The worth of the South African rand has fluctuated lots over the previous few years, however we’re fairly pleased with the place it’s at the moment. (To check, one U.S. greenback solely acquired you 8.57 ZAR ten years in the past.) Stretch these bucks on the Check Kitchen’s 21-course tasting menu in Cape City, then head into the wilderness at Singita Castleton Lodge within the Sabi Sand sport reserve.
Sri Lanka
1 USD = 365.65 SLR
The Sri Lankan rupee has slowly gotten an increasing number of favorable over the previous couple of a long time, nevertheless it fully skyrocketed this previous 12 months (a greenback transformed to 201 SLR in February, and now look the place we’re). We’re extra excited than ever to discover this unbelievable island nation, the place you’ll be able to see leafy tea plantations, Buddhist temples, golden seashores, and elephant sanctuaries in a single memorable journey.
Costa Rica
1 USD = 593.31 CRC
The Costa Rican colón has depreciated a bit in current months, nevertheless it nonetheless stays favorable for U.S. vacationers. Then there’s the truth that the nation’s finest asset (i.e. its pure magnificence) is usually free to take pleasure in. From trekking by means of the tropical cloud forests within the mountains of Alajuela to browsing off the coast of Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica is without doubt one of the world’s finest nations for outside journey. (And the motels are fairly nice, too.)
Colombia
1 USD = 4,778.33 COP
Colombia appears like a microcosm of South America’s finest options, encompassing Andean peaks, Amazonian jungles, and sandy seashores inside its borders. Apart from the attract of nature, the nation’s main cities are experiencing a renaissance in meals, artwork, and know-how—but it’s nonetheless one of the reasonably priced locations for Individuals to go to proper now.
Philippines
1 USD = 55.60 PHP
We’re by no means not dreaming about island hopping within the Phillippines. It’s onerous to imagine that locations like Palawan and Siargao are so economically accessible, provided that they’re a number of the most stunning locations on the planet. Even five-star resorts like Shangri-La Boracay might be reserved for underneath $350 per night time, which is all the inducement we have to e book a visit proper now.