I always take Amex Travelers cheques and split them up in several areas in two bags, plus carry two days worth incase my luggage
gets stolen or whatever. That way I can get
cash fast.

My Amex card also works very well in Europe,
I guess as well as the Visa.

And like Baobab... the InterContental in Budapest advanced me about 100 dollars in Hungarian cash so I can get a late late dinner (I wanted the closest restaurant, which didn't take ANY credit cards!)

Matt: Your topic is NOT OMNI in this cat cops
eyes because it is travel related: getting
cash.

OMNI FYI MERRY: THe HIlton near Le Tour Eiffel has a great Sunday brunch and great holiday dinner get togethers. My friends Peter and Jeong Hee go there when they can't get home to the States. (But every time I tried to book a room -- sold out. I guess it's the location!)

NOW I WANT TO GO TO PARIS AGAIN!!! CATMAN