4. Do not take an adapter for electrical outlets
In the USA the catches are not like in France, and during my first stay, I arrived at 8PM at JFK airport. At the hotel around 11PM, then I realized that I can’t charge my phone, and it was the same for my computer which I had used all the battery watching movies on board.
To reassure my parents, I had to go out at night and look for a shop that could sell some. After 30 minutes of walking, I finally found an adapter that I had paid about $20, and of poor quality, but I had no choice.
Remember to buy an adapter by clicking on the button below, there is Amazon on less than $10 and your can ship it to your hotel!
Reead is a French travel blogger based in Las Vegas and the founder of Reead.com, a blog launched in 2009. Specializing in miles, points, and travel credit cards, he shares strategies to optimize loyalty programs, earn points faster, and travel in better conditions for less.
He also publishes guides and practical tips for Americans traveling to France, along with analyses of American Express cards and real travel experiences with airlines and hotels.