I was told by the manager of the resort we'll be staying at for our upcoming trip that traveler's cheques are no longer being honored due to some new IMF (?) regulation.

Yes, this has come up in the past, and I did search and find info from early 2013, but I'm wondering if there is new information. Perhaps this relates to a property or service operator not being able to accept them for payment any longer? Maybe I can still go to the cambio or bank with my ID, and do a face to face cash out of a TC? Have always had good experience at the Fx Trader by Hi-Lo.

I don't want to use a credit card, and would prefer not go the debit card/ATM route... If cash is king, so be it, but I still like the security of traveler's cheques...

Any information or clarification greatly appreciated! Thank you thank you! - k