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 start at only $130.

The town, though increasingly popular with visitors, still offers a glimpse of the traidtional life among the traditional peoples who live in the region. Make sure to bring an extra empty bag to pack for your trip home: You’ll have plenty of dong left over to spend on the gorgeous jewelry — hand-crafted bracelets at less than a dollar — or textiles you’ll find at the many local markets.