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var Tip=new Array() // do not change this!
// Set up the quotations to be shown, below.
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// pattern, adding to the array. Remember
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Tip[0] = "United States citizens do not require visas to visit Italy for less than 90 days. For planned stays of more than 90 days, a visa is required, and travelers should consult the nearest Italian Consulate.";
Tip[1] = "The best currency exchange rates can generally be obtained from ATM machines, which are found throughout Italy. Look for Bancomat signs at banks.";
Tip[2] = "Obey posted speed limits, particularly in inhabited areas, as speed cameras have been installed in many locations.";
Tip[3] = "Utilities are costly in Italy. Practice energy conservation at your rental, and turn off lights and unused appliances when leaving for the day.";
Tip[4] = "Upon arrival at the rental property, ask the person who greets you for the operating hours of local shops, particularly food stores and supermarkets.";
Tip[5] = "Heating season in Italy is from October 15 to April 15. Usually heating fuel and fireplace wood, if used, are charged as an extra and paid locally.";
Tip[6] = "If you wish to access the Internet, it is helpful to have a local access number for your provider - - if there is one in Italy.";
Tip[7] = "Except for brief periods in the spring and fall, the time in Italy is six hours ahead of EST/EDT.";
Tip[8] = "When the person who greets you is showing you around the rental property, remember to ask for the location of the fuse box.";
Tip[9] = "It is most useful to have several copies of the data page of your passport when you travel abroad. These should be kept separate from your passport.";
Tip[10] = "An International Driver’s Permit (IDP) is required to drive in Italy. An IDP can be obtained from your nearest AAA office or even online.";
Tip[11] = "When driving into towns and cities, be careful not to enter zones of limited traffic, marked by signs with the letters ZTL. If you are staying at a hotel in a ZTL, make sure the hotel registers your entry with the local authorities.";
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var Q = Tip.length;
var whichTip=Math.round(Math.random()*(Q-1));
function showTip(){document.write(Tip[whichTip]);}
showTip();