<prompt> Human: This is our first time traveling internationally. Most places in Belize accept USD, but should we convert some currency anyway? Any general rules we should observe when spending in a foreign country?  <response>: Congrats on the pending nuptials. I have traveled a fair bit throughout the world, including central south america. Here is a scatterbrained list of tricks and tips.- Open a Schwab checking account. They rebate ATM fees worldwide.- Belize does not have the most robust infrastucture. Please ensure you have up to day vacines suggested for the region. In particular, Hep A. You can contact your local travel clinic and get this fairly inexpensively. You may also consider prophyaltic treatments for malaria. Also suggest traveling with an anti-biotic that can be used as needed in case of contracting a food borne illness. - The security of your passport should be of big concern. I suggest at the very least that you scan and email yourself a copy prior to your trip, along with other important info and phone numbers local hotel, embessay consulate, all travel info, etc. During your travel either keep a copy of your passport in your hotel safe, or go out the copy and leave the actual passport in the safe.- Consider travel insurance, if only for the health benefits. If you end up with a major health issue, you do not want to be stuck in Belize. Evacuation by air ambulance is not cheap.- Avoid traveling with large sums of cash. Do not keep your PIN number for any of your accounts on your person.- Do not bring, buy, sell or use illegal drugs including marijuana.- Do not engage panhandlers.- Do not expect that the guy on the street selling counterfit goods is legit. You are getting knockoff goods. Haggle. Do not actually try to buy anything of substantial value from anyone but a reputabe looking store.- Bug spray. Bring it. Use it. - Sunscreen. Bring it. Use it.- Belize is not PCI complaint. Use your credit card with extreme caution. 