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Arizona:
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| Time Zone | Arizona
is on Mountain standard time, which is 7 hours behind Greenwich mean
time), which is 1 hour ahead of the West Coast and 2 hours behind the East
Coast. Arizona does not observe Daylight savings time. From the last Sunday in October until the first Sunday in April, Arizona is 1 hour later than the West Coast and 2 hours earlier than the East Coast. The rest of the year Arizona is on the same time as the West Coast and is 3 hours earlier than the East Coast. |
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| Electricity | 110 volts, AC, 60 cycles | |
| Tipping | Tipping is customary in restaurants, bars, taxis and personal services - 15% to 20% is customary. Be careful - sometimes the gratuity is added to your restaurant check, so look carefully or ask the server so you do not over pay. | |
| Tax & VAT | Arizona state sales tax is 5.5%, car-rental tax is 10 - 20 %, and hotel room tax is 6 - 14%. | |
| Liquor Laws | The legal age to drink alcoholic beverages in Arizona is 21 years old. Proper ID is required. | |
| Drinking water | Water from the tap is potable - that is to say - You can drink it! | |
| Public Toilets | Now that we talked about water lets talk about toilets. The USA definitely has a clean public restroom shortage! Public restrooms in the USA are usually located in public buildings and train stations, but I would not recommend using these - they are usually not too clean. My advice is to use the restrooms in your hotel, museums, shopping malls, department stores or restaurants. Use the restroom when you find a good one. However, my experience is that when I need one - I can never find one! Good luck. | |
| Health Tips | Most health risks in Arizona are related to heat - dehydration, exposure and sunburn. Dress appropriately; drink plenty of fluid; use Sun Block as directed; stay in air conditioned areas especially during peak heat (10 am to 3 pm). | |
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FAQ |
"Dear
Leah, Would it be possible to send me some info for my forthcoming
vacation to Arizona. Anything. Maps, motels, etc., would be very much
appreciated. I plan to stay in Phoenix/Scottsdale for a few days then on
to the Grand Canyon. -- Andrew, U.K Sorry we do not mail information, but you can print anything you want off our website. You can get maps off the web from www.mapquest.com. Arizona Tourism Office also provides information about the Grand Canyon and Arizona that they will send you. I hope this helps. Have a great trip! |
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FAQ |
What
is the number for Arizona road conditions? The toll free number is 1 |
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