Tips For Trips
Travelers Checks are a safe
way of carrying foreign money abroad, but overseas they aren't as
widely accepted as in the United States, especially for smaller
purchases. You should avoid running out of cash.
Credit Cards are widely accepted and
easy to use. However, money exchange charges vary, depending on the
issuing bank. You should call your bank before departing. When using
ATM machines, remember that fees and currency exchange rates are not
known at the time of transaction. Don't use them often for small
amounts of money. Always have more than one credit card with you.
Cash is a means of payment accepted
everywhere. Make sure you have it upon arrival to avoid unnecessary
inconveniences. Exchange money before you go to become skilled in
handling local currency.
Tipping: In most European countries
tips are included in your bill (usually about 10%). Only extraordinary
service calls for an extra tip. Taxi drivers get tipped 10-20%.