18 year old traveling to Jamaica

[Ann-Marie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ann-Marie]

How should we go about this? My daughter is going to an all-inclusive for a week to Jamaica. She wants to have money for some water activites that are not included. How do we go about providing her with safe money? She has a Bank of America credit card which should be OK internationally. It is also a debit card. However if she uses them, she will probably be charged a service fee everytime she uses it. We also considered calling the bank to put a limit on the card in case of fraud. But, what if she has an emergency and needs the money? If I give her cash, how much should she have with her. The rooms will have a safe in them. We considered about $400.00, and if that is not enough, she can then use her credit card. However, one of her friends that is going told her that his mother said he much carry at least $1,000.00 in cash just in cash of an emergency. What should we do?

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

I wouldn't send an 18 year old to Jamaica w/$1000 in cash. How about some traveler's checks?

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

I tend to agree with Avery, $1000 is a lot of cash for an 18 year old. Wouldn't she be better off just paying the fee if she runs out of cash. She can take out as much as $200 at a time. One or two bank fees is not too bad.

Or, as Avery suggested perhaps travelers checks.

[Ann-Marie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ann-Marie]

Yes, we did consider traveler's checks as well. Someone on TUG suggested that she charge everything to her room, and then settle up on leaving. Although, I was just wondering if the watersports will accept charging to the room.

[4ARedOctober Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close 4ARedOctober]

I would not send my 18 year old to Jamaica either (but I don't have an 18yr old so???).....my sister was there recently and we heard some scary stories......not trying to freak you out but there are many other places that are much safer than Jamaica.....just be safe no matter...be very careful.

[4ARedOctober Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close 4ARedOctober]

call or email the resort and find out.

Yes, we did consider traveler's checks as well. Someone on TUG suggested that she charge everything to her room, and then settle up on leaving. Although, I was just wondering if the watersports will accept charging to the room.