DepartureTax
Becky, The depature tax being another money grab from the government may be so. Yet, it is a small price to pay for an inexpensive holiday location. What may be annoying is that it is an up front tax, it's on the menu so to say, you see it and it is tangible. You know you have to pay it if it is not included in your airline ticket purchase, you have to reach into your purse for the $US10. You should be aware of the hidden taxes that go into the increase costs of your purchase price of airplane tickets, port fees, landing fees and international departure fees ect.. The amounts would turn your stomach. We sort dismiss those costs from our minds because we focus on the full cost of the flight ticket and not the itemization of ticket price. Yet, the fees are needed to pay for the infrastructure that supports our movement. I think what is more annoying is the thought of thinking how these taxes are being managed or mismanaged and not being able to see the full accountability for their use. Regards, PJT