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T&L: America’s Rudest Cities for Visitors


According to a recent Travel&Leisure Magazine article, the five cities in the U.S. where citizens are not too cordial to tourists are:

1. Los Angeles: That’ll be another $10 for your waiter, 'cause he really needs the dough. He came out here from Podunk to become a big movie star. He ain’t quite made it yet, but your contribution will keep him going a little longer before he has to go back home.

2. New York: Hey, I’m walkin’ here! You think you own the sidewalk or sumpin’? This is my Noo Yawk! Get outa my face, tourist! But first unload your wallet!

3. Philadelphia: Who sez Philly is the City of Brotherly Love? I don’t even like my sister, so pay for your hoagie and scram outa here!

4. Miami: Yeah, it ain’t the heat, it’s the humidity. I know we raised the prices on rooms at our dumpy hotel 200 percent, but ya know, it’s the season. And down here, the season is from January 1 to December 31.

5. Washington DC: Don’t ask me where the Lincoln Memorial is. Go find it yerself, tourist. I’m busy lobbying Congress to get a billion or so to keep my bank from going broke and to pay off more execs with huge cash bonuses.

Just kiddin’. We totally disagree with the listing, and have always found those cities welcoming to tourists with courtesy, great bargains and wonderful experiences.
Ras ak-Khaimah, UAE: Obey Dress Code Or Else! PDF Print E-mail


On some beaches in France, Sweden, Australia, the U.S. and elsewhere, you can show up wearing skimpy swimsuits, topless or no clothing at all. However, when you want to sun yourself on other beaches, you must obey the local laws or you get in trouble.

For example, tourists are being warned to cover up on certain public beaches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or face a fine for showing too much skin. Authorities in Ras al-Khaimah emirate, have signs on public beaches warning of penalties for certain swimwear. Forbidden are two-piece bikinis and Speedo-style swim trunks for men.

The beaches are located 60 miles northeast of Dubai. Emirate officials enforce the rules because religious laws and local standards declare nudity and skimpy swimwear offensive to Dubai residents. So, wherever your travels allow to bathe and sun, be sure you know the local rules so you won’t expose too much of yourself (and your bank account).
 
 
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