Great news for American travelers looking to travel abroad, banks have been reporting that the dollar is the strongest it’s been since 2003. It’s no secret that when the dollar is strong, it’ll get you big savings. Here are 5 destinations where the dollar is strong — take these into consideration as you start planning your next adventure abroad!
New Zealand
New Zealand offers verdant landscapes and excellent wine. Plan a combo trip exploring the constantly evolving city of Auckland, Waiheke Island for a beach retreat, and Nelson, the region’s holy grail for Sauvignon Blanc. You’ll get to indulge in a little bit of everything as the US Dollar is 12% stronger in New Zealand this year.
Malaysia
Although there’s plenty to see and do in Kuala Lumpur, home to the Petronas Twin Towers, if you want to get as much bang for your buck in Malaysia this year, head to the beautiful beaches of Langkawi, where’s there’s stunning new hotels popping up, complete with seaside pools and gleaming white marble interiors.
South Africa
With the US dollar being stronger in South Africa this year, consider it the best time to visit Cape Town and the surrounding Swartland winelands, which are trending with wine enthusiasts around the world. Make sure to take a cable car to Table Mountain’s flat top for sweeping views of the city.
Brazil
Come August, Rio de Janeiro will be in the spotlight, but once the Olympics come and go, an incredible exchange rate will also be coupled with lots of vacant hotel rooms. While in Rio, make sure to people watch along the shores of Copacabana or Ipanema and visit Tijuca National Park and Sugar Loaf.
Argentina
No other destination is more affordable this year than in Argentina, where the US dollar goes almost twice as far as it did in 2015. Argentina is known for its wine, fishing, tango, mountaineering, skiing, literature, and architecture. It’s a good thing the US dollar will go far here, because you will have plenty of options for spending it!
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