Hello All,
I rely on $100 a day and with a debit and credit card as back up only if needed. Always tell my bank as well. Using my debit card in Buenos Aires, I was surprised to see 'Good morning Mrs ****' come up on the screen. Always pay my optional excursions before the trip and usually carry any money over to the next day. I take £200 in sterling, normally bring it home :)
Jan
What Janib says is the same as I tend to budget for America but it can vary significantly. Some manage on much less but i like to sample the local nightlife especially if I can find some live music. Some people understandably get very tired on touring holidays and tend to head to their rooms after evening meal.
Also varies on how many souveniers/presents you intend to buy,i don't so much nowadays. Don't forget to allow for tips for your tour manager and bus driver.
Breakfasts are included on the trips i've done and this is an approx breakdown :-
Lunch/coffee/ice creams etc - $20 (£13)
Evening Meal - $35 ok i have a pudding (£21)
Cover Charge - $10 (for live music) (£7)
Drinks - $25 (£16)
That totals $85 so leaves $10 for variations in costs and souveniers (eg evening meal depends where you eat much the same as over here).
Also don't forget it includes tips (15 to 20%).
Often don't spend the amounts stated but its what i allow, you never know and always have the credit and debit card as back up.
Mick
