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Friday, January 23rd, 2009
South Africa – 10.45 South African rand to the dollar Cape Town is Africa’s answer to San Francisco: Nestled between Table Mountain and Table Bay, it claims an equally stunning natural setting, a similarly temperate climate and the continent’s most progressive cultural scene. Attractions include Long Street’s Pan African Market, a fabulous souvenir emporium. [...]
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Saturday, January 10th, 2009
Indonesia – 11,600 Indonesian rupiahs to the dollar If you can stomach the long flight, Bali offers incredible value for the money. The village of Ubud is one of the island’s chief draws; some popular sites include the Agung Rai Museum of Art, with a full calendar of performances, and the Blanco Renaissance Museum, once [...]
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Saturday, January 10th, 2009
Costa Rica - 554 Costa Rican colones to the dollar This Central American favorite spoils visitors with its well-developed system of national parks and some of the region’s best Pacific beaches. For the former, the Rincon de la Vieja National Park is both spectacular and remote- a four-wheel drive vehicle is a necessity- offering a [...]
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Friday, December 19th, 2008
Vietnam – 16,950 Vietnamese dong to the dollar If capital city Hanoi is too overwhelming, use it as a jumping-off point for exploring the rest of this scenic country. Try the town of Sapa, easily accessible by the Victoria Express train. The Sapa REsort offers the area’s most luxurious accomodations, where rooms with a garden [...]
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Argentina – 3.31 Argentine pesos to the dollar Argentina’s not the bargain-basement destination it was in 2001, but it still provides plenty of continental graces on a budget. Buenos Aires remains a top draw, with a culture both competitive and distinct from its European colonizers; expect a world-famous, meat-centric cuisine, a popular cafe culture, bustling [...]
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
Mexico – 13.25 Mexican pesos to the dollar Who isn’t looking for a little respite from the cold weather this winter? For U.S. earners looking to stay close to home, head south where you can find a room at even an upscale, exquisitely designed boutique hotel like Playa del Carmen’s Basico for less than $200. [...]
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Friday, December 5th, 2008
Poland – 2.99 Polish zlotych to the dollar Spend this holiday in beautiful and historic Poland. The country offers much of what neighboring Germany offers, but at a fraction of the price and a small portion of the crowds. In addition to housing several theaters and museums, the Palace of Culture and Science also boasts [...]
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Friday, November 21st, 2008
Travel to the birthplaces of golden retrievers, Boston terriers, and five other popular breeds. It’s not as hard as you may think to travel with your precious pooch on your next vacation. To keep it within the country your only real concern is finding a hotel that will accept your four-legged friend. Search more than [...]
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