B&B guidebooks suffer from the sins of omission

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Travel guide books often give but cursory attention to bed and breakfast (B&B) establishments or omit references to B&Bs altogether. The oversight is the result of a lack of standards for judging B&Bs. The publishers of prominent guides state that they will rectify the situation.

Evaluation, Column, Directory, Bed and breakfast accommodations, Travel periodicals, Travel magazines

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Cruise lines are learning that cleanliness counts

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The Public Health Service is authorized to inspect all cruise ships sailing from US ports twice each year and to stop a ship from sailing if conditions are unsafe. The inspections and public relations concerns have been important factors in improving cruise line sanitation.

Health aspects, Investigations, Cruise lines, Cruise ships, United States. Public Health Service

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Clawing back that Eurotax: tricky - but it's worth persevering

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Travelers to Europe can claim refunds on value-added taxes imposed on their purchases. The refunds range from Switzerland's 6.5% to Denmark's 25%. Tourists are advised to ask for documents stating the amount of their purchases and the refunds they are entitled to.

Methods, Europe, Taxation, Reports, Value-added tax, Tax refunds

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