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General Information on Poland
Travel Etiquette for Poland
Getting To Poland
Getting Around in Poland
Some Things to See and Do in Poland
Cities and Towns in Poland
Suggestions for Accommodations in Poland
Suggestions for Dining in Poland
Some Favorites in Poland
Some Interesting Links About Poland
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Poland Business Etiquette and Culture
An excellent guide to business culture and etiquette in Poland.


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General Information on Poland
The main tourist attractions in Poland include the historic city of Cracow, which suffered little war damage; the resort towns of Zakopone, in the Tatras, and Sopot, on the Baltic; and the restored Old Town in Warsaw, as well as the capital's museums and Palace of Science and Culture.  For complete information contact the Polish National Tourist Office at 212-338-9412.

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The zloty is the official currency of Poland. It literally means “golden” and is subdivided into 100 groszy. As a result of extreme inflation in the early 1990’s, the currency underwent redenomination so that on January 1, 1998, 10,000 old zlotych (PLZ) became one new zloty (PLN). Additional information about the zloty can be found at http://www.zloty.net.

Currency Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports, railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a nightmare.  Order in advance from All Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious! Current Exchange Rate: Check Today's Exchange Rate

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Travel Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out. TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide travel. Our features and articles are written by professional journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a background in this area. So – know before you go. Visit TravelEtiquette so you will know how to, as the old adage states, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”

Getting To Poland
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Getting Around in Poland

 
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Some Things to See and Do in Poland
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Cities and Towns in Poland
Warsaw - My preferred hotel chain is Marriott. I have stayed Residence Inns, which are prefect for longer stays with all the comforts of home; Spring Hill Suites, which I have found nice for longer stays as the have up to 25% more room than comparably priced rooms; Towne Place Suites, again when I want more room or am on a longer stay; Courtyard by Marriott, which has everything the business traveler needs, as well as families; Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, which I find spacious, comfortable and affordable. Another great idea is to stay at one of the JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts where you can enjoy a new dimension for your vacation or holiday. and Marriott Hotels and Resorts and have found them all to be of consistent quality and service. I have also stayed at some of their Vacation Club properties and have enjoyed each visit. AAA members can get discount rates at Marriott, as can Seniors. Click on Great Getaways for less at Marriott for special officers and great deals at Marriott hotels worldwide!

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Suggestions for Accommodations in Poland
Warsaw - My preferred hotel chain is Marriott. I have stayed Residence Inns, which are prefect for longer stays with all the comforts of home; Spring Hill Suites, which I have found nice for longer stays as the have up to 25% more room than comparably priced rooms; Towne Place Suites, again when I want more room or am on a longer stay; Courtyard by Marriott, which has everything the business traveler needs, as well as families; Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, which I find spacious, comfortable and affordable. Another great idea is to stay at one of the JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts where you can enjoy a new dimension for your vacation or holiday. and Marriott Hotels and Resorts and have found them all to be of consistent quality and service. I have also stayed at some of their Vacation Club properties and have enjoyed each visit. AAA members can get discount rates at Marriott, as can Seniors. Click on Great Getaways for less at Marriott for special officers and great deals at Marriott hotels worldwide!

  Getaway Specials from Marriott.
Reservations for Marriott hotels, resorts, & inns
 

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HotelsCentral.com - Offers discount hotel reservations in Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Spain, The Netherlands, Ukraine, United Kingdom. We offer locally negotiated prices and local customer support.

 

Airline tickets, hotel and car rental reservations

At Travelocity, not only can you find the lowest fare or best schedule on over 400 airlines, but you can also find Great Car Rental Deals, Low hotel rates when you click on Hotel Deals, hundreds of Cruise Deals, some of the Top Vacation Deals deals on the Internet and much more. You can click on the Weather Center to see what the weather will be like at your destination, and even use their Currency Converter So you will be ready to go as soon as your arrive. At Travelocity, you can find it all.

Home Exchanges in Poland - Why stay in a hotel when you can live just like you would at home? Browse the most popular home exchange searches on the Digsville Home Exchange Club. Affordable holidays don’t need to be a risk - Join the Digsville Home Exchange Network. Click Here for more information.

Suggestions for Dining in Poland
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Some Favorites in Poland
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Interesting Links For Poland

The zloty is the official currency of Poland. It literally means “golden” and is subdivided into 100 groszy. As a result of extreme inflation in the early 1990’s, the currency underwent redenomination so that on January 1, 1998, 10,000 old zlotych (PLZ) became one new zloty (PLN). Additional information about the zloty can be found at http://www.zloty.net.

Currency Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports, railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a nightmare.  Order in advance from All Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious! Current Exchange Rate: Check Today's Exchange Rate

Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.

Home Exchanges in Poland - Why stay in a hotel when you can live just like you would at home? Browse the most popular home exchange searches on the Digsville Home Exchange Club. Affordable holidays don’t need to be a risk - Join the Digsville Home Exchange Network. Click Here for more information.

Affiliate Car Rental in Poland - Our vehicles are provided by major global suppliers, Alamo, Dollar, National, Eurocar, Budget and Hertz to name a few. We belong to a large buying group, so we can offer our customers the substantial car rental discounts you'd expect from a large multi-national organization. You can rent your vehicle from Affiliate Car Rental with the minimum of fuss, just choose a destination from the drop down box above, fill in the times and dates to receive a comprehensive fully inclusive rental quote. Click on Affiliate Car Rental or the banner for all of the details.

HotelsCentral.com - Offers discount hotel reservations in Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Spain, The Netherlands, Ukraine, United Kingdom. We offer locally negotiated prices and local customer support.

Poland Business Etiquette and Culture - An excellent guide to business culture and etiquette in Poland.
Executive Planet™ provides valuable tips on business etiquette, customs and protocol for doing business worldwide. Our guides are co-authored by experts in international business etiquette, who are available to answer your questions on the discussion board.

This guide to Poland business etiquette and culture covers many aspects of doing business in Poland. It is our goal to provide practical, accurate, and up-to-date tips on Poland business culture and etiquette, written by experts in business consulting in Poland. We encourage visitors to leave questions or comments on our discussion boards, moderated by experts in intercultural training and business. Click On: Executive Planet - Poland

This guide contains the following articles:
Let's Make a Deal - negotiating tactics, the value of connections, recommended business card style and content, business card protocol, sitting and presenting yourself in meetings, language for brochures and promotional material, pace of business, preferred presentation styles, final agreements, thinking styles, adherence to company policy, and more on Poland business culture . . . Prosperous Entertaining - typical mealtimes throughout the day, best venues for business entertaining, punctuality for social events, dinner table seating etiquette, mealtime etiquette, importance of alcohol, toasting, guidelines for hosting a banquet/social event, what foods should be served/avoided, accepting and declining invitations, and more on Poland business etiquette. . . Appointment Alert! - typical vacation times, recommended appointment times, length of the lunch hour, signals that indicate beginning or end of an appointment, best arrival time (early, late, right on time), and more on Poland business culture. . . Gift Giving - recommended gifts, gifts to avoid, good and bad colors for wrapping paper, how to present a gift to individuals and groups, guidelines for receiving gifts, and more on Poland business culture. . . First Name or Title? - using titles such as 'Doctor', naming conventions to avoid, when to use first names, and more. . . Public Behavior - how to greet strangers and introduce yourself, the rules for men shaking hands with women, acceptable demeanor, rules for eye contact, gestures/sayings to avoid, and more on Poland business culture. . . Business Dress - is dress modest, conservative, etc., specific dress requirements for men and women, what visitors should wear to social functions, and more on Poland business culture. . Conversation - welcome and unwelcome topics of conversation, the role of compliments, the tone of voice to be used, whether your hosts are physical or more reserved, and more on Poland business etiquette. For additional information, click on
http://www.executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=Poland

 

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