ira

Hi f,

>...what do you all recommend to use if one needs cash (e.g. ATM isn't working)?<

Don't run out of cash.

I always have 50E in cash, and my Lady Wife has another 50E.

Flyboy

I carry three cards and a few hundred U.S. dollars in cash for emergencies that could be exchanged if needed, (something that has never happened). Before returning from Europe, I also make sure that I keep around 150 Euros that I bring home to start the next trip.

francophile03

Thanks, this is all very helpful and timely advice. We have been totally dependent on ATM's recently. The best thing that I can surmise is to have extra euro on hand.

Robespierre

Yo, P_M!

You can get a shorter link from the thread name at the top of the right-hand column. Like this:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34464000

You can actually clip out the <b>fid=2&amp;</b> and make it even shorter:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p?tid=34464000

This will avoid the column-width-stretching problem.

platzman

Thanks Kenderina.

For those who frequently travel to a particular country, lets say at least yearly, I've always believed a very smart thing to do is simply bring a hundred dollars or so worth of that country's currency back home. Its much cheaper and simpler than either buying currency in the USA or fooling with traveler's checks. Its instantly available when you return to that country, no need to take a loss on the exchange. You could consider it your &quot;emergency stash&quot;.

nytraveler

You still don;t need TC. Just take $100 or $200 mad money - in case ATMS are temporarily down - I've never seen this happen anywhere for more than an hour or two. You can easily change dollars at any bank or bureau de cahnge - or your hotel if you're truly desperate (although the rate will be awful).

P_M

Yo, Robespierre!!

Thanks, I always wondered why my links are so long.