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Old 04-25-2006, 07:14 AM
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A word to the wise!

I didn't pay attention to the posts about calling cards in GC before I went (I had too much else on my mind).

I was charged $120.00 for a 20 minute phone call from my room at the Westin! Be smart and plan ahead!!!
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Old 04-25-2006, 07:50 AM
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Thanks for the tip.
I also learned this the hard way , but it was here in ther states $20.00 for a 15 min call.
These hotels sure make out on phone calls.
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Old 04-25-2006, 07:52 AM
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Yikes! Sorry to hear that.......so glad your baby is home!

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Well I too learned the hard way, and let me tell you my bill was HUGE at the Marriott. They were really kind when I nearly fainted at the desk and wrote off almost all of it. I can laugh now, but let me tell you.....that was as close a call as I came to not getting out of Guatemala
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Old 04-25-2006, 12:36 PM
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Thanks so much for the information!

I knew hotels charged alot of money for using the phone, but I didn't think it would be THAT much!

We are probably going to use our cell phones...
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Old 04-25-2006, 02:03 PM
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Yes, use the phones in the lobby.

You can buy phone cards in the gift shops.
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