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Tour Guide? My family and I are planning to travel from Georgia to Canada in an RV next year. We would like to hire a private tour guide to drive and give us a guided tour in between. any suggestions on where i might hire such a person to do that? any suggestions for alternatives?

tour guide? does anyone have a vacancy for a tour guide in scotland? i am looking for a job

Tour guide? Is their a required/limit in the height and weight if you want to be a tour guide?..

Do you need a tour guide travelling on eurostar from london to paris? My family is thinking about a trip to London. We'd like to take a train to Paris for a day- we know, we know, "You can't do Paris in a day", whatever. If we book a train from london to paris, it sometimes sounds like a tour guide cost is included in the cost of the train. Can you choose to go without a tour guide?

What kind of insurance would a Bicycle Tour Guide need in NYC? I am in the very early stages of planning a tour guide company that offers themed tours throughout NYC. Any lawyers or insurance people out there? Any idea what kind of insurance I'd need. I'll have a fleet of 15-20 bikes, everyone wearing helmets and operating mainly in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Thanks!

How to find a good tour guide for Varanasi in India? the varanasi tour guide shud b able to speak good english? I have read a lot about varanasi and am completely fascinated. so I am planning to be there in a few weeks. I plan to hire a tour guide in varanasi to help me explore the place completely. I want someone who speaks and understands Americans, sign language wont work. shud have great knowledge of varanasi, anyone with suggestions may please oblige

How can I find a good tourist guide in Varanasi? Need a good varanasi tour guide? I intend to travel to Varanasi in India and would need the services of a good tourist guide in Varanasi. The varanasi tour guide should be knowledgeable and must have good communication skills

What is the best way to tip a European tour guide? I am taking a large group and will have about $4000 in tip money to give to the guide, but I don't want to carry around that much money and can only withdraw $300 per 24 hours from my ATM. I'm thinking traveler's cheques, but my tour consultant keeps saying not to give the guide traveler's cheques but rather to give a "check card," which would debit funds from MY account. HELP!

How can i start as a tour guide for foreign agent? I am a tour guide in Viet Nam, I am looking for some foreign travel agents or traveller who wants to visit my place so i can organise tours for them. Pls send me some. Thnks

Where can I find the best tour guide for Upper Michigan? I need to find the best tour guide that has the most options for lodging, restuarants, entertainment, ext.

How can i find a good varanasi tourist guide, suggest good varanasi tour guide please? We are a school group planning to go to varanasi. we would need a good varanasi tourist guide to show us around. the varanasi tour guide should be learned and able to understand americans

What are the answers to be able to become a tour guide on Club Penguin? I tried to think of the answers on Club Penguin to become a tour guide but I can't seem to find the answers. Please help!

What do you know about being a tour guide for Science and History Musems? I enjoy learnning and informing others about this or that. What are the pros and cons of working as a tour guide for Science and History Musems and what are the requirements of schooling and so forth to attain such a job? What is the pay like and are volunteer positions avialable?

What does it take to be a tour guide in disneyland? I want to apply to work in Disneyland but would only want to be a tour guide/ guest relations... does anyone have any information on this?

What would be the customary tip for a tour guide and charter bus driver? More specifically, what would be the tip for a tour of Thailand (Pattaya/Bangkok) run by and catered to Chinese-Americans? We were told by the tour guide that tip is customarily $8 USD per day per person ($5 for tour guide and $3 for driver), which seems somewhat expensive for a tip.

How can I become a tour guide in Chicago? Where would I go to look for a job as a tour guide?

How do I find a reliable tour guide in Shanghai? I want to visit Shanghai some time in 2007. I am looking for an English-speaking tour guide who can show me the city, dine with me, and show me some of the night life. I' d prefer somebody who has studied Chinese culture or the history of Shanghai. I am a USA citizen, from New Orleans.

How do i become a freelance tour guide? I'm an engineering student. I've heard of a tour guide course which last for 5 months. Only on weekends, and after 5 months, i'll be able to be a tour guide, is tat true???

What steps should I take to become a tour guide? I am an American and I have traveled extensively throughout both the United States and Europe. I hope to become a tour guide in Spain. Are there any specific classes I should take in high school and college? As a United States citizen, are there any forms or formalities I must go through to work in Spain? A minimum age? Other information I might want? Thanks!

I am learning to be a tour guide for a bontanic garden and I have to give a presentation How to do it? I must pretend to be a tour guide and explain a particular are in the garden to my audience. What should I say for my opening statement etc.,

How much will it cost for a tour guide in Tanzania? I'm doing a report on the grasslands of Tanzania and I need to plan a trip there. I want to visit Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Gombe Stream, and Selous Game Reserve. And I wanted to know how much a tour guide would cost for about a week. Can anybody help me??

How to develop tourism in Dubai ? Why you want to be a tour guide? Please answer on in five lines for each qu? How to develop tourism in Dubai ? Why you want to be a tour guide? Please answer only in five lines for each question.

Name of movie where young tour guide takes people in apartment building and they all breathe together ? I saw a comedy movie AGES ago where, I believe, the young lead acts as a tour guide (maybe in NYC) and takes his customers into an apartment building and tells them to breathe in the atmosphere (or something like that). They all are taking deep breaths in unison on the stairway and alarm an apartment dweller who opens her door.

How can I book Captain Crazy as my Nine Mile tour guide? Okay so heres the deal me and my gf are going to Jamaica from Feb.4- Feb.9 and we both wanted to book the internet sensation Captain Crazy. Doe anyone know how to book him or reserve him or how I can be able to get him as our tour guide. Thanks for the help . One Love.

Where can I find a personal tour guide in Paris or Madrid? I was wondering if there's a list or website that can help me find an English-speaking tour guide for a couple of days to help me navigate these cities.

What do i need to do in order to become a tour guide? I really want to become a tour guide in another country but i don't know how to go about it. Help

Should I be a tour guide for my college? Will it look good on a resume for an internship? I want to apply for an internship next year, and I need to have things to put on my resume. Will being a college tour guide be a good thing to put on a resume for an internship or is it a waste of time? I talked to my mom about it and she says that it will show that I have public speaking skills. What do you think? I can't decide if I want to do it or not. thanks!

part time work as tour guide in Anchorage? I am interested in part time work as a tour guide in anchorage (where I live) over the summer. Where would I go for training? How would I get certified? Where would I look for a job? Thanks for any advice anyone can give me.

How to become a tour guide in Singapore? Qualifications?Through Singapore Tourism Board?How to apply for tour guide cert?

I am planning a trip to Varanasi soon, does anyone know of a good tour guide for Varanasi? I need some suggestion for a Varanasi tourist guide for my varanasi trip. Must be able to understand Americans and should be good as a tour guide for varanasi and have a good knowledge of the place

What is on the Washington DC tour guide exam? I need to take the Tour Guide A test and don't know what to study. Any help would be appreciated.

How do i become a tour guide? I would love to be a tour guide? What should i study at Uni? I would love to be a tour guide for a more mature audience that really appreciates travel!!!!! Something like Trafalgar tours. I love history!!!!! I eventually would like to work for a travel program (i know i hear it's almost impossible!) like Getaway or Discovery travel Samantha Brown that's the dream anyways!!!!

i need a varanasi tour guide for Varanasi sightseeing, can someone suggest a professional tour guide ? I am planning to visit varanasi in India and would like a tour guide for showing me around, must be very good and knowledgeable

How much do you pay a ghost tour guide per tour? I run a ghost tour and want to know how much to fairly pay my tour guides? Per tour about 2 or 3 tours per night.

How much do I tip tour guide in Israel? I'm traveling to Israel and hired an independent tour guide directly (no middle person). Since the entire daily fee goes directly to the guide, do I still have to tip? If so, what is a reasonable amount. I accustomed to tipping based on per person, per day. Could use some "guidance" (pun intended). Thanks!

If I was applying to be a tour guide, what may be some employment conditions? If I was applying to be a tour guide, what may be some employment conditions?

Can overseas student be tour guide of travel agency in Au? Any certificate is needed? Can overseas student be tour guide of travel agency in Au? Any certificate is needed?

What would a female tour guide wear? I have a project, planning a trip in mexico and i'm going to dress as a travel agent and my partner is going to dress as a tourguide. What do you suggest that she should wear that would make it obvious that she is a tour guide without it being too cheesy looking??

When you first traveled to Egypt did you use a tour guide? I'm going to Cairo, Egypt for the first time; however, do I really need a tour guide? I definately know they help, it's just that I like to have the freedom to go and come as I please...especially when I see the pyramids because I definately want to take my time there and just savor the moment : ) Has anyone traveled to Egypt and got along just fine without a tour guide?

Question about becoming a tour guide in Italy? Any advice from those in the travel business about starting your own business as a Tour Guide. I lived in Italy many years ago, and I studied Italian for a long time. Italy would therefore be my main interest. What would be the best way for me to start?

How do I find a genuine BEIJING tour guide? Any experience with good tour guides? Referrals? I don't mind paying for one or a free student wanting to learn English, however I've read so many horror stories online about kickbacks, and bad tours/tour guides. Some have suggested facebook, but how do I search for this? Thanks everyone.

I need help with rules regarding starting a tour guide company.? So lets just say I wanted to be a tour guide in Prague, Czech Republic. I don't want to join an already existing tour guide agency, but instead I want to start my own. I would be the only person working there, working as the cashier, tour guide and all the other jobs. My question is: do I need any special permits to do this, or do I need some sort of license? Are there any special taxes associated with this line of work? Thanks.

How would you describe a good tour guide? What made them helpful? Also, what did the bad tour guides do wrong?

Are there any private tours for teenagers to go to London? Can you hire a chaperone/tour guide? Two friends of the family: girl(17) girl(18) want to go to london but no one else can go with them. Are there any private tour guides/chaperon that you can hire to show them around and watch them? They don't want to go in a big group with other teens.

How can i become a tour guide in NYC ? I recently visited NYC and LOVED IT! i have always wanted to travel away from home as i have been studying leisure and tourism at secondary school and now studying travel and tourism at sixth from college. when i visited nyc i seen how awesome of a job it would be and im really really interested in becoming a tour guide in New york city. i was also wondering if anyone knows rougly how much a tour guide gets as an income. I have researched the job but i cant get a straight forward answer.. Thanks guys,

How can I be a Paris Tour Guide? I was on a site the other day and they were looking for English speaking students that would want to be Tour Guides in Paris.. I do not remember the site. Does ANYONE know any Tour Guide businesses in Paris? The site had a section where you "Meet The Tour Guides" with photos and mini-bios of them. Let me know!

how much do i tip tour guide in beijing ? how much should i give tip to tour guide and tour driver in beijing ? I will take only one day tour (about 8 hours). The tour company suggest i give tip to them. But i dont know how much.

how can I get a job as a tour guide in china? I am moving to china quite soon (february 1st) for the second time, and I don't really want to teach english again. Does anyone have any information on getting jobs as tour guides or any other job ideas for the middle kingdom?

Around how much does it cost to hire a tour guide (at a national park)? I am doing a math project and I need the price for hiring a tour guide. It doesn't have to be an exact answer. I just need an idea where to start. Thanks!

What does the german tour guide on family guy say to brian. Is that available on youtube? The episode where Stewie wants to go live with Mother Maggie on Sunny Patch Farms. Brian and Stewie end up on a tour bus and start talking about "history" when the tour guide says something in german. What does he say and is that available on youtube???

What is the best way to tip a European tour guide? I am taking a large group and will have about $4000 in tip money to give to the guide, but I don't want to carry around that much money and can only withdraw $300 per 24 hours from my ATM. I'm thinking traveler's cheques, but my tour consultant keeps saying not to give the guide traveler's cheques but rather to give a "check card," which would debit funds from MY account. HELP!

r there guides to japan that does not have tour but guide you along the places? R there guides that guide you to toyko, introduce where you can stay, eat, & have cheap shopping? but they are NOT tour guides.

Where on the net, as in FREE US noticeboards, would I advertise my tour guide service? Am looking at offering being a tour guide to Americans visiting Devonport, a seaside community in Auckland, New Zealand. Does anyone here know of any FREE US (as in USA) internet noticeboards that I could put myself out there?(so as Americans know that am offering this service for them when they visit New Zealand) Am not part of any company.

Who is the best DDay beaches tour guide? Three friends and I will be in Bayeux, France for two nights beginning 27 June, 2007. We'd like an experienced tour guide to show us the beaches of the DDay invasion who has good knowledge of the military aspects and social history of nearby liberated villages.

Hi, I am thinking of visiting Hokkaido on free and easy. Can anyone introduce a tour guide there to show ard? Going 2nd week of August 1) Which places not to miss? 2) engage a english speaking Tour guide to us around for places and food 3)which place to stay 4)Any Japanese tour Agencies contacts based in Singapore Thanks

How do I find a reliable business assistant & private tour guide and in Shanghai and Beijing? Hello, I want to visit Shanghai and Beijing some days in 2007. I am looking for an English-speaking business asssistant & personal tour guide who can help me visist suppliers and show me the city, dine with me, and show me some of the night life.

Need a tour guide for couple of days in Beijing? I am travelling to Beijing on a short trip and like to know where to find perhaps a college student in his off days who'd act as our tour guide for a couple of days.

can you recommend a reliable guide for a tour of marrakesh and day hikes in the surrounding mountains? we are 2 couples travelling to morocco for a 5 day trip, looking to split our time between day hikes (within a few hours of the marrakesh) and experiencing the city. we are not interested in a "touristy" experience, but rather would like an authentic experience learning about people, history and culture, food, markets, and are willing to do fairly rigorous hikes for the most interesting experiences. if you can recommend a guide/tour outfit for a great experience? or, places that are a must to see? any info would be helpful, we are early in our planning. thank you!

does anyone knows how to be a official tour guide in Spain? i heard that you need to be licensed in order to be a tour guide in Spain, or the whole European country, does anyone know anything about this?? what kind of test should i study?? thanks

Traveling to England/London, easy to get around or should i use tour guide? I'm travelling to London (and surrounding areas) in January 2008 alone, should i go with a group/tour guide package or will it be easy to get around by myself?

any seminar or workshop you can pay for or sign up for training for tour guide? really wanted to apply for a tour guide job.

where can i find a tour guide in manila? i need a tour guide and a female companion to show mw around manila?

Is it safe to travel to India without a tour guide? Best places to see in India? Hi! My husband and I are planning a trip to India, and was wondering if its better to take a tour package or to go alone, without tour giudes? Need we worry about safety? Also, what are the best places to see? Thanks! We're planning to go to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur...good idea?

How can I be a tour guide in Canada? I am a tourist guide who has experience of job (as a guide and as a company manager) in Malaysia and Iran. I am moving to Canada soon, any chance of being a freelance Tourist Guide, there?

I heard from the tour guide in a zoo that crocodiles shed teeth everyday and grow teeth everyday. Why is this? The guide was referring to fresh water crocodiles. But could not explain why.

How can I find my tour guide, Oscar, from Costa Maya through Explora Caribe? He was our tour guide on the "Highlights" tour by open air tractor/bus vehicle and he said he lives in Cancun. I sent an email to Explora Caribe (his employer), but nobody returned it.

Do the tour guide offices on holiday cash travellers cheques? I'm going to Turkey, where is nest to change travellers cheques? Will banks do it? What about tour offices?