for the first time in two decades. Since then, the dollar has stayed strong, sending bargain-hunting Americans flocking overseas.
Thanks to the favorable exchange rate, luxury travelers are traveling during what is normally an off-peak time. “Our top 10 is predominantly ruled by Europe throughout the summer,” says Misty Belles, vice president of global public relations for “That’s where the value really comes into play; you can do more while you’re in the destination,” says Belles. “Travelers are doing things that they've always wanted to do that they had either put off or thought, no, it's too expensive. There's the extra enticement of the fact that it's more affordable just because the dollar stronger.
jpr007 Understand Europe’s appeal having lived there for several years. That said, irrespective of the USD’s strength relative to the EUR & BPS, I would not travel there during war in Ukraine. Also, EU/UK inflation rate likely mitigates much of the of a strong USD.
First the virus, then the war… now this.
As they should! Europe is beautiful 😍
Winter for me. Also, spring.