spending money in cuba

[sparky]

Hi there,

I'm going ot Cuba shortly and getting very excited!!
However thought I'd check on the best way to spend money out there.

I'm British and have a Visa (delta) debit card. (i.e. not credit card!! I don't trust myself with one of those!)

Someone told me only a credit card is any use... is this right?! if so I'm fuc*ed...

should I bring travellers cheques.. if so what sort?

It would be easier obviously to carry all the US dolloars I need from the start... though a bit of a risk, As I'm staying for two weeks!

By the way what is crime like in cuba.. many incidences of tourists being done over?!

Any advice would be hugely appreciated!

Cheers,

Sparky

[poco_pete]

Credit cards mate! I believe you are f*cked.

Travellers cheques: Visa, Thomas Cook are best
In some of the really touristy places American Express might be accepted (National Hotel in Havana, Varadero)

Crime ? Not bad. Some snatch and run for the hills stuff but all in all a very safe country. Just don't be inattentive to your stuff. No real physical crime to speak to (to tourists that is...spousal abuse and barroom brawls are another matter)

[nocaca]

sparky put ya money in ya pocket and be generous to all you see.....have a good time and be nice....