Originally Posted by FrankFlyer
Just a tip : Always worthwhile to have a second or third credit card/debit card handy for cases such as this.
I have heard of travellers having their credit card cancelled while abroad since they never told the cc company they were travelling....or a particular cc doesn't work at a specific location. etc etc
Good luck though !!
Of course it's always easier to learn this lesson after you'd been burnt
Good luck to the OP!