General Information on Germany
Overview
Travel Information
Travel Etiquette
for Germany
Currency and Money Matters
Language Information
When to Travel
Travel Books, Maps and Other Information
Germany Business Etiquette and Culture
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| Your best bet may be the German National Tourist Office: United States - , 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168; 212/661-7200. Canada - 175 Bloor Street E, Suite 604, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3R8, 416/968-1570. United Kingdom - Nightingale House, 65 Curzon Street, London W1Y 8NE, 0717/493-0081. |
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Turn your "palm" into an interactive guide with the Germany Palm Travel Guide. The guide to replace the heavy books in your luggage, the Germany Palm Travel Guide gives you extensive info on Berlin, Cologne, Hannover, Hamburg, Munich an much much more. |
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One of the best ways to get good travel information is to check with folks who know a lot about the area in which you plan to visit.
At
Allexperts -
Germany you can ask volunteer experts questions about travel and tourism, and attractions for free! Allexperts and Getting Away With Jim Bruner, working together to give you the best in reliable travel information.
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.
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If you plan to visit Berlin, you may want to also purchase the Berlin Palm Travel Guide. The guide to replace the heavy books in your luggage, the Berlin Palm Travel Guide gives you all the info on sights, restaurants and nightlife with over 300 reviews of popular hangouts by travelers like you. |
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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.
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The currency for Germany is the euro. At the time of conversion to the euro, the exchange rate was as follows: 1.95583 German marks = 1 euro. You should check for the current exchange rate at Onada.com and get a cheat sheet.
The euro is the single currency of the European Monetary Union, which was adopted by 11 Member States from 1 January 1999. The 11 Member States are Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland. Greece became the 12th Member State to adopt the Euro on 1 January 2001. The name "euro" was chosen by the European Heads of State or Government at the European Council meeting in Madrid in December 1995.
There will be 7 euro notes and 8 euro coins. The notes are in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5 euro. The denominations of coins are 2 euro, 1 euro, 50 euro cent, 20 euro cent, 10 euro cent, 5 euro cent, 2 euro cent, and 1 euro cent.
If you have used "foreign" currency in the past in your travels, you will find that, just like using than old national currency, it is pretty much the same. The real difference you will see is when you travel to other countries in the euro area. There will be no more currency exchange - which means no more exchange commission to be paid - no more time spent calculating price comparisons, and no more time wasted shopping around for the best exchange rate.
Click on Quest for just about all the information you will need for the euro.
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Language Information...
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.
German Phone Adaptor Set
- This pair of phone adaptors modify the Germany outlet to
accept one US style RJ11 connector and one Germany connector to allow use of
connection for both the US line and the Germany phone line simultaneously.
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Travel Seasons...
If you are planning a trip to Germany you should be aware that there are actually three seasons for air fares as a general rule; High Season, which is the most expensive, and normally is during June, July, and August; the Low Season (less expensive), which is November through March (however, late December and early January are a little higher); and the Shoulder Season, which is April, May, September, and October when the prices are more moderate. Prices will vary somewhat when special events are taking place such as during the Christmas holidays and near the end of September for
Oktoberfest. This information also applies to hotel prices. It is possible to stay at a hotel on arrival in Munich, and pay DM160, and stay at the same place before you come home, and pay DM200. And, if there is something going on in town and rooms are in short supply, the price will go up.
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Want to get around on your own while you are in Europe? IdeaMerge offers auto and RV rentals, along with short-term auto and RV leases throughout Europe. Click on RV Rentals Worldwide, and Tax-free Auto Leases in Europe for additional information, or to rent or lease a vehicle of your choice in Europe. |
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Germany Business Etiquette and Culture
Executive Planet offers a great resource for anyone doing business in Germany. There website guide to Germany business etiquette and culture covers many aspects of doing business in Germany. It is our goal to provide practical, accurate, and up-to-date tips on Germany business culture and etiquette, written by experts in business consulting in Germany. We encourage visitors to leave questions or comments on our discussion boards, moderated by experts in intercultural training and business. Your contributions help us make Executive Planet™ the most comprehensive resource on Alexia & Stephan Petersen business etiquette and culture on the Internet.
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 Germany 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 Germany 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 Germany 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 Germany 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 Germany 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 Germany 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 Germany business etiquette.
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