introduction

Connecticut is a New England state in the northeastern United States of America. It is famous for Yale University, which maintains numerous world-class museums. And the whole state itself is full of charm and rural beauty.

Connecticut is the 29th most populous state with a population of 3.4 million residents and ranked 48th in size by area. The state also enjoys a temperate climate thanks to its long coastline on Long Island Sound. This has given the state a strong maritime tradition. Modern Connecticut is also known for its wealth.

surfing

During the hurricane season on the Atlantic east coast (JUN-DEC) you may be lucky and score some waves off the Florida coast. If your not, head up to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The entire coastline here is like an offshore swell magnet that will attract any thing in the area. Options tend to be reduced further north of this point and you will be limited to windswell activity. Any storm cell that passes across this coast will be heading east at a great rate of knots and so groundswell activity will be fleeting. Typically all you will receive will be whatever is blown behind the cells as they truck towards Europe.

travel

There are many ways of travelling in the US: by plane, private jet, train, bus, recreational vehicle (RV), motorcycle, thumb or car.

Trains are relatively expensive; private jets can begin at around $4000 per flight hour; buses are generally dependable, safe and affordable, though not available everywhere; renting an RV is up to your personal taste; motorcycling can be a thrilling way to see the country as well as travelling by thumb.

And of course, the idea of long-distance car travel is the most appealing to the majority of Americans. The United States is covered with a convenient system of U.S. and Interstate highways. Just keep in mind that the country is huge and be prepared to travel for hours behind the wheel, so pay attention to the comfort of the car you use. By the way, many of the country's major natural attractions, such as the Grand Canyon, are almost impossible to get to without a car.

where to stay

You shouldn’t have any problems with finding a place to sleep in Connecticut. Motel is the most popular form of accommodation and they are usually located on the sides of the highways, so it’s very convenient for the road trippers. Don’t expect anything luxurious, but they will usually provide you with a clean room that includes the following amenities: bed, bathroom, TV, telephone. Price is also very reasonable. Motel 6 and Super 8 Motels are popular chains of motels that can be found all over the country.

There are numerous large chain hotels in the Hartford, the capital of the state: Hartford Marriott Downtown, The Goodwin Hotel, Hilton Hartford Hotel, Crowne Plaza Hartford Downtown, Holiday Inn Express Hartford Downtown; Days Inn Hartford, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Convention Center Area; Motel 6 Hartford Downtown, Super 8 Motel Hartford/Windsor; Mark Twain Hostel (with beds starting from $15 per night).

New Heaven has many tourist attractions and is definitely worth visiting. Check Residence Inn New Haven, Courtyard New Haven at Yale and Fairfield Inn New Haven.

what to pack

Connecticut has a Humid Continental Climate with seasonal extremes. Winters are cold, with average temperatures ranging from 31 °F (-1 °C) in the southeast to 23 °F (-5 °C) in the northwest in January. So pack warm clothes and all the gear if you plan to camp: a good sleeping bag and tent that are good for low temp; special gas container u can use for heating food and water; a sturdy backpack or a cargo pack with a good daypack.

Spring has variable temperatures with frequent rainfall, so don’t forget to take waterproof clothes/gear/backpack.

Summer is hot and humid throughout the state, so pack loose clothing and take along some bug repellent spray, good sunscreen, a hat  and sunglasses.

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