I wouldn't bother with the travelers checks. Just take enough cash for a few weeks and open an account at the Belize bank with a check from your US bank. If you run short before the Belize Bank will let you withdrawal- you can always get a cash advance on your Visa/MC. If this will not work someone will let us know. This is what I was planning to do when we are down this winter. Unlike traveling just about any where else in the world the exchange rate is not important. Belize ties their money to the US dollar 2 for one. Any place takes the US dollar. We will be down this winter - would enjoy meeting. It is a wonderful place.

Indygal,
When we opened our account at Belize Bank, we had to provide 2 credit references AND a letter from our US bank. That was a couple of years ago, so maybe it's changed....
Cheerz!

You still need a letter to open an account.

THANKS TO ALL FOR THE INFO. I SURE WOULD LOVE TO MEET UP WITH YOU TOO. LOOK US UP....OH YEAH, HOW? LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU GET TO SP VIA THIS BOARD AND THEN WE CAN MEET. OH, BY THE WAY I KEEP READING ABOUT BC'S BBQ...NOT BEING RUDE BUT WHAT IS IT? THANKS...RBJ (THE NEWEST SP ADVENTURER!)

Rosemary,

I envy you your adventure in AC.

Just a little 'netiquette' information.

When you type in all capital letters,
it could be considered shouting.

Or are you just excited?

Steve

Congratulations! As far as a bank account goes, you need a letter of recommendation from your bank stating that you have been a customer in good standing for at least two years and a copy of your passport. You have a couple of options as fas as what kind of account you choose, I got a savings account with an ATMcard.

Steve,

I just type in Caps because I find it easier than to remember what needs to be in "BIG" letters and what needs to be in "small" letters. I'm not "SHOUTING!! Please forgive any ettiquette (sp?). My husband didn't know either. Thanks for the info. OH YEAH, BY THE WAY....WE ARE EXCITIED!!! RBJ