Jacksonville Life and Visitor Travel Tips

(Jacksonville, Florida - FL, USA)

Jacksonville has plenty to offer visitors of both US and international origin. The city's Jacksonville Beach district is a popular drawcard offering all the benefits of a coastal region. Culture, life and cuisine also bring in the tourists, while Jacksonville's proximity to greater destinations, such as Orlando, also make the city an appealing destination.

Travel tips and information on Jacksonville are available from a variety of sources including tourist information offices, travel guides and the Internet.

Tourism and Tourist Information

The Jacksonville Convention and Visitors' Bureau is the main source of information for visitors to the area and can assist you in planning your holiday, while also being able to offer advice on things such as how to find accommodation, places of interest and more.

Jacksonville Convention and Visitors' Bureau
Address: 550 Water Street, Suite 1000, Jacksonville, Florida FL, 32202, USA
Tel: +1 904 798 9111
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 17:00

Language

There are literally hundreds of languages spoken all over the United States of America. The most common language in Jacksonville, Florida and throughout America is English.

Visas

Prior to your arrival in Jacksonville, always check with your nearest consulate or embassy to find out whether you need a visa for travel to Jacksonville and the USA. Visa applications should be made well in advance.

Working

A number of different categories for non-immigrant visas are available for those hoping to work in Jacksonville and the USA temporarily. Working without a visa is against the law in America and strict penalties are enforced. Those intending to work in Jacksonville should apply for the relevant working visa in their home country and may require basic paperwork from their prospective Jacksonville employer.

Currency

Currency in circulation today in Jacksonville, Florida, is typical of the United States of America. The American dollar is the official currency of the USA and is also referred to as a 'buck'. Dollar bank notes in Jacksonville are generally called bills, in denominations of $1, $2 (unusual), $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. The dollar is divided into 100 cents and coins in Jacksonville come in denominations of 1 cent (penny), 5 cents (nickel), 10 cents (dime) and 25 cents (quarter) and a 1 dollar coin.

Tipping

Tipping is commonplace throughout Jacksonville and often required, unless service has not been of an acceptable standard. Restaurants in Jacksonville generally expect a tip of around 10 or 20 percent, as do local taxi drivers. Bars in Jacksonville appreciate some kind of gratuity and often have special trays or jars on the counter. Hotel staff also expect to be tipped, which may be simply a dollar.

Smoking

When eating out in Jacksonville's many eateries, you will find that most now operate a strict 'no smoking' policy. Smoking is also no longer permitted on public transportation options in Jacksonville, which includes the city's bus and train network. Before smoking in public areas in Jacksonville and Florida, check with anyone nearby.