Travel Tips: Instead of Europe Consider…

With the current state of the economy weighing heavily on the minds of just about every family that operates on a budget, plans for extravagant vacations have been all but eliminated. Unless you are a lottery winner or generate an Oprah-like salary you are not likely to be taking a costly transatlantic flight to Europe anytime soon. With the dollar plunging to record lows against the euro, the British pound and other European currencies, the good ol’ US of A is looking more and more like a viable summer vacation destination. However, if you have your heart set on experiencing … Continue reading

New Payment Options for Tourist in New York

If you travel internationally then you know the U.S. dollar is far from what it used to be worth. Which is why it should come as no surprise that some savvy New York City shop owners have wised up and begun accepting euros and other foreign currency as payment for merchandise. One business owner might have put it best when he said, “Money is money and we’ll take it and just do the exchange whenever we can with our bank.” And that guy isn’t alone. The U.S. dollar is no longer the king among currencies (in fact, these days it … Continue reading