Stretching your dollar

These days, as Ms. TravelSpark can attest, I am wracking my brain about where to go on my honeymoon next June. I love Europe so it would have been a no-brainer. But with the weak dollar and some airlines dropping like flies, the decision has not been an easy one. At the moment, it looks like we’re going to fly into Venice and sail over to Croatia (cheaper actually than flying to Croatia ). With the latter country not on the Euro, it hopefully will give us more bang for our buck. If you’re contemplating a trip to a Euro-operating country, it can still be done without burning a huge whole in your wallet. Yes, flights will be pricey but with so many accommodation options, you can make it work with your budget. One way to save money is to go the bed and breakfast route. Paris apparently has so many tourists that the mayor has asked residents to open up extra space in their houses as B&B’s and this recent article in Budget Travel provides you with a lowdown on 5 in the city. Personally, I think this is a great option. Not only is breakfast included in the charge, but you have one of the best travel resources at your fingertips – a French native who knows the ins and outs of the city!