With the exchange rate of the US dollar near historic lows compared to the Euro and other world currencies, travel to the USA is a great bargain.  The price of hotel rooms, airfares and entertainment is now much less expensive for foreign visitors.  In addition, most US merchandise is bargain priced; thus making shopping in the USA very attractive.  Remember, the USA does not utilize a value added tax system, so most goods are typically lower in price than their European equivalent.  Now, the favorable currency exchange rates, make them even more attractive.

Why not plan a combination vacation/shopping trip to the USA this summer?  You can easily fly to one of the major cities in the USA, partake of some of the entertainment options, travel to a few attractions, lie on a sun-drenched beach, then conclude your trip with a shopping binge at a major discount outlet before returning home.

Here are a few suggested itineraries to consider:

You can fly into New York City, see all of the sights in the Big Apple, catch a Broadway show and take a tour about town.  For the last few days of your trip, rent a car and drive to the Woodbury Commons 90 minutes north of the city; and fill an empty suitcase with bargain merchandise before you catch your return flight. 

Fly to Orlando Florida and spend a four or five days at Disney World and the surrounding attractions.  Drive down to Fort Lauderdale and rent a hotel room on the beach for a few days.  You can lie in the sun during the daytime and spend your evenings at the gigantic Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall with its 500 shops during the evenings.  If you are not an amusement park fan, just go straight to Fort Lauderdale and spend all of your free time on the beach or at the nearby Miami entertainment scene while you get in your shopping during your spare time.

On the West Coast, you can fly to Las Vegas, catch the desert sun around the hotel pool, gamble in the casinos, have dinner in the great restaurants, see some of the great shows, and shop at the nearby outlet malls during your spare time.

Wherever you choose to go, your hotel and entertainment will cost you less because of the cheap dollar.  The shopping bargains will be outstanding.