hdowney Posted May 1, 2015 #26 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Local currency always. To me that is one of the things that distinguishes between a 'tourist' and a 'visitor'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted May 1, 2015 #27 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Gee I don't know. It will depend on where you are gong, but let me ask this If I come to the US and try to pay with my plastic Aus$ $1 and $2 gold coins, let alone our silver coins, how far do you think I'll get. The Thomas Cook Money Exchange at the airport.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted May 1, 2015 #28 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I just wondered what US cruisers thoughts were on currency when travelling overseas/on a cruise (Although I have a suspicion on what a majority will say). I understand the convenience of using US dollars but surely its not worth paying an expensive premium for goods when shopping? I have instances where I have saved at least 20% because I used local coin and this has been the case throughout my experiences (I imagine in rare instances the dollar may get you a better price when the country has a poor economy). What do you use and why? Have you ever thought about changing that? In Europe we always use local currency. In Caribbean we use dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted May 1, 2015 #29 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I use local currency everywhere except the Caribbean islands where the dollar is readily and eagerly accepted. I wouldn't dream of trying to use US dollars in Europe, Asia, French Polynesia, etc. The mere thought is utterly absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted May 1, 2015 #30 Share Posted May 1, 2015 the thomas cook money exchange at the airport.;) lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted May 1, 2015 #31 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Always the local currency for me. Oh, I just got off an Alitalia flight; they gave out envelopes to put your extra coins for donation to UNICEF. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted May 1, 2015 Author #32 Share Posted May 1, 2015 In Britain u will have to use the Pound sterling. Yes I know ;) I dont think its the what a place accepts but what people use. I can still remember my shock when I saw a shop in Russia that accepted dollars although my maths told me anyone paid in dollars paid 30% more :). I have also spotted the odd shop in Western Europe that accept dollars (These were all near large ports by the way). Similarly though my aunt and uncle told me the tale of a large family of Germans demanding they use Euros in Croatia when in a tiny cafe off the beaten track. I do agree with Sofia though...buying local currency shows a certain amount of respect somehow as well as snagging bargains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted May 1, 2015 #33 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Always the local currency for me. Oh, I just got off an Alitalia flight; they gave out envelopes to put your extra coins for donation to UNICEF. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk BA does the same thing. Apparently it's quite common with the Euro carriers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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