tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28872590069788025602024-03-13T19:32:09.940-07:00Thrifty Car RentalThrifty in the U.A.E : In the UAE, Thrifty has more than 52 accessible locations across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ruwais as well as Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah and Ras al Khaimah offering you unrivalled flexibility. To serve our customers round the clock we are open 24/7 at Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah International Airports.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-82083464128246598342016-10-17T04:41:00.000-07:002016-10-17T04:41:49.252-07:005 Content Marketing Predictions for 2017<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I’m not going to sugarcoat it: According
to these experts, 2017 might be a little scary for us marketers. Rand
Fishkin, founder and wizard of Moz, says, “In 2017, content marketing is
going to be even more challenging than it is today.2”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“There’ll be fewer winners with much
bigger jackpots,” says Larry Kim, founder of Wordstream. I stopped listening
and started crying after “fewer winners.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let’s ignore those two comments for a
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Brands Will Get More Creative With Format<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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Content marketing has mainly been about blogging, ebooks,
and other written content types that generate email subscribers. These
strategies continue to prevail, but brands will need to be more creative with
their content’s formats to break through the noise.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Visual content will become more important as search engines
get better at reading and analyzing images to determine what your website is
about. More gifs—yay!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Messaging Will Become More Niche<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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With more new entrants into the saturated pool of content
marketing in 2017, we need to stop going high-level and start getting down to
the nitty-gritty.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For example, rather than writing a blog post about “how to
attract customers online,” you’re better off writing about “how to attract
returning customers through Facebook Ads.” Scratching the surface of an
over-discussed topic won’t help you stand out. Why should people read your post
instead of thousands of others? Serve a niche audience, and go deep into the
rabbit hole.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Video Will Reign Supreme<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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We love videos. That’s why we started this series. Marketers
agree that videos bring the highest ROI, and we’re doing more of it. According
to Syndacast, 74 percent of all traffic will be video in 20173.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Social video platforms like Facebook are riding the tide and
optimizing feeds to improve the viewing experience. Having more videos also
improves SEO, as Google—which owns YouTube—favors them in search results. So
get your cameras out and start filming.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Content Marketing Will Outshine Traditional Advertising<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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We already know brands are spending more on content
marketing than advertising. This trend is likely to continue in 2017.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In fact, Sam from HubSpot predicts that this trend will lead
publications that generate leads with content marketing to buy out those
monetizing with ads. Content marketing is more cost-effective than other forms
of marketing, such as ads, and companies are getting better at attributing
dollar value to content marketing properly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Looks like we’re gonna keep our jobs for a little longer,
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Consistent Engagement Will Prove Vital<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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Content marketers have gotten good at acquisition, but we’re
not very focused on retention. In 2017, we’ll need to shift our focus to
driving growth within existing audiences—like measuring daily or weekly active
users to ensure consistent engagement until conversion. Instead of just
bringing you to this blog post, we should optimize it so that you engage,
subscribe, and keep coming back.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So there you have it. In 2017, content marketing is going to
be alive and thriving, but more work, more challenging, and harder to get
results.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I suppose we just have to be real smart about it. See what I
did there?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-74136671670326016182016-07-31T22:44:00.000-07:002016-07-31T22:44:20.417-07:00احصل على سيارتك من ثريفتي لتأجير السيارات مع خدمة تأجير السيارات الشخصي<div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="d7472" data-offset-key="3prgi-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: grey; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">
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<span data-offset-key="3prgi-0-0" style="font-size: 12pt;">ثريفتي لتأجير السيارات, الشركة الأكبر في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة لتأجير السيارات, توفر خدمة تأجير السيرات الشخصية للعملاء الجدد في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة الراغبين في الحصول على سيارتهم الخاصة بدون دفع مبالغ ضخمة كمقدم لشراء السيارات.</span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="dsvqp-0-0" style="font-size: 12pt;">خدمة تأجير السيرات الشخصية تعطي العملاء المرونة و القدرة على قيادة سيارة جديدة كل بضعة سنوات, مع تكاليف شهرية منخفضة و كل الخدمات و المميزات أو تغيير السيارة إلى نوعية أخرى عند نهاية مدة التأجير. يستطيع العملاء الأختيار من تشكيلة واسعة من السيارات الجديدة أو المتوافرة في إسطولنا الواسع من السيارات الحديثة بما يناسب ميزانيتهم و إحتياجاتهم.</span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="brce0-0-0" style="font-size: 12pt;">أيضاً, تساعد الخدمة الوافدين الجدد على توفير المال, بتحديد المبلغ المدفوع شهرياً لقاء الخدمة, مما يجنب العملاء القلق على رسوم التصليح و الحوادث و التأمين.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-4416911015297732812016-07-31T22:42:00.000-07:002016-07-31T22:42:11.427-07:00GET YOUR VEHICLES FROM THRIFTY CAR RENTAL WITH PERSONAL CAR LEASING<a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/thrifty?source=feed_text&story_id=1765785063644443" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">Thrifty</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;"> </span><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/carrental?source=feed_text&story_id=1765785063644443" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">CarRental</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">, the </span><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/uae?source=feed_text&story_id=1765785063644443" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">UAE</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">’s largest </span><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/leasing?source=feed_text&story_id=1765785063644443" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">leasing</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;"> and car rental company, is offering Personal Car Leasing service to customers who are new to the UAE and would like to get their own vehicle without paying out a huge deposit.</span><br />
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The Personal Car Leasing service gives customers the flexibility to drive a new car every few years, with relatively low monthly payments with all the services and benefits or upgrade to a different vehicle at the end of the lease term. Customers can choose from a wide range of brand new or existing vehicles depending on their needs and requirements.</div>
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The service also helps newcomers save money because there will be a fixed monthly rental during the lease term so you don’t need to worry about vehicle repair expenses, accident repair cost, insurance and more.</div>
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Karunesh Arya, General Manager, Dubai & Northern Emirates, said: “Thrifty Car Rental’s Personal Car Leasing service is the best solution for the residents of UAE especially those who wants the flexibility of driving around the city without worrying much about the costs associated with having a new car. Leasing has always been a popular way of driving a car around the world. With every car company launching newer car models every year or two, with changes in technology and features happening faster than ever, customers like to have a choice of changing the car every 2-3 years, which gets easier fulfilled with personal lease over buying. Customers apart from paying only for the use of vehicle, also enjoys various benefits of the fleet management services including insurance, comprehensive repairs & maintenance, 24*7 road side assistance, and getting relief vehicle during repairs. All this comes as a uninterrupted mobility package under Thrifty personal lease service and helps customers save a lot because of all inclusive fixed monthly rental fees so it’s a practical choice than opting for buying a car.”</div>
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Other benefits of Personal Car Lease includes flexible payment plans with minimal documentation, hassle-free maintenance and repair; replacement vehicle in the event of maintenance or accident, 24/7 road assistance, insurance and registration renewal are taken care of, Salik and traffic fine management, cost effective rates and no risk of resale value dip and increased maintenance expenses.</div>
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For more information, please visit Thrifty Car Rental’s website at <a href="http://www.thriftyuae.com/" rel="external" style="list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">www.thriftyuae.com</a> or call Toll Free (Abu Dhabi) 800-701 and Toll Free (Dubai) 800-4770.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-2523286839945707342016-06-26T00:41:00.000-07:002016-06-26T00:41:04.767-07:00The advantages of renting a car on a holiday<div class="MsoNormal">
It's almost time for you take a holiday and after settling
on all the major details, you're still not quite sure whether or not you want
to add the additional expense of a car rental. The purpose here is to go over
some of the advantages of renting a car on a holiday that might help you make a
more informed decision. </div>
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First of all, one of the biggest advantages in renting
any type of vehicle on a holiday is the matter of convenience. If you secure
your vehicle rental before you set out, you have the advantage of traveling to
your holiday destination at your own pace. You aren't tied to train, plain or
bus schedules that at times can leave you utterly frustrated.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On the hand, you may wait until you arrive. The advantage
here is that you won't be tied to hotel transportation or to the local taxi
service. Once again, you have the ability to set your own pace and enjoy your
holiday destination at your leisure. Another one of the advantages of renting a
car on a holiday is that in recent years, many of the rental fleet vehicles,
although not all, come with an on board global positioning system (GPS).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Think about the peace of mind knowing that if you want to
explore or venture away from the mainstream of activities, you won't have to
worry about getting lost and trying to find your way back from unfamiliar
territory. Do you like to shop while on holiday?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wouldn't it be nice to have a vehicle at your disposal so
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of where the advantages of renting a car on a holiday far outweigh the extra
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-76289432596692233462016-06-25T00:20:00.000-07:002016-06-25T00:20:17.444-07:00Ten most popular cars for #Women :<div class="_1dwg _1w_m" style="padding: 12px 12px 0px;">
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The factors that women consider when buying a new vehicle are almost a night and day difference from their male counterparts.</div>
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Some of the factors that are taken into consideration are practicality, safety, easy to drive, low operating costs and enough space for a growing family to name just a few. That is what you'll find when we cover the 10 most popular cars for women.</div>
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Most of the cars that have made this list exude practicality. You won't find a single truck or sports car among them. Does that surprise you at all? It shouldn't.</div>
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So with that said, let's take a look at our top ten list:</div>
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#1 – <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/toyotacamry?source=feed_text&story_id=1752561001633516" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">ToyotaCamry</span></a> – despite recent setbacks, one of the most popular vehicles ever<br />#2 – <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/hondaaccord?source=feed_text&story_id=1752561001633516" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">HondaAccord</span></a> – reliable, easy to maintain and with a great resale value<br />#3 – <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/toyotacorrolla?source=feed_text&story_id=1752561001633516" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">ToyotaCorrolla</span></a> – this one just screams “Practical!”<br />#5 – <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/vwjetta?source=feed_text&story_id=1752561001633516" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">VWJetta</span></a> – A newcomer on the scene but a growing favorite among women<br />#6 – <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/nissanaltima?source=feed_text&story_id=1752561001633516" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">NissanAltima</span></a> – practical and easy to drive with a high safety rating<br />#7 – <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/hondacivic?source=feed_text&story_id=1752561001633516" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">HondaCivic</span></a> – one of the fav, and great technical features<br />#8 – <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/toyotayaris?source=feed_text&story_id=1752561001633516" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">ToyotaYaris</span></a> – the same can be said for this model<br />#9 – <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/fordfigo?source=feed_text&story_id=1752561001633516" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">FordFigo</span></a> – the only American made car to make the list<br />#10 – <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/vwpassat?source=feed_text&story_id=1752561001633516" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">VWPassat</span></a> – long known for its reliability and low operating costs</div>
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As you can see, especially if you have read our top ten list for men, women have a tendency to purchase a vehicle based on needs while we men have a tendency to purchase a vehicle based on our wants.</div>
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What you have to remember when you go over the 10 most popular cars for women, is that it was based on figures and marketing data from the previous year. So have fun with it and be sure to check out our other top 10 lists.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-14709783765289223322016-06-24T00:16:00.000-07:002016-06-24T00:16:00.798-07:00The Most Popular Cars in Use by Rental Car Companies Today<div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
The easiest way to deal with the most popular cars in use by rental car companies today is to break it down just as the rental car companies do. That is, by size of the rental vehicle such as compact, full size and so forth. What made this just a bit difficult was the fact that each major car rental agency had different fleets to offer the consumer.</div>
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Compact Cars:<br />The <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/toyotayaris?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">toyotayaris</span></a>, The <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/mitsubishilancer?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">Mitsubishilancer</span></a> and the <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/nissansunny?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">nissansunny</span></a> seem to be the choice of those who want a smaller car. These are ideal for driving in crowded cities where parking may be at a premium.</div>
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Economy Class:<br />The <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/hondacivic?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">hondacivic</span></a>, The <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/vwjetta?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">VWJetta</span></a> and the <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/toyotacorolla?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">toyotacorolla</span></a> seem to be the choice of those who want a economic car. These are ideal for driving inter cities or short <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/family?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">family</span></a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/trip?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">trip</span></a>.</div>
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Standard Class:<br />The <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/vwpassat?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">VWPassat</span></a> is the hands down winner in the standard class followed by the <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/camary?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">camary</span></a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/accord?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">accord</span></a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/altima?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">altima</span></a>. Each vehicle can fit a family of 5 comfortably and is designed with many creature comforts to make driving either one a very pleasurable experience.</div>
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Luxury Class:<br />The <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/audi?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">Audi</span></a> and the <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/bmw?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">BMW</span></a> come out on top in the luxury car field followed by the <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/chrysler300c?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">Chrysler300c</span></a>. All 3 offer a luxurious interior with many amenities to satisfy even the most discriminating tastes.</div>
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Sport Utilities:<br />In this category the most popular <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/dodge?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">dodge</span></a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/charger?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">charger</span></a> and <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://business.facebook.com/hashtag/challenger?source=feed_text&story_id=1752560041633612" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #4267b2;">#</span><span class="_58cm">challenger</span></a> . Plenty of room in all 3 and rugged enough to handle even the toughest roads!</div>
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Now granted, you may disagree with this list of the most popular cars in use by rental car companies today based on your own experience but you have to remember that it was taken as an industry wide overview.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-14618017630630905492016-06-22T23:57:00.000-07:002016-06-22T23:57:07.355-07:00The Perfect Car Rental for Couples<div class="MsoNormal">
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If you’re going on vacation and want to get the most for
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compact cars that car rental agencies now offer. This can be very advantageous
if the driving you intend to do is short trips during the day. You can enjoy
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Another scenario that crops up when dealing with the perfect
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Maybe you just want a romantic getaway for the weekend and
want to travel in style. If that's the case, you'll have a tremendous variety
to choose from. From first class luxury cars to exotic sports cars that will
literally take your breath away. Imagine if you will cruise down the highway in
a new Audi or heading to a vacation retreat along winding roads in a slick Dodge Chellanger.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before you start out on whatever adventure that you have
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<span style="line-height: 19.32px;">People rent cars for many reasons: business trips, family vacations, or to replace a car that’s being repaired. Whatever the circumstances, renting a car can have many advantages over driving your own.</span></div>
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If you live in a large metropolitan area where subways, trains, and other community transportation is common, you may have found that owning your own vehicle isn’t necessary. When vacations or other events take you beyond the reach of the c<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">ity’s subway service, though, renting a car can be the best choice.</span></div>
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Renting a large vehicle, such as an SUV or minivan, can allow you to travel with a large group of friends or extended family. Some rental agencies may also be able to provide customers with a 9- or 15-passenger van.</div>
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When renting a vehicle for a business trip or leisure vacation, you avoid putting excess wear and tear on your personal vehicle. This can lower your maintenance and repair costs over time.</div>
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If your personal vehicle is an older model, renting a car for extended trips can help you save money on gasoline. Most car rental agencies keep only newer model vehicles that get very good gas mileage.</div>
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No matter where you travel with a rented vehicle, breaking down isn’t a worry. Should the car break down during your rental period, the agency will provide another car at no charge. This can give great peace of mind during long trips especially.</div>
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A rental car can take you where your personal vehicle can’t. If you’d like to travel where the roads are less favorable, for example, renting a Jeep or SUV can be a great idea.</div>
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When taking a trip hundreds of miles away from home, renting a car can give you more time to enjoy yourself. By taking an airplane to your destination and renting a car once you’ve arrived, you’ll spend far less time traveling to your vacation spot and more time sightseeing and relaxing.</div>
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Renting a vehicle can help you decide if you would like to purchase that type of car, truck, or SUV. When you’re in the market for a new car, renting one for a day or two gives you an extended test drive to discover nuances about the vehicle that you couldn’t otherwise.</div>
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A car rental agency can enable you to rent a certain type of vehicle for a special occasion. Whether you’d like a minivan to take all the cousins on a camping trip or a luxury car to take your wife our for an anniversary dinner, renting makes a great option.</div>
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A rental car can help you project a certain image to business contacts or associates. Depending on your needs, a new, clean SUV may be preferable to your usual two-door coupe.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-80209223156162850002016-03-16T23:41:00.001-07:002016-06-19T03:19:41.783-07:0010 Car Gadgets You Should Buy<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_6wPpWHn-QA" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-89039884579517334392016-03-01T03:40:00.001-08:002016-03-01T03:40:22.460-08:00Thrifty Car Rental offers choice of specialised vehicles<h2 style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85098); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;">
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Following this new service, <a data-mce-href="https://www.thrifty.com/" href="https://www.thriftyuae.com/" style="color: #8c68cb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">the company</a> is now a one-stop shop solution provider for the entire commercial and passenger rental and leasing requirements of UAE customers.<br />The specialised vehicles division will provide fleet consulting and management solutions for a number of industry segments such as: logistics, food supply, health care, and retail/wholesale distribution.</div>
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General manager, Dubai and Northern Emirates, Thrifty Car Rental, Karunesh Arya said: “Customers look for reliable, quality orientated and competent partners to provide them with the fleet on an ongoing basis. Thrifty has invested in the specialised vehicles to cater to this growing need of our clients. Our fleets are suitably customised for various applications like refrigerated vans, chiller vans, cargo body trucks and vans. We also offer long term leasing solutions as per customer’s specific requirements.”</div>
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He further noted: “We have highly experienced sales and service team managing this division who would provide the appropriate solutions to this market. At Thrifty our aim is to help our customers focus on their core business and take benefit of the Fleet Management Solutions that will give them considerable cost savings and hassle free administrative experience.”</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-76806201632099939022016-02-21T22:32:00.001-08:002016-02-21T22:32:11.466-08:00Want to Hire a Car? Keep the Following Tips in Mind<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24.1111px;">
Gone are the days when people rented cars only for visiting a party with family or go on a weekend trip. Today cars are hired much more frequently and for much more purposes. As a result the car hiring industry has bloomed quite a lot in the last few years. While airport rentals were once the main revenue earner, today it is the “home city” rental market or the trend of hiring cars from the locality that is the more common. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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There can be several reasons behind people opting for renting a vehicle from the neighbourhood. One may need a comfortable hauler for going on a cross-country trip with family, or a large truck for moving across city, or for a glamourous cruiser for a night out. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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No matter if you are a home-city renter or an airport renter; you need to follow certain safety tips so that you can have a hassle-free car renting experience as well as be secure as far as your bank account is concerned. </div>
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<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Do some online research (www.thriftyuae.com) </strong></div>
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<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Just like you search the internet before buying a book, a camera or a mobile phone, do the same before getting yourself a car on hire. Doing so will get you an idea about the present rates in the market. This way you can lessen your chances of being over-charged by the vehicle-hire services. You also get to know in detail about the various vehicle-hiring companies, and choose the most credible one for getting the services.</div>
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<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Besides, thrifty's website <span style="line-height: 24.1111px;">offer attractive discounts for people who hire online. </span></div>
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<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Searching online can also provide you with some other important information like the operating hours of the service providers, when do they close on weekends, etc. </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Consider the insurance</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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When you rent a car, you will be offered a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). The former covers the losses that may be caused to the rental company and the latter covers you in case an accident occurs. Both these policies are good, but not if they duplicate your personal insurance cover.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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While most of the policies cover you in case you cause harm to someone in an accident, there are policies that cover the damages caused to the hired vehicle via collision or comprehensive policy. You should read your policy carefully or get in touch with your insurance agent to verify the policy before you sign the deal. </div>
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Another point that you must keep in mind is that CDW covers the losses of use, i.e., the charge imposed by the rental company for covering the lost income while the vehicle will remain out of service. So, if the policy does not cover the expenses you may have the pay for the expenses out of your own bank account in case you meet with an accident. </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Don’t hire an ostentatious car</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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Doing so attracts unnecessary attention, making you prone to theft and robbery. Instead choose a usual vehicle. </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">The vehicle should be in proper condition</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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If the vehicle is not in proper shape you may get into trouble enroute. Suppose, your window wiper fluid is not working, then you may face problem while driving in turbulent weather. </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Air-conditioning can be safe</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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Try to hire an air-conditioned car, as that allows you to keep your windows closed, making you less vulnerable to thieves and snatchers. </div>
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<span style="line-height: 24.1111px;">Following these five tips will surely help you keep car-rental hassles at bay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">You just had a five-star meal in Qatar, or went scuba diving in beautiful Bohol in the Philippines. Well, lucky you! But how do you express your appreciation for the service you received? Tipping rules vary by country, by region, and by scenario—here's what you need to know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Are you in a country where tipping is customary and required? Appreciated but not expected? Or virtually unheard of? <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The truth is, tipping rules vary by country, by region, and by scenario.</span>A modest rounding up of the check may be fine in some places and insufficient in others. A few small bills left on a night table might be gladly picked up by housecleaning staff in one hotel and scrupulously shunned elsewhere. Such uncertainties can throw an uneasy shadow over even the most exhilarating jaunt in a new land. That's why we've spelled out guidelines for the most common tipping situations in 50 countries, from Switzerland to Singapore.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 5px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The tipping culture is often complex and subtle in this part of the world. "It's known for being very friendly and hospitable, with people providing too much service," says Rita Zawaideh, the Jordanian-born owner of Seattle's Caravan-Serai Tours, which plans trips to the region. In return, "people's hands are out a little bit more." While you may give more often in these parts, it's usually in small amounts—and it's deeply appreciated.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Dubai's government mandates adding a 10 percent service charge to all bills at hotels, restaurants, and bars. (Tips are usually divided equally among staff but sometimes go directly to the people who have helped you.) Feel free to top it off with a few dirhams (each is worth about a quarter). Parking valets and porters are the exception—they usually get 10 dirhams. Bag packers in markets might appreciate a few coins; cabdrivers don't expect anything, but rounding up to the 5-dirham note is good practice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> The tip is included in the bill; add 5–10 percent above that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> One to two dollars a day for the housekeeper (pay throughout your stay to ensure great cleaning); $1 per bag for the porter; concierges are powerful and very helpful, so $10–$20 at the beginning of your stay will go far.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Cabdrivers, 10–15 percent; guides (who never drive you), $20 per person per day; drivers a little less.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> Guides are often well-trained Egyptologists whose function is not only to educate but also to divert the many locals who will have their hands out for baksheesh, whether they've earned it or not. James Berkeley, president of Destinations & Adventures, which arranges trips to Egypt and the Middle East, likes to tell "the biggest joke in tourism": A camel driver tells you, "No charge to get on my camel—but five-dollar tip." You pay, you lumber up onto the camel. Then he says, "$20 tip to get off."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Unlike Europeans, Americans can't travel independently in Iran; they must be with a government-approved tour, and tipping is encouraged. Zawaideh recommends each person leave a tip in a separate envelope and write a short note of appreciation. If restaurant service is really good, leave a few more dollars. In hotels, if you really want to express appreciation, says Zawaideh, give a small gift from the United States (a T-shirt or hat bearing the name of an American city or sports team). In a closed country like Iran, she says, "they love that stuff—it means a lot more." But if you do tip, dollars are accepted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> As in European countries, the tip is routinely included in the bill; add a shekel per customer (they're about four to the dollar).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> A couple shekels for the concierge for a small favor. Six shekels per bag for porters; six shekels per day for housekeepers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Service is almost always included in the bill; add 5–10 percent for the waiter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> One dinar ($1.50) per bag for the porter, same per night for the housekeeper—or a bit more, as they tend to be impoverished Palestinians. Tip the concierge—in advance—only if you expect something very special to be done, like access to rare tickets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> If you visit a mosque, leave $1 for the person who hands out robes for women to wear and 50 cents to $1 for the person who minds your shoes, which you respectfully doff at the door. "Don't make it obvious that you're tipping someone," advises Zawaideh. "Put the tip in an envelope for guides and drivers, palm it off with a handshake and a thank-you to the concierge, and slip it in the jacket pocket of the maître d' to get a good table." And keep in mind that most workers here are foreigners from, say, India or the Philippines. They depend upon your tips to support their families.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> 10 percent is generous, but check to make sure the service isn't included in the bill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Two dollars per bag to the porter; $10 to the concierge at the beginning of your stay, to guarantee good service; $5 per night to the housekeeper, preferably paid day by day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> For cab drivers, round up to the next 10-dirham note; private drivers and guides should both get around $20 per day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> In Morocco, "tipping is best done quietly, perhaps off to the side," suggests Joel Zack of Heritage Tours, which specializes in travel to Morocco. He recommends the furtive handshake-with-cash-in-palm move, accompanied by a smile and a thank-you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> 10–15 percent to the waiter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> A dollar per bag to the porter and per night to the housekeeper; $3–$5 to the concierge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Taxi drivers, 10 percent; private drivers and tour guides, $25 per person per day, says Joel Zack, president of Heritage Tours Private Travel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">What Else?</span> South African authorities employ "car guards" and airport porters semi-officially to cut down on unemployment; most don't get salaries and rely on tips. When parking a car, you might be approached by a guard. If he shows identification, he's probably the real deal. Pay him 15–20 rand when you return; pay an airport porter 20 rand per bag max.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, but not for car guards and airport porters, who'd have trouble changing them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">THE AMERICAS</span></h2>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 5px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Latin America may be just south of the border, but tipping customs vary widely. "Whereas in the United States you'd leave 15 to 20 percent on a meal, in Latin America it's more like 8 to 12 percent outside of modern places in large capitals," says Clark Kotula, an expert on South American travel. And while tipping is not as much a part of the culture in Latin America as in the United States, workers still appreciate tips, even if they don't expect them.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> 10 percent to the waiter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> At least 25 pesos for a porter, and up to 45 for a particularly helpful one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Round up for taxi drivers; 10 percent for "remisses" (common local car services); 10 percent for a full-day driver, more for a really good one; 150–300 pesos for a full-day guide, a bit more for a great one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> U.S. dollars are always accepted as tips, though you can't get USD in Argentina, so bring cash with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> "Tipping is more expensive now than it used to be," says travel specialist (and native Argentine) Vanessa Heitner. "There were times when a 20-peso tip at the higher end meant a lot, but nowadays it isn't enough." Because of inflation, she notes, the proper amount is a moving target. Also, be sure to have plenty of change in your pocket for tipping—there's a serious shortage of it, and many shops and restaurants will refuse to break bills.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">BRAZIL</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> No tip required; 10 percent is routinely included in the bill for "serviço."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> $2 per bag for the porter; no tip expected for the concierge; $2 a day for the housekeeper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Round up for cabdrivers; for a private driver, give about $20–$50 for a full day, depending on the quality of the service; same for an all-day tour guide (they rely heavily on tips, so be generous).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, and encouraged, due to a favorable exchange rate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Who Else?</span> At ecoresorts in the Amazon, there are often boatmen in addition to tour guides. Tip them $10–$15 per day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> "Brazilians are discreet and subtle when it comes to business transactions," says travel agent Jill Siegel of South American Escapes. "It's helpful when tipping someone not to make a great display. You might verbally thank them, shake their hand, and express your appreciation while handing the bills folded."</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">CANADA</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> As in the United States, the gratuity isn't included, so tip the standard 15 to 20 percent, depending on the service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Concierges who go out of their way for you should get $10 to $20 per favor; porters get $1 or $2 per bag. Housekeepers get $5 per day."Leave something for them daily," advises Mary Pyle Peters of Distinctive Journeys in Blaisden, California, which organizes Canada trips. The person who cleaned your room all week may not be the same one who comes in the day you check out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Tip them $10–$15 per person per day. Taxi drivers get 10 to 15 percent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes. Both coin and paper currency.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">CHILE</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> A 10 percent tip is included in the bill; feel free to put down a few more bills amounting to another 5–10 percent. Nicer restaurants may also charge a 5–7 percent cubierto, basically a sit-down charge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> If you want extra-good service, consider tipping the concierge (if there is one) $20 up front. Porters get $1 per bag; doormen a few dollars if they hail you a cab; cleaning staff $2 a day (given at the end of your stay, preferably in person or marked for them in an envelope—otherwise they might not take it).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Tip guides $10 to $25 per person per day, depending on how many people are in your group; $5 a day for drivers. With cabs, round up the fare.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, but they may be harder for the recipient to spend than the Chilean peso.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> An organized camping trek to, say, Patagonia could involve extra staff, who would be tipped roughly $10–$20 per person per day, with tips split among the expedition staff.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">COLOMBIA</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Check the bill to see if the tip is included. If it is, it's usually 8–10 percent, and it's still common to tip more, up to 15–20 percent total.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> If you're staying in a small rural hacienda, a family staff usually cooks, cleans, and tends the gardens, so leave a pooled tip of $5 to $10 per person per night at the end of your stay. In standard hotels, the usual tipping rules apply: about $1 to doormen and cleaning staff per bag or daily cleanup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Tip $10 per person per day for guides and $5 per person per day for drivers. You don't need to tip taxi drivers unless they really go out of their way to help you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> When you put your dinner on a credit or debit card, you'll be asked, "Cuantos quotas?"—meaning over how many months do you want your bill payment broken up, a feature that is unique to Colombia, says Kotula. Just say one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Tip is included in the bill; anything additional is a pleasant surprise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> 25–50 cents per bag to the porter, $1 per bag at a fine hotel; leave $1 a day for the housekeeper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Tip cabbies a small amount if you have luggage; drivers get $2–$4 for a long drive, $1–$2 for a trip from the airport; $5–$10 per person for a full-day guide and/or driver.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Who Else?:</span> On an organized tour involving several guides, there's usually a jar for tips to be divvied up among staff—leave $2–$3 for each person who's helped. On a boat, $5–$10 per person for the captain will be distributed among the crew.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> At the Four Seasons, all tips are covered by a resort charge, so no need to add on. Costa Ricans generally get paid better than many other Central American guides. "Rarely do you find them standing around with their hand out for a tip," says Leigh Ann Cloutier of Rico Tours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Give porters $1 a bag, doormen $1 if they hail you a taxi, and cleaning staff $1 a day at the end of your stay—either directly or left in an envelope at the front desk.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Guides get about $10 per person per day, drivers half that. An Andes trek may include a cook, who gets $5 per person per day, and a burro driver, who gets about $2–$3 per person per day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, they are the currency of Ecuador.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> Taxi drivers don't expect a tip but appreciate one of about 10 percent if they've been chatty or helpful. And many tourists in Ecuador go on Galápagos Islands boat excursions replete with naturalist guides, who get $50–$75 per person, and kitchen staff, who get $80–$100 per person, at the trip's end.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> 10–15 percent, cash preferred.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> About 10–20 pesos per bag for the porter (you can leave it at check-in if you won't be there when your bags arrive); 20–50 pesos per night for the housekeeper; minimum 100 pesos for the concierge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> About 100–200 pesos per full day per person for tours, 200–300 pesos per day for combined driver-guide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Who Else?</span> Gas station attendants should get 5 pesos per fill-up; use your judgment with parking attendants, doormen, and maître d's, depending on service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, but local currency is better (estimate 15 pesos to the dollar). "We must be sensitive to the fact that Mexico is not an extension of the U.S.," says Mexico specialist Adamarie King, of Connoisseur's Travel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> Tip discreetly, in an envelope if possible. If a craftsman gives a demonstration, it's better to buy a small piece of his work than to tip. Beware of boys wielding squeegees. "If you don't ward them off with a friendly shake of the head," says King, "you are giving tacit permission, and a small tip—20 pesos—is considered due."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Leave an 8 to 10 percent tip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Give porters about 50 cents a bag, doormen $1 to $2 if they hail you a taxi, and cleaning staff $1 a day at the end of your stay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Guides get $10 a day per person and drivers $5 a day per person.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, but with 27 Nicaraguan cordobas to the U.S. dollar, it can be hard for locals to convert small bills, so consider just exchanging dollars for cordobas at the start of your trip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> "Tourism is now rapidly developing in the country, with more three- and four-star properties in the main tourist sites, not only the capital (and the very first five-star mukul at the beach), and people are getting trained," says Pierre Gedeon of Nicaragua Adventures. "However, the infrastructure of Nicaragua is still changing, so you may not get the same service as you will receive in a developed country."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> 10–15 percent for the waiter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Three sols ($1) per bag for the porter, 3–5 sols per night for the housekeeper; tip the concierge only for special favors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Cabbies don't get tips, as the fare is usually negotiated; private drivers get $5–$10 per day; guides, $10–$20 per day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> Despite a heavy tourist influx to the Cuzco area, Peru is not a tipping culture (locals don't tip), but hawkers are a common sight, so give a little something if, say, you get your picture taken with a llama.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">DON'T BE A JERK: TIPPING, CARIBBEAN-STYLE</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In resorts throughout this necklace of islands, an all-inclusive service fee of 10 percent or more is a mainstay, the better to keep nagging tip calculations from cramping your blissed-out state. "I have yet to encounter a hotel in the Caribbean that doesn’t charge a service fee," says Terry McCabe of Paramus, New Jersey's Altour travel agency. Now, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t tip over and above the all-inclusive fee when the occasion calls for it—something that will largely be determined by the service you receive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> If it's outside your resort package, check the bill to see if the gratuity is included. If not, tip 15 to 20 percent depending on the service. "I use the same tipping standards as at home," says McCabe. You're not expected to tip at all-inclusives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Assuming there is a service charge, you might still tip the concierge for special favors such as nailing down hard-to-get dinner reservations. "Money talks," says Veith. "Hand the concierge whatever you think those seats are worth, $20 or $25, and they'll get them for you." Tip bellboys a few dollars per bag and maids $20 for a week's work, especially if you get to know them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Increasingly, you may end up with a butler at top resorts, regardless of whether you want or need him. On a 2008 trip to Turks and Caicos, says McCabe, "I left my butler $50. But another guest had to call him back because he’d unpacked her things and she couldn't find where he'd put her bras."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Most Caribbean tourists, when not vegetating on a beach, go off on bus tours and tip the guide a couple of dollars, but if you take a private tour, tip your guide about $25 and your driver about 15 percent for the day. Veith suggests another option: Ask a taxi driver what it will cost to take you here and there for a day, then tip 15 percent on top of that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, except in the French Caribbean, which uses euros.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> "If you charter a boat, they'll include the service charge,” says McCabe, "but if the captain takes you to 47 different little coves and jumps overboard to show you a conch, you can tip more." For spa treatments, tip 15–20 percent, "although you can probably do 10–15 percent in Mexico and the Dominican Republic and still feel pretty good about it," says Veith.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">ASIA/THE PACIFIC</span></h2>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 5px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Tipping expectations vary widely throughout the region. "In India, they'll run after you and scream for money," says Sandy Ferguson, who runs Asia Desk, a Georgia travel agency, "but in Southeast Asia they don't," even though it's considered polite to tip. The only rule that applies universally? "Always give the bellman at least a buck a bag," he says.</span></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> 10–15 percent for the waiter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> $1 per bag (in either Australian or New Zealand dollars, depending on where you are); $10–$20 to the concierge for a favor; $1–$5 per day to the housekeeper, depending on how messy you are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> $5 for cabdrivers; $20–$50 per person for a private guide; $5–$10 for a bus-tour guide; $25–$50 per day for a private driver.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Who Else?</span> 10–15 percent for beauty and spa treatments; tip Aboriginal and Maori guides exactly what you would others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Tipping should only be done in local currency.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> "Twenty years ago, you'd be fired if you accepted a tip," says Donna Thomas of New Zealand Travel. Since then, tipping has spread "because Americans forced it on people." Be discreet and prepared to have your tip refused, especially in New Zealand, where people are particularly reserved.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">CAMBODIA</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> About $1 per diner for the waiter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> $1–$2 dollars per bag for the porter; service charge included for everything else at nice hotels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> About $1 for taxis; $5 per day for private drivers; $10–$20 per person per day for tour guides.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes; what's more, Sandy Ferguson of Asia Desk, a travel agency, discovered by chance that $2 bills open doors. Having gotten hold of a bundle of them in the U.S., Ferguson "almost caused a riot" in the airport when he paid that way. "Bring them to each hotel" for the porters, who consider them good luck—because of their rarity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> Ferguson says be prepared for unusually effusive thanks for a tip here. "Don't get embarrassed by that," he says.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">China, like many Asian countries, comes from a no-tipping culture. At a restaurant frequented by locals, you don't leave a tip; the same holds true for a hotel dominated by the domestic travel industry. But if you're staying at a hotel that caters predominantly to luxury overseas visitors, the luggage boy is waiting around for a tip (say, 5 RMB per bag). Fine hotels and restaurants in China may also add a service charge of 10–15 percent, so nothing is expected or even technically allowed beyond that. "It is not in the hotel's interest to encourage this behavioral practice in one aspect of operations," says Guy Rubin of Imperial Tours. "No manager in China is assuming that their staff is going to make an income on tips, other than perhaps the luggage boys in certain hotels." Tip quietly and out of sight if you do—and not in front of employers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Massage Houses:</span> No tipping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> 10 percent to the waiter (or a few rupees at more modest establishments), though many posh spots now include a 10 percent service charge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> 50 rupees (about $1) per bag for the porter; 250 rupees a night for the (low-paid) housekeeper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> 400 to 500 rupees a day for a car and driver. Taxi and rickshaw drivers aren't accustomed to tips, but you can tell them to keep the change—up to 10 percent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Who Else?</span> "A lot of hotels now ask that you use a tipping box at the end of your stay rather than tip individuals," says Victoria and Bertie Dyer, owners of India Beat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, but not usually preferred.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> Small bills are very easy to get and useful for tipping.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">INDONESIA</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> A 10 percent tip is included. "The locals will also throw down any loose change," says Diane Embree of Michael's Travel Centre in Westlake Village, California. "I tell Americans they should do the same, up to maybe 15 percent total."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> A 10 percent service charge is included, "but my understanding from talking to locals is that employees sometimes don't see it," says Embree. Thus, it's okay but not required to hand out a dollar or two here and there to porters and cleaning staff. "It doesn't mean that much to us, but it means a lot to them."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Guides should get $25–$40 per couple and drivers half that. Tip taxi drivers about 10 percent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> U.S. dollars are accepted, but rupiahs are preferred.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> If you go rafting or take an elephant ride, a modest tip is greatly appreciated. Ditto for spa services—think 15 percent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Though it's largely a non-tipping society, providers of certain services may appreciate a tip, but only in yen (estimate a little more than 100 yen to the dollar). Others who may decline your offer of a tip: concierges, porters, and waiters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> For a tour guide, offer 2,500–5,000 yen in an envelope. To tip a cab driver, round up for a very short ride. A private driver will usually expect to have you buy his lunch, around 2,000 to 2,500 yen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> A room attendant at a ryokan—a traditional Japanese inn—usually gets 5,000 yen for one or two nights—always in an envelope.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> A 10 percent tip is included, with locals rounding up the bill and leaving the change. You can do the same or leave 10–15 percent more if you're so inclined.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Per Tour Malaysia, tip the bellboys the standard $1 per bag, and cleaning staff $1 a day. There's no need to tip anyone else unless you really want to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Private guides and/or drivers should get $5–$10 per person per day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, but it's easier for locals to trade in ringgits, the local currency (with about 3.7 ringgits to a U.S. dollar).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Check the bill—a 10 percent service charge may be included, in which case you might leave an extra $1–$2. If it's not included, leave a 10 percent tip or a bit more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> A 10 percent service charge is usually included, but you should still give porters $1 per bag. Tip cleaning staff only if you see them or if you leave it in a clearly marked envelope, says Jose C. Clemente III, president of Rajah Tours Philippines. They're not going to pick up money that's left behind. If a concierge goes out of his way to secure you good tickets or reservations, tip him $4–$5.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Guides get $20–$50 a day, and drivers about $4–$5. Tip taxi drivers about 10 percent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> "While tipping in U.S. dollars may be appreciated, tipping in the local currency is perfectly acceptable," says Clemente.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> As in Malaysia, a 10 percent tip is included. Feel free to leave a bit more, but it's not expected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Tip the concierge up to $10 if he does you a special favor like securing hard-to-get restaurant reservations. Bellboys get the standard $1 a bag. Leave cleaning staff a few dollars a day in an envelope if you wish, but it's not expected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Guides taking you out for a full day should get $15 to $20 per person, which they will split with the driver, if there is one. With taxi drivers, just round up the fare and leave the change.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, but it's easier to spend Singaporean dollars. (One U.S. dollar is about 1.5 Singaporean dollars.) Hand cabbies U.S. dollars and they'll be screaming at you for giving them a hassle, confirms Alice Jong, a publicist for the Singaporean Tourist Board.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">There's really no tipping culture in South Korea. The exceptions include excursion guides, who get the standard $20 per person per day, and drivers, who get half that. Hotel porters should get the usual $1 per bag, says Walter L. Keats, president of Asia Pacific Travel. "Most Asian countries don't tip, and Korea is no exception, but guides, drivers, and bellmen who are used to dealing with Americans have come to expect a tip, and understand it is for good service, but not required.... One can also just tell a taxi driver to keep the change on a fare as well."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Check the bill; about half the restaurants include a 10 percent service fee. If yours doesn't, leave 10 to 15 percent in a top restaurant and 10 percent in a regular one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> You may tip the concierge $20 or so if you're in a group, when you check in or out of the hotel; cleaning staff $2 per day (left in the room), porters $3–$5 a bag being delivered to your room, and doormen $1–$2 if they call a cab.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Tip 10 percent of their fee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> In Taipei, yes; outside the cities, tip in the local currency.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> They don't have tipping in the culture, but if you tip people, they'll be really happy, says Raymond Woon of Edison Travel Service in Taipei.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">THAILAND</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> About $1 per diner for the waiter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> About $1–$2 per bag for the porter; no tip necessary for the housekeeper or the concierge (service charges are included at hotels of two stars or above).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> About $1 for taxis; $2 per day for private drivers; $10–$20 per person per day for tour guides (who also tip tour drivers, so don't worry about that).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Who Else?</span> If you ever find yourself at a local masseuse, a $3 tip at the end of the massage is about right.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, preferably $2 bills (see Cambodia); otherwise, tip in Thai baht.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> A common feature in Thailand is the ubiquitous bathroom attendant. Some of them might even throw a towel over a man's shoulders while he's at the urinal. Fifty cents, or about 20 baht, should do it there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Scan the bill first: The gratuity usually isn't included, in which case you should leave about 10 percent, preferably in cash, and a bit more if you tip on a credit card. If the gratuity is included, throw a few more bills in on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Give the concierge about $20 if he does you a favor (like securing special reservations outside the hotel). Cleaning staff get about $2 a day, left at the end of your stay on the nightstand, where it's easily visible. You don't need to tip doormen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Guides get $15 per person per day and drivers half that, given at your last encounter if you venture out more than one day. You don't need to tip taxi drivers, but you can round up the fare (so if the fare is 45,000 dong, leave a 50,000-dong bill). Work out the fare in advance with drivers of cyclos, or bicycle carriages, which are common and usually charge about $10 per hour. It's okay to add on a few dollars' tip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> Tip a massage therapist in a fancy spa $5 to $10. If you go to a days-long spa—the kind "where they make you drink green tea till it's coming out your ears," says Ferguson—they'll tell you the tipping policy in advance. "Bring all the $2 bills you can," advises Ferguson, "and use them to tip porters. The $2 bill is rare in Vietnam and is considered lucky."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">"Bali Ha'i may call you, any night, any day," as the song goes—but that doesn't mean that folks there or in any other part of the South Pacific, including cities on the "big islands" of Australia and New Zealand, are calling for your Western-style tips. "One of the real selling points about going to these places is that you don't have to tip,” says Kleon Howe of The Art of Travel, in San Diego, which books trips across the region. It's just not part of the indigenous cultures here. "For the island groups, the first time you arrive you are an honored guest, and people would never in a million years suggest that you have to pay for service," continues Howe. "The second time, you are family, and they would never ask a family member to tip." Not that those old island ways aren't increasingly coming up against Western notions: Many resorts now have so-called Christmas-fund jars up front where you can indulge your American tipping itch by stuffing in a few dollars daily (the money is divvied up among the staff).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">There are other subtle exceptions to the no-tipping norms. "If you go into a restaurant that you think is three-star and they blow you away with service and food, tip as high as 10 percent," suggests Matt Knowles of Sea Escape Travel in Folsom, California. In many resort restaurants, a 10 percent tip may be included, and you don't have to add to it. Really. In hotels, you can try to give porters a few dollars for carrying your bags, but according to Knowles, "they are not going to be standing there with their hand out." Ditto the cleaning staff: If you tip a few dollars, do it face-to-face or leave it with the front desk in an envelope at trip's end, because otherwise they won't take it. As for concierges, if they do something really special for you at a luxury resort (such as Kangaroo Island's Southern Ocean Lodge or Fiji's Vatulele Island), tip accordingly. Some top resorts also have butlers, whom you should tip $5 to $10 a day, depending on what they do for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Other instances where you might tip around $10 per person: after top-notch spa treatments, during winery visits where staff go out of their way to welcome you beyond the simple pour, and on group tours with a really great guide and scuba outings helmed by a virtuoso dive master. Always show your appreciation in the local currency, not in U.S. dollars (they're difficult for locals to trade).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">But most of all, try to reconcile your brawny American sense of tipping with native ideas of what's proper. Howe puts it all in perspective: "Let's say you decide to do a private picnic on one of the little atolls and somebody takes you out there in a boat and comes back for you later. It would be acceptable to give him a 10–15 percent tip but not expected." Paradise, then, in more ways than one.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 5px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As Eastern and Central European countries become tourist enticers alongside Western European favorites, you're left to wonder what to tip where, and when to put down dollars, euros, or local currency. One rule applies across the board: "Tip in cash," not on a credit card, says Gwen Kozlowski of Exeter International in Tampa, Florida. "If you don't, the server won't necessarily get it."</span></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">CROATIA</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> If you're ordering just coffee or a drink, leave the change. For a quick, casual dinner at a konoba, as taverns are called, leave about 3–5 percent of the bill. For dinner in a nice restaurant, where tips usually are not included, leave about 10 to 15 percent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Concierges aren't common, but tip them $5–$10 at a smaller hotel and $10–$20 at a luxury hotel if they do something special for you, says Wanda S. Radetti of Tasteful Croatian Journeys in New York. Cleaning staff get $1–$2 per day in an envelope at the end of your stay; bellboys get $1 per bag. You might also want to leave the dining-room breakfast staff $1–$2 per day on the table if they've taken good care of you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Tip them separately 10 to 20 percent per day. With taxi drivers, just leave the change.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Not so much; use euros.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> If you're sailing the Croatian coastline on a chartered boat, at the end of your trip leave about $50–$60 per person for the skipper and crew. On the larger yachts, standard gratuity is 10 to 20 percent of the overall cost, given to the captain to be distributed to the chef and staff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> There's usually a service charge, but consider tipping on top of it—up to 15 percent total. When it comes to good service, Czechs get it, says Kozlowski admiringly. "They regularly serve the British market, English is widely spoken, and they'll find a way to make things special for you."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Tip concierges about $20 if they do something really special for you. Bellhops get $1–$2 per bag, cleaning staff $3–$5 a day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Tip guides $15–$20 per person per day for small groups and $10 per person per day; tip drivers half that. In taxis, round up the fare.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes. Euros, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> If you get a special backstage tour—at, for example, Prague's Estates Theatre, where Mozart debuted Don Giovanni—tip the guide a few dollars.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">ESTONIA</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Tallinn has moved toward Western Europe in tipping practices, though at rates lower than Paris, says Greg Tepper, president of Exeter International. Most locals leave nothing at all on meals during the day. So leave just a few coins; at night in a nice restaurant, tip 5–8 percent—in cash.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Tipping culture is largely like the rest of Europe now. Porters get one euro per bag. You might give a concierge five euros if he goes out of his way for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Guides get 30–35 euros per day, drivers 20 euros per day. With taxis, you can round up the fare, but you don't have to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Tip only in euros.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> The words <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 5px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">service compris</span> on your bill mean no tip is required, but most locals leave up to 10 percent. Tipping at bars is not expected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Two euros per bag; one to two euros for a housekeeper; 10–15 euros per restaurant reservation made by a concierge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> About 25 euros per person per day for guides, and up to 50 euros for one who's nationally certified; a separate driver should get about half of that. Give 10–20 euros for private airport transfers, depending on the driver's wait time and the in-car amenities, and 10–15 percent tip for taxi drivers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> 10–15 percent to the waiter or bartender—just add it to the bill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> One to three euros per bag for the porter; five euros per night for the housekeeper; 20 euros for a helpful concierge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, but euros are recommended.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> Despite its reputation for precision, Germany has no hang-ups about generous tipping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> It is customary to tip maximum 5–10 percent depending on the amount of the bill (10 percent for an inexpensive bill, and 5 percent for a more expensive meal).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Porters, a euro per bag; housekeepers, a euro a day at most; concierges only for something very special.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> No tip expected for taxis—round up and they'll be delighted; private drivers, 20 euros per day, up to 40 if they've gone out of their way. Group tours, 4–6 euros per person; personal tours, 40–60 euros for a full day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Who Else?</span> It is customary to tip the captain and crew from 5 to 15 percent of the base cost for a yacht charter; it's also customary for guests to put the tip in an envelope for the skipper to then distribute to the crew at the end of the cruise, says Leftheris Papageoriou, founder of Hellenic Adventures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> When it comes to great service, "Hungary isn't quite there yet," says Kozlowski. "If the service is good, I leave 10 percent of the total bill in cash, tops. If it's just coffee, I leave pocket change."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Tip concierges about $20 if they do something extraordinary like secure you hard-to-get tickets. Porters get $1–$2 per bag, cleaning staff $3–$5 a day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Tip guides $15–$20 per person per day for small groups and $10 per person per day for larger groups; tip drivers half that. In taxis, round up the fare.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, if they're undamaged and crisp, and never give American coins.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> Expect to tip train porters $1–$2 per bag. Spas will probably include a 10 percent service fee, but you can tip 10 percent on top of that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> A 15 percent tip is built in, and don't leave more than 10 percent on top of that. Overall, "there's no tipping in Iceland," says Tor D. Jensen of Jensen World Travel in Wilmette, Illinois.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> You can give guides about $20 a day and drivers $10, but it's not expected. "You might treat them to lunch," says Jensen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Leave as close to 10 percent as is convenient, but no more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Porters, 5 euros; housekeepers, 1–2 euros per night, more for extra service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Who Else?</span> Despite the old-world romance of a ride on the canal, tipping gondoliers and vaporettos isn't customary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, but euros are much preferred.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> "There is no fixed percentage as in the U.S.," says Filippo Curinga, of Italy-based I.D.I. Travel. Another travel agent recommends insisting if your tip is first refused—it's a common demurral in Italy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Give 10 percent in cash directly to the waiter; leave it on the table and management might pocket it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Porters, $3–$5 per trip made; housekeepers, $2–$3 per night; concierges, $10–$20 for good service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Always negotiate a fare before you get into a taxi. Cabbies, 10 percent; drivers, $30 per full day; private guides, $50 per full day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> It's best to tip in rubles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> "A personal touch goes a long way in Russia," says Greg Tepper of Exeter International. "Writing a heartfelt thank-you note will be as appreciated as the cash accompanying it."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Tipping here is fairly formalized; either the service is included in the bill, or tipping isn't done. Taxi drivers don't expect tips, and even many porters and coatroom attendants have fixed fees and don't expect a penny more. Hotel and restaurant bills usually include service charges. Scandinavia is an expensive place, but since you won't have to shell out much more than you see on the bill, at least you know what you're getting into.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> If the service is good, round up the bill to anywhere from 7 to 13 percent and leave it in cash, not on a credit card, says Virginia Irurita of Madrid's Made for Spain travel agency. If the service isn't good, she says, "you can leave the table without giving a tip and nobody will say a word. Americans are coming here and leaving 20 percent, so some waiters are getting spoiled."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Tip concierges who do you a special favor 5–10 euros, cleaning staff about 5 euros a day (up front if you want them to treat you extra nice), and bellboys about one euro per bag.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Leave guides 30 euros per person per day (up to 40 if they're really good), drivers half that. With taxi drivers, round up the fare.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Always tip in euros.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Generally, between 5–10 percent is fair, but not expected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> A service charge is included in the bill, so tip the concierge $10–$20 only if he makes you a special reservation. Hand the cleaning lady $5–$10 on the spot if she goes out of her way for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Really good guides get about $40 per person per small group per day, drivers half that. With taxi drivers, tip 5–10 percent or round up the fare.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Only tip in Swiss francs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Ten percent or a bit more, in cash—you can't put it on your credit card.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> "There usually isn't a service charge included in a hotel bill," says Jack Shaw, co-founder of Epic Europe Tours, a luxury adventure travel company specializing in custom travel for small groups. "The concierge tip depends on how nice the hotel is, but I would guess that five-star concierges are used to better than 10–20 Swiss franc tips."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Taxi drivers aren't generally tipped, but rounding up works, and drivers will sometimes just take the initiative and keep the change. Private cars get $35–$50 per day, regardless of the size of the group. Tour guides get $10–$15 per day per person; private tour guides, $75 and up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Who Else?</span> At Turkish baths, the masseur gets $20–$25. If you charter a boat, give the crew 5 percent of the price; if you rent a boat cabin, $15 per person per day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Yes, and euros.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> "Tipping is at one's own discretion," says Earl Starkey at Protravel International, which specializes in planning trips to Turkey. "If you are not pleased with the services rendered, don't tip. It isn't like New York, where the waiter might follow you out onto the street."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Restaurants:</span> Service is often included; if not, tip 10–15 percent. Sometimes you'll see an "optional" charge added to the bill; make sure you're not just blindly paying it but adjusting to the level you feel comfortable with. And feel free to round to the nearest pound—up or down. Tipping in pubs is not customary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">At Hotels:</span> Porters, 1–2 pounds per bag; housekeepers, 1–2 pounds. Go up to 5 pounds apiece at the five-star hotels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guides and Drivers:</span> Tip the cab driver whatever small change you have; tipping optional for a narrated boat tour through the Thames—they'll certainly ask. Give 20 pounds per day for a guide and 10 pounds for the driver at the end of the day, or maybe take him to lunch. Not much more is expected, as Brits don't always expect to tip when they're abroad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dollars Accepted?</span> Pounds much preferred.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">P.S.</span> Tipping is said to have originated in 16th-century England, and though it has since spread across the globe, England has by and large gone the way of most of Europe: Tips are included in many bills, especially in formal settings, and discretion is key in handing them over.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-13078797525988389082015-11-24T22:44:00.000-08:002015-11-24T22:44:03.450-08:00What Should You Do if Your Car Breaks Down?<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24.1111px;">
Though car rentals are generally well maintained, still a car is after all a machine and is thus, very much liable to breaking down. And needless to say, it is not at all pleasant to be stranded in the middle of nowhere. So, it is better to play safe and keep in mind certain precautionary steps, which are as follows: <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Do not panic</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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Yes, car breakdown can be a stressful situation, but panicking can only make things worse. Instead try to keep your calm and the car under control. Once your car comes to a stop, try to find out what has gone wrong, if you do not have any technical expertise simply try to think clearly about what needs to be done next. If you are driving alone you know that what ever that can be done has to be done by you; hence, panicking will only delay things rather than helping. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pull Over to the Shoulder</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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Whenever you feel that the car is breaking down, try to reach the right shoulder of the road, especially if it is a highway. You need to get off the road as soon as possible, so that you are not hit by the vehicles behind you and let them pass by without any hassle. Once you reach the shoulders you can relax a bit, thinking that you are at least not stranded in the middle of the active lane. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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Breaking down on a roadway rather than on a highway has its own challenges, decreased visibility and smaller shoulders being the major ones. If you need to walk for getting help, you are advised to stay on the left side of the road facing the traffic. This way you can at least get away from the way in case you find an oncoming automobile getting close to you. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Turn on your hazard lights to warn other drivers</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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Make sure that you know where the button of hazard lights is in your rented car. Doing this is important as it serves as a warning sign for other drivers, symbolizing that something is wrong with your vehicle, so that they keep safe distance from it. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Try to plan how to get out of the situation</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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Once you have managed to take your vehicle safely out the traffic’s reach and turned its hazard lights on, it is time you evaluate the situation and plan an action. If there’s no smoke or fire, you can stay within the car. If you can find out what has gone wrong, like a flat tire, and you can repair it, go right ahead. However, if the situation is out of your control, you need to call for help. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Keep a mobile phone</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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Today everybody owns a mobile phone and it is an absolute necessity when travelling. Before you leave the rental parking lot, make sure you have the phone number of the toll truck company and rental agency, so that you can inform them if you get into trouble. Though most states have roadside assistance services, get in touch with emergency services in case the state you are travelling in does not have any. They will make sure you are safe until a tow truck is called upon.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-14610068559243438772015-11-24T22:01:00.000-08:002015-11-24T22:01:04.223-08:00Want to Hire a Car? Keep the Following Tips in Mind<div class="title mb0 mt0 no-lineheight small" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d4051; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 5px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important;">
<span style="color: #636363; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24.1111px;">Gone are the days when people rented cars only for visiting a party with family or go on a weekend trip. Today cars are hired much more frequently and for much more purposes. As a result the car hiring industry has bloomed quite a lot in the last few years. While airport rentals were once the main revenue earner, today it is the “home city” rental market or the trend of hiring cars from the locality that is the more common. </span></div>
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There can be several reasons behind people opting for renting a vehicle from the neighbourhood. One may need a comfortable hauler for going on a cross-country trip with family, or a large truck for moving across city, or for a glamourous cruiser for a night out. </div>
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No matter if you are a home-city renter or an airport renter; you need to follow certain safety tips so that you can have a hassle-free car renting experience as well as be secure as far as your bank account is concerned. </div>
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<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Do some online research </strong></div>
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<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Just like you search the internet before buying a book, a camera or a mobile phone, do the same before getting yourself a car on hire. Doing so will get you an idea about the present rates in the market. This way you can lessen your chances of being over-charged by the vehicle-hire services. You also get to know in detail about the various vehicle-hiring companies, and choose the most credible one for getting the services.</div>
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Searching online at www.thriftyuae.com can also provide you with some other important information like the operating hours of the service providers, when do they close on weekends, etc. </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Consider the insurance</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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When you rent a car, you will be offered a Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). The former covers the losses that may be caused to the rental company and the latter covers you in case an accident occurs. Both these policies are good.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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While most of the policies cover you in case you cause harm to someone in an accident, there are policies that cover the damages caused to the hired vehicle via collision or comprehensive policy. You should read your policy carefully or get in touch with your insurance agent to verify the policy before you sign the deal. </div>
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Another point that you must keep in mind is that CDW covers the losses of use, i.e., the charge imposed by the rental company for covering the lost income while the vehicle will remain out of service. So, if the policy does not cover the expenses you may have the pay for the expenses out of your own bank account in case you meet with an accident. </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Don’t hire an ostentatious car</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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Doing so attracts unnecessary attention, making you prone to theft and robbery. Instead choose a usual vehicle. </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">The vehicle should be in proper condition</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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If the vehicle is not in proper shape you may get into trouble enroute. Suppose, your window wiper fluid is not working, then you may face problem while driving in turbulent weather. </div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Air-conditioning can be safe</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </div>
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Try to hire an air-conditioned car, as that allows you to keep your windows closed, making you less vulnerable to thieves and snatchers. </div>
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Following these five tips will surely help you keep car-rental hassles at bay.</div>
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<strong>Rental cars</strong> are the boon for companies & businesses in <strong style="margin-bottom: 0px;">UAE</strong> in terms of investment. No business likes to block thousands of dirhams in buying cars instead of investing it on productive ideas. A car is a depreciating asset, which means it loses its value after usage. Wear and tear and maintenance costs also put a hole in the pocket. After looking at such expenses, it is definitely not a right way to block the hard-earned money on cars.</div>
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Instead <strong>Car Rentals in Dubai</strong> is a good bet of all seasons for all times. This great financial decision suits every productive business demands; these corporate <strong>car leasing solutions</strong> give the companies a comfort of mobility without being too heavy on their budgets. When compared, <strong style="margin-bottom: 0px;">car leasing</strong> expenses are way more economical than purchasing a car.</div>
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<strong>Rent a car in Dubai</strong> for employees also boosts their belongingness to a company. They feel that a company is thinking about their comfort and luxury on the go. And in turn, they give their 200% performance to every project they are working on. Thus, the employee welfare aspect of <strong style="margin-bottom: 0px;">leasing a car</strong> also secures brownie points for corporate.</div>
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Another exciting feature of such <strong>car rental in Dubai</strong> are its affordability. Even the companies on lean budgets can afford corporate <strong>leasing</strong> <strong style="margin-bottom: 0px;">car rentals</strong> easily. The rental costs don’t become a burden on companies, which too makes them a best mobility decision.</div>
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These <strong>car rentals</strong> are not time-bound too. It means a company can <strong style="margin-bottom: 0px;">hire a vehicle</strong> on short-term basis for a day, week, and month or for yearly basis. Based on the demands, the car rentals solutions can be customized as per the company’s needs.</div>
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The corporate <strong>car rentals in UAE</strong> are also a great choice for companies in need for transporting loads like consignment delivery from one place to another. There are certain needs that require bigger vehicles like vans for shipment of loads. In such times, one can easily rely on customized <strong style="margin-bottom: 0px;">car rentals</strong> and achieve the best maintained vehicles in the need of the hour.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-37545702084605510332015-11-23T20:26:00.001-08:002015-11-23T20:26:49.265-08:00Buy or Lease a Car?<h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85098); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-stretch: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
What you need to know<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> before you make a decision</strong></h3>
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Buying things is what we know and what we do every day, so the first intent when needing a vehicle is to buy it. But, have you considered other ways to finance your company vehicle? Are you aware of how beneficial leasing could be to your business? That it might actually be cheaper, more convenient, less risky or more flexible than buying a vehicle?</div>
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Read the facts and make your comparison.</div>
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The 5 lease facts<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1.Leasing is for everybody<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2.Calculate the total costs<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />3.Estimate the risks<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />4.Save time and effort<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />5.Flexibility</div>
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Buying is the best way to go if you wish to own the vehicle from the start or if you have a financial interest in asset display on your balance sheet. In addition, buying may be the best option for you if you want to decide yourself exactly how long you want to drive the vehicle.</div>
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Leasing is the best option for you if you cannot afford to pay outright the vehicle you desire or if you would like to spread and predict the costs. Moreover, if you do not want to spend time and effort on managing the vehicle instead focus only on your core business activities, leasing is the perfect solution for you.</div>
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When you buy a company vehicle you are most often considering the costs of interest, the residual value, insurances and taxes. You calculate your monthly costs based on these components. All costs like damage repair, maintenance and tires are excluded from the sales price.</div>
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If you lease a company vehicle the monthly costs are not only based on costs of interest, residual value, insurances and taxes, but also on the expected costs of damage repairs, maintenance, tires or time the car spends in the garage. It is all included in the monthly lease price.</div>
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If you buy a company vehicle, you bear all the risks; risks of non-warranty repairs, the value of the vehicle when you want to sell it again, or of changing interest rates. You are the only responsible party for whatever happens to the vehicle or in regulation.</div>
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If you lease a company vehicle, all the risks are transferred to the leasing company. The leasing company estimates the residual value of the vehicle and bears the risk of damage repairs and maintenance. Whatever happens to the vehicle, the leasing company pays the bills.</div>
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It requires a significant amount of work and time to purchase a company vehicle. You have to find out which car you would like, how to finance it and which dealer to go to. It, however, takes even more time and effort once driving the vehicle. Reporting, administration, appointments for repair & maintenance are tasks inevitably involved when buying company vehicles and may reduce the time to spend on your core activities.</div>
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Leasing actually makes purchasing and managing company vehicles easier. Experienced financial and business experts can assist you in finding the right vehicle for your business and unburden you from all the administrative and management tasks. You can even outsource these tasks entirely to focus only on your core activities.</div>
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If you buy your company vehicle, it is yours. You are the proud owner and you have all the rights to determine what to do with it. You can keep the vehicle for as long as you want to, you can use it for any purpose and you can sell it again whenever you want.</div>
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If you lease, you do not own the vehicle. At least not yet. There is always the possibility to buy the lease car you have driven for a specific term at the end of the contract. If you lease, in addition, you are able to drive a bigger and more expensive vehicle than you would otherwise have been able to buy because you spread the costs over the contract term.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-79123010367433512862015-11-22T04:36:00.004-08:002015-11-22T04:36:48.528-08:00Leasing a Car in Dubai or Buying one. Which is better for you?<header class="page-header" style="color: #45484a; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; position: relative; z-index: 10000;"><div class="MsoNormal">
Leasing a car or buying a car – which way to go confuses
many of us while going for a car. Reason is quite simple, people think owning a
car is always better than car rentals in Dubai. In Dubai, car rentals are
equally as popular as buying a car. In this neck to neck situation, it becomes
confusing for an individual to either go for car rental in Dubai or prefer
investing thousands of Dirhams in buying a car.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We know how tough it becomes for you while going and
choosing the right decision. But fret not, because we have been guiding people
in UAE to look at both the options in a neutral way and decide what’s best for
them. Only after analyzing both the options, one may realize that renting a car
is not a bad option too. Coz the latter comes equipped with loads of benefits
as compared to a vehicle’s purchase.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The first and the foremost benefit is that a car lease comes
with no headache. There is no regular maintenance costs involved when one rents
a car. Contrarily, buying a car comes loaded with standard costs. At times, it
becomes an additional burden on professionals to take their vehicle to the
service stations regularly for cleaning and other maintenance needs. This
becomes a hassle for individuals who already have a busy schedule and can’t
spend time on such periodic visits.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Car rentals in Dubai come with a ‘no-commitment’ clause.
Individuals are not committed to a car rental for a lifetime. Of course, there
is a set rental period, but that doesn’t mean you have to bear the car during
its wearing-off years. This is a great benefit which comes with renting a car.
Whereas buying a car comes with wear and tear as it is a depreciating asset.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Choice is also a great advantage that comes with leasing a
vehicle. Individuals can rent out a wide range of cars. Not only this, they can
shuffle the vehicle and exchange it anytime with the rental providers in a
hassle-free way. Unlike owned cars which require finding of a buyer to get it
disposed. If an individual is bored of driving one kind of car, all he needs is
to find out a replacement from car rental provider and get maximum satisfaction
out of driving in Dubai.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next comes the pricing factor. When compared to buying the
one, renting is far more favourable option for individuals with high disposable
income. Car leasing in Dubai doesn’t put a hole in your pocket. To the
contrary, it is the easiest and seamless experience to rent a car rather than
buying a car. One can easily decide on renting a car over buying one for its
economy and other advantages.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Leasing a car definitely holds an upper edge over buying the
one in UAE. One not only gets a great choice, but also a relief on the monthly
budgets too. Thrifty Car can help individuals in getting the best ride
in UAE through flexible car rental options. From luxury, semi-luxury to regular
options, choice of wide car range is just a click away.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Renting a Car in UAE, before you buy one is actually a good
idea! ‘Try before you buy’ seems as an obvious choice before taking a big
decision of buying a car. But seldom people rent a car to try before purchasing
it. In UAE, people think mere test
drives at car showrooms help them decide if the car is good to purchase or not.
But if we look at it realistically, these test drives don’t fulfill the
purpose. Such drives just a give a glimpse of car’s comfort, interiors, speed
and other usual parameters to a user. They don’t give users a practical
experience as they don’t get this hands-on experience on drive for a long time.
And in that limited time of a test drive, one can never get enough time to judge
that if the car is right for him or not.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before investing thousands of Dirhams on your dream car, one
should get a prudent option to decide whether the car is good for their needs
or not. In such a case, renting a car in UAE is a promising proposition. This
helps a user ascertain that he’s getting the best on the basis of his practical
experience with the car.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rented car lets a user enjoy a first-hand contact with a car
of his choice and enjoy its features at his comfort. This buy – before car
rental offers the freedom with which a user can actually experience the car’s
features. He/She is not coaxed by the sweet talk of the car salesman. At his
comfort of space and time, one can try out the car features and see if they are
benefiting them or not.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This personal experience can be availed with a car rental
Dubai. Users can rent the car brand they want to buy to see if it’s suiting
their needs or not. Does it require extra parking space? How do the brakes
work? How much is the fuel economy and mileage of a car? All such questions are
answered once users rent a car. This hands-on experience lets prospective
buyers to see and analyze if a car model is good for them or not.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is a practical way of buying a car where renting backs
and supports the car purchase decision. While enjoying rides in the car, the
first hand experience lets a prospect see and judge himself if the car he
wishes to buy is good for him or not. This is a new way of try before you buy,
even in the case of car purchase. Thrifty Car Rental, Dubai suggests the car
buyers to rent a car for a week or a month and experience it to the fullest
before you jump to conclusions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Remember, it’s the new way to own a car based on
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-82727787487789580512015-11-22T03:59:00.000-08:002015-11-22T03:59:43.867-08:00CAR RENTAL DUBAI - DO’S AND DON’TS<div class="MsoNormal">
Dubai is a lifestyle destination where tourists come to
splurge in shopping and make the most of their vacations. It is also the place
where many business travelers arrive in millions every year to drive in
business and profits. The numbers are indeed fascinating where the UAE tourism
industry will continue to expand in 2015, with 7.6 per cent growth in tourist
arrivals and surely outperform the 10 million mark achieved in 2014. And by
Expo 2020, the numbers are expected to cross the 20 million mark.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With all such exciting possibilities, one cannot rule out
the service offered by car rental in Dubai. In fact, cabs and car rentals in
Dubai support tourists in fulfilling their discovery of Dubai and other six
emirates. Tourists find it extremely convenient to book a car rental in Dubai
while making other booking arrangements like hotels, flights etc. But before
placing a booking at a car rental, tourists and business travelers should try
to follow certain do’s and don’ts to have the best car rentals in Dubai.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Research before placing a booking – Remember, there are many
car rental in Dubai. So it is always suggested to analyze and find out the best
car rental deals in Dubai in terms of rates and services. If you have
international driving license, you can enjoy driving on the smooth roads in
Dubai and save on chauffeur costs. Otherwise, tourists can rely on the chauffeur
services and get the car rental assistance at the best prices.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Choose the right vehicle – This is an important factor that
help tourists in making a right decision while booking a car rental in Dubai.
People come here for a lot of reasons – shopping, frequent business meetings,
participating in exhibitions and trade shows or a family trip, etc. Before
booking your car rental, make sure you list out your priorities and
requirements from a car rental to have the best experience of Dubai. Select a
car on the basis of number or travellers in a family or co-workers, or luggage
stuff like tradeshow materials.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Place car rental booking in advance – Don’t wait till the
last minute. Make a booking well in advance like you do for hotels and flights.
This will save you from inconvenience while travelling, and will be economical
as well. So, exercise flexibility and choose from the best car rental in Dubai
in terms of choice and get the best car rental deals in dubai.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t forget to ask about fees – Before placing a booking
online, read between the lines and try to understand the terms and conditions
carefully. The clarity of actions during this time will save you from
inconvenience at the later stage in terms of payments and service.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Inspect the car before signing- Though many best car rentals
in Dubai make sure the vehicle is properly maintained, this step is for your
convenience. The idea is to prevent you from any damage charges.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At Thrifty, we want to empower our patrons with choices in
cars and quality rental assistance. By following such do’s and don’ts, tourists
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-89291347025450965652015-11-01T20:42:00.000-08:002015-11-01T20:42:02.745-08:00Book Economy Car Rentals to save on your Holiday Car Hire from www.thriftyuae.com<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24.1111px; text-align: justify;">
A Cost-Saving on your rental cars also can make your holiday wonderful. There’s an impression that if you save cost on your flights and hotels – then you may spend more on your sightseeing tour and enjoy the holiday. But in general any cost that is saved - let be hotels, flights or carrentals, all contribute and add a penny more. It would be a amazing idea to rent a car at economy rates and go around the nearby tourist locations, which saves you not only cost, but also gives you comfort and convenience on the move.</div>
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Yes, generally in the Middle East, travellers who wish to go on a business trip or a leisure trip prefer car rentals as a mode of transport, than that of depending on the public transportation like Taxi or a bus - as taxis are more expensive when compared to that of a carrental. For Example in Dubai, the minimum fare of a taxi would be AED 10 (Approx. USD 2.75), whereas, a small car at is available for less than AED 75 (Approx. USD 20) for a day. There are more options of economy carrentals still available, which ranges approximately around USD 25 – 45 a Day depending on the model of the vehicle. So using a taxi for a entire day would squeeze the savings, whereas rental car would be really beneficial. The fact that in Europe car rental is preferred than that of a Taxi.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />On the contrary, if you wish to travel and want a airport transfer to the hotel, then Yes, you may hire a taxi, but if you are going to travel frequently, then rentalcars are the best mode of transport. If you are going to worry about the routes, thank the technology which provides you the GPS, which is available with the car rental company at a cost. Still the savings is ON.</div>
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On www.thriftyuae.com which provides car rental that suits your budget. To get car rental at discounted rates, compare and book the car rental early. Pre-booking rentalcars gets you the lowest rate car rental deal. With the available online resources, you may sit back, relax and choose your car rental online by comparing the prices between different car hire portals. As a mention, www.thriftyuae.conm is one of the best online car rental marketplaces preferred by thousands of car renters. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-71081549263645928012015-11-01T20:33:00.000-08:002015-11-01T20:33:21.003-08:00What you should check before renting a car<span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: "lato" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Do you hire car often for your use? Or thinking about </span><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.thriftyuae.com/">renting a car in Dubai</a></strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: "lato" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> to go for a vacation and want to get a cheap and best deal on that? Well if this is bothering you then you should think again before hiring a car from your neighborhood or any other car rental agency and check what you should do before hiring to get the best possible deal for you in Dubai. Though hiring a car looks simple and an easy process enough but if you think minutely then you can save a great deal of money on this. You should follow a few steps before renting a car.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: "lato" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24.1111px;">Though there are several things that comes to your mind first when you are looking for a c</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: "lato" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24.1111px;">heap car rentals in Dubai</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: "lato" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24.1111px;">but what you should do before hiring are</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: "lato" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24.1111px;">If you plan and work in this way then you can save a handsome amount on your booking and can get the best deal on </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: "lato" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24.1111px;">the car rentals from</span><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24.1111px;"> www.thriftyuae.com</strong>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-9036851270268454372015-10-26T22:42:00.001-07:002015-10-26T22:42:40.726-07:00Tips to Rent a SUV or a 4x4 Car Rental at best prices<span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Travelling to some regions can be difficult especially if the terrains are tough. However, this problem can be solved easily by hiring a 4x4 car especially if you are travelling with a team. 4x4 car hire is important especially if you want to drive off-road as many rental companies do not allow other smaller vehicles to be used on such roads. Below are some few tips to help you hire a 4x4 car:</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Fuel type:</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> Different 4x4 cars normally use either diesel or petrol. If you want to spend less on gas, then it would be advisable to choose a diesel engine as this is normally cheaper especially if you are supposed to return the car on a full tank. There is a notable cost difference between one litre of diesel and that of petrol and this could affect your budget significantly.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Fuel economy: </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Different 4x4 car models are designed with different fuel economy capacities. For example, you will find one car that consumes 1 litre per 7 kilometres while another one consumes the same amount of fuel for every 8km. This is an important consideration to keep in mind when renting your car.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Hire online:</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> Hiring your car online (www.thriftyuae.com) helps you save more money especially if you do it early enough. Take advantage of the significant discounts offered online.</span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">You should also look for any extras that will help make your trip convenient and enjoyable. If you are out for camping, consider whether the 4x4 car hire company offers camping equipments and such items. Always consider the cost and compare prices from different companies.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Call Us Now to Know more for Dubai 800 4770 and Abu Dhabi 800 701</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887259006978802560.post-24492536343787318772015-10-26T22:39:00.000-07:002015-10-26T22:39:03.456-07:00A Drive to 7 Emirates in United Arab Emirates<span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">The United Arab Emirates is made up of seven emirates and is situated at the entrance of the Arabian or Persian Gulf, on the eastern side of Arabian Peninsula. The emirates are magical in that they have modern development and roads are fantastic thus allowing for exciting drives especially if you are visiting and would want to sample the beauty of the coastlines on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">There are many places to visit and a lot of attractions to sample including some of the world’s largest sand dunes located in Liwa Oasis area within the southern part of Abu Dhabi. There are also world class beaches on the eastern side, natural rock formations and archeological sites in Hajar Mountains not to mention the remote rugged Wadis located on the northern part of the emirates.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Car rentals are commonly used for travelling around the 7 emirates of U.A.E but you must be 25 years and above to </span><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">rent a car </strong><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">in</span><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </strong><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Dubai<b> </b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">and drive along. This is in addition to the other legal requirements such as international driving license. Connecting between the emirates is easy and distances are shorter, plus the road network is superb. Among the many advantages is that renting a car in the emirates is cheaper that is the case with many other countries. There is need to be careful when driving along the U.A.E roads as many drivers tend to be a little bit reckless and this has led to a high death rate as a result of many road carnages.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">You can travel the 7 Emirates in just 9 days. Plan a schedule like below. If you wish to go to attractions – spend 2 days more.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">1</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.75px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">st</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> Day – Dubai - if you are a shopping freak then keep 2 days to go around shopping in malls.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">2</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.75px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">nd</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> Day –Visit to Sharjah and Ajman</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">3</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.75px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">rd</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> Day – Visit Umm-Al-Quwain</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">4</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.75px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> Day – Visit Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">5</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.75px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> Day - Visit The Old Souk Via Abra (Traditional Boat)</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">6</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.75px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> Day – Visit Abu Dhabi & Al Ain City</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">7</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.75px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> Day – Go around Abu Dhabi attractions with Ferrari World on Yas Island</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #636363; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">You can enjoy the amazing Wadi bashing or desert safaris which are fantastic especially if you rent a four wheel drive vehicle. The federation of seven emirates is definitely a great place to be in especially if you are looking for superb holiday sports in the Middle East.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834341824294214137noreply@blogger.com0