Tourist information

Tips for tourists A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z   [*]  Tips for tourists Keywords Tips for tourists: 5 (T) TAXES As a member of the European Union, Italy Imposes a tax on most goods and services. It's a "value-added tax", called IVA in Italy. The tax affecting most visitors is at hotels, ranging from 9% in first and second class hotels and "pensioni", to 13% i... TAXIS Always use the white taxis. Never use an unmarked cab or you'll wonder whether he is charging you for a ride or you are buying the taxi! Taxis in Rome started a base fare, supplements are added when it is a question of traveling at night on Christmas... TELEPHONES Public phones are located throughout the city and accept change or the "phone" card (carta telefonica) sold in tobacco stores. It is wise to have a "phone" card because money taking machines are becoming harder and harder to find and many public mach... THEFT AND LOSSES If your passport, driver's license, airline tickets, ore traveler's checks are lost report to the nearest Carabinieri or Polizia station (at the Questura on Via Genova there is also a special office "per stranieri") to fill out a report or denuncia. ... TIPPING In restaurants a service charge of about 15% usually appears as a separate item on your check. A few restaurant state on the menu that cover and service charge are included. Either way, it's customary to leave an additional 5%-10% tip for the waiter,...