Dollars and Cents
SNAP EASY TIP: Don’t wait until you are completely out of cash to try and locate a ATM. You will run into situations where you can’t locate one or the one you locate won’t work. In Honduras three ATM’s in a row were out of order! Have $100.00 back up on hand at all times. If you have a special item that will need to be paid such as a room, make sure you get the funds in plenty of time before it is due.
—Credit Cards….Visa and Mastercard are more accepted than AMEX. I use these in restaurants.
SNAP EASY TIP: In most situations deals are made better with cash. It is hard to turn away your $10.00 Euro bill you are holding out when they are asking $12.00 Euros. Some accommodations I have stayed at gave me a cash price and a credit card price. Substaintial discount for cash.
Where do I carry all this?
Money Belt….I like the one that is meant to wear attached by its loops to a belt then flipped over inside a skirt or pants. I don’t wear belts so I pin the loop securely to the underside of my waist band.
You can keep your cash (except for a small portion) in this pouch. After you are in your destination country you can also carry your passport there as well. Only access this pouch in a private place so that theives do not see you.
Put your day’s or half day’s cash in your shoulder bag for easy access without showing all your cash at once. If your bag is stolen you still have your main store of cash safe. Replenish from the money belt in a private place such as your room or a restroom if out and about.
The ones that hang from your neck and go under your top are awkward to me. The strap shows and it is a big bulge in the front of your top.