hi and welcome to HT

you do not say when you are planning to go and some countries have specific requirements, but in general terms if yo go to the index page of this forum and look at the post above yours you will find topics on.. insurance,EHIC cards,Passports,travel money,& finding an atm abroad page 1 of each thread contains links to sites recommended bu ht members, and in the flights/airline/airports forum you will find information on all main airlines that operate from the uk, baggage and check in information and a thread on API which is being rolled out across the world [in stages]

yasus
wizard

ps.. duty paid allowances from the Balearic islands is minimal

Thanks for the speedy reply Wizard

There is so much information on this site it's amazing.
I'm going to Prima Sud Apartments, Punta Prima, Menorca 26th May for 10 days
Any infomation and tips both good or bad on country, resort, or apartment from members would be appreciated.

Welcome TUCKER ... for info and advice about the apartments, resort and island, you would be best visiting our Menorca forum ... please click here.

David

Thanks David
lot of information there

To be honest travellers cheques are a bit past it. These days your credit card is taken in most countries and your debit card can be used to get money from your bank account in most countries as well.

Get a travel money card from your local travel agent or post office , there safer than useing your debit/credit card abroad and you dont get the charges either! They work the same way as chip and pin but you get the same protection as you would from travllers cheques.

Hi De Hi wrote:

To be honest travellers cheques are a bit past it. These days your credit card is taken in most countries and your debit card can be used to get money from your bank account in most countries as well.

If you are using your debit card/credit card abroad I would notify your bank before you travel otherwise they may stop the transaction as it may be deemed unusual activity. Give your bank a call or check online if you have that facility and let them know the dates that you are travelling.

Also have a look in holiday tools at the top of the page, a reminder on packing which you may find to be useful

Have a good holiday.x

We prefer to use a mixture of small amount of foreign currency (in your case Euros), which we keep in the safe and our debit card. ATM's are readily available to withdraw cash but be aware that most banks will charge for transactions. Hope you have a great holiday.