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What to do with your Left Over Currency Exchange
Almost no one can predict exactly how much money they are going to need on holiday and how much of that should be cash or on a card. All of us end up with either left over notes (that are easy to turn back in to sterling) or a pocket full of coins. I personally [...]
Continue readingWhat You Need To Get The Best Currency Exchange Rate
It is easy to think that all foreign currency exchange providers will offer the same exchange rates but this isn’t the case and in order to get the best currency exchange rate, most people now realise that you need to head to the specialist currency experts found online. To find the best currency exchange rates, [...]
Continue readingWhere To Find The Best Holiday Money Exchange Rates
If you live in a tourist area it is really easy to have some really great stuff (attractions, parks and gardens etc.) on your doorstep and then never visit any of them. We live and work in St Ives in Cornwall and have some of the best beaches in the UK just 10 minutes from [...]
Continue readingPlanning Ahead for the Best Currency Exchange Deals
With more and more Americans planning their summer holidays, it is imperative that they know how to find the best deals on currency exchange. A recent survey revealed that some 35 per cent of US travellers have at some point found themselves overseas without cash. Only 4 per cent of respondents said that they made [...]
Continue readingPreparation is the Key to getting the best Euro currency exchange rate
It goes without saying that any holidaymaker will be desperate to secure the best euro currency exchange rates for their trip abroad and, in order to do this, it is important to be prepared and checked the exchange rates long in advance of when you are setting off. With exchange rates exceptionally susceptible to fluctuations, [...]
Continue readingPicking Destinations Based on Currency Exchange Rates
Originally the single currency was intended to be a great leveller across the entire Eurozone. This never happened and you will still pay more for Diet Coke in Paris than you will in Athens. The turmoil we have had recently right up to this weekend’s (9th/10th of June 2012) €100Billion bailout of Spain’s banking sector [...]
Continue readingThe Key to Understanding Currency Exchange Rates
Do you need to understand foreign currency exchange rates? If you travel on a regular basis, either for business or for pleasure, it’s important to have at least a basic grasp of how foreign currency works. Unsurprisingly, few of us even understand the meaning of an exchange rate! Back to Basics with Overseas Currency In [...]
Continue readingTop Travel Money Advice: Your Options for Carrying Foreign Currency Abroad
Many people leave buying their money until the last minute. There is no reason not to but you will not get particularly good exchange rates if you leave it until you get to the airport or having to get your money on the high street. The most cost effective ways to get foreign currency will [...]
Continue readingKnow the Rules of Travel Money & Currency Exchange
Millions of Americans travel overseas for business or pleasure every year. Buying your travel money can often seem to consist simply of ensuring you get the best exchange rate. However, it is just as important to familiarise yourself with any rules relating to currency exchange, taking money into or taking money out of a country. [...]
Continue readingKeep an Eye on Currency Exchange Rates
Planning a romantic getaway? Your honeymoon, perhaps? Or a skiing holiday for the whole family? Whether you are travelling for business or for pleasure, keeping an eye on foreign currency can help you save money that could go towards something much more memorable and enjoyable. Staying in the loop with foreign currency exchange rates is [...]
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