So finally you’ve decided that you’re going to take that well deserved vacation — away from all the madness at work. I won’t get into why you need a holiday but instead provide you with money tips when planning a holiday. What if your credit card isn’t accepted and you aren’t getting a decent exchange rate for your native currency? Here’s the checklist:

1. Take along your major credit cards — make sure they are really credit cards and not just debit cards with a credit card company’s logo on them. Many locations require a credit card and will not accept a debit card, so they may have limited use on your travel.

2.  Notify your credit card company of your trip before you leave. The unfamiliar spending patters might cause them to suspect that the card is being used fraudulently and delay your approvals. Further, they will explain many of the services that they can provide while you are on your trip. Continue reading “10 Money Tips for a Holiday Abroad” »