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Traveling When the Dollar is Weak
When the dollar's down, what's a traveler to do? Stay home? Welcome to the life of a Canadian for the past decade and a half. We've been avoiding the US for the past few years because it was just too darn expensive. But now we're about on par and I for one intend to take advantage of it. But with the weakened US dollar, there's bound to be less Americans at the Eiffel tower this year. As I know very well, Europe's really expensive when you're not at the top of the currency game, but just because it's out, doesn't mean there aren't other affordable places to visit. Have you considered a trip to:
- Canada? I can vouch for the fact that it's beautiful here, for those who love both urban landscapes and rugged wilderness. My loyalties lie with Western Canada, but the east is ok too.
- New Zealand? Sure, the airfare can be expensive, but the USD is stronger than the NZD so you're bound to save some money. Plus, it's absolutely gorgeous.
- Thailand? Again, the airfare is a bit pricey, but Thailand is a bargain. You can easily live off of $30 a day.
- Costa Rica? Although they boast beaches and rainforest and everything in between, this central American getaway is still one of the more affordable destinations.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
rrgg Aug 22nd 2007 11:18AM
I don't understand why people recommend Canada now. This is the most expensive time ever to visit. Plus, there's a high tax to do any shopping, and I understand the GST rebate program is gone. For some US cities, the airfare is not even cheap.
You didn't mention Argentina, but that should be on the list. The exchange rate is virtually unchanged from 4 years ago.