Tuesday, July 28, 2009

MAXIMUM MILEAGE FOR YOUR MONEY!


Headed overseas or thinking about it? In case you missed it, we hear the dollar’s been taking a bit of a beating in the currency markets, so travel abroad is stinging American wallets more than usual.

Should you decide to take the leap to an exotic locale, be aware that the steak frites you had in Paris two years ago may cost you a pile more this time around.
How to not to get taken for a ride? Think outside the usual destinations, and go where the dollar takes you – so suggests a recent article The New York Times T Magazine.

Though it may mean a trip to Laos instead of London, it’s sure better than staying home. To determine the real cost of your next trip, head to xe.com, our favorite, super simple currency site.

Whether you’re daydreaming about Dublin or contemplating Copenhagen, xe.com can help you track the countries where your dollar will be able to get maximum mileage.
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