Avoid Being Overcharged On Your Luxury Travel Vacation
Avoid Being Overcharged On Your Luxury Travel Vacation
Almost everyone has heard travel horror stories. From robberies to scams, it is important to be informed about what to possibly expect on your luxury travel vacations. The most common stories of being ripped off abroad involve currency, purchasing “priceless artifacts” and being trapped by taxis. Take a look at these common ways people are either overcharged or ripped off, and use these strategies to stay in control of your money!
Currency Fraud
One of the most difficult parts about traveling to other countries is using foreign currency. There are several ways to handle this issue; the most important one is to be somewhat familiar with the exchange rate. For example, one Euro is the equivalent of .50 USD. Also, be familiar with what the local currency looks like. A common tourist scam is being approached in the airport or in front of a hotel by what appears to be a fellow tourist. They may wish to exchange some of their “left over” currency for dollars. They may attempt to sell you counterfeit currency, or offer a high rate of exchange. Do not be taken in by such people. The only safe way to exchange currency is through a bank, your local American Express Office, or the purser aboard any luxury world cruise.
Purchasing Antiquities
When traveling to countries with rich ancient histories on a luxury travel vacation, you may be tempted to take a piece of it home with you. In countries such as China, Egypt and Britain, there are a number of licensed and unlicensed antiquities dealers that will offer to sell you some of the greatest finds of the century. But buyer beware, even experts can be fooled by fakes. Not to mention that most countries do not allow exports of most pieces of their country’s history. So, if you did purchase the find of the century, you will probably not be able to take it home. If you are dedicated to taking something home with you, go to a well-known and licensed antiquities dealer. Your tour guide or cruise purser should have the best recommendations. Be sure to ask the right questions, such as delivery options, legality issues and get a receipt of sale. For more information on the latest AMT American Express Travel exclusives check out http://www.amtvacations.com/american-express-exclusives.html.
Taxi Fraud
Most travelers get around their destinations via taxis, unless they are on a guided excursion from their luxury world cruise. Most taxi drives know this, and can spot a tourist from a mile away. They know you are unfamiliar with the exchange rate, the going local taxi rate and unfamiliar with the area. They may overprice their rate to take advantage of your ignorance, or take a more scenic route in order to run up the tab. Some may not run a meter at all and tell you a high flat rate. You can avoid being taken advantage of by asking the going rate before you step into the cab, and an estimate of
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Is there a site that assist in planning a family vacation via road travel?
Question by Caddy: Is there a site that assist in planning a family vacation via road travel?
My husband and nine year old daughter would like to travel from Ohio down to Florida. Stopping at all desirable locations in between. Perhaps renting a condo, or vacation home rental in North or South Carolina for several days. Does anyone have any suggestions? Help please. Thank you to everyone that read my question and also to anyone that provides suggestions.
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If they come down I-26 there is a Town called Hendersonville it is a small mountain town ,old fashion main street side walk cafes
and a lot of Antique stores and shops there . they have rental cottages there… there are also log cabin rentals as well ..if that is there thing… off of 26 in SC there is nothing much in Spartanburg SC ..Seems like if they like the Big city style they would drive through Atlanta Ga. to Fla. if they are going to ride the Coast line there are places all the way from the Crystal beaches in NC through Myrtle beach , down through Charleston , etc.. Savanna Ga. is nice too go to each state website and check it out , if you have broad band download google earth you can zoom in almost street level to most populated areas … and look around for the type of environment or surroundings you are looking for
It depends on the route they are going to be taking ..
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