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"Desert Cactus" poster was created on the commission of Mexican Tourism Association to promote tourism in Mexico.

:  High quality print on thick, superior quality satin finish stock, Dimensions: 24 3/8" x 18" (appr.), Image Size: 23 3/8" x 17 1/8" (appr.)
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"Senorita with Fruit" poster was created on the commission of Mexican Tourism Association to promote tourism in Mexico.

:  High quality print on thick, superior quality satin finish stock, Dimensions: 27" x 18" (appr.), Image Size: 26" x 17 1/8" (appr.)
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Intage poster created to advertise the Carnaval in Habana, Cuba. Date 1941.

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Birth of a City promotes a new town, Broomfield Heights, Colorado as a wonderful, modern place to live. A narrator makes predictions for the growth and success of Broomfield Heights (now just Broomfield) as planners and organizers draw up plans for the new town, contractors build the houses and businesses, and then as people move into the new homes. The whole town is organized around a central shopping district. Broomfield Heights is now a thriving community that is still experiencing growth today. Birth of a City is a quaint and interesting look at the history of city planning and urban sprawl.

DVD:  Title: Birth of a City, Year: 1950s, Run Time:15 Minutes, Audio/Visual: Sound, Black & White
Company: Quality Information Publishers, Inc.  (2008)
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Take a visual tour of one of the worlds most famous City, San Francisco. Included are views of Lombard Street, Japan Town, the Golden Gate Bridge and many more. Bring the charm and beauty of San Francisco into your home for everyone to enjoy year round. And in stunning High Definition, shot specifically for HDTV's, you wont miss a single detail of the majestic city that is San Francisco.

This disc plays on Blu-ray Disc compatible players. Resolution - [1080i]. Aspect Ratio - [16:9]. Immediate play, no menu or special features. Please note that this disc will not currently play on the following four players: Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-ray Player, Pioneer BDP-HD1 Blu-ray Player, Sony BDP-S1 Blu-ray Player and LG BH100 Hybrid Blu-ray/HD-DVD Player. A firmware upgrade is expected from Sony in the near future for the Sony BDP-S1 to enable compatibility with most BD-R/RE discs.

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Most Useful Tool for Navigating the Roads. Height: 6cm width: 9cm

:  Liquid filled compass ball which rotates automatically to indicate the direction, Thermometer shows the temperature of the surrounding, Accurate and reliable readout., Durable, Works well in all weather conditions., Adhesive tape is sticked to the bottom for easy mounting to glass surface.
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Travelers are showing a huge interest in the fast-growing sector known as "experiential" tourism—vacations that encompass heritage, culture, nature, ecology, and soft adventure.

In the footsteps of the briskly selling The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life featuring North American destinations, our new title extends these ardent travelers’ sights to global scale. From helping to build a health clinic in Tanzania to learning massage in Thailand to aiding green turtle conservation in Belize, The 100 Best Worldwide Vacations to Enrich Your Life is full of fun, meaningful, and memorable possibilities for today’s discerning traveler. The lively text irresistibly conveys the charm and excitement of each location and delivers solid, reliable travel-planning information. Abundant sidebars reveal little known local facts, nearby places to visit, lists of things to do, and more.

Other books on the market address singular aspects of experiential vacations around the world (learning, volunteering, culinary). But none presents the best of all categories in one comprehensive guide—until now. The 100 Best Worldwide Vacations to Enrich Your Life holds great appeal for travelers of many interests who want to make the most of their vacations. And, with its elegant packaging, this deluxe trade paperback will catch the attention of gift-shoppers as an inspired and attractive choice.

Author: Pam Grout
Paperback:  288 pages
Company: National Geographic  (2008-05-20) (2008-05-20)
ISBN: 1426202792
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With a special focus on ecotourism, the authors of The New Key to Costa Rica help you discover the diversity of this colorful country's remarkable flora and fauna (from tree ferns to sloths) and learn ways you can contribute to efforts to preserve it. A well-researched sustainability rating highlights lodgings that are active in protecting an environmental, economic, and cultural balance.

The book offers complete coverage of sights, lodging, dining, and outdoor adventures, including wildlife viewing, parks and reserves, surfing, fishing, horseback riding, and diving. --Kathryn True

Author: Beatrice Blake, Anne Becher
Paperback:  560 pages
Company: Ulysses Press  (2006-09-26)
ISBN: 1569755612
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If your dream is to own a vacation home - and not break your bank account - this book is what you've been looking for. Author and speaker Christine Hrib-Karpinski offers you practical, hands on advice, showing you how to do it without property management companies so you can keep 100% of the income. Not only will you have realistic strategies for your renters to pay your mortgage - you'll also enjoy several weeks a year in that little slice of paradise with your friends and family. Discover the secrets of successful vacation home owners:

- Choosing the best property for you - Different financing options available - Organizing all rentals, paperwork, money and maintenance - Advertising for quick results - Identifying and avoiding "bad apple" renters - Maintaining your property from a distance - And much more!

The concept of Renting by Owner is catching fire throughout the nation. Whether you want a beachside condo in Florida, a ski cabin in Colorado, or anything in between, the answers are all herein this comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide. Vacation homes are no longer just for the wealthy. Start enjoying the benefits of your own marvelous home away from home. It can even be a legacy you leave behind for your children. Just make that first move. You'll be amazed by how much potential is within your reach - right now!

Author: Christine Hrib-Karpinski
Paperback:  241 pages
Company: Kinney Pollack Press  (2004-04-21)
ISBN: 0974824909
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Rediscover the fascinating worlds of Epcot Center in this entertaining souvenir videocassette.

VHS Tape:  Special Edition, NTSC, Color
Company: Walt Disney Attractions, Inc.  (1991)
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Plan your Colorado vacation activities, lodging and more online at The Official Site of Colorado Tourism - Colorado.com (more...)

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Get South Carolina tourism information and a free vacation travel guide. Discover South Carolina's sunny beaches, crystal lakes, historic towns and rich history. Plan the perfect ... (more...)

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VermontVacation.com - The official information guide to visiting Vermont from the State Department of Tourism, including the Vermont Travel Planner listings for lodging, dining ... (more...)

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Wyoming vacation information. Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, The Oregon Trail, Wyoming rodeo, dude ranches and dinosaur digs. Plan the perfect ... (more...)

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Official Tourism Website of the Commonwealth of Virginia; find out about lodging, activities, events, attractions, and museums. Also offers tools for vacation planning, and a wide ... (more...)

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Plan your legendary adventure in North Dakota. Discover western hospitality where history comes alive. (more...)

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Canada Tourism lists thousands of Canadian Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, Canada Travel and Tourist Destinations. Canadian Vacations (more...)

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United States vacations: Visit TripAdvisor, your source for the web's best reviews and travel articles about tourism and vacation packages in United States, North America. (more...)

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Freeport Bahamas: Enjoy a Dream Vacation Author: Suzane Gray. Working day in and day out without taking a break can cause havoc in your life. And it is not only about professional ... (more...)

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Nebraska Travel and Tourism ... All this open space could be packed with so much to do. You may not know it yet, but Nebraska?s vacation possibilities truly are endless. (more...)

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I intend to take a one week vacation to Hong Kong with my wife only. What are the best things to enjoy over there? Is it a very cheap place for a tourist like me. What should be my budget like? (more...)

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I intend to take a one week vacation to Hong Kong with my wife only. What are the best things to enjoy over there? Is it a very cheap place for a tourist like me. What should be my budget like? (more...)

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My boyfriend and I are planning on going to Hawaii for a vacation in April and are unsure of where in Hawaii we should go. I know each island has something special about it but am not sure which is the best. We want to avoid the extreme tourism but also don't want an area where there is nothing to do. Any suggestions of the most romantic, fun, but uncrowded areas? Thanks! (more...)

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key facts that some people may want to know about Barbados... KEY FACTS The United Nations Development Index (1996) ranked Barbados third in terms of quality of life among 160 developing countries worldwide (Hong Kong and Cyprus ranked first and second respectively). Barbados ranked ahead of countries such as Spain, Italy and Ireland. Our research and surveys show that visitors highlight the friendliness of Barbadians as its greatest and most pleasing asset. This is reflected in the highest repeat visitor factor in the region of 39% The people of Barbados have a history of long ingrained Christian principles, a sound and free educational system with a literacy rate of 97% Barbados has the third oldest parliament in the world with 358 years of an uninterrupted parliamentary system of government. Barbados was the only vacation destination in this Hemisphere with a scheduled Concorde service. One of the retired British Airways concordes now resides at our international airport. On this "mustard seed" of an island (21 miles) long and a smile (14 miles) wide! - We are the only coral island in the region with all white sand beaches. - Barbados has pure drinking water and was the first Caribbean island to have piped water. - Excellent telecommunications. - Utilities available 100% island-wide. - Accessible to everywhere. - Consistent cooling North-East tradewinds. - Maximum daily temperature 75-85 F year round. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAST FACTS AND FIGURES CAPITAL: Bridgetown POPULATION: Approximately 254,000 CLIMATE: Eight to nine hours of sunshine most days. Temperature between 75 F and 90 F year round. GEOGRAPHY: A 21 mile x 14 mile Caribbean island. West and South Coast have calm Caribbean sea and endless beaches. Rugged cliffs and Atlantic Ocean on East Coast. OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English with a broad dialect. See a Street Vendor Talks CURRENCY: Barbados Dollar - US $1 = BDS $2 approx. DRIVING: A temporary yearly Barbados licence costs BDS$10 and is obtainable from car rental agencies and Police Stations. Full licence must be shown. Drive on left. Go to Barbados Tourism Encyclopedia "Documents" TIME: GMT-4 hrs. There is no daylight saving time in Barbados ACCOMMODATION: Caters for all tastes and budgets from luxury hotels and all-inclusive resorts to rooms in small hotels and self-catering apartments. SPORTS: Snorkeling, diving, fishing, sailing, waterskiing, tennis, squash. Three 18-hole and three nine-hole golf courses. See Barbados Golf GETTING THERE: (Flying Times and Airlines) ELECTRICITY: Electricity in Barbados is 110 volts/50 cycles ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: See Travel Documents HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: See Health in Barbados WEDDINGS: It is now possible for ceremonies to take place on day of arrival, providing documents are in order. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.barbados.org/keyfacts.htm (more...)

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This would mostly be a question to Canadians from non-French speaking territories. I'm sure plenty of people are moving from one part of Canada to another for work related reasons all the time. Do people in Ontario and other English speaking regions commonly speak French? Are they expected to? I notice it says Quebec officially only recognizes French. I been to Montreal and other parts of Quebec on vacation and some people spoke English. Some didn't. Usually those in tourism spoke English.I figured someone may be able to get by on English until you learn French, but it'd probably be a nuisance. Do people get annoyed with this in Quebec and other French speaking places? Shouldn't other Canadians know French though in terms of tourism? I heard parts of New Brunswick and other territories out west have many French speakers too. Few road signs are in English in Quebec. Reading French may not be as challenging as speaking it though. If you were born and raised in Quebec, why would English be your main language if French what's mostly taught in school? Good points. Chris, I agree with a lot of what you were saying. It's easier for those who are younger to adapt to bilingualism. In general, you go along with the norm of the society. The truth is even if not everyone in Quebec's first language is French, most just happen to know it. At least to varying degrees. Unless someone forced themselves to severe isolation though, it'd be virtually impossible to not know French if you were raised there. When you say you're an English Quebecer, do you mean your an English speaking Canadian or that you're British? I know there are some Brits living in Canada (and America too depending on how thick their skin is lol). There's plenty of Canadians over there too though... Some from Quebec. If you're a French speaker though, you'll be pretty screwed if you don't know English when you're outside of Quebec.I guess this is why the Canadian government really stresses finding bilingual people in their requirements so these problems are as avoidable as possible... Curious, if that's the attitude that Anglophone Canadians speak, than they really have no business living in Quebec. That'd be like an immigrant coming to Canada and hating the cold weather lol The 2006 Canadian Census said that 7.7% of Quebec are native English speakers. 10 percent speak at primarily at home. This is obviously worth recognizing, but it's not reliable enough. You get an awkward feel every time you go into a store or a bank being approached in a language you know little or none of. Usually you'll be approached in French. But you don't want to be rude and say I got no clue what you've said. So I just answer back in English. Most are cool with that as long as they can speak it.Most did. But this lady at a bowling alley near that Home Depot had no clue what I was saying. Same thing with Pizza hut. You're right that Anglo Quebecers are in no way immigrants, nor should they be treated as such. And surely, that's not how they're treated. They'd be as Canadian as any Quebecer. Just like there are Quebecers in other regions of Canada though, there are other Canadians in Canada. That'd probably be a big chunk of the Anglophone population. Also, there are many immigrants who may know limited English and French before coming to Canada. Although French is very popular, English tends to be more popular. Usually the more proficient you are in one or the other would impact where they choose to move (i.e. Hatians in Montreal). Many people eventually become tri-lingual because of this which is really beneficial. ''Anglo Quebecers are therefore legitimate Quebecers, just like Franco Quebecers are, although many would argue on that.'' You're absolutely right. They shouldn't be regarded as any less of a Quebecer. People do confuse this. The truth is though if you're a Francophone Quebecer, you don't need to know English. But it'd still be helpful and make you more versatile. Especially in tourism, business and health care. ''The phenomenon you're probably referring to is that of ''Allophones'', that is immigrants who came/come to Quebec and whose mother tongue is neither French nor English. A lot of them chose/still choose to side with English Canadian culture, even though they came to live in Quebec, like the Italian community in Montreal, for example.'' That's an interesting point you bring up. The truth is most Quebecers and Canadians of Italian descent have had family in Canada for a while. Usually tracing back up to a century or so. Some are more recent though. Over the past few decades though, it wouldn't surprise me if more Canadians moved to Italy than the other way around. Many of Italian background have mixed (mostly with other European descendants), so they'd just camouflage into the norm of Quebecers. It really wouldn't make sense to only want to speak English (or prefer to) in a place that's officially French speaking and non-English speaking. In New Brunswick where it's officially bilingual, there's more legitimacy. But you'd really have to go out of your way to do this. I actually believe French is actually Italy's 2nd language (what's taught in schools), so it's kind of ironic that they'd choose English over it. French is much more lingually similar to Italian then it is English. ''The latest government study showed that French was spoken by 49% of the population in Montreal, which now makes it a minority language on the island and in decreasing usage around the Island. '' Yes, that's true. It seems the more globalized the world's become, English continually works to dominate. The U.S. is responsible for much of that particularly because of it's size. Because other languages such as Chinese, Spanish and Arabic are still many people's primary language though, the 49% of Francophones are still larger than the Anglophone population. There's still a large bilingual disproportion though to those who were raised in Quebec. Most (nearly all) Anglophone's I've come across who are from Quebec speak French fluently. I'd say more than half of Francophone's know English fluently, one quarter know it somewhat and one quarter doesn't speak it or does so mildly. I'm sure that's because Quebec's a French speaking territory. Are the accommodations to English for Anglophone's in Quebec public schools equivalent to French to Francophone's? I know all Canadians have to learn both in school, but it's obvious they'll be a preference to one or the other. ''Most Franco Quebecers who might seem disgusted at the prospect of having to speak English to you is not done to be mean. it's more so embarrassment on their part, that they can't answer you in English, or even anger since you're pretty much shoving it to their face, that they can't speak English.'' Few have been upset. Or at least they hadn't shown it. I'm careful when approaching though. I do keep in mind that not everyone speaks English. Nor do I think Quebecers are obliged to speak it. I'd also think it's equally embarrassing that I can't speak French. It's worst for an Anglophone because like 92% of Quebecers speak French and other's would be aware you can't communicate in the official language of the place you're in. It'd be like a Mexican immigrant not being able to speak English in America. Which would seem to be ridiculing. If you knew at least some, then your attempt will usually be respected. I'm not fluent in French. I tend to read it, write it and understand it better than speak it. I probably wouldn't even live there until I learned it more proficiently. I'd probably only consider Montreal or one of the islands nearby where English is commonly spoken. ''But the fact remains, Quebec's population is 80% French-speaking and French is the one and only official language in the province, therefore everyone should expect to HAVE to speak French anywhere they go, whatever they do, without playing the ''I am in Canada'' card, which is ridiculous.'' American's tend to play that card more then Anglophone non-Quebercer Canadians, but I've come across stubborn Canadians who've thought this too. I'm sure the original designers of this country had to foreshadow some of this confusion coming centuries later. You should be expected to know French in Quebec no matter what part Just as a Quebecer should know English in Ontario, Nova Scotia or British Columbia. The only places in Canada where you are more open ended on would be New Brunswick or one of the western territories that are officially bilingual (ex. Yukon, Manitoba). ''And true, 7.7% is not a lot, but that's still not a reason to disregard them.'' That's true. But it may be true at the same time 7.7% of New Jersey (where I live) are primary Spanish speakers, but it won't necessarily mean people will provide or cater to them in Spanish. If there's someone who speaks it (in most parts of the state there is - although they may not want to), than it's usually not a problem. Most Canadians and Americans acknowledge a certain sense of urgency for those to assimilate so there's an easier level of communication for all people. ''Historically Montreal has always been strongly English-speaking and there were a lot more in the past. Quebec City, that is now 97% French, used to be 49% English by the end of the 19th century.'' Why this did change? Did they move away? Or did the government or province try establishing one code for all? I figured that may be possible because it may have not been as easy or common to have seen people in the nineteenth century be bilingual. I guess it'll only depend on the place though. Some places through time have become more French speaking. Others have become more English. I don't blame many Francophone Canadians to be protective towards this. They should be provided the same lingual rights in non-French speaking territories that Anglophone Canadians get in non-French speaking territories. Are the services equal in officially bilingual territories though? Or does it vary on the town or city within? (more...)

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flying from central america, purpose: tourism. I need a list of the things that are not allowed to enter to the country(example: shampoo, laptop, cheese etc..). Thanks thanks for both answers, they were very useful. (more...)

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I have a school project where I have to create a website that people go on and create a webpage from their Hawaiian trip that they can share with friends. Its supposed to boost tourism on the island. Users come on and answer some questions about their vacation.. so far all I have is.. What country did you visit? Where did you stay? What restaurants did you visit and how where they? What other questions should I have to improve my project? (more...)

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Let's say you booked a few nights a hotel to go skiiing (think Aspen, Whistler type towns) and on the way there the roads are hit with a snowstorm and you won't be able to make it to your hotel for the first night. You call to cancel, but because your booking is for that day and the hotel has a 24 hours cancellation policy (which you knew of) they will still charge you for the first night. Do you think the hotel should not charge you because it was due to circumstances beyond your control? Or do you think that since it is a ski vacation, this is something you risk and the hotel obviously has no control over the weather either? If you think the hotel should not charge, how do you argue the fact that they've held that room for you and refused other reservations in doing so? Who should take the loss? This is just a conversation me and my friend were having (we both work in the tourism industry; I'm not looking for advice, just your opinions, Thanks!) (more...)

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I am an Indian national (23 yr old, single, female) soon going to relocate to Austria on a temporary residence permit. I am going to join a host family in Vienna as an au pair for a period of 1 year. I need to know if it would be possible for me to travel to nearby schengen countries (e.g italy, czech republic, switzerland, germany, netherlands, spain) for tourism purpose during my vacations? The host family is offering me 1 week's paid holiday every 3 months so I was planning on exploring the nearby regions of europe (especially schengen countries) during my off days. Is that possible? What kind of visa would I require? What would be the documentation like? How much funds do I have to show? Is there a restriction on the number of countries I can visit in one trip? Thanks. The type of visa I will obtain is - Residence Permit ? Special Cases of Employed Activity Aufenthaltsbewilligung Sonderfälle unselbständiger Erwerbstätigkeit (more...)

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By Megan O'Matz | South Florida Sun-Sentinel 4:39 PM EST, December 8, 2008 Governor, can you spare $430,000? The Florida Democratic Party wants Gov. Charlie Crist to repay the state that amount for a trade mission he took this summer to London, Paris, St. Petersburg and Madrid. The Sun Sentinel reported Sunday that Crist's trip, originally estimated at $255,000, actually cost taxpayers $430,000 for more than two dozen people who went along, including a spokeswoman, a photographer, four aides, two agency heads and nine bodyguards. Businesses paid the governor's expenses, a total of about $30,000 that included an $8,000 first-class airline ticket and four nights in a London hotel suite at $2,179 a night. "This news comes at the same time you are calling on Floridians to make sacrifices and ordering government agencies to cut spending," former congresswoman Karen L. Thurman, Florida Democratic Party chair, wrote in a letter to Crist. "With tours of Buckingham Palace and visits to the Eiffel Tower on your agenda, it was clear at the time that your trip served as a taxpayer-financed vacation. While some positive results may come from the trip, the lavish accommodations and first class travel were beyond excessive." Related links View Gov. Crist's overseas schedule and details about the hotels where he stayed Photos of Gov. Crist's July Trade Mission Trip Photos Read a statement from Gov. Crist's office on the trip Was the trip worth the expense? Gov. Charlie Crist took a 12-day trade mission to Europe this summer. The July trip to London, Paris, St. Petersburg and Madrid was supposed to cost taxpayers $255,000, but the actual tab was even higher -- in excess of $430,000. Do you think Gov. Charlie Crist's trade mission to Europe was worth the expense? Yes No Governor Crist and entourage traveled in style across Europe as businesses and taxpayers footed the bill Crist's office did not comment on the repayment demand. As of June 30, the governor's net worth was $457,262, according to financial records filed with the state Ethics Commission. A Democratic Party spokesman said that if Crist cannot pay the tab, the Republican Party should. The full statement is below: Dear Governor Crist, As you know, Florida is facing a major budget crisis. After cutting billions of dollars from vital education, healthcare and public safety programs last year - cuts that hurt Floridians struggling to get by during these tough economic times - our state still face larger and ballooning deficits. This weekend, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported that your trip this summer cost taxpayers a total of $430,000. They reported that taxpayers footed the bill for your entourage of more than two dozen, including a photographer and nine bodyguards. They write about your accommodations and expenses that, "His London hotel suite, originally estimated to cost $1,800 a night, actually was $2,179, the Sun-Sentinel found. He flew first class for about $8,000 round trip, courtesy of a Miami travel agency. He ran up room service and minibar tabs of more than $1,300. And he spent $320 on electric fans to keep him cool while giving speeches." This news comes at the same time you are calling on Floridians to make sacrifices and ordering government agencies to cut spending. With tours of Buckingham Palace and visits to the Eiffel Tower on your agenda, it was clear at the time that your trip served as a taxpayer financed vacation. While some positive results may come from the trip, the lavish accommodations and first class travel were beyond excessive. The same results could have been accomplished should you have stayed at more modest accommodations than the Presidential suites of five-star hotels, while creating huge saving for taxpayers. While your office continues defending your trip, claiming it has helped Florida's economy the statistics are clear: since your trip more than 48,000 Floridians have lost their jobs, over 145,000 Floridians have received foreclosure notices, and our tourism industry has seen a major decline in the number of visitor. Additionally, since your trip we have learned that our state's deficit has grown by more than $2 billion. To show that you are a responsible steward of Florida taxpayers' hard earned dollars, you should reimburse the state's treasury the costs associated with this trip. (more...)

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