Baggage
2 Bags per person not to exceed 62 inches. 1 carry on bag not to exceed 39 inches.

Tipping
Most restaurants include a 15% gratuity. Although service charges are included, it is customary to tip your guide. The recommended tips are as follows:

Bus Tours -		$5.00 per person / per day for guide
		$3.00 per person / per day for driver
Private Car Tours -		$8.00 per person / per day

Kids are people too!

Currency
The Israeli Shekel is the country's legal tender. You may bring an unlimited amount of foreign currency into the country. You can pay in dollars almost everywhere, but exchange rates vary. Most places accept travelers checks and major credit cards which exempt tourists from the Value Added Tax (V.A.T) with the completion of the proper forms. Debit and ATM cards are not accepted.

Time Difference
Israel standard time is generally 7 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, but is occasionally only 6 hours ahead.

Flight Times
The flight from John F. Kennedy Airport to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv is about 10 hours and the return flight is about 11 ½ hours.

Electrical Current
220 volts AC, single phase, 50 cycles. Foreign appliances require adaptors for plugs. Most larger hotels have built-in adaptors and hairdryers.

Phone Calls
You can purchase telecards at newsstands and at the post office. Most dial direct services are available. However, you must get the Israel code from your calling card carrier. Please ask us about our cell phone service.

Safety
Israel is a safe destination and offers outstanding hotels, restaurants, historical sites and recreational facilities. We will work together to assure you a meaningful trip and we will never let you travel unless it is safe. The government of Israel takes enormous precautions to protect both its citizens and its visitors.