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[robert123]

On the safe issue, I stay at the Babadan apartments, the receptionist has to use their key before yours will work quite safe it would appear

[Kari]

Thanks Kitty,I shall log on to e-bay.It sounds like a great idea.

[geordie susie]

i would have thought you could buy the door alarm at the likes of B & Q or likewise? will ask this weekend if no one knows

[marks]

Hi all

Reading some of these posts has really opened my eyes regarding your holiday money etc. We have always only took sterling as I was under the impression that you got a better exchange rate. This might sound like a real ridiculous question but if I were to take Travellers Cheques do you still get the same rate ? Really would appreciate some good advise as we only have 10 more sleeps to go !

Thanks in advance...

[juneflo]

I've just returned and was amazed at the amount of cash - lira and sterling that people take with them. People were keeping all this cash on them too - we wouldn't do this at home so why on holiday? Opening a wallet or purse in public that is stashed with cash may draw attention that we don't want.

I took £50 worth of lira, travellers cheques, a few £10 notes and my cashpoint card. I got the same exchange rate for traveller's cheques and sterling. Shops, bars and restaurants are exchanging sterling and traveller's cheques - even if you don't buy in them. Rate last week was 2.52 to £1 - no commission either.

As another poster said - theft happens everywhere - I would say look after your valuables and be sensible. There's no reason to carry so much cash around. Even if you have a few more beers than you expected or that wonderful meal - if you're a "regular" they'll let you pay the next day.