Know the exchange rate of currency in the country you will be visiting. It is important to note that on January 1, 2002, the Euro replaced the local currencies of 12 European Union (EU) member nations. The countries adopting the Euro are Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. Denmark, Sweden, and the United Kingdom did not change from their local currencies to the Euro.

To determine exchange rates quickly and accurately, visit the Universal Currency Converter™. This is the most popular currency tool available and it allows you to perform interactive foreign exchange rate calculations on the Internet, using live, up-to-the-minute currency rates.

When traveling abroad you will find that hotels, banks, and airports have operating hours and locations that are often not convenient. You can now exchange currency before you depart through Interlachen Travel.