Bermuda All Inclusive
Presidential Visits Abroad
The visits are listed in two separate sections: chronologically by President and alphabetically by country. Visits to dependent territories are included under the country having sovereignty over the territory at the time of the visit. For example, visits to Bermuda are found under the United Kingdom. In the country list, entries for countries that no longer exist have been moved under the name of the successor state and cross references provided as needed. In the entries under the Presidents, the name of the country as it was at the time of the visit has been retained. The names and spellings of cities in both sections remain as they were at the time of the visit. ... [Read More]
Tips for Business Travelers to Nigeria
Business Scams Identifying Business Opportunities Nigeria is an oil-rich West African nation of over 88 million inhabitants. It offers the experienced and determined U.S. businessperson a potentially rewarding business opportunity. As in any market, results are usually obtained through solid research and hard work. The business opportunity that arrives on a silver platter carried by a stranger should be rigorously evaluated by an objective and disinterested par ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Ownership and use of firearms are subject to Dominican law. Chief of Mission permission to import, purchase or possess a firearm does not supercede any requirement of Dominican law. Chief of Mission importation permission also does not authorize anyone to carry any weapon for defensive purposes outside of an employee÷Õ or family member÷Õ assigned residence. Firearms must be securely transported, unloaded, to and from where they will be used for sporting purposes. III. PROCEDURES FOR FIREARM IMPORTATION [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
A few stores sell a very limited selection of toys and games. All holiday and party supplies and cards should be shipped, but there are basic paper plates, cups, and utensils available locally. Ornaments and artificial trees should also be shipped. The local hardware stores have a small selection and expensive artificial trees. Sparse, live trees are sporadically offered at high prices. Basic ServicesLast Updated: 9/30/2002 6:00 PM Kolonia offers several modestly priced seamstresses that provide simple tailoring services for that personalized fit and make curtains to order quickly. A small selection of cotton and tropical print fabrics and sewing patterns and notions are available. Local laundromats are available, but not a dry cleaning service. A few beauty shops are in operation ... [Read More]
Italy, Holy See (Vatican City) and San Marino
CRIME: Italy has a moderate rate of violent crime, some of which is directed towards tourists, principally for motives of theft. Some travelers have been victims of rape and beatings. There have also been incidents of drinks laced with drugs being used by criminals to rob, and in some cases, assault tourists. Many of these incidents have occurred in the vicinity of Rome’s Termini train station and at major tourist centers such as Campo de Fiori and Piazza Navona, as well as in Florence and Naples. Criminals using this tactic “befriend” a traveler at a train station, bus stop, restaurant, café or bar in tourist areas, then eventually offer a drink laced with a sleeping drug. When the tourist falls asleep, criminals steal the traveler’s valuables. ... [Read More]
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