Traveler's Checks vs Cash

[Riversedge]

I want to do some jewelry shopping while in Jamaica. I'm nervous about carrying too much cash but understand they give better deals for American dollars. Do they treat dollars and travelers checks the same? I'd hate to get the checks and then find out I could have gotten a better deal with cash. Anyone know?

[smeyer418]

cash is king. Not TC's

[Nliedel]

While you may get a slightly better deal for cash I would not walk around with a large wad of cash on me anywhere in the world. You will be better off with the security of TC's.