Spending Money

[RLC12345678]

Does the hotel offer continental breakfast? Most hotels in the US do and it's FREE! Find out and if the hotel does have continental breakfast, then that is one meal that he won't have to pay for.

I would estimate at LEAST $5 per person for a fast food meal like Wendy's, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Subway, ect.. I would say $8 per person for a fast food meal to be safe.

I would estimate more around $15-$18 or even $20 per person for a meal at a sit-down restaurant like Applebees, Ruby Tuesday, O'Charles, ect.. After you add in tax and tip, it usually comes to about $20 per person.

If they will go to a more fancy restaurant, then $30+ per person will be expected.

Usually we tip 15% for lunch meals and 20% for evening meals. You don't have to give a tip at fast food restaurants.

I always say, it's better to have too much money and have some leftover than not enough money and run out. They will also need extra cash for drinks or snacks between meals.

[rivermom]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Does the hotel offer continental breakfast? Most hotels in the US do and it's FREE! Find out and if the hotel does have continental breakfast, then that is one meal that he won't have to pay for.

I would estimate at LEAST $5 per person for a fast food meal like Wendy's, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Subway, ect.. I would say $8 per person for a fast food meal to be safe.

I would estimate more around $15-$18 or even $20 per person for a meal at a sit-down restaurant like Applebees, Ruby Tuesday, O'Charles, ect.. After you add in tax and tip, it usually comes to about $20 per person.

If they will go to a more fancy restaurant, then $30+ per person will be expected.

Usually we tip 15% for lunch meals and 20% for evening meals. You don't have to give a tip at fast food restaurants.

I always say, it's better to have too much money and have some leftover than not enough money and run out. They will also need extra cash for drinks or snacks between meals.

These are the prices I was going to say also. And glad you mentioned extra money for drinks/snacks.

[highlans]

Sorry to be a bore but will save me phoneing the hotel, do hotels in America supply towels in the rooms. Hopeing they do as this will save on luggage weight thanks all.

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by highlans

Sorry to be a bore but will save me phoneing the hotel, do hotels in America supply towels in the rooms. Hopeing they do as this will save on luggage weight thanks all.

Yes, they do. In fact, you can even ask for more if you need to.

[highlans]

Thanks for that save some weight for a man he sure wants to take a lot

Last question as they go tomorrow(wed 21st) ahh peace for a week
are the school children over there on school break? (colarado)

[Chandra Amaya]

Originally Posted by highlans

Thanks for that save some weight for a man he sure wants to take a lot

Last question as they go tomorrow(wed 21st) ahh peace for a week
are the school children over there on school break? (colarado)

It all depends on what the school system decides. Every school is different here. Some will be & some won't. Sorry that isn't alot of help

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by highlans

Last question as they go tomorrow(wed 21st) ahh peace for a week
are the school children over there on school break? (colarado)

A lot of the kids are having Spring break now and you'll find that it's a pretty busy time to go. You'll have some wait in lines but it shouldn't be real bad. If you ski the slopes that are further up you'll find that they're not as busy. Also, if you ski down River Run you can go up the gondola and you'll get back up to the top pretty quickly. Winter Park is a GREAT place to go skiing. They have great instructors and are very helpful. I hope that you get this in time for it to be helpful.

[highlans]

Thanks Dianne but they have already gone so I now have a weeks peace it is soo nice that things stay in there place and I can have what I want on tv, oh and no snoreing.