The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
How falling airfares and foreign exchange rates influence where to look for deals this summer.
Category: Currency
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A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.
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Airbnb to Pay About $20 Million After Charging Australians in U.S. Dollars
The New York Times – Travel:
Airbnb admitted in Australian court that it had made “false or misleading representations,” charging customers in U.S. currency instead of Australian dollars.
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How to Get the Best Foreign Exchange Rate
The New York Times – Travel:
How to avoid foreign transaction and bank fees, and where to get the best rate when you travel abroad.
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How Multicurrency Accounts Take the Bite Out of Spending Money Abroad
The New York Times – Travel:
Travelers fed up with lousy exchange rates and punitive foreign transaction fees are signing up for apps that let them decide where the buck (or euro or pound) stops.
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As Dollar Strengthens, U.S. Students in Europe Feel the Benefits
The New York Times – Travel:
The pound and the euro are trading at decades-long lows against the dollar. For American students abroad, that has made weekend trips, dinners and theater tickets (somewhat) less of a splurge.