• Do not travel with large amounts of cash. Split what cash you have with other members of your party or.
• Take travellers cheques and remember to keep a note of their numbers in a separate travel bag/location to the cheques.
• Take some cash in local currency as you may need it for airport transfer etc.
• Ensure your credit cards do not expire before your return, and if applicable, check your balance against your credit limit to ensure you have enough funds for you requirements.
• Some credit and charge cards will refuse payment if there is a marked change in your usual pattern of spending so it is worth notifying them that you are travelling abroad.
• Keep a separate note of all your card numbers, and do not keep the note with the cards. Your bank will be able to help you with all of the above.
• Ensure you have enough funds to cover emergencies.
• Whilst on holiday, do not carry all your cards, cash or travel cheques with you. Take what you need and leave the rest is a safe place in your holiday accommodation, ideally in 4 separate places, that way if you do get robbed it's unlikely they'll find it all!
• To convert your money use the XE.com Personal Currency Assistant™ Currency Converter link

Driving Licence
If you are travelling in your car or intend to hire a car on holiday, check your driving licence or insurance does not expire before you return.
You may use a GB driving licence for driving in all other European Community/European Economic Area [EC/EEA] member states, although the green version may not be accepted in Italy or Spain. Check with a motoring organisation if you want to drive in a non-EC/EEA country. They will advise you whether you need an International Driving Permit [IDP]. IDPs are issued by the AA, the RAC, RSAC and Green Flag National Breakdown Recovery Club. You must be resident in GB, have passed a driving test and be over 18 years of age.