Weather in Detroit can vary depending on where one stands. Lake breezes may cool or warm some parts more than others, or it may shower in one section and miss the rest. The period from late spring to fall provides the best weather for sightseeing. Temperatures in the summer may soar into the 32°C with fairly high humidity, but generally the days are quite comfortable around 27°C. Cold winds and snow are a possibility early November to early April.

Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce

1 Woodward Avenue Suite 1700 / 1900; Tel.: +1 (313) 964 4000

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan - Other Inquiries, Chamber of Commerce

600 East Lafayette Boulevard; Tel.: +1 (313) 225 0450

Detroit Black Chamber of Commerce

3011 West Grand Boulevard; Tel.: +1 (313) 664 1093

Canadian Consulate

600 Renaissance Centre Suite 1100; Tel.: +1 (313) 567 2340

Japanese Consulate

400 Renaissance Centre Suite 1600; Tel.: +1 (313) 567 0120

Italian Consulate

535 Griswold Street Suite 1840; Tel.: +1 (313) 963 8560

Mexican Consulate

645 Griswold Street Suite 4372 ; Tel.: +1 (313) 964 4515

Business centers generally provide a range of services that include secretarial, translation/interpretation, and office services, including computer rentals, audio/visual equipment rentals, cellular phone rentals, copy and printing services, and temporary office space and staff. Most large hotels (some of which may be listed here) also have business centers that offer many of the same services that independent centers provide.

18456 West McNichols Road; Tel.: +1 (313) 255 4300

24288 Indoplex Cir,Farmington, MI 48335 ; Tel : +1 800 510-4800

1150 Griswold Street; Tel.: +1 (313) 961 0102

1131 West Warren Avenue; Tel.: +1 (313) 831 0682

1 Detroit Metro Airprt ; Tel : +1 734-942-4731

International Banquet & Conference Center

400 Monroe Street; Tel.: +1 (313) 963 1400

International Banquet & Conference Center

1000 Brush Street; Tel.: +1 (313) 961 1234

COBO Conference Exhibition Center

1 Washington Boulevard; Tel.: +1 (313) 568 5700

Renaissance Conference Center

200 Renaissance Centre; Tel.: +1 (313) 568 5700

Ambassador Spanish Translation Services

1536 Dragoon Street; Tel.: +1 (313) 297 7163

Interpreter and translator

876 lakepointe street svc; Tel.: +1 (313) 821 5521

A L S Translation & Interpreting

Tel.: +1( 313) 640 0095

Bent's Courier Service

FedEx

Courier & I Legal Services

K L Courier Service

Tel.: +1 (313) 833 5492

Passports valid for at least six months after arrival are required for all. In general, travelers visiting the U.S. are required visas. However, under the Visa Waiver Program, citizens of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom are allowed to stay for 90 days without a visa. Citizens of Canada and Mexico do not need a visa but must carry proof of citizenship and identity. Beginning October 26, 2004, all travelers, including children of any age, who want to travel visa-free to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program must have a Machine-readable passport. Duty-free allowances are 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 2 kilograms of tobacco, 1 liter of alcohol, and gifts worth up to $100. Meat products, seeds, plants, fruits, and hazardous goods are prohibited.

The area codes for Detroit is 313. It is necessary to dial the area code and the number in making local calls in Detroit.There is no toll charge for any of the three local area codes from within the Detroit calling area.

Emergency police, fire, and ambulance

911

For local calls, dial the seven-digit telephone number. For long-distance calls within the U.S., dial 1, then the three-digit area code then the seven-digit number. For long-distance calls outside the U.S., first dial 011 and the country code. Four special prefixes, "800", "888", "877", and "900", are not area codes but indicators of special services. "800", "888", and "877" are toll-free calls. The "900" numbers charge you for the call and are often expensive. For collect calls or operator-assisted calls, dial "0" instead of "1". For local directory assistance, dial 411. For long-distance information, dial 1, and then the appropriate area code followed by 555-1212. The most common public phone is the coin-operated type. Telephone-card phones are becoming increasingly common.

There are several cellular service providers in the U.S., including: Verizon Wireless, Cingular, T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, Nextel, VoiceStream, and Sprint PCS.

Mobile phone numbers follow the regular telephone number convention, with the seven-digit telephone number followed by the area code.

If you choose to bring your cellular phone into the U.S., check with your home cellular service provider to establish compatibility of your phone with systems abroad.Rent a locally compatible cellular phone before you arrive to obtain reasonable rates and reliable service.

Most restaurants, shops, and hotels will take travelers' checks and major credit cards. Travelers can also withdraw cash from ATMs.The basic unit of U.S. currency is the dollar, which equals 100 cents. Coins are the copper penny (1 cent) and four silver coins: the nickel (5 cents), the dime (10 cents), the quarter (25 cents), and the half-dollar (50 cents). Silver $1 coins and "golden" dollar coins also exist. Paper bills come in denominations of $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.

• Restaurants 15 to 20 percent of bill, none at fast-food restaurants.
• Bars About US$1 per drink or 10% to 15% of drink prices.
• Airport Skycap/Porter US$1 per piece of luggage.
• Taxis 10 percent of fare.
• Hotel Bell Desk US$1 per piece of luggage or per taxi summoned.
• Hotel Housekeeping US$1 per person per day.
• Hotel Room Service 15 percent of bill.
• Parking Attendant/Valet 15 percent of parking rate.
• Haircare/Personal Services 20 percent of bill.

Detroit is in the Easter time zone (Greenwich Mean Time minus 5 hours). From early April through late October, Georgia switches to daylight-saving time.

Sales tax in Detroit is 7%. There is no VAT.

110V AC, 60Hz. Plugs are of the flat, two-pin type.

When you think of Detroit, one of the first things that come to mind is the automobile. The Motor City is headquarters for General Motors, Ford Motor Company and DaimlerChrysler. The city is also home to the nation's first stretch of paved road (Woodward Avenue), the first traffic light and one of best freeway systems in the country. Detroit does not have a comprehensive public transportation system. The best way to see the region is by car. There are many transportation companies to help get youaround town. The elevated computerized rail transit system costs just 50 cents per ride and covers nearly 3 miles in 15 minutes. The route stops 13 times around downtown's entertainment and business areas as well as major hotels and Cobo Center.

Hours for Amtrak (Rail Service) : Daily 5:30 a.m. to midnight, also there are suburban stops in Royal Oak, Birmingham, and Pontiac. Call for details on prices and other transportation Needs to +1 (313) 873 3442 or (800) 872 7245 (Toll Free).

Taxis are everywhere carrying your message throughout this thriving port city.

No specific immunizations are needed to enter the United States. For more information, contact the Center for Disease Control at 800-342-2437.

Rattlesnake Club (Downtown) boasts of a spectacular view of the Detroit River but also has interesting dishes such as Lake Ontario pickerel, perch with watercress or white chocolate ravioli. Opus One (Downtown) is one of Detroit's finest and most expensive restaurants and serves an inspired contemporary food. Emily's (Northville) is Zagat's top restaurant in Detroit. The charming old grey house dating back to the late 1800s has a lot of charm and the cuisine with its French Mediterranean accents is also inspiring. In West Bloomfield, The Lark country inn with its dining room overlooking a small garden and consistently skilled cuisine is the perfect place for a business meal. Zingerman's is a kosher deli loved by locals for a quick and tasty lunch. Winner of numerous awards, Tribute's Chef Takashi Yagihashi prepares an inventive Franco-Japanese cuisine. A few kilometres away in Chelsea is the charming brick storefront of Common Grill, an eclectic restaurant full of innovative seafood and steak specialties.

Pewabic Pottery, dedicated to the Arts & Crafts movement, sells handcrafted ceramics and tiles. General shopping can be made at Sommerset Collection, a luxury mall which hosts top brands like Saks and Tiffany. For music lovers, Pure D Vinyl and Vera Jane sell records solely by Detroit artists, alongside Detroit-themed accessories.

Detroit holds vestiges of the great motor era. A visit to the 60-room Edsel & Eleanor Ford House is a must. Apart from excellent collections of paintings, The Detroit Institute of Arts is home to one of the city's most familiar images, Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals depicting the autoworkers at Ford's Rouge manufacture. Henry Ford Museum offers a mesmerizing history of America as displayed in an unprecedented collection of artefacts. From there, take the very popular bus tour Ford Rouge Factory. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra headed by Neeme Jarvi is a much-appreciated treasure. The Fisher Theatre is a good place to catch up with successful Broadway touring productions. For a view over the city, the Renaissance Centre has a top observation tower. The yearly January Auto Show shows the newest trends in the industry.