british rail Telephone, Telegraph, Telex & Fax The telephone system in the United States is run by private corpor

Telephone, Telegraph, Telex & Fax The telephone system in the United States is run by private corporations, so rates, especially for long-distance service and operator-assisted calls, british rail can vary widely. Generally, hotel surcharges on long-distance and local calls are astronomical, so you re usually better british rail off using a public pay telephone, which you ll find clearly marked in most public buildings and private establishments as well as on the street. Convenience grocery stores and gas stations always have them. Many convenience groceries and packaging services sell prepaid calling cards in denominations up to $50; these can be the least expensive way to call home. Many public phones at airports now accept American Express, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards. Local calls made from public pay phones in most locales cost either 25 or 35. Pay phones do not accept pennies, and few will take anything larger than a quarter.

Telegraph and telex services are provided british rail primarily by Western Union. You can bring your telegram into the nearest british rail Western Union office (there are hundreds across the country) or dictate it over the phone (& 800/3256000). You can also telegraph money, or have it telegraphed to you, very quickly over the Western Union system, but this service can cost as much as 15% to 20% of the amount sent.

Automobile Organizations Auto clubs will supply maps, suggested routes, british rail guidebooks, accident and bail-bond insurance, and emergency road service. The American Automobile Association (AAA) is the major auto club in the United States. If you belong to an auto club in your home country, inquire about AAA reciprocity before you leave. You may be able to join AAA even if you re not a member of a reciprocal club; to inquire, call AAA (& 800/222-4357). AAA is actually an organization of regional auto clubs; so look under AAA Automobile Club in the White Pages of the telephone directory. AAA has a nationwide emergency road service telephone number (& 800/AAA-HELP).