On Friday 31 Aug 2001 4:10 pm, Cleveland, Kyle E. wrote:
> Hey Beth!  The reason I told Deri to use larger denominations of
> traveller's checks is that you have to get them cashed less often.
> Any bank will cash them gratis, so you can always have enough
> currency in your pocket to use at those establishments that don't
> accept the checks.  (sorry for the run-on sentence.  been a rough
> morning.)  Would you agree with this advice for Deri?:  Use
> "plastic" as often as possible.  It's easier to deal with than
> carring around a wad of either currency or cheques, plus you get
> the advantage of a spending post-mortem on your trip as soon as the
> statement comes 'round by post.
>
> -Kyle

Thanks Kyle. I'll work out how much I need for the big hotels as but
stick with $20 cash for the B&B's and stick to plastic for the
shopping. (Lin's planning an expedition with Betty - Oh Dear - my
card!!!).

Cheers

Deri