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Betty So, what's the itinerary?
Ken The tour includes snorkeling, exploring the island's history and culture, and relaxing on the beach.
Betty Sounds like a fun-packed tour! How much is the package?
Ken It's $500 per person, which includes transportation, meals, and accommodation.
Betty It's not cheap... but I trust your judgment.
Ken Betty, I've found a few hotels and we have to decide by tomorrow.
Betty Okay. Wow, this one has a rooftop pool, but it's quite expensive.
Ken Yeah, it is. Looks like that one is more affordable, but it's far from the beach.
Betty Hmm, it's a tough decision.
Ken The location of the first hotel is great, but it's certainly not cheap.
Betty And the second one is more affordable but might not be as comfortable.
Betty Ken, I think we should go with the first hotel. We can save some money by eating out less.
Ken Totally agree.
Betty Also, I found some special events that are happening during our stay there.
Ken Oh, what kind of events?
Betty Well, there's a music festival, a food fair, and a parade.
Ken Wow, let's add those events to our itinerary.
Ken Hey, Tom, can I ask you a huge favor?
Tom Shoot.
Ken I was woundering if you could house-sit for me during my vacation.
Tom Sure thing, Ken. What do you need me to do?
Ken Just feed my fish and water my plants. And also check the mail once a day.
Tom No problem, I can handle that.
Ken Wow, thank you! You're a life saver.
Betty Mom, I'll be going away for vacation.
Mom That's great, Betty. How long will you be gone?
Betty A little over a week. We're going to a small island in the Caribbean.
Mom Sounds like a great adventure, but you take good care of yourself, okay?
Betty I will, Mom. Don't worry. I'm a big girl now.
Mom Make sure to eat well and be careful when you're outdoors. And don't go anywhere alone.
Ken Well, here we are! Now let's go pick up our rental car.
Betty Yeah, let's. I hope it's a good one.
Ken Don't worry. We did our research, and we got a good deal. Let's go check it out.
(Upon arriving at the rental car company)
Ken Hi, we're here to pick up our rental car we booked online.
Employee Sure. Let me check your reservation.
Ken Where should we return the car after our trip?
Employee You can park it anywhere in the back lot and leave the keys in the drop box.
Ken Okay, I will. Thanks. And where is the drop box?
Employee It's right next to the entrance.
Ken Thanks.
Employee Here are the keys. And please be sure to return the car with a full tank of gas.
Ken I sure will! Thank you so much. (on the phone)
Ken Hi, my name is Ken Johnson, and I booked a guided tour online for two for 10 am today.
Guide Hello, Ken. How are you? This is Jenna and I'll be your guide today.
Ken Wonderful. We just checked into our hotel and are ready to go out.
Guide Great. Our meet time is 9:45 at Central Park. I'll see you there soon.
Ken Sounds good. We'll be there on time. Looking forward to meeting you.
Jenna So, before we start, let me give you a few basic dos and don'ts while you're in the Caribbean.
Ken Sure, Jenna. We're all ears.
Jenna First, please be respectful of the locals and their culture. And don't leave your belongings unattended.
Ken Those are good tips. We'll definitely keep them in mind.
Jenna Well, I hope you guys enjoyed the tour. So, you're going shopping now?
Ken Yes, we are. We want to bring home some souvenirs. Any tips?
Jenna Well, don't be shy about haggling for a lower price. And be careful of pickpockets in crowded markets.
Ken Thanks for the advice, Jenna. You're a big help.
Jenna My pleasure. It was great showing you around, and I hope you have a safe trip back home.