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Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

Angie34

2008-06-26 12:45:54

Goldilocks,
On our regular visits we take pesos, for tipping and buying souvenirs. But I know many people do take $1 bills for tipping.
We take sterling cash and keep it in the safe because if you take traveller cheques you dont get such a good exchange rate as cash.Then change as needed.
Only take $$$ for tourist card on entry or enough for departure tax if this not included in your holiday price.

Angie

Goldilocks

2008-06-26 13:20:16

Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

Angie,

Thank you so very much for your help!!! :tup

Are pesos easy enough to get your hands on? We fly out on Saturday from Glasgow. Can't wait but wish I'd kinda got my finger out a bit more! Way too much packing to do tonight! :que

Thanks again!

Goldie :sun2

- well, almost!

Angie34

2008-06-26 13:27:01

Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

I usually have to order my pesos which takes a few days, so I would think that as you are leaving on Sunday you are a bit short of time.
Where are you staying? :think

Angie34

2008-06-26 13:32:50

Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

Sorry meant to type Saturday, fingers faster than brain. :rofl

Goldilocks

2008-06-26 14:28:15

Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

Yeah I figured that

Never mind, we'll get them there. I think we'll take about £50 Sterling in USD - so $100 USD for arrival/tipping then change the rest as and when required!

Staying at BlueBay Villas - seems really nice, good reviews etc so can't complain! To be honest I never really pay attention to what others say as you make what you can out of a holiday in my opinion!

Sooooo excitied!!!

You off soon?

Goldie x

Pippy

2008-06-26 14:34:27

Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

Please try to keep this thread solely for the discussion of currency to prevent it going off-topic.

Thanks :tup

Pippy

wendy w

2008-07-15 21:39:03

money in dominican

can anyone tell me which currency i need 2 take ?as heard its dollars 2 get in the country but they have there own currency aswell.if u book trips how is it best to pay :think

duffnufc

2008-07-16 08:20:26

Re: money in dominican

Hello,

I'm heading out there on the 22nd August and have been told by my sister (Thomas Cook Travel Agent) that the currency in the dominican republic is 'Dominican peso' but US Dollars is also accepted by many places for tours etc..

Hope this helps.

David

wendy w

2008-07-16 16:12:01

Re: money in dominican

hi thanks think ill take abit of each :cheers

sue1101

2008-08-03 14:15:13

Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

Can anyone please tell me if they have tried using one of these Prepaid currency cards in Mexico.
I am due to go there at the end of August and wondering if one of these cards are ok to get and if
they are widely accepted in bars, restaurants etc.

SUNDERLAND

2008-08-11 18:34:51

Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

Hi, does anyone know what currency i should take to Margarita. Going to Laguna Mar in October :sun2

BUMPS

2008-08-20 19:24:19

Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

Hi Going to Mexico in sept what currency is best?Dollars or Peso"s and also do debit cards work in atm machines and are they widely available. Thanks in advance

SUNDERLAND

2008-08-20 20:06:35

Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

HI BUMPS, ITS DOLLARS. WE WENT LAST YEAR THEY ARE WIDEL

Y USED

BUMPS

2008-08-20 20:36:25

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Thank you Sunderland for info

luci HT Mod

2008-08-20 21:33:39

Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

Hi Sunderland

Please turn your CAPS lock off when posting.

Thanks

luci :wave

susanf

2008-11-29 15:07:20

Dominican Peso

Does anyone know what 540 dominican pesos are worth in English pounds? It is in 500 note and two 20 notes.

Angie34

2008-11-29 16:16:10

Re: Dominican Peso

Hi,
As of todays rate 540 pesos=£10.04.

Hope this helps.

Angie

susanf

2008-11-30 10:14:44

Re: Dominican Peso

Thanks for that, our sons mate had 540 pesos and was desparate to change it.

jabron56

2009-03-01 17:39:27

Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

Hi we are off to Riviera Maya, Mexico, should we take us dollars or pesos
Thanks
Jabron

Angie34

2009-03-01 18:38:22

Re: CURRENCY...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

Hi jabron56, :wave:

When we went to Mexico actually Cancun we took Pesos and found we had more of a bargaining power with the Pesos, even though Cancun is very Americanized more for the Americans and of course the $$$is used by them.
I usually find wherever we go on holiday its best to take the local currency.

Angie. :tup

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