Hello there, we always take Sterling and cash it there - if yiu've got a safety deposit box. Travellers cheques seem to cost a lot at either end.
You get a far better exchange rate over there.
Two of us seem to get through a minimum of £50 every day and trips are extra. We don't push the boat out, but don't go daft.
If you've got sprogs, it works out a lot cheaper to go A/I.
Parky