A few years ago, when the dollar was stronger, my parents took a trip to Quebec City. My father was thrilled to see how far the U.S. dollar went in Canada: "It was like having free money!" he exclaimed upon their return. A friend had a similar reaction after a trip to Poland two years ago—he was thrilled that most dinners for two totaled less than $40 U.S.
SmarterTravel's Christine Sarkis recently reported on eight destinations where the dollar is strong. Frommer's maintains a monthly column tracking the dollar's performance around the world; you can also find the latest worldwide exchange rates at XE.com. Typically, U.S. currency goes farthest in Central and South America, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia. You may spend a lot on your airfare to get to these far-flung locales, but once in-country, you'll find exchange rates make the dollar almighty again.
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