Do most European countries speak English?
Yes most European nations do speak English, but remote areas outside of big cities may be more likely to speak only in their mother tongue.

What type of currency should I carry?
On January 1, 2002, the Euro became the single currency of 12 member countries, including Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland. The change to the Euro also applies to territories of Euro-zone countries as well as to places that do not have their own currency, or places that have used currencies belonging to one of the member countries. Examples include Andorra, the Azores, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Europa Island, French Guyana, Guadeloupe, Juan de Nova, the Madeira Islands, Martinique, Mayotte, Monaco, Reunion, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint-Martin, and San Marino. The Vatican City is also participating in the changeover. With the addition of this currency, it has fast become the most efficient currency to travel with throughout Europe.

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Should I bring travellers cheques?
The advantage is they are safe if you lose them. It's worth considering the surcharges and exchanges however, and if you'll be someplace that convenient enough to cash them.

What's the best way to get into London from Heathrow?
The subway (The Tube) is certainly the cheapest way and very efficient. Keep in mind you will most likely need to go up and down stairs and escalators (thus someone with lots of luggage may not want to try this method). Backpackers should have no problems at all. Travel time is roughly 1 hour and should cost around £3-4 if you are travelling from Heathrow (Zone 6) into central London (Zone 1). Other options include the more expensive Airbus (£7) and the really expensive but very fast Heathrow Express train that runs between Paddington Station and Heathrow in just 15 minutes. Tickets start at £12 but don't buy them on the train as you pay a £2 surcharge - get them from a machine or on the net.

Can we use Interac cards there?
Yes, Interac is the way too go now a days, but you should visit your bank branch before leaving to make sure your card will be recognizable to the foreign bank. Local credit union banks are not!

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For a cheap flight, should I book now or wait until the last minute to get a cheap sell-off?
It depends on what you're buying. For flexible student tickets in Canada and overseas, prices are usually determined by the date of departure, not the date of booking. Remember, students finish exams and restart classes at the same time... and there's only so many flights. Usually the earlier you book, the better. For packages to sun destinations, if you're willing to take what's left at the last minute, a sell-off may be the cheapest. For Europe, a non-changeable, non-refundable charter ticket may be the cheapest. A charter ticket is best booked early, because although sell-offs sometimes happen, you can rarely find the dates you want.

I'm not a student. Can I still go to Travel CUTS?
Of course! We have all the airfares, seat sales and land products that are available at other travel agencies. The difference is we also have some special products too, including student and youth deals and specific promotions with tour companies. If you're not a student, you won't be able to buy the student products, like an ISIC or a Student Class™ airfare, but we can help find your best travel plan with airfares, tours, language schools, bus or rail passes, insurance... whatever you need!

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