Question re: Money and E-Ring on Vacations

Rob and I are leaving on Saturday for our trip to Hawaii. We are unsure of the amount and the type of currency to bring. We usually bring a combo of traveler's checks, cash and a credit card, but for this trip we are a bit hestitant. Our thinking is that there are a lot of ATMs in Hawaii to get cash when it's needed.

So my question is this: When vacationing, do you bring cash, traveler's checks, or mainly use your credit card?

Also ... do you wear your e-ring or just your band?

Thanks much!

I wear my ering pretty much everywhere. The only time i would take it off is if were going someplace very unfamiliar like China, Russia, South Africa, etc..

Since Hawaii is just another state, its no different than wearing it in NY (at least in my mind).

When i travel in the US and in Europe, i bring a few hundred dollars in cash and my ATM and my credit cards. I never use travellers checks since there are fees involve and never found them useful.

Cira, first of all have a GREAT time!!!!!!!!!

I wear my ering everwhere (except fishing), I feel safer that I have it insured

We bring cash & CC

You are right. It is very easy to get money in Hawaii (and there was only $1 fee) We used our CC a lot for the things that we did. We went with about $500 cash and then DH took out a few more hundred. The rest we used CC.

I wore my ering the whole trip, except one day (don't remember what activity we did). There are safes in the room so no need to worry

Have fun!!!!

I wear my e-ring everywhere too-its insured & my wedding band is a little loose so I need it on.
As far as currency, I would bring my debit card, maybe two hundred dollars in cash.
I don't like travelers checks.
I would also think that Hawaii is just another state when it comes to getting money.
Have a GREAT time Cira!

currency: dollars
We had enough cash with us, but relied on a few ATMs too.

We didn't use any travelers checks.

I wear my ering everywhere - it is fully ensured, although I'd be devastated if I ever lost it. I just think it's safer with me

When we go to places that have ATMS, we usually bring some cash (200-300) and use ATM's and credit cards for the rest of expenses. I don't bring my E-ring to any vacations where I will either be doing sports or swimming, simply b/c I don't want it to be stolen from a hotel or even from a hotel safe...


Edited to say that although my ring is insured, I would never want to lose it via being less than careful on my vacations.

We never use travelers checks....
Always ATM card, cc's and cash...

As for the E-ring, wear it everywhere....it's insured so I don't worry too much!

We usually bring some cash and our cards.

I never wear my e-ring anywhere I would be swimming! Or participating in any sport for that matter. Just to ease my mind and really enjoy the activities instead of constantly checking if my ring is still there, if the diamond popped out. (I am always imagining awful things like that) Even if it is insured, if the ring is lost no matter what money I would get in return, that original ring will be gone forever!

Whatever you decide, enjoy you vacation!

CIRA !!! IM SO JEALOUS !!

Just wanted to say, HAVE LOTS OF FUN, ENJOY EVERY MINUTE !!!!!!!!!!!!

Cant wait to see pics and hear all about it !!

Enjoy your vacation!

I have always been afraid of bringing my e ring on vacations. I do bring it, but always have it on me, even at the pool. I would be afraid to even leave it in the safe in the room. It is just how I feel.

Have fun! Where are you staying?

for our HM in hawaii, we brought about $600 cash, debit card, credit cards and i wore my e-ring all the while.
have a blast! can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!!!!

I wore my e-ring to Hawaii. I didn't wear it to Costa Rica on our honeymoon though (didn't know how safe I'd feel).

We never use travelers checks - just atms and credit cards. We didn't even take out extra money for this last trip - just hit up atms whenever needed (our bank reimburses ATM fees, so they're not an issue).

I'm sure you'll be fine with a few hundred cash, your ATM card, and a credit card.

If you're the type of person who would spend your vacation worrying about the ring, leave it home. Otherwise, wear it! (When I say that I'm assuming it's insured.)

Have a great time!

Cira, I am so excited about your trip!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

I wear my rings every where. They're insured, so why not?

I didn't wear my e-ring or diamond band on my HM since we went to South Africa and Zimbawae. But I would wear it in Hawaii without a second thought, unless you love the water. Then I wouldn't even want to think about it and I would leave it home.

I bring a mix of cash and traveler's checks- but my best friend works at a bank and I get them for free. I also use credit and get the miles!

Cira - have fun!! I always travel with credit cards and cash. Hate the hassle of travelers checks. As far as your rings, go ahead and wear them. I miss wearing mine now. My fingers are too swollen and they don't fit

Thanks so much ladies for your advice and good wishes!!!

I can't wait for this week to be over ... I will be very hectic until Friday, so this vacation is definitely needed!

I promise to post pics when we get back.

have tons of fun....