RMS Olympic Posted June 20, 2004 #1 Share Posted June 20, 2004 For those that have recently traveled on the Paul Gauguin....do you recommend exchanging currency at the LAX airport or do it when you arrive in Papeete? Are the hotels the place to exchange or at a bank? I am guessing most out of pocket expenses can be handled with a credit card...but I have no idea how much cash to bring. I am staying at the new Radisson hotel for the 4 night precuise package,,so that will present additional charges...but again, that should be doable with a credit card. How much cash is appropriate? Thanks....September can't get here fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITravelNow Posted June 24, 2004 #2 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Tom: The last few times we've been in Papette I've gotten local currency from ATM machines. I don't think you really need to worry, as I recall many places also take american dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerinda Posted June 24, 2004 #3 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Tom: The best rate we found was at the change at Faaa; it was open even as late as we arrived, and there was no line, no hassle at all. We also discovered that the ATMs took our Visa with its PIN, but not our regular ATM/debit card. We used nothing but Polynesian francs and our regular charge cards (and when we got the bills, the rate on them was better than I feared). Enjoy yourself! It's a dream. Cerinca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngaire Posted June 25, 2004 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I have been to Tahiti a few times and I have never changed any money. Everyone accepts American dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clint Posted June 25, 2004 #5 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Everyone has been talking about using regular credit cards in tahiti, but does that include american express as well and not just visa or mastercard? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerinda Posted June 26, 2004 #6 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Clint: I used AmEx for hotels; I did not try it for anything else. Cerinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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