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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 8:05 pm
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It can be the case that you are charged in the local currency but the US$ rates are definitive. So you're charged using the exchange rate on the day you check out and the amount in local currency is variable. IMO this should be made more clear at the time of booking.
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