1. Is Eline proficient in English? She's British.
2. Is this a big tourist season? This is the low season, but right now tourism is at an all-time high. There are a lot of tourists in Israel right now.
3. What is the exchange rate? Last week 1 NIS = $0.38
4. Phone? I got 2 phones with local numbers. I don't have the numbers yet, but I should have them before we go. Calls to the US will be $0.38/minute. Calls from the US will be a one-time $10.00 charge pre number from which the call is dialed and $0.15/minute to Israel. Incoming is free. Thus overall, the cheap way to connect will be to text to the US and have someone call back, although that isn't necessary. I got the phones for our use.
5. I have one aircard for my computer.
6.There should be hairdryers in the hotel rooms.
7. The tap water is drinkable. Bottled water is available for purchase.
8. The water in the Jordan river is pretty cold right now. If you choose to be immersed in the Jordan, there is a $10 fee. This is not included.
9. ALL tips are included in the price we paid. As the tour leader I have been provided the fund for the tips for bellmen, kitchen help, guides,drivers, etc. The love offering is above and beyond the included tips. Again, this is suggested at approximately $35 per tour participant to be divided between the driver and guide. I'll collect this and distribute this during our farewell dinner.
10. The driver and guide do not always work together.
11. We can arrange a number of activities for the free day. These should be scheduled through our guide and driver.
12. There are stores such as Walmart of CVS. Over the counter meds must be purchased at a pharmacy.
13. If you want credit for your miles, provide your frequent flier number when you check in at the airport.
14. Questions on what you can carry on the plane, visit www.tsa.gov.
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