Hotel Accomodations
Pitmar Tours selects quality hotels, normally of the AAA rated 3-star/diamond rating or better. It may not always be
possible for us to accommodate all travelers in first-floor rooms at two-story hotels. Even though we request non-smoking
rooms or ground floor, some hotels may not always be able to guarantee this request. Hotels try their best to
fulfill our needs.
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Luggage
Luggage handling is provided as part of your tour. This service is limited to one piece of standard-sized
luggage per person. Pitmar Tours luggage tags will be included in your final documents and should be attached
to your piece of luggage to receive this assistance.
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What to Wear
"Casual wear" is strongly recommended, and you will need to consider the following guidelines in
light of the expected weather for your destination. For women, we suggest casual tops, slacks and
knee length skirts or shorts. Long sundresses with a shirt are also common, as are sweaters and
sweatshirts, and jeans. For men, casual pants, jeans or dress shorts along with a shirt, sweater
or sweatshirt is appropriate. Lightweight woolens are suitable, and knits are extremely popular
since they pack well and offer a degree of warmth when needed. Layered clothing is particularly
helpful because of frequent moves from indoors to outdoors to motorcoach.
A pair of broken-in, rubber-soled shoes is highly recommended, so you can comfortably walk at
our tour stops. You may also want to bring a warm coat/jacket and gloves (depending on your departure date)
and rain gear "just in case".
Finally, due to the relaxed nature of our tours, suits, ties and formal dresses are not needed.
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Don't Forget to Bring
It's a good idea to make a pre-trip list of the things you might use each day-prescription
(and non-prescription) medicine, eye glasses, contact lenses, sun glasses, hearing aids,
extra batteries for your camera, etc.
A battery powered travel alarm clock, binoculars and a collapsible umbrella may come
in handy. It will be less expensive to take film with you.
Brag book with pictures of grandchildren.
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The Coach
We have a seat rotation policy that allows you to move to a different seat each day
on the motorcoach. This system works very well to give everyone an opportunity to
sit in a different section of the coach. Therefore, we cannot make special seating
assignments. No smoking is allowed on the coach.
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Money - United States
Most businesses along our tour routes vary on acceptance of credit cards, although
generally you'll find they accept most major cards. Personal checks are sometimes
accepted, although some businesses will not accept out-of-state checks. ATM
(Automatic Teller Machines) are also available in most locations for your convenience.
If you plan to use an ATM, please remember your PIN number.
Travelers Checks: You can purchase travelers checks in U.S. currency before leaving
home in whatever amount you feel will be adequate. Travelers checks are much safer
than cash. At the same time we do find that it gets difficult for people to cash the
travellers checks so keep ythe denominations to $20 and $50 denominations.
Credit Cards: Often, a credit card purchase offers an excellent rate of exchange,
and may avoid certain currency conversion fees. Most widely accepted are VISA,
MasterCard and American Express. Some credit card companies may charge a fee for
international charges, therefore you may want to check in advance with your credit
card company. Personal checks are normally not readily accepted.
ATM Machines: ATM machines have become increasingly available in countries outside
the U.S., and can offer a convenient and easy method for obtaining cash at any time
of day. You may wish to check with your bank to inquire about any fees that are
applicable and for instructions on using your card in the countries you will be
visiting. We suggest that you do not plan to rely entirely on ATM machines to obtain cash.
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Prescription Medication
Your personal medication should be kept in original labeled containers from the
pharmacy and carried with you in your purse or carry-on bag. (It is a good idea
to take an extra copy of your doctor's prescription with you on the tour.) Please
take enough medicine to last the length of the tour. You might also want to
consider taking along your favorite stomach remedy in case of minor discomforts.
The same is true of any vitamins, salt or sugar substitutes you may be using.
If you need refrigeration for insulin, you can arrange that with each hotel.
If you wear eyeglasses, contact lenses or a hearing aid, we suggest you bring along a spare.
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