walking with money

[Polly Helm]

Thanks for the tip Jean.  I'm planning to take my Visa debit card, not my
credit card.  Do you know if this presents a problem?

Thanks,
Polly
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jean Seeler & Dave Gifford" <jeandaveaMINDSPRING.COM>
To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: walking with money


> Don't carry much money.  Use your ATM card and withdraw cash as you need
it.
> You get the best exchange rates.   You get the worst rate trying to cash
> travelers checks.   I suggest you have a small pouch that will fit under
> your t-shirt or top to hold your passport and ATM card.  If you have to,
or
> want to, occasionally stay in a small hotel (usually a "hostal") they will
> take a Visa card.  We stayed in "hostals" for around $30/night in May/June
> 2001.
>    jean seeler   jeandaveamindspring.com
>