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Back Roads of Iberia: Spanish Paradores & Portuguese Pousadas Back Roads of Iberia: Spanish Paradores & Portuguese Pousadas Plus optional extensions: Porto: Northern Portugal’s Romanesque Gem and Bilbao & Spain’s Northern Coast 2015 Overseas Adventure Travel Back Roads of Iberia: Spanish Paradores & Portuguese Pousadas Handbook Table of Contents 1. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 2 YOUR PASSPORT ....................................................................................................................................... 2 NO VISAS REQUIRED ................................................................................................................................ 3 EMERGENCY PHOTOCOPIES ...................................................................................................................... 3 AIRPORT TRANSFERS ................................................................................................................................ 3 2. HEALTH ................................................................................................................................................. 4 IS THIS ADVENTURE RIGHT FOR YOU ? ....................................................................................................... 4 STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE YOUR TRIP ........................................................................................................ 5 3. MONEY MATTERS ............................................................................................................................. 7 HOW TO CARRY YOUR MONEY ................................................................................................................ 7 CURRENCY ................................................................................................................................................ 9 TIPPING ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 SHOPPING IN PORTUGAL AND SPAIN ...................................................................................................... 10 4. A WORD ABOUT THE WEATHER ................................................................................................ 13 CLIMATE BY LOCATION .......................................................................................................................... 13 CLIMATE CHARTS ................................................................................................................................... 14 5. PACKING JUST WHAT YOU NEED .............................................................................................. 16 LUGGAGE SUGGESTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 16 LUGGAGE LIMITATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 17 CLOTHING SUGGESTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 17 TRAVELER ’S CHECKLISTS ...................................................................................................................... 18 Recommended Clothing Checklist ...................................................................................................... 18 Seasonal Clothing Recommendations: ............................................................................................... 18 Other Essential Items ......................................................................................................................... 19 Medicines & First Aid Gear ............................................................................................................... 19 Optional Gear .................................................................................................................................... 19 TIPS ON PHOTO GEAR ............................................................................................................................. 20 A WORD ABOUT ELECTRICITY ............................................................................................................... 21 6. LEARN ABOUT YOUR DESTINATIONS ...................................................................................... 22 PORTUGAL AT A GLANCE ....................................................................................................................... 22 SPAIN AT A GLANCE ............................................................................................................................... 25 CULTURE & POINTS TO KNOW ............................................................................................................... 26 SAFETY & SECURITY .............................................................................................................................. 27 COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 27 7. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ............................................................................................................ 29 SUGGESTED READINGS ........................................................................................................................... 29 SUGGESTED MOVIES ............................................................................................................................... 31 USEFUL WEBSITES .................................................................................................................................. 33 WPS WPO 15 07/30/15 Page 1 Travel Documents 1. Travel Documents & Entry Requirements Your Passport Please a take a moment to confirm that your passport meets all of these requirements: • It should be valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return to the U.S. • It should have the recommended number of blank pages (see below for details). • The blank pages must be labeled “Visas” at the top. Pages labeled “Amendments and Endorsements” are not acceptable. Recommended number of blank pages Know that this recommendation is based on a “worst case” scenario. When you are on this adventure, you might use fewer pages, depending on the whims of the Immigration official on duty that day. Since the consequence of having too few pages can be severe—you could be denied entry into a country—we at OAT feel that in this case, safe is better than sorry, and we strongly recommend that you follow these guidelines. • Main trip and extensions : 2 blank passport pages required. Because the U.S. authorities may stamp your passport when you re-enter the United States, and because they may refuse to do so on a page that already has a stamp on it, you should have at least 2 blank passport pages available. If you need to renew your passport or get extra pages Contact the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) at 1-877-487-2778, or visit their website at www.travel.state.gov for information on obtaining a new passport, renewing your existing passport, or for additional pages. You may also contact our recommended visa and passport service company, PVS International, at 1-800-556-9990 for help with your passport. TIP: When updating your passport, it is worthwhile to check the prices on all the different services that might apply to you. For example, it might be less expensive to get a new passport than to have pages added, depending on the number of pages you need. WPS WPO 15 07/30/15 Page 2 Travel Documents No Visas Required The following information applies to U.S. citizens only. All visas and fees are subject to change. • Spain—no visa needed: U.S. citizens do not need a visa for this itinerary • Portugal—no visa needed: U.S. citizens do not need a visa for this itinerary Embassy contact information If you are staying longer in any of these countries, you should check with their embassy for the applicable regulations: Spain: (202) 452-0100 Portugal: (202) 350-5400 Traveling without a U.S. passport? If you are not a U.S. citizen, or if your passport is from any country other than the U.S., it is your responsibility to check with your local consulate, embassy, or a visa services company about possible visa requirements. For your convenience, we recommend the services of PVS International, a national visa service located in Washington D.C.; they can be reached at 1-800-556-9990 or www.pvsinternational.org . Emergency Photocopies The smartest and easiest security precaution you can take is to carry photocopies of key documents: the photo page of your passport plus any applicable visas, your air itinerary, and credit card numbers. Add emergency phone numbers like your credit card company and the number for your travel protection plan. Store copies separate from the originals. This can save you time, money, and bother if your documents are lost during your trip. If you don’t feel like taking paper copies, consider going digital. Scan everything and email it to yourself. That way as long as you have access to email, you can access the info you need. Another option is to give copies to a trusted friend or relative at home as a backup that they can email or fax to you if you need it. Airport Transfers Please note: If you plan on booking your own international flights or arranging with our air department to arrive/depart on an earlier/later date than standard for your program, airport transfers will NOT be included in your program
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