Places Where the Dollar Goes Further

By Lawrence Delevingne

For many Americans, a weak dollar has made a trip abroad prohibitively expensive. Comfortable hotels in London and Paris go for $400 to $500 a night, not to mention the increased cost of food, airfare, and shopping, thanks to strong pounds, euros, and other currencies. But a host of economies have their currencies linked to the dollar, which could make that summer getaway or fall business trip relatively affordable. A pegged currency doesn’t necessarily mean cheap, but at least it’s consistent. From the sands of Bermuda to the casinos of Macau, to the Greco-Roman ruins of Jordan, here are 10 places where a weak greenback goes a little further. Some aren’t exactly destinations where you'll unwind (Belarus) or where visiting is fully legal (Cuba), but at least your $20 bill will get you more than a cup of tea or a baguette.