Local Information

LOCAL INFORMATION

Long Distance Operator/International Directory Long Distance…“00”
Directory Long Distance……………………………….1+(area code)+555+1212
Within Local Area Code……………………………………………………………….411
EMERGENCY: Police/Fire/Medical……………………………………………………….911

GRATUITIES & TIPPING

As a general rule in the United States, a gratutiy is not included on your bill. To reward good service youdefinately should tip. Here are some guidelines:

Restaurants & Lounges:..15 to 20% of check, before tax.
Maid Service:…………………..$1.00 per night for each guest.
Taxi Drivers:…………………….10 to 15% of total fair on meter.
Baggage Handling:………..50¢ to 75¢ per bag. If doorman & bellman both carry bags, both should be tipped.
Valet Parking:………………….$1.00 per car minimum.

AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Amelia Island TDC…………………………………………………………..904-277-0717
Beaches Visitor Center…………………………………………………….904-249-3868
Clay County Chamber of Commerce…………………………………904-264-2651
Jacksonville & The Beaches CVB………………………………………904-798-9148
St. Johns County CVB………………………………………………………904-829-1711
St. Augustine & St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce…904-829-5681

USEFUL LOCAL WEBSITES

staugustine.com
oldcitylife.com
floridashistoriccoast.com
staugustine-450.com
jacksonville.com
visitjacksonville.com
fbfl.us