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Capital of Scotland is Edinburgh. Edinburgh is very beautiful city but there are also other nice cities like Glasgow, St Andrews and Aberdeen. Currency of Scotland is Pound Sterling. Most international airlines including the British Airways fly to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Visitor needs a UK visa to visit Scotland.

Scotland is part of the United Kingdom and not England. It is important to remember this since the Scots are very nationalistic and do not like much being part of the United Kingdom as well as various graffiti scribbled across the country will remind you. To call them English or to say something related to England will cause deep offense in Scotland.

Scotland ’s complex history is the boundaries between the two are blurred. Often clans and sects who have not forgotten what the others did to them 300 years ago tend to settle scores on the football field since actual murder means 14 years without option. A typical example is the fierce rivalry between the Protestant Glasgow Rangers and the Catholic Glasgow Celtics. As a visitor, it is advisable not to get into bitter feuds that go back many centuries. So, we suggest you that do not get into any arguments and discussions about football and religion.

Weather is not predictable of Scotland. The best time to visit Scotland is between May and September and even then there are no guarantees that it will be warm and would not rain. Unlike in England, the bad weather means mist, dark clouds and rain has a unique charm of its own against the dramatic backdropes of the Scottish mountains.

Scotland’s fine Scotch malt whisky is produced in distilleries in some of the most picturesque settings, close to the natural ingredients on which their unique flavour depends. So, when you go on the malt whisky trail, you do not just discover whisky but also the best Scotland has to offer Highland scenery, beautiful coastline and attractive towns and villages.

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There are different types of passports issued and each country has its own rules. But there are some general characteristics common to most are :

[1] A passport is normally valid for all countries unless exceptions are specified.

[2] A passport is usually valid for 10 years.

[3] A passport that has expired or pages left for visas must be replaced by a new one.

[4] Children above the age of 16 generally require separate passport.

[5] A passport is the property of the issuing authority and can be withdrawn at any time.

The travel agent’s duty is to see that clients wishing to travel to another country require a passport and that it is valid for the entire trip.Validity of passport is very important as some countries insist that the client’s passport must be valid for 6 months beyond his stay in that particular country.

The agent should advise that clients holding joint passport must travel together.For example if a mother and child are traveling to Europe, the mother would not be able to go to the USA leaving her child behind because the child will not have any proof of legal entry into Europe and therefore would not be able to leave without the mother.

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There are some international chains owned by public companies and controlled by Board of Directors. These hotels have various departments which are managed by persons qualified and experienced in the field of hotels. The chief of the hotel designated as General Manager is responsible for the overall management and operation of the hotel through his departmental heads.

International hotels are suitable for metropolitan cities and for other large business and commercial towns and most tourist centers. The potential of these hotels is therefore limited to these areas. Number of these type of hotels have conference and convention facilities and are suitable for holding meetings, conventions and conferences.

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International hotels are the modern western style hotels. International hotels are located in almost all metropolitan and other large cities as well as principal tourist centers. These type of hotels are luxury hotels and are classified on the basis of an internationally accepted system of classification. These hotels are placed in various star categories ranging from 5 star to 1 star depending upon the facilities and services provided. International hotels provides accommodation and all the other facilities which make the stay very comfortable and interesting experience.

Facilities provided include well appointed reception and information counter, banquet halls, conference facilities, etc. There are also number of shops, travel agency, money changing and safe deposit facilities. Restaurant facilities, bars and banqueting are an integral part of the business of a hotel. Other services provided in these type of hotels include international and local cuisine, food and beverage service and specialty restaurant service. These hotels also provide entertainment for guests in the form of various dance and music programs, sports and games.

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The most important point for a perfect holiday is accommodation.Any tour package or private tour is unusual without accommodation.There are many types of accommodation but the most commonly used one being is the hotel.

The concept and the format of hotels has changed a great deals over the years.There are different types of hotels ranging from international hotels to resort hotels catering to the increasing demand of the travelers.Architectural features and the facilities and amenities provided differ from one establishment to another establishment.The landscape in a particular destination area also greatly influenced the architectural features of the hotel.

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Passport is an official document issued by a competent public authority to nationals or alien residents of the issuing country.A passport provides means of identification, access to other countries and a legal evidence of entry into another country. Some countries issue joint passport.That is two or more people traveling together hold a single joint passport.Spouses or children may travel on joint passport.

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Journey, Heart & Cheap Trick - 2008 Tour Dates

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Paint Your Weekend Orange!!!!

Houstonist recently heard a rumor that you know it is Spring when your asparagus garden is ready to harvest. Hogwash!!! Here in Houston, we know that it is Spring when The Orange Show begins to ramp up their activities. Of course, these just preclude the most exhalted display of eclectic coolness, e…

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Bayside plans “The Walking Wounded: Gold Edition”

On July 22, 2008, Bayside will be reissuing their 2007 full length, The Walking Wounded . The extended CD package will include live acoustic tracks to be recorded at a special performance that will be filmed at Looney Tunes in Long Island on Monday, May 12th. The accompanying DVD is planned to inclu…

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PREPARE THE FILIPINO BOY

Just peaked at the dates for the Journey/Cheap Trick/Heart tour this summer, and I’m struck by how many times the word "amphitheater" or "arena" appears in the venue list, rather than "fair" or "party" or "demolition derby." Chalk it up to David Chas…

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