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Sep 17 2009

Tips For Unforgettable Maldives Vacation

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Maldives is a year round destination. To spectacle the picturesque beauty of Maldives, travelers throng to this adobe of nature frequently. If you are soon planning to fly off to Maldives to enjoy perfect family vacations, then go through our maldives travel trips.

Maldives Currency:

The official currency in Maldives is Maldivian rufiyaa. One rufiyaa is equal to 100 laaris. Banknotes are issued in denominations of MVR500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5, while coins come in MVR1 and 2, and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 laaris.

Credit Cards:

In Maldives Credit cards are widely accepted as a form of payment. All the major credit cards are widely used in hotels, restaurants, tourist shops. Even foreign currency like Euros and Sterling are accepted in Maldives.

Maldives Currency Exchange:

Travelers don’t need to worry about the currency they are carrying with them. In Maldives currency exchange is a quick and a hassle-free process. Cash and cheques can be exchanged in hotels and hotels at best rates.

Maldives Tourist Information Offices:

The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board is the body that caters to the needs of tourists. Its main office is located in the island capital of Malé.

Address: 3rd Floor H. Aage, 12, Boduthakurufaanu Magu

Malé, Republic of Maldives

Visa and Passports:

Tourists with a valid passport valid for at least six months are granted a stay of up to 30 days in Maldives.

Maldives Language:

The official language spoken in Maldives is Dhivehi. Even English is widely spoken. French, German, Italian and Japanese travelers can easily find efficient guide in the tourist area.

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Aug 04 2009

Top Tips for travellers to Florida and the USA

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Tipping

It’s worth remembering that in the States people who work in the service industries, ie, hotel, restaurant, bars rely on tips to make up their income, this is why generally speaking the service is very good. Although tipping is considered ‘voluntary’ it’s usually worth it – especially if you intend returning on a regular basis! It’s amazing how people remember a ‘good tipper’ and how much better the service! Tips are usually between 15 and 20% of the bill.

Smoking

Smoking in the Sates is being considered more and more an anti-social habit. Indeed, California and New York have both banned smoking in most restaurants and public places. Elsewhere it’s difficult to find any public transport with smoking facilities, whilst cinemas are a definite ‘no smoking’ area. Some of the more popular vacation resorts have more relaxed views and you’ll find smoking sections in some restaurants. Just try not to get paranoid about it and you should have no problems!

Driving Licences

Most driving licences are accepted in the States as long as they are not in ‘characters’. That is, as long as they are printed in English or have English translations. You must have held a full driving licence for at least a year and be 21 or over. In most states there is a surcharge payable for drivers who are over 21 and under 25.
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