Luxembourg - Findel Airport (LUX) is located about 5 miles from the city. Travel time is about 20 minutes. Bus service runs about every hour taxis are usually plentiful.

Tipping: Hotel and restaurant bills usually include a service charge. Porters should be given loose change and taxi drivers expect 15%.

Shopping: Shops are open by 9 am and remain open until noon. The shops reopen after lunch at 1 and stay open until 6 pm Monday through Saturday. Many shops are closed on Saturday afternoons and also Monday mornings.

Food and Drink: Luxembourg has benefited from its position close to France, Germany and Belgium with a blend of the three distinctly different cultures. Menus are filled with an array of different specialties. Trout, smoked port, sauerkraut, Ardennes ham, a delectable pastries are all part of the national cuisine. Soft drinks are in plentiful supply as are beers and wines from the region.

Social: Western social custom is normal here. Handshaking at greeting is expected. When invited to a home for dinner, one should bring a small gift for the hostess. Smoking is prevalent in Europe but is becoming less so. Always check to see if there are signs forbidding it.

Business: Business suits are expected. Business cards are exchanged. English on the cards are usually enough. English is widely spoken but knowledge of French or German is highly recommended.

Climate

The weather is warm from May through September. The winter time is chilly with a good likelihood of snow. In the north, there is a greater probability of wet weather. During the months of July and August, you may experience days which will be hot.