Even with the availability of cheap airplane tickets and discount travel packages, many Americans are under the impression that they cannot afford an overseas vacation. The truth is quite different so long as the traveler is flexible as to which countries to visit.
According to Forbes magazine, the U.S. dollar goes the furthest in the following foreign countries:
Hungary offers low prices and an overall low cost of living, making it a very affordable place to visit. Visitors can check out ancient architecture, bustling cafes and thriving nightlife. In the past year Hungarys currency has dropped over 9 percent against the dollar, making it an even better value.
Argentinas Buenos Aires, referred to as the Paris of South America, is a great alternative if you find a trip to Paris too expensive.
Mexico offers great value with plenty of safe, cheap, spots to visit.
South Africa has a very low cost of living for a country of its size and is ideal for the budget conscious traveler.
Poland offers cheap travel to Americans given the dollar to zloty exchange rate. Like Hungary though, Poland is making progress towards adopting the euro, meaning that both countries will probably be much more expensive to visit within the next five years. Now is a great time to visit either or both countries.
The Philippines remains cheap due to extremely low cost of living even though its peso has increased almost 9 percent against the dollar over the past year.
Malaysia offers deep discounts on goods and services throughout its country.
Portugal is one of the least expensive European countries, making it a great alternative to Spain or Italy.
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