Alton Towers offer an online ticket purchasing service. This is very useful if you are planning your trip in advance, as you will receive a discount from the standard ticket price (usually 20%, though offers run with reductions of up to 40%).
Haitian Gourdes ~ The Haitian Gourde (HTG) is the official currency of Haiti. ~ Every single coin and paper bill in the country is denominated in Haitian Gourdes. ~ Creole speakers call Gourdes, âGoudâ (rhymes fairly closely with the English âmoodâ).
The Haitian gourde was first seen in 1813 and has evolved in three phases. The gourde was revalued in 1870 and again in 1872. The gourde was pegged to the franc in 1881 and the dollar in 1912. This link was discontinued in 1989 and the gourde is now a floating currency.he Haitian gourde was first seen in 1813 and has evolved in three phases. The gourde was revalued in 1870 and again in 1872. The gourde was pegged to the franc in 1881 and the dollar in 1912. This link was discontinued in 1989 and the gourde is now a floating currency.