Experts now say the way to go is to use credit cards as much as possible.
Credit card companies tend to be big players in the currency market, so they are able to get wholesale exchange rates. These rates are far better than individuals can get by cashing dollars or travelers checks at a bank, currency exchange office or hotel desk. As a result, it s estimated that travelers can save as much as 5 percent by charging purchases to a credit card, rather than paying for items in the local currency. Recent high prices at the gas pump have a lot of people wondering how they can continue to fill their gas tanks without going broke. Start by tracking your mileage.