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Inside Background
Background 
Carmel is a popular choice for a vacation, weekend getaway, or as an add-on to...
Last edited: 31 July 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Things to Do 
Just being in Carmel is a treat in itself.  Natural beauty all around with the...
Last edited: 10 November 2006
Carmel Bonfires 
Carmel has one of the most beautiful beaches in all of California. The sand is...
Last edited: 17 June 2009
Dog Friendly Carmel 
Carmel, California is considered to be one of the most dog friendly cities in...
Last edited: 27 January 2010
Romance 
Carmel is well known as one of the most romantic cities in the world. Tucked...
Last edited: 26 June 2009
Carmel City Beach / Carmel River Beach 
 The Carmel City Beach and the Carmel River Beach are two of the most scenic...
Last edited: 09 June 2008
Carmel Walks 
Taking this walking tour is the only way to really see Carmel. It is full of...
Last edited: 23 August 2011
Chateau Julien 
The beautiful French Chateau sits in the rustic Carmel Valley surrounded by big...
Last edited: 29 July 2009
Gravity Garden 
Artist Jim Needham has created a sculpture garden of rocks that have been...
Last edited: 04 July 2011
Point Lobos State Reserve 
 Point Lobos State Reserve is a "must" when visiting the Carmel area.  A small...
Last edited: 18 July 2008
Two Sisters Designs 
Recently visited Carmel, CA and visited Two Sister Designs. It was a great...
Last edited: 02 August 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
Carmel is well known for its variety of excellent restaurants. Within a one...
Last edited: 24 August 2006
Casanova 
A true Casanova will love this charming hideaway in the heart of Carmel's...
Last edited: 05 October 2006
Em Le's - Eat. Drink. Save Money. 
 Located in the center of downtown Carmel,  Em Le's is the village's second...
Last edited: 06 October 2011
Bahama Billy's 
Bahama Billy's has a fun atmosphere and good food. The food is definitely...
Last edited: 19 January 2008
Casanova Restaurant 
 Casanova in located on 5th & Mission in the quaint village of Carmel.  The...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Katy's Place 
 Katy's Place is a Carmel tradition and a favorite with locals as well as...
Last edited: 14 November 2006
Mission Ranch Restaurant 
 The Mission Ranch Restaurant is Clint Eastwood’s baby!  Along with this fine...
Last edited: 20 February 2006
Portabella 
PortaBella is a charming Carmel restaurant located right on fashionable Ocean...
Last edited: 27 April 2006
R G Burgers 
R G Burgers is more than just another burger place.  They have lots of...
Last edited: 16 March 2008
Terrace Grill 
 The Terrace Grill is located in the historic La Playa Hotel in Carmel, CA...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Tommy's Wok 
Looking For The Best Chinese Food You Just Found It Five Star Food ,Great...
Last edited: 04 October 2009
Village Corner 
 The Village Corner, located at the corner of Delores and Sixth has been a...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 11 May 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 15 June 2011
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 14 May 2010
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: 11 October 2011
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 21 July 2011
Tipping & Etiquette 
  CAUTION:  Some of this information is subjective by nature, and is by no...
Last edited: 04 January 2012
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Natural and Historic Sites 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 May 2011
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 02 October 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 12 February 2011
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 16 January 2012
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 07 January 2011
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 28 October 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 04 September 2011
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