If you want no stress in Guadeloupe, carry cash for taxis. Most drivers still cash-only but you’ll get lucky sometimes with card machines. Don’t count...

If you’re visiting Saint Barthelemy, expect to pay for taxis in cash. The island’s small, so payment apps or cards aren’t widespread with drivers. Eur...

For taxis in St Vincent and the Grenadines, cash is king. I tried using a payment app once and got a weird look. Local taxis want immediate cash payme...

I stayed near Tumon and used Bank of Guam ATMs. The cash I got from ATMs had a better exchange rate compared to airport money changers. If you’re visi...

If you can, use a travel card with free ATM withdrawals and stick with Bank of Guam’s machines. The airport desk was alright for some pocket money, bu...

Hands down, use the ATMs in New Caledonia for a better rate. Airport money exchange counters always take a bigger cut. For the best deal, use a multi-...

Arrived in Norfolk and was glad I waited for the ATM in Burnt Pine rather than using the airport currency desk. The counter takes a bigger chunk than ...

My take: always use ATMs in Palau, unless you hit the airport super late and everything’s closed! The airport desk is open but the rate is never as go...

Samoa’s airport counter isn’t the worst, but ANZ’s and Westpac’s ATMs gave me a stronger rate when I checked my statement back home. The airport desk ...