AWESOME FORUM AND THANKS TO EVERYONE IN ADVANCE
Being the over-worrier that I am (profession is Tax and Financial advisor so money worries are my thing!)- I really want opinions on bringing or getting cash in Italy and or how much we will need. We are bringing our Capital One Venture X Visa card with no foreign fees as our 'main' card, our AMEX Platinum card as the 'secondary' credit card and then have our Wells Fargo checking account debit card for any cash withdrawals needed. I know about only going into the actual banks (or I heard Post offices) to use an ATM. What I'd really appreciate advice on:
-how much in Euros to bring from the US? Is that a better exchange rate or just easier-which is also nice?
-how much to carry around each day (I got great feedback here that the hotel rooms will have safes for all the extra $$ (including my small laptop), it is just my husband and myself. We plan to try lots of gelato places obviously and then small local places to eat when we are on our own. Souvenirs are going to be purchased but can't imagine anything that's over $100 at a single time.
-experience on places we will HAVE to use cash?
-can or should we tip housekeeping or any hotel services like when we have laundry done (which I think we will do a few times)?
-what would we want to keep in the room safe- worried about all the pick pocket stories I hear. I will have a crossbody Baggelini purse with non-rip fabric that I hope helps and my husband will keep his wallet in his front pocket which I'll make sure he does.
-should I make hubby use a money belt (see above)
Anyways -thank you all, This place has been an incredible resource for our first Tauck trip and our first ITALY trip!!
