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In this issue, discover the country's best places to go for ice cream, what hot events are happening near you, and where to find the world's most expensive hotel. Plus we give you tips on tipping around the world. We also have our usual roundup of great travel deals, news and contests.

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Travel Unravelled:

Tipping Around the World

Q. We're going to Europe, but aren't sure about tipping in restaurants. How much should you give?
—Anne Sagan, Weyburn, Saskatchewan

A. Tipping customs vary between countries, and often depend on what kind of restaurant you are patronising. To make matters easy, follow these guidelines…Continue

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A selection of one-of-a-kind travel trivia from around the globe.

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BEST ICE CREAM SHOPS

While the summer's still here, take advantage of these delicious ice cream and gelato shops chosen by Where editors across the country.

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TRAVEL SPECIALS

As a service to readers and our tourism partners, here's a selection of special travel deals. For more information or to book, please contact the providers directly.

Cruise from Vancouver to Los Angeles for $344 USD

Spend seven nights sailing down the Pacific coast of North America, with stops in Victoria, San Francisco and San Diego. Cruise departs Sep 20, 2009 and arrives in Los Angeles on Oct 27, 2009. $343 USD interior, $392 USD ocean view, rates based on double occupancy, taxes not included.

Residents of Atlantic Canada save at Delta Hotels

Residents of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland can stay at one of Delta's eight Atlantic Canadian hotels for as little as $89 per night. Offer valid for stays on Friday, Saturday and Sunday until August 30, 2009, subject to availability.

All-inclusive in Cayo Coco, Cuba for $689

Stay for seven nights at the all-inclusive BlueBay Cayo Coco in Cuba for $689, plus $66 tax. Hotel amenities include four restaurants, four bars, a nightclub, water sports, and a complimentary beginners' scuba lesson. Valid for departure from Toronto on November 4, 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2009; offer available until August 12, 2009.

(All prices in Canadian dollars. WHERE accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or availability of these packages. Please contact package supplier directly.)

Contests & Promotions

Vancouver

Did you snap a great picture of Vancouver? Enter the My Favourite Vancouver Photo Contest and you could win dinner for four (valued up to $300) at Voya in the Loden Hotel Vancouver—and have your photo published in an upcoming issue of Where Vancouver. You could also win a personal visit at your school or library with children's author Sheri Radford, along with autographed copies of her fun picture books Penelope and the Preposterous Birthday Party, Penelope and the Monsters, and Penelope and the Humongous Burp . Plus, nominate your favourite restaurants for a Where to Dine Award and you'll be entered to win a Nikon CoolPix P6000 13.5MP Digital Camera, or tell us where you shopped in Vancouver and you could be the winner of a $500 Cadillac Fairview shop! card® gift card. Click here to enter.


Calgary

This month, enter to win a family getaway in Drumheller, including accommodation at the Ramada Inn; dinner; and passes to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, the World's Largest Dinosaur, and the Drumheller Aquaplex, plus family passes to many attractions around the city like the Calgary Zoo, Spruce Meadows, Calaway Park and more! You could also win a Nokia N95 Smartphone by sending in a photo of something you love about Calgary, a $50 gift certificate at Deville Luxury Coffee & Pastries along with a gift basket of gourmet coffee beans, loose leaf tea and a ceramic teapot with diffuser, and a selection of pastries from French restaurant Saint Germain; or our book of the month contest. Click here to enter.


Muskoka

Celebrate 10 years of Where Muskoka/Parry Sound and win up to $8,980 in prizes! Tell us your favourite place to shop, eat or visit in the Muskoka and Parry Sound region and acquire a family canoe trip from Algonquin Outfitters, a gift basket from Savour Muskoka, a round of golf for four at The Ridge At Manitou and more! E-mail your answer to 10things@where.ca.


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