Can I book a holiday and pay in Dollars?

[DJFish]

Here's one for the PH travel experts,

I've decided to go to the Maldives in October, can I ring up a hotel, book directly and pay in US dollars, thus taking advantage of the exchange rate and saving a fortune, or will I end up on a desert island with a bunch of Polar bears, wandering what that octagonal hatch is all about?

Anyone else booked this way?

Cheers
Dave

[cjs]

Do you have a Dollar Credit Card? If so yes just pay with that. I doubt they will let you pay in cash.

[spidermanUK]

I did this in February this year for a Caribbean cruise, it was £1600 cheaper through an American travel agent. Just make sure you use a credit card, not a debit card, so that you have the security of a refund if anything goes wrong.

[Puggit]

The resort we went to for Honeymoon certainly charges in dollars if you book yourself. PM me if you want details.

[mcflurry]

If you pay in dollars, use a Nationwide / Post Office / Saga or Abbey Zero card.
Most of the other thieves banks charge an extra 2 to 3% on top...