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Amsterdam, Holland: No More Tours Of Hooker ‘hood


The Netherlands government no longer promotes the capital city as a tourist destination, while touting other Dutch cities and towns. This year, Amsterdam city tours are limited to 15 visitors.

Sadly, for eager male visitors, tours of the infamous Amsterdam Red Light neighborhood are forbidden entirely. Also, to earn the city more tax income, all hotel room tax charges have gone higher, as are extra taxes on museums, boat trips and other tourist attractions. In other words, as with Las Vegas and other rip-off travel destinations, the bargain prices you see for Amsterdam are just the beginning you’ll pay for your visit.
Q: Is It OK To Tip A Helpful Flight Attendant? PDF Print E-mail


P.L., Memphis TN: This senior citizen requires help to get through the airport to check-in and to my flight. I always tip the airport employee who pushes my wheelchair.

Once aboard, a flight attendant helps me get settled in my seat and my carry-on into the overhead. Then, for bathroom trips, I’m escorted up and down the aisle. Should I tip for those services?

A: The average flight attendant’s salary is $45,000 a year, plus benefits and free flights. The airport employee earns about half of that amount. That said, if you feel the attendant has been very helpful during the flight, while being escorted off at your destination, a gift of from $10 and up is appropriate.

 
 
 
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