Need help re: Least expensive mode of Foreign Exchange/payment - USD to Local European$$
Apr 19th, 2013, 11:44 AM
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Need help re: Least expensive mode of Foreign Exchange/payment - USD to Local European$$
We will be on an Atlantic crossing cruise from USA to Europe and need advice regarding the best way method of foreign exchange/payment :
1. In the US, on the Ship, or in Europe?
2. With USD, Travelers checks or US creditcards?
3. At Airport, Banks or exchange agencies?
1. In the US, on the Ship, or in Europe?
2. With USD, Travelers checks or US creditcards?
3. At Airport, Banks or exchange agencies?
Apr 19th, 2013, 11:49 AM
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I would imagine any exchange on ship would be a terrible exchange rate as cruise ships nickel and dime you for everything.
No one uses Travelers checks anymore and you would have to find somewhere to exchange them which might not be easy.
Use your ATM card (from a credit union if you have one) when you arrive in Europe.
No one uses Travelers checks anymore and you would have to find somewhere to exchange them which might not be easy.
Use your ATM card (from a credit union if you have one) when you arrive in Europe.
Apr 19th, 2013, 12:09 PM
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I jumped up and clicked my heels when Traveler's Checks lost their popularity...what a royal pain! (it's surprising that cruise ships don't charge a fee for changing clothes!)
Pay attention to the three responses above...these are seasoned travelers and their advice is all you'll need.
Have a great time in Denmark...expensive, but interesting recent history. Here are some scanned pics to familiarize you with Copenhagen and surroundings. Great walking city.
Pay attention to the three responses above...these are seasoned travelers and their advice is all you'll need.
Have a great time in Denmark...expensive, but interesting recent history. Here are some scanned pics to familiarize you with Copenhagen and surroundings. Great walking city.
Apr 19th, 2013, 12:14 PM
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https://picasaweb.google.com/stuarttower/Denmark#
With enought time, try to take the train to Hillerod and the Castle, and Humlbaek and the unique Louisiana Museum.
With enought time, try to take the train to Hillerod and the Castle, and Humlbaek and the unique Louisiana Museum.
Apr 19th, 2013, 12:16 PM
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I was in Italy last summer and met a couple who had traveled with Traveler's Checks only. They could not find a bank to exchange them! I felt so sorry for them. The good thing was thir hotel was calling around trying to help them. Use your ATM.
