Carry local currency

On a cruise my husband and I took aboard the Norwegian Star (leaving Venice, Italy, Sept. 8, and returning Sept. 15, 2019), my husband and I traveled to Montenegro, Greece, Croatia and back to Venice.

For a day trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia, we were told by the ship’s staff that we didn’t need any local currency. However, I’d suggest getting at least $10-$15 in kunas because if you want to use a public restroom, you do need local currency.

Bathrooms in cafés cannot be used unless you make a purchase there. At one café, we charged two colas and gave a tip, totaling $15, just so we could use the restroom. I wanted a few postcards at a shop, but there was a minimum charge, so I added a T-shirt so I could use my charge card.

Do yourself a favor and get some local currency.

On the same trip, we stopped at a McDonald’s in Corfu and ordered a drink. After cleaning our table, we wanted to use the restroom but couldn’t get in. We went back to the counter and were told that our receipt had shown the key code number that would allow us access to the restroom. (They knew we had ordered, so they gave us the key code number.)

We quickly learned to keep our restaurant receipts and to look for the key code numbers. Many fast-food restaurants in tourist areas now use this system.

CINDY TARNOFF

Saltillo, MS