How do you take ??

[KROBI]

Hello,
When you go to St. John, how do you take your money, traveler checks, cash, gift card. I know some place will not take traveler checks. This will be my frist trip, what are some of the top beaches, we will be there for 10 days.
Thanks
Kenny

[LC]

We always use a mix of cash and credit/debit cards. There is an ATM on island if you need more cash, and most restaurants take plastic. Never felt the need for travelers checks.

Have a great trip!

[mbw1024]

We always use a mix of cash and credit/debit cards. There is an ATM on island if you need more cash, and most restaurants take plastic. Never felt the need for travelers checks.

Have a great trip!

same here

[Schnell]

Have plastic, will travel

Cash is really only needed in a few places and if you take any taxis.

Travelers checks are just a P.I.T.A.

[Gromit]

With the avialibility of ATM's around the world these days travelers checks are virtualy obsolete. Now if you like to do everything in cash and don't use CC's I can totally understand them as an option. But like the previous poster said they are a PITA.

One caveat-- sometimes the ATMS are broken or not working due to the occasional power outage. So when I get down to $100 I usually swing by an ATM. Just don't recommend getting down to $) and needing cash cause that's when the ATm won't be working!

Also, I'm a bix Amex fan and happy to sya that in addition to MC and Visa most places are taking Amex.

[TropicAtHeart]

I haven't been to St. John in a few years and would like to know what restaurants refuse Amex cards. I prefer to use my Amex for points and may avoid restaurants that don't accept it. Although, i may break down to use a Visa if I really have to.

[Jumbiegirl]

We mostly use credit cards. I use Traveler's checks for boat trips. It's nicer than brining a wad of cash down.

[Gromit]

Tropic-- I found that MOST restaurants take Amex. But I take my Visa jsut in case they don't (or cash). I don't think there's a comprehensive list.

I also tend to tip in cash though for the servers. Just so they get the FULL tip from the restaurant.

[KROBI]

Thanks for all your help. We are leaving June 28th. Can't wait to get there..

[PA Girl]

We are Amex-ers and I remember Ocean Grill not accepting Amex

[gobucs]

Our Favorite Beaches are Hawsnest, Cinamon, Trunk but get their really early and Honeymoon
Waterlemon for the snorkeling
gobucs

[Schnell]

Gromit brings up a good point with cash tips. If you tip in cash the server gets the full tip. Not always the case if you add a tip to your bill and pay with your CC.

[Gromit]

I often find that if I drop that little nugget at the beginning of the meal (in a casual way) that we get really good service...