Going off-peak in Asia or off the beaten track in Italy might be your best bets for a bargain getaway while the dollar’s in the doldrums
The Australian dollar’s recent decline in value against major currencies has hiked the cost of overseas travel to many destinations for Australians. The dollar’s slump from a high of 69 US cents in September to a low of 62 cents on Friday makes a holiday in the US less affordable, while Japan is discouraging Australian tourists from flocking to its major cities.
So where can holidaymakers still travel on a budget?