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Cris · 05-03-2010, 04:50 PM

Which is the best way to go? I am thinking a combination of all 3 is best.

My friendly informative forum what do you think?

*Andrea J.* · 05-03-2010, 05:14 PM

check out some of these threads for opinions
http://www.aruba.com/forum/search.php?searchid=510926

my husband and i usually bring cash, credit and the atm and sometimes travelers checks.

this past trip we did not use the credit card much, ...we did put the car rental on the credit card, but settled up in cash when we returned it.

we did use the ATM machine 2x

we came home with a couple of travelers checks

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Originally Posted by Cris

Which is the best way to go? I am thinking a combination of all 3 is best.

My friendly informative forum what do you think?

*Arubalisa* · 05-03-2010, 05:45 PM

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/debit%20card.html

TomFrederick · 05-04-2010, 07:51 AM

>>> "Cash, debit card, or travelers checks?"
----- I use a combination but instead of a DEBIT I use a Credit Card.
Every once in awhile on one of the many Aruban BB's you hear where someone card # is used again after they use it. With a DEBIT card that $$$ comes right out of your checking account. Yes you protest and you get your $$$ back but how long does that take to get that $$$ back into your checking account. With a credit card its not $$$ out of your checking account.

peapod · 05-04-2010, 08:31 AM

We usually use cash, but bring the credit card for any big ticket items like jewelry, or an emergency. We stay at an AI so we just take what cash we need for tips and leave everything else in the safe.

sunnysmiles · 05-04-2010, 09:07 AM

First time we brought all cash and a credit card for emergencies (never used it). This last trip I brought $500 in traveler's checks, came home with $250. One of the excursions we went on wouldn't take them. Otherwise we used cash for everything but that's the way we always operate.

*Andrea J.* · 05-04-2010, 09:13 AM

remember when you get home, to CASH those unused travelers checks.
do not let AMEX earn interest $$ on YOUR money.

sunnysmiles · 05-04-2010, 09:16 AM

Absolutely Andrea!! Cashed them the first chance I got!

tangy003 · 05-04-2010, 12:47 PM

we bring it all.LOLI like being prepared for all contingencies.

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TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Under a hut, walking Eagle Beach, lunch on the beach, Amstel Bright Beer on the beach, coffee in the morning on the beach, taking a dip in the sea, Posts: 305	>>> "Cash, debit card, or travelers checks?" ----- I use a combination but instead of a DEBIT I use a Credit Card. Every once in awhile on one of the many Aruban BB's you hear where someone card # is used again after they use it. With a DEBIT card that $$$ comes right out of your checking account. Yes you protest and you get your $$$ back but how long does that take to get that $$$ back into your checking account. With a credit card its not $$$ out of your checking account. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-04-2010, 08:31 AM	#25 (permalink)
peapod Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: the beachs Posts: 52	We usually use cash, but bring the credit card for any big ticket items like jewelry, or an emergency. We stay at an AI so we just take what cash we need for tips and leave everything else in the safe. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	First time we brought all cash and a credit card for emergencies (never used it). This last trip I brought $500 in traveler's checks, came home with $250. One of the excursions we went on wouldn't take them. Otherwise we used cash for everything but that's the way we always operate. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura

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