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Los Angeles, CA May 8, 2008 -- With the Euro valued at over 1.5 US dollars, a European vacation this year means literally throwing some of your money away. "Right now, the dollar is so pitiful, travelers planning to cross the pond could end up wasting the equivalent of an entire vacation," says Giampiero Ambrosi of VirtualTourst.com. To ease the pain of the economy and still have a great time, we've compiled a list of the Top Ten Places to Avoid the Euro, based on advice from members of VirtualTourist.com.
New Orleans, Louisiana Photo Credit: tompt
Istanbul, Turkey: Not only is it beautiful, affordable, and loaded with things to do, it's the only city in the world that exists on two continents; Europe and Asia.
Johannesburg, South Africa: Mysterious, complicated, and full of dichotomies, Johannesburg, or 'Jo-Burg' as the locals call it, is not only one of the most intriguing places on earth, but at the moment, one of the most affordable.
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Often referred to as 'The Paris of South America,' this has definitely become the hottest go-to place for those who usually go to Paris in the summer.
Acapulco, Mexico: Jack and Jackie honeymooned here and so did Bill and Hillary. If you're looking for a truly old-school beach vacation, this is your place.
Pondicherry, India: Once under French rule, the city retains its flavor with clean, elegant lines and a serene atmosphere. Luckily, it also promises all the excitement and bustle visitors to India crave.
New Orleans, Louisiana: Although not yet entirely whole, jazz can be heard on the streets again, beads are back around everyone's necks, and the food is as spicy as ever.
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam: Between the stunning landscapes, friendly people, and endless things to do, most visitors find it not only one of the most interesting places to visit, but the most surprising.
Scottsdale, Arizona: With the W Hotel up and running and a new shopping development complete, Scottsdale is hot in more ways then one.
Macau: Known as 'The Las Vegas of the Orient,' this gambling Mecca repeatedly comes up as one of Asia's most exhilarating destinations.
Tikal National Park, Guatemala: This ancient Mayan civilization, which took researchers 13 years to fully excavate, looks like something out of a science fiction novel and is still very much a work in progress.
About VirtualTourist.com
VirtualTourist.com is one of the largest online travel communities in the world and a premier resource for travelers seeking an insider perspective on travel information, from Las Vegas hotels to New York City restaurants. At www.virtualtourist.com, real people share real advice on places they've traveled as well as their hometowns; they research and plan trips, and they interact with other avid travelers via travel forums and email; over six million travelers use the site monthly. VirtualTourist boasts more than 1.6 million travel reviews and 3 million photos on more than 58,000 destinations worldwide. Unbiased, user-generated content on Hotels, Attractions, Local Customs, Tourist Traps and much more is posted entirely by VirtualTourist's more than 1,000,000 registered members from over 220 countries and territories, and the site's Trip Planner feature allows users to create custom print-and-go travel guides. Among VirtualTourist's awards and accolades: 'Sites that Changed Our World,' The Guardian; 'Favorite Website,' Newsweek; '35 Best Travel Sites,' Travel Leisure.
