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Where To Go Next for Thursday, February 7

02-08-2008




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Thursday, February 7, 2008

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Strong Places for Weak Dollar

Looking to find at least one place abroad where your dollar can be stretched to give you some advantage? Given the current value of our currency, it’s becoming more and more difficult.

Challenging but not impossible.

Travelandleisure.com has come up with a list of 10 top places for Americans to get the most bang for their buck overseas. From old world experiences in Eastern Europe to the plush hotels of Vietnam and even the ritzy accommodations of London (yes, London!), travelandleisure.com chooses the 10 best places to stretch a weak dollar.

1. Eastern Europe
2. Hong Kong
3. New Zealand
4. Vietnam
5. South America
6. The Mediterranean
7. Mexico
8. The Bahamas
9. Western Europe’s Rivers
10. London

To find out why each scored so high and for recommendations on where to stay and what to buy, visit www.travelandleisure.com.

And for general tips on stretching your dollar abroad, click here to listen to our podcast.

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