The new Euro Rate - So what is it worth today in 2010

[Gordonc]

Exchange rate at SS was before commission.

[Mikee]

Exchange rate at SS was before commission.

Ahhh Gordon - you missed a vital statistic there  , might have to change up ££ in the UK after all

[Jimbo]

Ice is offering Euros at 1.19 today. San Stef travel charge 2% commission on conversion of sterling cash/Traveller's Cheques.

Looks to me like taking either Euro Travellers cheques or Euro cash is now sensible - I can't see the Pound/Euro getting significantly better over the next few weeks.

[YANNIS26]

Ahhh Gordon - you missed a vital statistic there  , might have to change up ££ in the UK after all

Hi Mikee to continue the debate on cash v 0%Commission credit card.
On 10/06/10 the day in question.
SS Travel exchange rate. 118-2% = 1.1564
PO Mastercard rate                     = 1.2105*
Yammas
Yannis
*This is the daily average rate.The actual rate depends on the time of the transaction.

[Mikee]

Its tempting Yannis - I have to say, but with 2 credit cards already I don't want another one !

I'll just lose the odd couple of cents here and there on the exchange, after all I hear YOU will be buying
most of the rounds in any case     

[Gavlah1973]

I'm a bit dissapointed the cash machine is out of order. I normally take a mixture of Euros (around a third) and then Travellers cheques but nearly always need to visit the cash machime towards the end of the holidays

What does everyone usually budget per day per couple??

We used to work on around £50 per day between us. This was in the good old days though when the exchange rate was around 1.40!! That would usually get us a light lunch each, couple of beers each during the day, 2 course meal with wine on an evening and then probably another 3/4 drinks each later in the evening.

We noticed when we were in Spain last year that I was probably spending circa £75 per day on living expenses.

[lilly]

Last time we went to SS we took mostly euro's but knew we would have to draw out another £500 whilst over there. The Thomas Bay cash machine never had any money in it so we walked over to Arillis[I believe this cash machine is no longer there]. The machine would not give us any money, our son rang us from UK to tell us TSB fraud squad had rang and we called them to ask what the problem was has I had already rang them prior to our visit to tell them that we would be drawing money out in Corfu[that was a waste of time]. They said somebody had tried to draw money from our account in Corfu to which I replied yes it was me.After numerous questions they said it would be ok now to draw the money so back over to Arillis and was relieved when we received our money. I suppose it is a good thing to know that they are on the ball but since I had told them about my visit to Corfu it did seem that I might as well have not bothered.
This year taking the cash only.
Just found over 50 euro's in one of the travel bags so feels like we will be getting a free night out whilst on holiday.

[Gavlah1973]

I had a very similar experience in Macy's in New York whilst trying to buy my Omega watch!! Had to go back to the hotel with my tail between my legs to phone the bank after they stopped my card due to potential fraud!!

Back to Macy's then to try again (successfully this time!!)

[YANNIS26]

Its tempting Yannis - I have to say, but with 2 credit cards already I don't want another one !

I'll just lose the odd couple of cents here and there on the exchange, after all I hear YOU will be buying
most of the rounds in any case     

Hi Mikee
You must be joking, you have heard  all about Don and his aversion to buying a round.Just wait until you meet Don Yan.
See you at the Romanza on the 25th.
Yammas
Yannis

[Mikee]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT  ... I think I will cancel me holiday if thats the case

Ok then .. see you on the 25th, some God awful early morning flight in from Luton 

[tonyco1]

I have decided to take some extra wedge this year, so I can be different to Don and Yannis!! LOL
I don't mind buying a round or two!!

[Sandra W]

Only take €'s and work on the assumption that we'll spend €100 per day. Probably the same as a night out for 2 here.

[tonyco1]

On a serious note - I would agree with the €100 per day, if not spent - take it home!!

[Jules]

We are aiming for €100 per day maximum for the 2 of us as well

[Gavlah1973]

I am a tight Yorkshireman though so I'll stick to 75 euros and the missus can sit and watch me eat my tea!!