Bogmallo beach

Traveling to goa first time and am a bit worried about the currency...can anyone tell me if theres an currency exchange in bogmallo? and what the exchange rate is? Is it better to take sterling or travelers cheques?

Any info would be appreciated as im going in 3 weeks

Thanks

Bogmallo beach

If you%26#39;re staying at the Bogmallo Beach Hotel they will change your money in reception. If you want an ATM the nearest one is in Vasco, which is a cab ride away. They have safes in the rooms to keep your valuables so it%26#39;s up to you if you want to take travs. If you do, take sterling. The exchange rate should be around 75 to 80 to the £

BC

Bogmallo beach

Its better to chnage your money outside than at reception as you will get a better rate outside.

The exchange rate seems to have gone up to 80 now.

You will definetely find a money excahnge place outside the hotel.Just inquire from your rep.

Thanks very much for ur replys xxx

Sorry !they don%26#39;t have safes in your rooms here, you can get safety deposit boxes behind reception. (got it mixed up with Holiday Inn) I don%26#39;t think there%26#39;s many places outside to change money you might be lucky in one of the shops or the jewellers.

BC

I%26#39;ve booked a deluxe room and it mentioned safe%26#39;s so hopefully i%26#39;ll be ok. Another thing is it better to go on trips with the reps of would i be ok going with the taxi firm who%26#39;s based outside? Heard a few people mention that its alot cheaper to go with the taxi firm

Jess

There are loads of taxis in the village square just outside the hotel main gates and they will definately be a lot cheaper than an organised tour - the driver will stay with you all day and bring you back - suggestions would be Spice Plantation, Old Goa and Hindhu temples, Panjim for shopping (Bombay Bazaar a must)and Bettys Boat - although this is nearly an hours drive for an early start (9ish).

With regard to sterling or t/cqs take whatever you are comfortable with - I prefer sterling t/cqs as they are insured and no problem exchanging them.

Thanks for all your replys

Can recommend a driver called Gangaram whose just outside the Bogmallo Beach Hotel.Nagraj Naik too another excellent driver.We fondly call him Nike....tell him Christine and John from Yorkshire recommended him.....