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 view […]
Dec 19, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
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 tango […]
Dec 10, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
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. […]
Dec 09, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
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 […]
Dec 05, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments