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Travel Deals to Europe (Minus the Worries Related to the Weak State of the Dollar)

I’ve discussed the weak state of the U.S. dollar (against the euro) in several previous blogs and if any (or all) of them has deterred you from traveling abroad, perhaps this posting will change that. The good news is that there are many ways to stretch your dollar in Europe–as long as you know where to go. A number of countries have yet to enter the European Union or adopt its currency, and you might be surprised at just how affordable they are, even after the exchange rate. So, if you are looking to save some dough on your next … Continue reading →

Taj Mahal Denies Dollar

In a previous blog I shared my brother’s take on the current crisis regarding the worth of the U.S. dollar abroad. (His exact quote upon returning from a recent snowboarding trip to Canada: “The American dollar and Canadian dollar are equal for crying out loud!”) Now, even more bad news for Americans traveling to India. India’s tourism minister just announced that the dollar is no longer being accepted at the Taj Mahal and other national tourist sites. Traditionally, if you wanted to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World and other attractions in India you were charged in … Continue reading →

Holiday Travel: Dollars and Sense

Forking over cash to pay for your vacation is often just the first of many times you will be dipping into your wallet for your family trip. If you are traveling domestically, but especially if you are traveling internationally, there are some tips you should consider employing to help ensure that you don’t get ripped off. Here are a few: · Educate yourself. Spend some time learning about the currency of the region in which you are visiting. In most cases, it’s really not that different from American currency—typically there’s one “big” denomination made up of 100 smaller denominations. If … Continue reading →