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Dollar-Smart Destinations
Dollar-wise spots
◆Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey and Croatia: These nations are a good deal-for now.
◆China: Incredibly cheap for tourists, except for those going to Beijing, due to the Olympics.
◆Nicaragua, EI Salvador, Ecuador and Argentina: Cheap for travelers carrying the dollar.
◆Mexico: A bargain when you stay away from the big tourist areas.
◆Morocco, Jordan and Egypt: Value spots in the Middle East.
Still affordable
▼South Africa: No sticker shock anywhere in Africa.
▼Israel: Lack of tourists makes it affordable.
▼New Zealand: Not as expensive as Australia.
Getting pricier
▲Canada: Six years ago, you could get $1.50 Canadian for $1 U.S. and buy a lot as a tourist in Canada. Now, the two nations’ currencies are nearly identical in value.
▲India: The has strengthened, but the main thing driving higher tourist prices is demand-especially for hotels at the top end.
▲Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary: So popular with European tourists that prices in Krakow, Prague and Budapest have risen. But the countryside in these nations is still very affordable.
▲Costa Rica: UItra popular eco-tourism spot in Central America is not expensive by European standards.
Most expensive
★Austria, Germany, Belgium, England, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia and Spain: Get out of the big cities, and you can still find affordable attractions.
★Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway: None uses the euro, and prices may not seem high when you are Swiss, , but Americans will blanch at the costs.
Currency and tourism tips
■Watch out for new ATM withdrawal charges abroad. ATMs (called “ ” other places in the world) have in recent years had the best rates and low fees, but that is changing. Some banks are starting to charge outrageous fees of up to $10 per transaction or 2-3 percent for withdrawing cash at foreign ATMs. Before you travel, find out fees. (Credit unions may have better rates.)
■Alert your credit card company that you are traveling, and ask about fees and charges. Most charge 2-3 percent for purchases abroad. Never use a credit card for a cash withdrawal abroad unless you want to pay high fees plus highway-robbery finance charges that start immediately.
■Check exchange rates atwww.xe.com. You won’t get the bank-to-bank rate, but you can get an idea of what your rate should be.
■Carry some local cash when you travel.
■Don’t use traveler’s checks unless you know for sure you will be able to cash them at your destination. They are hard to use in many countries.
■If you are bad with math, bring a calculator with a currency function.
Vocabulary Focus
sticker shock (n. phr) ---unpleasant surprise at the high price of an item
top end (n. phr) ---the best in quality and the highest in price
blanch (v) ---to turn pale
highway robbery (idiom) ---a situation in which you are charged an excessive amount for something
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