If your anything like me, you'll need a BIG budget. sort your beer budget out first, then you can see what's left for food. :thumbup:

I am not sure if that helps you at all, I try to take what money I can and a credit card, inform the company you might be using it abroad. I have not been on this tour I hope you have fun.

Cindy

Are you going to be paying for any of the excursions in dollars while there ?

What gifts.souveniers do you intend to bring back ?

On top of that I work on around $100 per day but I'll add that includes all meals and believe breakfasts are included so maybe $85.

Sort of around $20 for lunch/coffees, etc

That leaves $65 for evening meal and entertainment, I'll add a like to have a drink on a night and also go to any live music/entertainment that i can so often includes a cover charge. Of course eating can vary from a bar or cafe (maybe $15/$20) to nice restaurant with wine ($40/$50 or more). I'm including tips and tax in my estimates.

I have a US money card that I got from the post office which i charge up over the year and spend that. its a master card and accepted everywhere. I've found eating out is cheap, alcohol not so cheap but depends what you want. but if you planning trips etc, then its going to cost more. I've not been on a tour as put on by JY.. I tend to go on with my best friend and we please ourselves. that said, I'm probably going to to route 66 next year with JY..

have fun!

I am going on the National Parks trip to the USA in September and would like an idea of how much to budget daily for food and drinks. ( Including alcohol). The staff at Just You don't seem to know!

Hi, taking cash, traveller's cheques etc. is often not advisable in large amounts. I always use a Caxton card. In effect, this is a preloaded debit card which you can preload in the UK in Sterling, use in ATMs abroad without any ATM charges and can then easily download back to your bank account any balance on the card on your return.

For America, I would advise that you take an initial $250 for taxis, meals, and especially, tips. America is a lovely place with largely honest and friendly people but the attitude to tipping is very overt, it is often expected and can be embarrassing and daunting if you have not encountered:)

it before but don't let this put you off going.

Steve