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LIP Destination Guide: Grenada , West IndiesMarch 25

Grenada Guide Sections:

• Visa & Immigration
• Survival Basics
• Cost of Living
• Accommodation
• Communications
• Money
• What To Take
• Health
• Local Transport
• Shopping
• Sightseeing

Visa & Immigration

Tourist Visa Required?

For US citizen: No
For UK citizen: No

Length of stay allowed as a tourist? 30 days upon entry but this can be extended at the Visa & Immigration offices upon application and for a fee (per person per extra month you want to stay). Length-wise depends upon the officer and can be anything up to 12 months!

How to get from the airport?

Whilst there are sometimes taxis around during the day, if you’re arriving early or late then you should arrange a transfer beforehand; your hotel/accommodation provider can usually help with this.

Basics of Survival

Main currency accepted?

Eastern Caribbean Dollar

Where can I get cash from?

ATMs are available in the mall or from the main bank branches around Grand Anse beach.

Primary language spoken?

English.

When should I go?

Being in the tropics, there are t

LIP Destination Guide: Cape TownMarch 14

Cape Town Guide Sections:

• Visa & Immigration
• Survival Basics
• Cost of Living
• Accommodation
• Communications
• Money
• What To Take
• Health
• Local Transport
• Shopping
• Sightseeing

Visa & Immigration

Tourist Visa Required?

For US citizen: No
For UK citizen: No

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Length of stay allowed as a tourist? 90 days

How to get from the airport?

Taxis: Taxis in Cape Town are a hit and miss affair. If you are arriving at night, in the dark, it is advisable not to take a taxi unless you can see the condition the car is in and that it is a registered taxi.

Transfers: It is advisable to arrange a transfer prior to your arrival - your hotel or accomodation should be able to help you with this. One further safe and cost effective option is the Backpacker Bus - you can see their rates and book online.

Basics of Survival

Main currency accepted?

The South African Rand

Where can I get cash from?

There are some well-known ATM

LIP Destination Guide: Rio de JaneiroFebruary 5

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Rio de Janeiro Guide Sections:

• Visa & Immigration
• Survival Basics
• Cost of Living
• Accommodation
• Communications
• Money
• What To Take
• Health
• Local Transport
• Shopping
• Sightseeing

Visa & Immigration

Tourist Visa Required?
For US citizen: Yes
For UK citizen: No

Length of stay allowed as a tourist? 3 months

How to get from the airport?

Taxis: The taxis in Rio are yellow and there are plenty of them outside the terminal. The radio taxis charge a flat fee of around US$30/£15 one way to Copacabana and Ipanema. They are easily identified by the “radio” slogan on the car side and they are comfortable and air-conditioned. But there are plenty of cheaper yellow taxis which run by the meter. Most taxi drivers are reliable but a few might try to drive round in circles to keep the meter ticking. Keep an eye for sign posts to your destination.

Transfers: These are not necessary but most travel agents and/or hotels will arrange transfers from the airport directly to the hotel. The main hotels in Rio have their own mini buses.

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LIP Destination Guide: Panama CityJanuary 1

Panama City Guide Sections:

• Visa & Immigration
• Survival Basics
• Cost of Living
• Accommodation
• Communications
• Money
• What To Take
• Health
• Local Transport
• Shopping
• Sightseeing

Visa & Immigration

Tourist Visa Required?

For US citizen: No
For UK citizen: No

Length of stay allowed as a tourist? 90 days

How to get from the airport?

Taxis: Pre-arrange a taxi or transfer prior to your arrival in Panama, especially if you arrive at night - it’s by far the safest and easiest way to travel from the airport.

Basics of Survival

Main currency accepted?

The Balboa which is pegged to the US$ (1:1); US dollars are widely accepted.

Where can I get cash from?

Cash withdrawals should be made from a well-lit ATM in a mall or inside a bank.

Primary language spoken?

Spanish - the Latin American kind is essential if you’re staying in your own accommodation and not in a major hotel chain. You may read everywhere (including guidebooks, online resources and forums) that English is widely spoken. It’s not!

This is the case amongst professionals (doctors, lawyers, accou