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plan a smooth getaway »»<»„«* jamas or gown. If traveling a long distance by Coach, you’ll be more at ease in a loose top and full skirt. The old gray bus ain’t what she used to be. She’s streamlined as a jet, with foam-rubber reclining seats comfortable for sleeping; on-board restroom facilities; individual airconditioning blowers; foot rests; lots of leg room; and wide windows. Arrive early enough to have your ticket processed and your bags stowed away well in advance of departure time. Before boarding, find out how long till the first food stop. You may want to fortify yourself before the bus pulls out. Keep your overnight case with all the cosmetics, toilet articles, spare sweaters, slippers, durable snacks (no sticky chocolates) and books that you’ll want during the trip. Your other suitcases travel in the baggage compartment. Your bus will make regularly scheduled stops for sightseeing and meals. kl &vu~tc U\ a Making the Reservation: The earlier you make a hotel reservation the better your accommodations will be. Ask if they operate on the American Plan, which includes meals, or the European Plan, room only. Resorts usually ask for a deposit on reservations, and you should check this. Hotel Etiquette: As you drive up to your hotel, a bellboy will be waiting to take your bags from the cab and show you to the Main Desk. Sign register with your full name and address. The clerk will hand your key (tagged with the room number) to the bellboy who will take you and your bags to your room. He will turn up the lights, adjust the windows, show you special features of the room and wait for a tip of 25$.' per bag. During your stay, Room Service is your personal genie. Just call for food, valet service, a TV Set — anything. All of these services will be charged to your bill, but tip for each as it is delivered. A quarter is adequate for any normal request. Return your room key to the Desk whenever you leave the hotel. This indicates that your room is free to be cleaned and that phone calls should go to the Desk. It is courteous to notify the Desk at least a day in advance, if possible, that you plan to check out. Most hotels ask you to be out of your room by noon, but if you’re not leaving town until later in the day, ask if you can leave your bags at the hotel. f’W'fr (Lmc mrf: It’s wise to make a reservation at the more popular expensive restaurants. When you call, ask for the headwaiter and say you would like to make a dinner or luncheon reservation, specifying the time and number of people. When you arrive and are ordering, notice if the menu is “a la carte,” which means you pay for each item as listed on the menu, or “Luncheon” or “Dinner” where all courses are included in the price. Remem ber that lunch menus are cheaper, so eat at famous restaurants then. Don’t let an array of silver throw you. Just follow the old rule and work your way in from the outside. In more expensive restaurants the waiter will bring your check to the table on a plate. Then just put your money and the check back on the plate and wait for the waiter to bring your change. Leave his tip (20% of the bill in really fine restaurants; 15 % in others) on the plate. There may be a time when a boy on a train or bus asks you to join him for dinner. It isn’t a regular date, so go Dutch treat. If the seat next to that handsome stranger is empty, smile sweetly and sit in it. Forget the weather as a conversation starter and try “Is this your first trip to Hollywood, too?” At the beach, you don’t always have to wait to be introduced. Swim out to the float if that’s where he’s catching the sun. Or ask a mutual friend to introduce you at a party. At a hotel, say goodnight to your date in the lobby. Beware of wolves. You can spot ’em by their too-ness — too quick to put his arm around you, too anxious to get you to stay out too late. □ Package Tours □ Things to do and see in Hollywood □ Routes to Hollywood □ Packing Pointers and Wardrobe Tips NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE.