Joyce Jeanty's Blog – March 2010 Archive (3)

Customs and Etiquette in Paris: 15 Things Every Visitor Should Know

Customs and Etiquette in Paris: 15 Things Every Visitor Should Know

Only the lucky few ever truly shed their tourist aura in Paris. But what can you do to minimize any awkward gaffes? Read on!



Customs

The French like to look at people—that's half the point of cafés and fashion, so get used to being looked at; it's as natural here as breathing. They'll look at your shoes or your watch, check out what you're wearing or reading.



What they will not do is…

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Added by Joyce Jeanty on March 29, 2010 at 4:56am — No Comments

9 Tips for Dealing with the Most Stressful Travel Disasters

9 Tips for Dealing with the Most Stressful Travel Disasters

By Doug Stallings

Fodor's Editor

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It seems nowadays that travel is nothing but stress. As a person who usually travels by choice rather than necessity, I can say that I for one am traveling less. It's such a hassle to buy a ticket, to get through the airport, to get on the plane, and to get through the flight, that I can hardly relax on a short vacation trip. It's enough to…

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Added by Joyce Jeanty on March 5, 2010 at 5:22am — No Comments

Change in Passport Requirement Makes Some Nervous

As of March 1, 2010, all Canadian citizens will need a valid passport to enter Mexico. Canadian citizens without a valid passport will not be allowed entry into Mexico, but in fact, passports are already recommended for travel to Mexico.

Some travel sellers are nervous that their clients may learn when they reach the airport that they cannot depart on their vacations to Mexico. Canadian citizens had been able to visit Mexico…

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Added by Joyce Jeanty on March 1, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

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