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I'm a little confused about how the tolls work in Florida with a rental car. I do know that my recent Hertz and my upcoming Dollar rentals both say if you encounter a "no cash or credit card accepted" exotic hotels in niagara falls toll booth, exotic hotels in niagara falls that their system kicks in with the license plate recognition exotic hotels in niagara falls -- at a fee of the toll plus a $15 per occurrence charge (with a cap of something like $90.
Fortunately on my recent trip to Miami and Ft. Lauderdale from Naples, I was able to pay cash for all tolls, exotic hotels in niagara falls but just checking in the event I run into one of those unmanned booths that don't allow you to do that. A charge of $15 for a 25 cent toll for example exotic hotels in niagara falls seems excessive to me!
I believe that the rental company is just covering itself for those who just "run" the sensor lane without a sensor... the "Toll by Plate" option reads the license plate and bills the rental company...
I got hit with these "convenience" fees in both Naples, FL and Boston earlier this year using AVIS. I tried to stop and pay the tolls in cash but the first booth lady told me since I had the transponder on the car, the system had already charged it for the toll.I wound up paying over $50 for about $5 worth of tolls.
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as garyt22 says, EZ pass won't work. Florida has a number of exits on toll roads, particularly exotic hotels in niagara falls in the Miami area where the only way to pay is with a Sun Pass - their version of EZ Pass. These exits are well marked. Go through that exit without paying and a bill with processing fee will be sent to the rental company exotic hotels in niagara falls who will most likely tack on an extra fee when they pass it to you.
3. Get a Sun Pass. There are 2 types, one that is permanently stuck to your window - those are the least expensive. The other is like the EZ Pass that you put in a holder with suction cups. The Sun Pass is available at rest stops on toll roads and directly by mail that you can get before you leave on your trip. Both types have to be "charged" with your credit card to work. You can do that by phone during normal exotic hotels in niagara falls office hours. Hertz will not like the permanent kind, but if you get one, be sure to call and get it inactivated when you return the card.
But garyt22, you're missing a major point. I understand exotic hotels in niagara falls there are some exits (or entrances) that have no manned or coined machines. You MUST use a pass or let them bill you for the license plate thing. It's easy to say, don't use those exits, but how does one know where they are until you are in them and it's too late to back out into heavy traffic?
dwooddon, I assume you are talking about Alligator Alley in Naples. You simply got in the wrong lane I guess, but it is possible to pay with cash there. But I'm really confused about their saying it was too late if you were in a cash or pass lane. Surely you can still pay when you drive up to the toll booth unless you were in a "pass only" lane, but then there would be no one to tell you they couldn't take cash.
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Maybe I was making a problem where there is none. The only "big deal" about all of this is "how often might I end up at a toll booth that doesn't take cash or credit card and I have no option but to activate the plate pass? You don't need to do anything to activate it when you rent a car with this system (apparently now ALL rental cars in Florida have it). It will only kick in IF you go through a toll booth that doesn't have any cash or pay lines -- or if you go through a pass only lane. But just do it once and you will be hit with a pretty hefty fee for doing so.
In November we rented a car at the FLL Airport. We were offered the option of paying exotic hotels in niagara falls a daily fee that would opt us in the toll program. We could use the toll roads and not worry about accidentally getting in an express lane or carrying cash or stopping to pay for tolls. The tolls were charged to our credit card. If we chose not to enroll at time of the rental, and we incurred toll charges a $15.00 administrative fee + toll would be assessed for each infraction. I don't recall which car rental company we used, but I imagine all the rental companies are pretty similar.
yestravel, I was offered that too with Hertz. As I recall the daily fee was something like $3.50 a day (regardless of whether you used any toll roads or not). Since I was renting for 13 days, I decided I'd take my chances on NOT needing it at all. And it seemed to me that if I accidentally encountered one such toll situation, the $15 for the one time was better than $7 for the length of the rental ($45.50). Since I didn't encounter any such toll roads, I saved the money. Is my math wrong? To me, paying that much just for "peace of mind" really doesn't make much sense, but to others, perhaps it does.
I didn't get it either using the same logic as you. We were rather neurotic at first when driving on the freeways being extra cautious in order to avoid the express lanes. Whoever said its another way for the rental agencies to get extra bucks is right.
Florida has a good number of toll roads with off ramps that are marked SunPass only. On those there is no option other than the pass or getting a bill for the toll PLUS a fine. So, if you are in a rental without a pass, you can either 1. take the exit and pay the fine + the rental company administrative charges; 2. Pass the exit and find your way back to your destination; 3. Take the rental exotic hotels in niagara falls company's deal when you pick up the car; 4. Buy a SunPass. You can do the latter through the SunPass website or mail you will get it in about a week. The least expensive one sticks to the windshield and can't be transferred. It is $5 plus a $10 minimum prepay that can be refilled with a credit card if needed. On returning the rental you must remove the pass - it will be destroyed when you do that. It will not work unless stuck to the windshield - you can't just leave it on the dash or hold it up the windshield .
Patrick - my first post was mis-stated. I should have just said Florida. exotic hotels in niagara falls The booth where the lady told me I couldn't pay cash if I had a tansponder was at the bridge between Fort Myers and Sanibel. Sorry for the confusion. I did pay on Alligator Alley also but since I had already been told the transponder was going to be dinged, I just went through the express lane. Both of these were before I knew about the "convienance fee" AVIS was going to add to each toll.

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At the car rental desk I was pressured to take the optional insurance, but I told them I had checked with my insurance agent and that I was covered. After 10 minutes of saying no she insisted on making a copy of my credit card. I let her and went on my way.
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What kind of evidence? Well, photos would be a good start. A signed incident report, documenting the condition hotel california album cover of the vehicle might work, too. You didn t get any such proof, and neither did your credit card.
But in disputing this charge, you took a shortcut, moving straight to a credit-card dispute instead of contacting the car rental company directly. I might have started with a brief, polite hotel california album cover email to Dollar sent through its website, and if necessary, an appeal to a manager at the local or national level.
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How can anyone with an ounce of sense even vote no on this one? If the charge is bogus, hotel california album cover that means they are unjustly enriching themselves. I guess, at this time, the two no votes must work as TSA screeners and feel theft is perfectly fine.
I refuse to rent from any company that tries to ram their insurance down my throat. Have walked away from both a Thrifty and Enterprise counter hotel california album cover before and never rented from either company again. Avis doesn t hard sell this (at least they haven t to me yet!) and I have no problem paying a little more if I have to in order to avoid the ridiculous hard sell.
I had the same thing happen to me with Avis. It turns out it was an employee who took the car for a bit of a joyride after my return and then tried to update the return mileage and in doing so ended up charging me a refueling charge. (I found out when I received an updated receipt the next AM by email.) When I called the location, the manager of the location was a bit aggressive and surprised that I happened to call at that moment as she informed me of the cleaning charge that she was preparing. After a brief discussion, she realized that I returned the car the previous evening and saw the initial check-in with the correct mileage and fuel level. She apologized and reversed everything. (Even indicated one of the people involved hotel california album cover on one of the check in s was a heavy smoker.) Were they trying to unjustly profit by charging a bogus fee? Nope, they made a mistake and corrected it. (Without getting my credit card company involved BTW.) I ve since gotten to know the manager a bit better and am confident she runs the operation ethically.
Also had a problem with Budget putting a claim in on my insurance for a damaged vehicle. They were surprised I had no recollection of the supposed incident! They sent me a police report hotel california album cover and the date of the incident was outside of my rental period. Same thing, they apologized and the mistake was cleared up. The had contacted my insurance company and then later contacted them back to make sure the claim was removed. (My insurance company had heard from me several times before it was proven a mistake and, was no where near paying without a thorough investigation hotel california album cover per my request.)
I went through a similar bogus claim with Hertz Zurich a few years ago. I had taken their full comprehensive insurance on the Fiesta like I always do when I rent at Hertz but that time there was still a substantial franchise (SF 500) with it and they charged my Visa CC for its full amount a couple weeks after I had returned the car at Kloten where it was inspected and no remaks made about its status.
I can t answer since I really do not know the answer. We can probably hotel california album cover say that certain charges are bogus but I do not think that the question posed is answerable. I usually rent from Dollar and I personally have never had an issue with them.
I hope your kidding. It happened to you twice and you think they made a mistake. I don t buy it. If the rental car companies are going to make a claim for damage they should do it right on the spot. Once a receipt is given that should end any chance of them putting in a damage claim. If you can avoid renting a car do so at all cost.
The only way to stop this is for both parties to do a walk through of the vehicle and annotate any damage prior to driving off the lot and then again when the car is returned. Any damage should be noted at that time. If the rental company misses it, tough.
If the charge is a mistake , then it isn t bogus now is it? It is a mistake. A bogus charge is one where they charge you for something you didn t do and provide no proof of it. It sounds like in your example (the one where the employee tried changing documentation), that was a mistake hotel california album cover caused by a dishonest employee. However, in the OP case, being charged for a smoke odor when the person is not a smoker, and not backing down until a consumer advocate gets involved, that is a bogus charge they got called on.
Years ago we rented a car and had a flat tire. We called the company (were not that far away from the lot) and they sent a repair truck. No problem. When we brought the car back there was a large charge on the bill for the flat tire fixing. We protested it and although it took a long time, finally got a rebate. Long ago.
I have always rented from the top 3 rental car companies and have never had a issue with them. Sounds like a bogus claim and I would make them prove that you were responsible for the additional cleaning charge. Your credit card company should stand behind you and I would tell them that this is not true and let them investigate the claim
While I agree with most here that this is most likely an attempt at a scam I would appreciate it if you stop referring to All car rental employees as high school dropouts. I have a 4 year degree and am working at one of the top 3 for the advancement opportunities and wide variety of business experience. To assume that all car rental employees are uneducated scammers seems ignorant and rude.
Another lovely way that so-called reputable companies have come up with to cheat their customers. It goes on and on. It hasn t happened to me, but I m sure it s only a matter of time. I do smoke and occasionally will have a cigarette in a rental car, with the windows open of course. You d have to smoke many cigarettes to make a vehicle stinky. The current ethical rationale applies here: if we can make a few bucks on people who don t notice the charge on their credit card months later, that s a good idea. Disgusting.
Having the windows open only helps a bit. Are these nonsmoking rental cars that you smoke in? The person smoking also retains the cigarette odor and that gets into the car, so it is possible that a smoker has lit up inside the car, but the smell on their body and clothes lingers inside and it is foul!
In both your examples the rental company failed hotel california album cover to perform normal due diligence on the claim. In both examples the damage occured outside of the rental period something extremely easy to verify. This isn t a mistake as you claim, hotel california album cover but entrenched poor operating procedure. This is something that should rarely happend with a legitimate company.
Yes, I think of bogus as an intentional untrue act to generate income. In my cases that did not apply. I simply contacted the companies involved hotel california album cover and they corrected it, no need to dispute the charge or get a consumer advocate involved.
But the OP in this case never bothered to contact Dollar direct. Had I contacted my credit card company first in my case, I suspect I would have had the same result. Even Chris suggests the OP went out of order.
The Avis one involved the guy in the evening who checked the car in decided to drive it home and back the next AM. When he parked hotel california album cover it, one of the other rental agents smelled the smoke and assumed it was from whoever dropped it off the previous evening me. THAT person then noticed the mileage and gas differed from what was recorded when I dropped it off and corrected it. The evening agent smoked so much that the odor stayed on him and stayed in the car, he didn t even smoke in the car.
I checked the different rental companies sites and Hertz, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, National, Dollar, and Thrifty all maintain 100% smoke free fleets in the US. Unless you are renting from an off brand consistently or are renting cars internationally, you are violating the rules about smoking. And from your above comment I bet you would be the first to complain if you ere charged a fee for smoking in a rental vehicle even though you freely admit to doing so. And then we wonder/complain why rental companies have such tough policies. Geez.
I voted no. While I think this does occur, answering yes suggests that the rental hotel california album cover companies do this systematically. I ve never seen any evidence of that. While it s true that if this happens even twice (once each at two different companies), the answer is technically yes, but the spirit of the question suggests, I think, a no.
What s your problem? If you're having trouble with a business - any business - and you've reached a dead end, maybe I can help. Send me

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It doesn't involve endangered species or protection of rare habitat, but People vs. Seals has become an environmental battleground in La Jolla.  The state Coastal Commission waded in Wednesday by approving a year-round rope barrier at the Children's Pool. Of course, this won't end the conflict between seal supporters and beach-access advocates who sometimes harass each other.  But the harbor united airlines and homepage seals will continue to have their pups at Casa Beach. Is the ultimate solution all or nothing?
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It is not selfish to want the CP for your kids since Children's Pool WAS DEDICATED united airlines and homepage TO THE CHILDREN back in 1931! Seals belong in the ocean and this colony was created by Sea World releasing them for 11 yrs. in the La Jolla area instead of 8 miles offshore Pt. Loma like they used to do before the change in the 90's. Man (Sea World w/City approval) messed with mother nature and this is the consequence which we have to deal with. The seals can haul out at CP but humans can also use the area. It is very simplistic to just say, Oh, seals are part of nature and we can't control them, blah, blah blah... united airlines and homepage Do your homework before you spout off on a topic you don't know much about. More people united airlines and homepage will listen and respect your opinions that way.
@RobertPaulson: you are correct that seals have been there for at least as long as the time you stated, but the major issue here is NOT IN THESE NUMBERS. Seals and humans have always co-existed at this site ever since the wall was built. united airlines and homepage Not until the mid 90s when certain peoples decided to harass people who would go onto the beach, the seals observed a vacant beach and decided to use it. And at the same time Sea world would release their rehabilitated united airlines and homepage seals at this site. These seals had become familiar with close proximity with humans and lost their natural tendency to keep distance. Now, Sea World is no longer releasing their rehab'd united airlines and homepage seals at this site, they have returned to releasing off-shore. They have realized the consequences of what they did.
We do control Nature everyday. We feed pigeons birth control so they don't overly poop on the tourist at Balboa Park. And according to VOSD the government united airlines and homepage has trappers killing animals left and right in San Diego's back country for unknown reasons. In fact, if it were found that the seals were eating endangered fish, then kablam! they too will be eliminated. We wouldn't be asking the seals to leave anyway. They will leave when the machines come to scoop up all the sand they have contaminated and when power sprayers start cleaning the rocks and the wall. Haven't you heard? They are very sensitive to noise.
good griief...we have miles of beach for humans why cant we designate this small area to the seals that seem to be drawn to this safe little area. besides its an area where children and families united airlines and homepage can see the seals in their habitat united airlines and homepage and learn a bit about them. win win as far as i can see....why do humans continue to encroach upon every area of nature....
These seals are not in there natural habitat and were introduced there by Sea World to create a seal rock reserve that back fired, again man messed with mother nature and the seals are not here for your enjoyment, they are not at the top of the food chain, they are a prey animal, humans are the ones who got up on our 2 feet and concord the planet, the seals did not build the Children's Pool, but your right, this is a safe little area, for children.
there are miles of beaches and off shore island that the seals have too, the reason you don't see them there is because seals prefer non inhabited locations like isolated rocky reefs that humans can't get to, again this is man made because all of La Jolla has dangerous rip currents. there are 3 lifeguard stations in La Jolla, 2 are in a state marine reserve for animals, the third is Children's Pool, not a reserve that is why fishing is reserved at this location, with the ABSOLUTE RIGHT to fish there .Seal have always been in the La Jolla area, but not on this beach until Sea World released rehabilitated seals there to create a seal rock reserve near by, that was discouraged by the feds and fish game but the city mayor did not care, they wanted to create united airlines and homepage a tourist attraction that back fired, the seal no longer afraid of people that raised and hand feed them started to come up to the beach for the first time. Before Sea World released them at Children's Pool they were all dropped 12 miles south of Point Loma towards united airlines and homepage the Coronado islands were there is the largest harbor seal colony in the area.and most likely were they came from. Of all the beaches in San Diego, not all of them are protected by Lifeguards and have bathrooms, showers and parking. If you or anyone else don't believe me then please do your own research and write to the NMFS through the freedom of information act and they will send you all the data of Sea Worlds united airlines and homepage seal release program. Get educated!
united airlines and homepage Better for the children to develop empathy during their developmental years. Watching and learning to protect helplessly dependent animals develops good character. Teaching them that killing animals to provide united airlines and homepage them with another play place develops another kind of character.
united airlines and homepage Harbor seals are federally protected united airlines and homepage under the U.S. Marine Mammal Act--so technically they are afforded the same protections united airlines and homepage as an endangered species according to federal law. That means that by law, agencies, developers and people cannot harass or disturb them. Let's also remember that harbor seals were hunted into near extinction by humans off of the coast of California and the entire West Coast. The big issue is that humans have pretty much altered the majority of our coastline in Southern California, so it is nice to see at least one place where we can observe marine mammals in the wild.
Serge, Your knowledge united airlines and homepage of marine mammals is a joke and you make me laugh. Pacific harbor seals are found in San Diego Bay and on beaches united airlines and homepage off of Point Loma. They are a very common pinniped species and do not need a public beach to occupy and give birth. Pacific harbor seals at the Children's Pool are NOT wild animals, they have lost their fear of humans and are domesticated. The Pacific harbor seals at the Children's Pool are better off being relocated to another more isolated beach in the area.
Hay Serge why, if you care for the seals you want to alter there natural behavior in this man made arena just so you selfish seal huggers can look at them, if you care for them you would not want them on a public beach that they could endear disturbances, buy a pair of binoculars and watch them on there natural habitat united airlines and homepage Seal Rock .And they don't have the same protection as endangered species ! you can't use seal bombs and cracker shells to protect your fish from endangered species, but you can with common harbor seals, so stop spreading you WildCoast propaganda terrorist.
Serge, You point out a major flaw in the MMPA. It has not kept up with the recovery of many species that no longer need the level of protection afforded under the MMPA. Thinking the ESA and the MMPA are enforced united airlines and homepage in the same way may have caused much of the uninformed thinking in the Children's Pool debate. I think most people would agree that if the Harbor Seals were endangered, united airlines and homepage and eligible for listing as endangered or threatened, we would need to look at the Children's Pool as a place to help them recover. That is not the case here because the species has reached near historic levels. They were hunted many years ago and have fully recovered throughout their natural range The seals at CP have lost their natural wariness of people which is not helpful to their survival. Their comfort with humans too often puts them in conflict with people for a variety of reasons. The people and seals can share the beach at CP but it would be better for the animals if they reverted back to more remote and natural conditions in the wild. There is a newly enlarged marine reserve just 1/2 mile north of Children's Pool. A second new marine protected area is just a mile or so south from Bird Rock to Pacific Beach. Nearly the entire west side of Pt Loma is remote and suitable for seals. In fact, a growing seal rookery exists just below the City's water treatment plant. They are hauling out and having their pups there on a regular united airlines and homepage basis now. There's no lack of habitat nearby for the seals.
I grew up in La Jolla with no seals at the Cove Beach. It was a great spot to start a swim to the beach club on LJ Shores. united airlines and homepage Seals are a danger to the entire area as polluters and great food for white sharks along with the likely tourist. The economic impact will be immense if tourists are injured or killed. Get rid of the seals-they can take on another beach more isolated and less accessible to humans.
I'd love to see the seals be relocated . The Children's Pool is such an awesome place and I have great memories of swimming and snorkeling there as a kid. I'm sure the seals would adapt and find another beach if humans took it over again.
it's about the tourism, not the seals... you're proving the point right here - the seals are a great tourist attraction ... la jolla should embrace the gifts given to them instead of wasting united airlines and homepage time and money on something that's beyond their control... ... it isn't about the seals because they couldn't care less if people share the beach or not. And it seems awfully rude and selfish to deny the human access which was the whole point of the wall in the first place just so some tourists can exploit these animals and have a free zoo. Everyone loves the seals... it's the activist presence on the sidewalks that make this beach so unplea

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Thanks for the replies! concert tour osaka japan Sorry, this is my first post and I wasn't very clear. We have a day planned in between each city for travel. We already booked flights to Geneva and then from Rome to Venice, and plan on taking a day train from Geneva to Rome and Venice to Vienna to see the scenery too.
Thanks concert tour osaka japan for the replies! concert tour osaka japan Sorry, this is my first post and I wasn't very clear. The days I listed do not include travelling. We set aside one day for each change of city. We already booked flights to Geneva and Venice, and are planning on taking a day train from Geneva to Rome and Venice to Vienna so we can see the scenery, too.

OP, you are the one that brought up if Stockholm, Berlin, Paris was "unusual". I am agreeing with yo

Trying to plan a late August 2013 trip to Europe with multiple generations (two 60-somethings, two 30-somethings, one under-12). We're looking to spend about two weeks in 2-3 cities in Northern Europe (though I'm including Paris too).
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Thanks all. We've been to Scandinavia before and are well aware of the prices I have become very good at making my budget fit my trip (instead of the other way around!). I personally prefer Stockholm to Copenhagen, although I find this is an unpopular opinion!
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Although this my first post, I've already earned so much from reading other posts an replies. I've been able to arrow down the skeleton of our trip thanks to some great advice given to others. That said, I'm looking for thoughts and opinions on our panned fall 2013 honeymoon.
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A bit about us, if it helps with answers. We are both in our early 30's, and in good health (walking long distances is no issue). We both love history, art, culture, and food. I especially have an interest in WWII history (undergrad concentration), and we both enjoy fine dining a well as throwing back a few in the local bars. We are greatly excited about ths trip, and welcome any and all advice and suggestions!
I strongly encourage you to invest in at least one, if not several, good guidebooks - you will learn things you would not even have known to ask about. travel tourism industry For your planned destinations, you might want to consider the books by Fodor's, Frommer's, the Rough Guide, and Baedeker's.
@Michael-hadn't heard/read much on the library, so will definately look into that a bit more. I'm assuming you recommend Nymphenburg travel tourism industry over the Residenz. I was leaning that way, as there seems to be more to see on the palace ground. Maybe just visit the Treasury at the Residenz?
@kja - we have a few guidebooks travel tourism industry (Fodors, Steves, Moon), but between those, the travel websites, and the trip reports on here, it's almost overwhelming! I will continue to pour through past trip reports on here and other places. Thank you for your reading recommendations. I will definately look into those we don't have!
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you are traveling for 14 days, take away a day for the flight over and getting home that leaves 12, 4 days each city. You are going to be going on pure adrenaline the first day, a day and night at the beer festival, and a day trip to Dachau the next morning would be sobering. Day 4, you have to ask your self do we travel early or sight see and travel late?
Dachau is so easy to reach from Munich via the S-Bahn and a connecting bus from the Dachau S-Bahn station to the Memorial - easily done in a half day - not much remaining in Dachau but these sites are often overpowering just in and of themselves and the horrors once committed travel tourism industry there - not really that long ago, sad to say in a so-called civilized country by so-called civilized people!
I can certainly understand that feeling! There is a point during my planning for each trip I've taken when the information overload feels crushing. I've learned to take a few deep breaths, remind myself that I prefer to make planning part of the fun, and step back until I can approach the issue with enthusiasm again.
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I always leave my trip plans a little flexible - at least not planning everything down to the minute - leave a little room for serendipitous encounters and I've always though that what is in between every famous church or site is what I like most in Europe - taking the metro to Tube is as fun as the place I am taking it to - people travel tourism industry watching, etc.
LOL, PalenQ! I over-plan SO thoroughly that I have back-up plans for when I'm running ahead of schedule and when I'm running behind schedule and even when I can't find my schedule.... And what all those plans do is to give me the freedom to ignore my plans. Seriously! I feel absolutely free to take advantage of any and every unexpected, but interesting, opportunity I encounter because I've already thought through my priorities. BUT - and this is key - I'm one of those people who really, REALLY enjoys planning a trip - so if anything, coming up with all my back-up plans is a self-indulgence.
So my advance is to plan to the extent that you are comfortable doing so, think through your priorities to the extent that doing so helps you get excited about your upcoming trip, try to avoid letting planning become stressful, and then let yourself enjoy every moment, whether planned or not, on what will undoubtedly be a truly wonderful and memorable experience.

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The most significant risks for the global economy eased through 2012 and the 2013 outlook for the global economy is more optimistic. Inbound tourism from key long-haul markets is expected to continue growing through 2013. The persistence of troubles in some Eurozone economies will instead prevent a swift recovery and present significant challenges to economies in Europe. Growth from European markets hence remains the crucial element for European tourism to realize its full growth potential in 2013. Yet, a comparatively weaker euro is likely to benefit Eurozone destinations by improving price competitiveness.

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What was your shortest trip to Europe ever, seriously? Last week I was deeply thinking on how I ll spend the national holidays in Kuwait when all of  a sudden my phone rang, it was my boss at work telling me that I need make reservation for the U.K because we have a quick business trip from the 25th till the 27th February. Frankly, I didn t feel like travelling because I simply hate travelling to long destinations for a short time, and certainly not on national holidays! It s not even worth the jet lag if you ask me. Anyway I made my booking for British Airways and this is my first time ever to try it and I must say I m not impressed but I ll be posting about my experience later.
I arrived at Heathrow rent a car europe 18 years Airport and it s freaking cold outside, probably zero degree or even sub-zero, then I took AirRail shuttle to a town called Reading which I also happen to never visit before, it s one hour away from London via Metro. Currently I m residing at Pentahotels and I don t have much to do here, the town is fine I can see there re shops and small malls scattered around but nothing much to do. Have any of you been to this town before? Is there anything fun to do?
Well, you have an Oracle Mall and a lovely Broad Street next to it. The Oracle has a shopping mall on one side of the river and cafes and a cinema on the other one. Not far you have a hobby-craft huge store where you can spend hours. Take a train to Westfield Mall in London (open ticket for the whole day) or simply visit London 30 min to Paddington station.
Oh thanks Agnieszka this is really helpful, I saw Oracle Mall today and I m going to check it out once I m done with the business rent a car europe 18 years meeting. I m also planing to extend to my stay to visit the Westfield Mall, I heard it massive and must-visit.

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Guilin is regarded as the most picturesque city in China. Two crystal-clear rivers, Lijiang River and Peach Blossom River, meander through the city, which are encircled by hills. The two rivers are likened to be green silk ribbons, while the dramatic hills seem like emerald hair-pins.
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After basic cleaning, the murals will be removed from walls that have become deformed or cracked. Another company specializing in ancient building renovation will repair the walls. This work will include the injection of grouting materials to consolidate the structure, as the walls have become hollow in some places.
The aim is to preserve and restore the murals to their original state. They have a very distinctive style and technique, and if they had been open to the public the damage would have been far greater, Zhang added.
The teams had disagreed on whether to cut into a wall painted with an imposing Thousand-Hand Guanyin, (Avalokitesvara, also known as the Goddess of Mercy), the main Bodhisattva worshipped at the monastery. The mural repairers threatened to stop working if the cut went ahead, and with support of monks at the monastery, this plan was dropped.
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Kelsang Tsering, 57, deputy dean of the school of arts at Tibet University in Lhasa, is a painter who has staged exhibitions in many countries and also conducted field research at monasteries in Tibet on the conditions of ancient murals, finding that leaks caused by rain remain a widespread problem, america west airline leading to damage.
He said it is encouraging to see that both the authorities and the public have become more enthusiastic america west airline about the protection of cultural relics. People are beginning to understand that ancient murals passed down for centuries are much more valuable than new paintings, he said.
However, large-scale restoration efforts, supported mainly by the central government, have focused on major temples, with many smaller ones awaiting renovation projects. People interested america west airline in art and preserving ancient relics can also contribute and make an investment, Kelsang Tsering said.
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Voted #1 in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards and named top small city hotel in Europe by Travel Leisure Magazine in their World's Best Hotels. This Victorian Masterpiece is the benchmark for luxury and service. Like its sister Hotel 41 the Milestone is part of the Red Carnation hotel group owned by Bea Tollman. Bea has been in the hotel business since she married her husband when she was in her twenties. Now in her 70's, Bea has built a small hotel empire with around 15 hotels in England and around the world. The service at the Milestone was fantastic. Not quite has incredible as Hotel 41 but surely tops in the business. The hotel is located directly across from Kensington Palace and is at the entry to a chic shopping district. We were provided excellent service by the concierge who recommended and arranged lunch, tips rent car renting rental consumer dinner tips rent car renting rental consumer at sightseeing outings. The hotel has a small restaurant with live music playing in the evenings. tips rent car renting rental consumer The Stables Bar is filled with horse racing decorations. It is small but comfortable. The Park Lounge features a fireplace tips rent car renting rental consumer with an award winning afternoon tea. The hotel has 44 guest rooms, 12 suites and 6 apartment units. There is a fine dining restaurant within the hotel called Chenestons. We were upgraded to the most beautiful room I have ever stayed tips rent car renting rental consumer in. Simply amazing space with a separate room for our daughter. tips rent car renting rental consumer The furnishings were beautiful. They had jars of candy throughout the room and each evening a different snack with water was placed in the room. My girls fell in love with the apples and caramel snack. When another dish was placed in the room the next night, they called the front desk and asked to have the apples again. The apples were in the room within five minutes. tips rent car renting rental consumer We needed a voltage adapter and called down to the front desk to request one. Within one minute of our call the adapter tips rent car renting rental consumer was at our door. Every time we entered the lobby, the bell staff would greet us by name. Same with the waiters and concierge. This is truly a special little hotel that we were blessed to stay at.

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Town Hall Hotel has a rich tradition, an attraction for over a century, a place that people all over the world recognize because of its fame as a film setting. The original key west vacation rentals hotel opened its doors in 1910, during the height of Edwardian architecture and British power. The building mirrored a fresh coolness and wealth in the Borough and the Council spent generously on superior architects, craftsmen, and artists to garnish it.
Today, Town Hall Hotel unites Edwardian, Art-Deco and the highest fresh contemporary architecture in one melodious piece. The design has drawn applause from English Heritage and won awards within the industry. Using techniques never before seen or used in Britain, including patterned metal veil, laser-cut with a design motivated by the Art-Deco Council Chamber, each room is flooded with natural light, while imaginative features have been carefully restored.
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If you are suited to more camp than camping then these selection of individual boutique hotels might tickle your fancy. There is some outrageous decor at both the Carrington and 40 winks Hotels with lots of lime green parrots and deep red wallpaper to keep your hangover singing. At the Pig Hotel in the New Forest you can trough away to your heart s content in this real foodie establishment. Or spend a bit of time doing some porridge at the Malmaison Hotel in Oxford which is a  converted prison where you obviously can safely bend over in the shower. But if the smell of the sea is more your passion, then the Cary Arms down on the Devon coast will do the trick. And you can even spend time gazing out to the horizon sitting in a sun pod. Go on indulge yourself and your partner costa rica bus travel on a wonderful weekend break whatever happens you will remember the accommodation.
Take a traditional Grade II listed Country House Hotel and let loose the combined talents of interior designer Shaun Clarkson and set designer Russell Hall. Stir in the inspiration of Hollywood and a whirlwind of indulgent over the top luxury and there you have a camp as you come party house complete with hot tubs, sauna, disco and chill out room. Move over stuffy old country houses with quiet ticking clocks, Shaun and Russell have created a party location to get on down and get loaded.
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You don't enter micro boutique hotel 40 WiNKS through revolving doors and there's no marble in the lobby (in fact, there is no lobby). It also lacks the bored receptionist, doling out plastic key cards as she runs through the breakfast drill for the hundredth time that day. Neither should you expect your room to boast a flat screen TV or whirlpool bath. There's no gym.
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experience with an intangible ambiance and atmosphere. Do you recall that hotel room, you know, the one with the modern gizmos and the flat screen TV? Thought not."People need to believe in magic, that there are places around the world which create a special feeling in them which they can experience for a few hours or a fewdays . It is something all adults need; to be refreshed and reminded of the vibrancy of life," explains Mr Carter.
"In a way it was a natural extension of what I was already doing – sharing my home with strangers. So far, it's been a great success, and I have had some fantastically lovely people staying here. We have attracted a really eclectic bunch. We are happy to celebrate the fact that we are offering something different, something which isn't necessarily going to appeal to everyone."
Indeed, its grandiose, shabby chic style, makes 40 WiNKS hugely popular with fashion folk, artists costa rica bus travel and those who simply love design. But with just two sumptuous bedrooms (a single and a double priced at £105 and £175 – very affordable for London), you'll have to join a lengthy waiting list to join the esteemed 40 WiNKS resident's club.
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"Lots of people who come here either to stay, or for one of our events, say how inspired they feel being here. My interior design work is driven by a desire to create spaces which touch people on an emotional level. I think we all need a sanctuary from the harsh realities of everyday life. I would like to think that 40 WiNKS offers guests an experience that does help restore their determination to make the most of life, and to remind them that there is beauty costa rica bus travel all around us."
You might have stayed in a few hotels or B and B s that have felt like prison but nothing compared to the authenticity of the Malmaison   Oxford . This is a real life clink converted to a luxury standard with long stretch cell doubles and Queen size beds in the House of Correction.
The Malmaison in Oxford has 95 super slick rooms and rock and roll suites to bring out the very worst in you. So you want privledges as well do you? Well they are all laid on in the most talked about Hotel accommodation in the UK. You ve got super fast broadband to keep in touch with the outside world roll top baths and heavy drench showers where you can drop the soap with complete piece of mind.
The Pig is the babysister of Lime Wood – with a little attitude! It is a bang up to date take on a new style of home grown, 26 bedroom country house hotel and what that needs to be today original, costa rica bus travel relaxed costa rica bus travel and sitting comfortably costa rica bus travel within its environment.
working with what it has and recognising what is good about that. It won't beperfect , it will be warm, relaxed, comfy, interesting, and homely with muted colours, a bit shabby chic and evolved rather than interior designed –actually
we have recycled a lot of stuff – restoring and reconditioning pieces but adding twists and quirks here and there. Sitting areas have big chairs and squashy sofas, costa rica bus travel roaring fires in winter and a relaxed bar to hang out in.
This is an utterly genuine reinvented way of running the kitchen, the menus will change by the minute depending upon what the forager turns up with or what the kitchen gardener deems to be in perfect condition.
using what we have and making the new elements the things that really matter -really comfy beds and linens, great showers and baths, naturally beautiful views with new vistas being opened up so all rooms having good forest or garden outlooks.
In the stable yard we have created something a bit different converting the stables into duplex suites and rooms with their own courtyards. costa rica bus travel With original and retained features like stable partitions and fittings, all have farmyard names such as The Pig Hut, The Pig Shed, Hen House, Tamworth.
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