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Q. As someone who has never had a credit card, I have a question about how they work. If I use a card to purchase something (e.g., hotel room or groceries) and pay my credit card bill as soon as I receive it, will I be charged interest on my purchase? A. If you pay every the "new balance" on every bill soon enough so that they receive your payment within approximately 20 days after they sent the bill, then you will not be charged interest. If you do not do this on even one bill, then you will be charged interest on at least two bills. (The interest starts on the date of the purchase if either that bill or the previous bill was not paid in full.) If you pay only the "minimum payment" on any bill, then you will be charged interest. If you wait until you "receive" the bill, then you may be charged interest. Sometimes, the post office is slow to deliver the bills, and you have to pay the bill before you receive it. (You can look at the bill online.) Is i...

Q. I want to stay at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX December 31 - January 3 and am told the hotel is booked. I've stayed there last year and know it is a very large hotel and I assume there are some rooms they hold on reserve. For anyone in the know, is there any chance I have at getting one of these rooms? A. Sometimes hotels hold rooms in reserve for agents and, I assume, for travel websites, e.g. Travelocity, Expedia, etc. You might try those or a travel agent, e.g. AAA, if you're a member. How much safe and reliable is to book a hotel online ? Q. We 6 friend are going to Goa in last week of November this year.I want to find hotel on internet and book same online. Please guide me as to which site is most reliable, and all other points to keep in mind while booking hotel online. A. You can consider the major famous booking sites as âsafeâ. My friends and I, have all had problem free experiences. With the ones I have used your card is only debited when you pay a...

Q. I'll be vacationing during the coming Black Friday sales event, and I was wondering if it is safe to go online at free wifi places (e.g. hotels, Starbucks and McDonald's) to purchase things. Thanks. A. Never assume that a public hot spot is secure. Assume that every person on the network can monitor your traffic. What is the best destination in the Caribbean? Q. Going in June for a week. Thinking about the Atlantis on Paradise Island - Bahamas but it's pricey and the safety situation seems to be getting worse so I am not limited to the Bahamas. Here are my priorities: Tropical island Snorkeling Value The more specific you can be the better- e.g. hotel names, locations, etc. A. A lot of the Caribbean islands have what you are asking for. For extra cheap you can try Cancun though. Better yet you can even take a Caribbean cruise where you can visit many islands for a reasonable price. Also Barbados is a beautiful island. Lots of lovely scenery and so much to do, mor...

Q. I'll be vacationing during the coming Black Friday sales event, and I was wondering if it is safe to go online at free wifi places (e.g. hotels, Starbucks and McDonald's) to purchase things. Thanks. A. Never assume that a public hot spot is secure. Assume that every person on the network can monitor your traffic. What is the best destination in the Caribbean? Q. Going in June for a week. Thinking about the Atlantis on Paradise Island - Bahamas but it's pricey and the safety situation seems to be getting worse so I am not limited to the Bahamas. Here are my priorities: Tropical island Snorkeling Value The more specific you can be the better- e.g. hotel names, locations, etc. A. A lot of the Caribbean islands have what you are asking for. For extra cheap you can try Cancun though. Better yet you can even take a Caribbean cruise where you can visit many islands for a reasonable price. Also Barbados is a beautiful island. Lots of lovely scenery and so much to do, mor...

Q. Visiting Cebu in october with my husband and we're looking for a nice, medium price ( $100 US or so ).hotel. We want it to be close to shopping malls, entertainment and girlie bars! ( a treat for my hubby! ) Please let us know the reasons for your recommendation. ( e.g hotel facilities, staff attitude, food etc.) Many thanx to anybody who replies. A. NS Royal Pensione House Fuente Pensione House They both have a web site just look it up and see for yourself. If you want more fancy just try the Waterfront Hotel. Plenty of high-dollar hookers over there. How have rising fuel prices effected the tourism industry and its sectors? Q. Accommodation, Transport, Attractions and tour operators? e.g. Hotels are struggling due to people taking domestic holidays because of rising fuel prices.. A. Rising fuel costs can definitely affect the tourism sector. People are already feeling pinched because of rising fuel costs so the amount of money they can spend on vacation is less and ma...