FAQs

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Cash, Card, Currencies

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Best is to bring Cash. You can pay with cash USD almost anywhere. Credit cards cannot be used widely after the economic crisis.

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Transportation Means

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The best option is to use taxis. Car rental is possible as well. Public transportation is not reliable. On the sightseeing days and the wedding day we will provide shuttles, for the rest of your trip we will recommend taxi companies and may be able to provide group discounts.

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Airport & Flights

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Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is the airport you should fly into. July is the high season, so the earliest you book your flight the more affordable it's going to be.

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Dress Code

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There are no specific customs that you need to abide to when in Lebanon, you can come as you are :) For the wedding, women tend to wear short or long dresses with heels, and men usually wear suits, you can also stay casual if you prefer.

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Hair & Makeup

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For those of you who would like to book hair and makeup for the wedding we recommend Amin & Bachir. You need to reserve a spot ahead of time, please reach out to Cosette and she can do that for you. You can see their work here: www.instagram.com/aminandbachir www.facebook.com/aminandbachir

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Accommodation

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Please be free to choose any accommodation and area that you like. There are plenty of new guesthouses all over the country that offer authentic experiences. It is preferable to stay close to Byblos area as we will be organizing shuttles for the sightseeing days and the wedding day from Byblos that will pass by and pick you up. We can help you with choosing the best accommodation for you and will get a group discount where possible.

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Weather

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July is the summer season in Lebanon and the weather is hot. Plan to bring summer clothes, bathing suits, a hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and light jackets for the evenings in the mountains.

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Language

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Most people especially the new generation speak three languages: Arabic, French, and English. You should be able to communicate easily in different areas. Some exceptions may include taxi drivers, but we can plan on companies that have English speaking drivers.

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Language

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Most people especially the new generation speak three languages: Arabic, French, and English. You should be able to communicate easily in different areas. Some exceptions may include taxi drivers, but we can plan on companies that have English speaking drivers.