and pro-freedom states, between the South and the North. However, the line’s origin predates the United States and it has nothing to do with slavery.

From 17 to 25 April, there's no admission charge to any of the 392 National Parks.

From today, you won't be allowed to pass immigrations in the United States without having an approved ESTA application on file.

Thanksgiving weekend is coming up this Thursday 26 November 2009 already. Thanksgiving is the busiest travel period in the United States and anyone on the road or in the air should be giving themselves lots of extra time, because everywhere is more packed than usual.

Google is powering up free WiFi in 47 American airports from now until 15 January 2010. The only 'drawback' is that search is locked into Google. A small 'price' to pay for getting online quickly and for free while traveling.

Travelers to the U.S. could soon have a fee levied on them when applying for Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) clearance beginning at the end of 2009. This is per new rules that were approved last week by the government.

If you're looking for something to do on September 26, the Museum Day sponsored by Smithsonian magazine is a great, educational, and hopefully fun option. On the day, hundreds of U.S. museums and zoos all over the country will be opening for free general admission.

American Airlines, looking to bump up revenue in a recessionary environment, plans to raise checked-bag fees on U.S. domestic itineraries by $5.

If you're hunting for a cheap car rental deal this summer, but not having any luck, you can also see what the Automobile Association of America (AAA) has available.

Secure Flight, an airline security program being implemented by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), aims to enhance watch list matching after a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission.

JetAmerica officially will not get off the ground in August. Or, it seems, at all. The airline announced in a press release this afternoon that it is suspending sales to all markets and that it would immediately begin to notify affected customers and process refunds to all customers who have booked on the public charter flights.

JetAmerica is the budget airline that doesn't seem to take to the air. Based in Clearwater, FL, the airline aims to serve mid-sized U.S. cities that the legacy carriers aren't providing a comprehensive flight schedule for.

Electronic System of Travel Authorization, or ESTA, has now processed 8 million applications for visa free travel to USA under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) that 35 countries participate in.

With President Obama in the Oval Office and the previously very frosty foreign relations, and America's standing in the world, thawing up, it's time to celebrate for real this 4th of July!

American and Canadian citizens will need to follow new documentation requirements to come into the US or Canada from abroad.

The TSA doesn't just throw out the items confiscated at security checkpoints. These items are usually sold back to consumers at state auctions.

On June 1, 2009, everyone crossing the US border will need a passport, including American citizens.

Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries will still be eligible to travel without a visa but will have to obtain USA pre clearance for their trip.

Some tips from Philadelphia's Travelers Aid organization on how to get from Philly to New York on a budget.

If you've booked your flights or are still planning to travel this Thanksgiving Weekend, here's some information to help you stay in the know and on time when you go

The "Green Lanes" currently available at only a number of domestic US airports will be rolled out nationwide. This will help families traveling this holiday season to have a little less stress

Mayors in US cities are applauding the recent expansion of the Visa Waiver Program, which makes it easier for many asian travelers to visit the USA.

These picks by Dr. Beach promise to be the best beach destinations this year.

The DHS, charged with protecting America from terror, is proposing a massive several billion dollar program to fingerprint every foreign visitor to the United States on their departure from our country.

Anyone who's traveled to the U.S. since 2004 knows that immigrations has collected the index-finger prints of all foreigners. Now, just to make sure you feel like a criminal suspect, they'll go ahead and take prints of all 10 fingers!