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TRAVEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO CURRENCY
The climate in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and The Euro (EUR) is used throughout Italy, France,
Malta varies throughout the year. Summer (June – Spain, Portugal and Malta.
August) is the most popular and beautiful time to
visit. The days are warmer with less rain, perfect for CITY TAX
exploring. Dine outside under a twilight sky or enjoy Many cities throughout Europe charge a city tax.
some of the many exciting outdoor theatres. This amount is per person per night payable direct
During spring (March – May), the landscape changes to your accommodation.
and the days are still warm. This is a great time to
attend some of the local spring festivals. TIPPING
The winter season (December – February), sees Italy, France, Spain and Malta: Hotel and restaurant
much shorter days and cold conditions, often with bills generally include a service charge. If you’re
rain, perfect for a warming hot chocolate at one of pleased with the service, you may also leave a tip.
the many Christmas markets. Portugal: A service charge is not usually added to
In autumn (September – November), the hues begin hotel and restaurant bills, however it is customary
to change as the milder weather sets in. to leave a tip if the service is good. Hotel porters
generally expect a tip for carrying bags – 1 Euro per
VISAS & PASSPORTS bag is usual. While not expected, you may wish to
A valid passport is required with at least six months leave a small tip in your room for housekeeping staff
validity beyond the intended stay. A visa is not when you depart.
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT required for holiday travel less than 90 days for New
United Kingdom Zealand passport holders. Travellers also need to LANGUAGE
Netherlands have sufficient means of support to maintain and Italy: Italian is the official language.
Poland accommodate themselves and hold a return ticket France: French is the official language.
back to their departure point or another onward Spain: Spanish is the official language.
destination. Travel advice is available from the New Portugal: Portuguese is the official language.
Belgium Germany Zealand Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Malta: Maltese is the official language, however
Trade at www.safetravel.govt.nz.
Italian is also widely spoken.
TIME Note: English is widely spoken in the major cities and tourists areas.
Czech Republic Italy, France, Spain, Portugal & Malta are all 11 hours
Slovakia behind New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Daylight ELECTRICITY
• Paris  Saving Time is observed from March to October 220-240v 50Hz. An international adaptor is required.
where clocks are turned forward by one hour.

TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Austria Rome, Italy J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRANCE • Dijon Hungary
Temperature (max °C) 13 14 17 19 24 28 32 32 28 22 17 13
Switzerland Average rainfall (mm) 78 70 70 63 48 36 18 35 70 105 116 96
Paris, France J F M A M J J A S O N D
Slovenia Temperature (max °C) 7 8 12 16 20 23 25 25 21 16 11 8
• Lyon Croatia Average rainfall (mm) 18 22 24 25 26 25 22 21 16 25 22 26
Milan • Venice • Barcelona, Spain J F M A M J J A S O N D
• Bordeaux Temperature (max °C) 14 14 16 18 22 26 28 29 26 23 18 14
• Bologna Bosnia and Average rainfall (mm) 33 41 33 37 54 11 25 64 75 87 34 35
Herzegovina Lisbon, Portugal J F M A M J J A S O N D
• Genoa Temperature (max °C) 15 16 19 20 22 26 28 28 27 23 18 15
Bilbao • Average rainfall (mm) 100 85 53 68 54 16 4 6 33 101 128 127
• Toulouse • Montpellier • Nice Pisa • • Florence Valletta, Malta J F M A M J J A S O N D
• Marseille LIGURIAN Montenegro Temperature (max °C) 16 16 18 20 24 29 32 32 28 25 21 18
• Porto SEA ITALY ADRIATIC Average rainfall (mm) 95 63 37 26 9 5 0 6 67 77 109 108
SEA
Corse
Rome •
• Barcelona

PORTUGAL • Bari
• Madrid 
• Naples
• Lisbon  BALEARIC
SEA
Sardinia • Amalfi
SPAIN Menorca TYRRHENIAN
Valencia • SEA
Mallorca
Ibiza
• Seville
• Granada • Palermo
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Sicily

ALBORÁN SEA
Algeria Tunisia
MALTA
Morocco • Valletta 
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