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Hungary for Business: During the off-season (winter and early spring or late fall), lodging rates in Hungary can dip very low. If approached politely, hotel managers are often willing to bargain rather than leave a room empty.

It's All Greek to Them: Learn to say efkharisto (thank you) in Greek and you’ll earn a smile and a parakalo (you're welcome) from even the huffiest toilers in the tourist industry.

Cheap Seats: Next to the Eglise de la Madeleine, you'll find the most beautiful pay toilets in Paris--a stunning display of art deco and porcelain. Using this luxurious loo costs a mere 2 francs.

Amazed in Morocco: Nicknamed "the most complicated square mile on earth," Old Fez in Rabat is a maze of streets, each no more than two feet wide. If you get lost, just remember that uphill is out and downhill is deeper into the medina.

Gogh Take a Break: Suffering from museum fatigue in Amsterdam? The best place to picnic is on the lawns of the Vondelpark. In July and August, the outdoor stage hosts free concerts and plays.

Upbeat and full of insider advice, Fodor's upCLOSE guides provide insights into local culture and history and smart opinions on the best values in restaurants and lodging. Fodor's upCLOSE aims first and foremost to show readers how to achieve the richest possible experience in their destination.

Other destinations covered in the series include Central America, California, Europe, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, London, Los Angeles, Mexico, New York City, Paris, and San Francisco.

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