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Post by LHR02 on Dec 4, 2003 19:34:16 GMT -5
Okay, I'll admit it, I have been spoiled in a way.  Today's rate is $1.215 to 1 euro! Yikes! My $400 per week hotel in Florence just became nearly $500, and the same with Venice and Rome. Having a 'low value' currency surely sucks. ;D Thank goodness I am not going back to UK this year!! ;D The pound vs dollar is really scary right now! ging |
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Post by jennifer on Dec 4, 2003 20:37:07 GMT -5
try the canadian dollar, hehehe!
We all know how you're feeling!
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Post by NFLqueen on Dec 11, 2003 13:22:26 GMT -5
ya, i almost choked buying a coffee & muffin for my friend and i in england recently, over 7 pounds ........... talk about a luxury Tim Hortons - that's $17 CAD
OUCH! what an expensive place that is!
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Post by jennifer on Dec 11, 2003 17:34:53 GMT -5
Ouch is right!
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Post by me on Dec 31, 2003 14:41:40 GMT -5
it's getting worse.  or, better, depending on your point of view.  US$1.26 per Euro. this will make Europe travel on the cheap neigh impossible for us Americans. but, it will make US made goods much more competitive. Maybe Cat will come visit us? My Spring trip is getting more and more expensive as time moves on, that's for sure.  - d |
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Post by WillTravel on Jan 2, 2004 13:41:29 GMT -5
There is a lot to see in the US. My daughter and I just visited San Diego and Anaheim. The latter has Disneyland, which is after all an American icon and institution. But San Diego really does have a long history, lots of museums, interesting Spanish architecture, old missions, and lots to see and do generally. I even saw some late-medieval and Renaissance Italian art. I went on a walking tour which gave a lot of information about European settlement in the region and the history of the area. And if you want to practice your Spanish skills, you can do so (I was too shy to try).
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Post by cesul on Jan 14, 2004 2:42:34 GMT -5
yeah, tell me about it i'm from singapore and the rate is 2.16 singapore dollars to 1 euro. We even had to drop UK from our trip because of the fact that the exchange rate is 3.12 singapore dollars to 1 pound dustoffmom & WillTravel: now you know why my friends & i want to sneak in an extra person for a twin room - to keep accomodation costs down  by the way, thanks for your advice & suggestions in that post. |
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Post by Cat on Jan 14, 2004 6:14:37 GMT -5
You poor Americans/Canadians... ;D David, I might even go ahead and visit the States in the near future. With the dollar THAT low (imo!) it's getting cheaper by the minute! But looking at all the travel plans on this board, not everyone is discouraged by the current rates.  Cat |
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Post by me on Jan 23, 2004 17:56:25 GMT -5
you needn't gloat, Cat!  oh, let me know if you come to North Texas. i'd enjoy showing you some fun places. - d David, I might even go ahead and visit the States in the near future. With the dollar THAT low (imo!) it's getting cheaper by the minute! Cat |
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Post by me on Jan 28, 2004 10:20:13 GMT -5
was just reading on economist.com that Canada is having problems right now with the loonie being too strong. which means Canadian goods are more expensive in the US, so Canadian goods are losing maket share here. so, it really *does* seem to be that the greenback is the one that's falling! try the canadian dollar, hehehe! We all know how you're feeling! |
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Post by jennifer on Jan 28, 2004 11:16:59 GMT -5
well well, for once we have a good dollar, we're loosing because of it!
arghhhh!
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Post by me on Jan 30, 2004 18:15:09 GMT -5
from a forex standpoint, it's best to have a balance in the value of the dollar, loonie or greenback. when values get out of balance, it's a problem for all. - d well well, for once we have a good dollar, we're loosing because of it! arghhhh! |
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Post by jennifer on Feb 2, 2004 12:43:28 GMT -5
You're right! But hey, well, I guess we can't stop complaining can we?
xoxo
jen
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or, better, depending on your point of view. 
by the way, thanks for your advice & suggestions in that post.
