I'm here now. I, too, looked at our dollar and then said screw it! I always change CDN into JA and have for years now. Why do a dual exchange? I have seen a couple of Canadians on the beach BTW.
I'm here now. I, too, looked at our dollar and then said screw it! I always change CDN into JA and have for years now. Why do a dual exchange? I have seen a couple of Canadians on the beach BTW.
Irie Sue
It's not the daily expenses such as food and drinks that are such a big problem for us Canadians as they can be paid in a straight conversion Can. to JA. but rather it's accommodations that are in U. S. Dollars that are the big hit.
Because Mrs Sandman is a teacher, we are limited to when we can travel. The only time we can go for 2 weeks (not including summer) is through the Christmas break. And with the amount of travel to get to Jamaica from where we live we won't come unless we can do 2 weeks. The low Canadian dollar is just another hit for us, whenever we travel it will be "peak" season. (Christmas, February,Easter breaks).
Saying all that, we rarely use american dollars when we travel south anywhere. Besides Cuba, every country we have traveled to has Scotiabanks. So I just load up my "vacation" account and withdraw the local currency as needed, and don't have to worry about exchange rates or withdrawal fees.
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The dollar in regards to booking the resorts is what is going to hurt us for 2016. We already were booked for this December. But next year we might have to reconsider and see. As the resorts we goto usually charge in US dollars and we can't justify the exchange difference. We are going to look at some different hotels on this reach and price them and compare to see if we there is one that might fit into our budget for December 2016.
As for this year we are for sure bringin mostly Jamaican currency and a little US as its so much better to use the Jamaican currency.
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i've been using scotia atm for years . . . as a canadian, makes no sense to do two exchanges . . . i agree, the accommodation is what's most expensive . . .
i agree with you big time about paying for accommadations in u.s., but we are going back in feb. but will have to tighten up on spending for for a few extra day , soon comeOriginally Posted by Lefty
Lefty and jamaicarob. I hear you on the resorts charging in U.S. dollars. To us here in Canada, a dollar is still a dollar, but add that exchange which works out to almost 40 per cent more when you factor in bank charges, conversion, etc.; that once attractive 99 dollar rate is suddenly 150 bucks a night (tax included); and in some cases; the room isn't worth a hundred and 50 bucks a night. But that said; Negril beckons and that's all there is to it.
I agree there but I still take CDN exchange it and pay in J dollars. But, yes, it's more this year. Maybe it will change - fingers crossed.
Irie Sue
Sandman - I too was a teacher and the first time I went was in July, a real scorcher too LOL. Now I'm retired and come for Christmas and NY but I can choose my dates. I have never stayed at a resort though. I always go to smaller hotels. I buy my own food etc. But can stay longer this way.
Irie Sue
All I can say is that we are sure glad we took up a 5 year - pre-paid plan for accommodation, 2 years ago, when $$ was at par. Sure helps as Big_frank points out, especially when you are staying 3 weeks.
One of these days, another 2 years perhaps, we look forward to spending January and February
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