Let's Travel

Complete the chart below and answer the questions as you visit each web site listed in the Travel Finder instruction sheet. Make all calculations for one traveler only.

 

  1. Money and Costs:

      England  Scotland  Ireland 
     Airline Fares      
     Budget Meals      
     Moderate Meals      
     Top-end Meals      
     Budget Rooms      
     Moderate Hotel      
     Top-end Hotel      

  2. According to the information presented at each web site, what is the least amount ("bare survival") you can expect to spend per day in England? ___________________; in Scotland? ___________________; in Ireland? ____________________
  3. The exchange rate in Ireland is $1.00 (US) = __________________.
  4. Bonus question:: About how many US dollars would it take to make one Irish pound? (Hint: round the pounds to 0.75) ______________________________
  5. You decide to visit the Canterbury Cathedral in England. What is the admission fee in US dollars? _________________________
  6. How much do London taxi drivers expect to be tipped? ___________________ Your ride from Notting Hill to Abbey Road costs 12 pounds. How many pounds should your tip be? ____________________
  7. The high temperature forecasted for Glasgow is 15 degrees Celsius. What is this temperature in degrees Fahrenheit? _____________________ Would you need to buy a heavy winter coat for your stay in Glasgow if the temperature is 15 degrees Celsius? _________________________
  8. Briefly describe 3-5 places you would like to visit in England, Scotland or Ireland.