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going on a european river cruise. what should we bring. Is jacket and tiwe necessary.?
Question: going on a european river cruise. what should we bring. Is jacket and tiwe necessary.?
The river cruise starts in Amsterdam and goes to France. IS American express travel check cards easily acceptable in Europe. Does airport in Frankfurt take money from travel card and give back in euro.
(european river cruise)
Best answer:
Answer by Willeke
First the card.
American express credit card is often accepted, but not always.
If you can (also) bring a Visa or MasterCard card you will more often be able to use your card.
In most of the Airports of Europe you will find ATMs that will give you money on your bank card, and also if with higher fees, your credit card.
If you use one of those the money you get in Frankfurt will be Euros. I do not understand what you mean by travel card, but if it works as credit card, you can get money on it, but ask how much fees you will pay for use in ATMs and for use as credit card (if it works that way.)
Ask your bank whether your bank card is ready for use abroad, and what each use will cost you. The card of your own bank is likely better than any other system, as it is often the cheapest option by far.
When you would bring cash or travelers cheques you would still pay a fee, most likely a much higher fee too.
In the paperwork for your cruise you will find clothing advise.
It ranges from casual, (jeans and T-shirt type) to full formal, with ladies going in evening dress.
Mostly a tie is going to be appreciated, a jacket is not always needed, that depends on the cruise line and how many stars this actual cruise got.
The cruise…depends on the company.
Travellers checks are not widely accepted any longer, they are too easy to forge. A card? yes, the ATMs in Europe give you local money when they take it out of your cards. American Express is MUCH less widely accepted than Mastercard and Visa. If you have a choice of cards, check to find out which has the best deal for you. My Cash card tstraight from my checking acct.) charged me 1% for the exchange FEE and gave me the best rate (I got the most Euros for my dollar that way). My Capitol One, same. I used the cash card for cash and the Capitol One for charges. Nothing else was necessary.
Sounds like your Traveller’s check CARD(?) is like a debit card? you put the money in, and then take it out as you are travelling? Is that right? If you have to pay for the service, you might do better to check with your bank about getting a debit/mastercard/visa. It will probably work out cheaper.
I figure if you check directly with the companies, you can weigh the differences, and make the best choice for you.