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You will have the opportunity to shop for personal souvenirs and other free time items. Personal spending money can be carried in various forms.

Cash and ATM Cards

Take some cash with you and exchange it at our destination airport or at a bank or change center in some cities on our route. You can also use your ATM card at some locations throughout the trip to get local currency. Do not carry large amounts of cash.

Credit & ATM Cards

Credit cards (American Express, Visa, and MasterCard) are honored in many places. However, do not count on having your credit cards take the place of cash, or to be able to use them in nearly as many situations as in the U.S. Credit cards and ATM Cards are the easiest way to obtain money when needed (if a cash machine is available and working). We find that an ATM card, a Credit Card (Visa/MC) and a small amount of cash for emergencies is the most efficient and convenient way to obtain money.

Traveler's Checks

The safest way to handle money (but not always the easiest way to exchange) is to take a supply of traveler's checks sufficient to cover your needs. We recommend checks in $20 denominations.