when i came down the first time, i only brought travellers checks. every single store, every single bar, every single facility, person, restaurant etc took em. they asked me for my drivers license number, which i have memorized, i wrote it on the back and that was that.

if you are a AAA member in the US, they are free to get, and literally are as good as money here...

sooooo, cause of the petty crime rate, really you should use 'em.