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United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The Polaris business-class cabin is seen during a night-time color setting on United's new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The Polaris business-class cabin is seen on United's
The Polaris business-class cabin is seen on United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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A view of the cockpit on United's first Boeing 787-10
A view of the cockpit on United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Rarely seen by flyers, this pilot rest area is located rear of the cockpit on United's new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium
United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium economy seats are seen on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium
United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium economy seats have and 13-inch seatback screens Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's extra-legroom 'Economy Plus' seats are seen
United's extra-legroom 'Economy Plus' seats are seen on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's extra-legroom 'Economy Plus' seats are seen
United's extra-legroom 'Economy Plus' seats are seen on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United Airlines branding is seen onboard the carrier's
United Airlines branding is seen onboard the carrier's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The economy cabin is seen on United's first Boeing
The economy cabin is seen on United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Flyers in United's economy cabin have access to 10-inch
Flyers in United's economy cabin have access to 10-inch seatback entertainment screens on the carrier's new 787-10 Dreamliners. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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A view of an overhead bin in the economy cabin of United's
A view of an overhead bin in the economy cabin of United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Rarely seen by flyers, this pilot rest area is located
Rarely seen by flyers, this pilot rest area is located rear of the cockpit on United's new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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A view of the cockpit on United's first Boeing 787-10
A view of the cockpit on United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Rarely seen by flyers, this pilot rest area is located
Rarely seen by flyers, this pilot rest is located rear of the cockpit on United's new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The Polaris business-class cabin is seen during a night-time
The Polaris business-class cabin is seen during a night-time color setting on United's new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The Polaris business-class cabin is seen during a night-time
The Polaris business-class cabin is seen during a night-time color setting on United's new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The Polaris business-class cabin is seen during a night-time
The Polaris business-class cabin is seen during a night-time color setting on United's new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The front galley is seen on United's first Boeing 787-10
The front galley is seen on United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner during a stop at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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A business-class lavatory is seen on United's first
A business-class lavatory is seen on United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner during a stop at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The Polaris business-class cabin is seen during a twilight
The Polaris business-class cabin is seen during a twilight color setting on United's new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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A Polaris business-class seat, complete with bedding
A Polaris business-class seat, complete with bedding and amenity options, is seen onboard United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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A Polaris business-class seat, complete with bedding
A Polaris business-class seat, complete with bedding and amenity options, is seen onboard United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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An overhead storage bin on United's new Boeing 787-10
An overhead storage bin on United's new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen as Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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An overhead storage bin on United's new Boeing 787-10
An overhead storage bin on United's new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen as Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium
United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium economy seats are seen on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United Airlines branding is seen onboard the carrier's
United Airlines branding is seen onboard the carrier's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium
United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium economy seats are seen on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium
United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium economy seats include fold-down foot rests. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium
United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium economy seats have and 13-inch seatback screens and fold-down foot rests. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium
United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium economy seats are seen on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium
United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium economy seats are seen on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Seat controls for United's new international-style
Seat controls for United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium economy seats are seen on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Seat controls for United's new international-style
Seat controls for United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium economy seats are seen on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium
United's new international-style “Premium Plus” premium economy seats are seen on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's extra-legroom 'Economy Plus' seats are seen
United's extra-legroom 'Economy Plus' seats are seen on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United's extra-legroom 'Economy Plus' seats are seen
United's extra-legroom 'Economy Plus' seats are seen on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Flyers in United's economy cabin have access to 10-inch
Flyers in United's economy cabin have access to 10-inch seatback entertainment screens on the carrier's new 787-10 Dreamliners. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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A look at the landing gear on United Airlines’ first
A look at the landing gear on United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The mid-cabin galley on United's first Boeing 787-10
The mid-cabin galley on United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The mid-cabin galley on United's first Boeing 787-10
The mid-cabin galley on United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The bulkhead row in the economy cabin is seen on United's
The bulkhead row in the economy cabin is seen on United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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A view of the economy cabin from the aft of United's
A view of the economy cabin from the aft of United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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An economy cabin lavatory at the rear of United's first
An economy cabin lavatory at the rear of United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Every seat -- including those in economy -- are outfitted
Every seat -- including those in economy -- are outfitted with power outlets on United's new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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A decal on an economy seat outlines in-flight options
A decal on an economy seat outlines in-flight options on United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The rear galley is seen on United's first Boeing 787-10
The rear galley is seen on United's first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is seen at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The economy cabin is seen on United Airlines' first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles on Nov. 16, 2018. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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    United Airlines plans to begin nonstop flights between Newark, New Jersey, and Cape Town, South Africa, in December.

    The new route, which requires government approvals, will be the industry's first nonstop flight between North America and Cape Town and marks the airline's return to Africa after a three-year absence.

    Travelers headed to Cape Town from the United States on any airline currently have to make a stop in Europe.

    United says its new nonstop flight, on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will shave hours off travelers' trips to and from Cape Town. The southbound flight is scheduled for 14½  hours, the return about 16 hours. At 7,817 miles, it will be the airline's sixth longest route.

    The wide-body jet will accommodate 252 passengers: 48 in Polaris business class, 88 in Economy Plus and 116 in economy class, United said.

    Patrick Quayle, United's vice president of international network, said the airline is adding Cape Town because it's the largest unserved destination between North America and Africa.

    "We’re focused on creating unique opportunities for our passengers,'' he said. 

    Newark-Cape Town will be the airline's 22nd new international route in the past two years and sixth new international dot on its route map. Other new destinations include  Naples, Italy, and Prague and Porto, Portugal.

    United's initial plans are to offer seasonal service to Cape Town, with three weekly flights from Dec. 15 through March.

    "If it does well, we will grow it to year round, much like we did in Tahiti,'' Quayle said.

    Fares have not been announced. The lowest round trip fare for flights from metropolitan New York with one stop in mid-December is about $800, according to a search on Google Flights.

    Tickets for United's nonstop Cape Town flights will go on sale as soon as the airline receives the necessary regulatory approvals. That is expected in May, Quayle said.

    United last served Africa in 2016, when it eliminated flights between Houston and Lagos, Nigeria, due to weakness in the energy market and poor financial performance on the route. That left Delta as the only U.S. carrier with service to Africa. Delta serves several destinations in Africa, including Johannesburg, Lagos and Accra, Ghana. 

    United's proposed flight schedule between Newark and Cape Town

    Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport: Depart 8:30 p.m., arrive in Cape Town the next day at 6 p.m. local time.

    Cape Town to Newark: Depart 8:50 p.m., arrive the next day at 5:45 a.m. local time.

     

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    With the exchange rate forecasted to drop 2.5 percent and a new museum set to debut, 2019 is a perfect time for travelers to visit Egypt. This year, Egypt’s currency is undervalued by a whopping 60 percent, according to the Big Mac Index. The new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will partially open in 2019. The 117-acre museum, situated about 1 mile from the Giza pyramids, will be the largest archaeological museum in the world, and will have a passage straight from the museum to the pyramids.
    With the exchange rate forecasted to drop 2.5 percent and a new museum set to debut, 2019 is a perfect time for travelers to visit Egypt. This year, Egypt’s currency is undervalued by a whopping 60 percent, according to the Big Mac Index. The new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will partially open in 2019. The 117-acre museum, situated about 1 mile from the Giza pyramids, will be the largest archaeological museum in the world, and will have a passage straight from the museum to the pyramids. Getty Images/iStockphoto
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    Peru beckons with award-winning cuisine, world-famous archeological sites and, this year, a favorable exchange rate. The exchange rate is forecasted to increase slightly in Peru for 2019; however, the country’s currency is still vastly undervalued at 43.8 percent, making this a good time to get more for the U.S. dollar. Cusco and Lima are both included in the 2019 Backpacker Index’s world’s cheapest cities list. On the budget end, travelers can expect to spend as little as $30 a day on hostel accommodations, meals and entertainment in Cusco or Lima.
    Peru beckons with award-winning cuisine, world-famous archeological sites and, this year, a favorable exchange rate. The exchange rate is forecasted to increase slightly in Peru for 2019; however, the country’s currency is still vastly undervalued at 43.8 percent, making this a good time to get more for the U.S. dollar. Cusco and Lima are both included in the 2019 Backpacker Index’s world’s cheapest cities list. On the budget end, travelers can expect to spend as little as $30 a day on hostel accommodations, meals and entertainment in Cusco or Lima. Getty Images/iStockphoto
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    Whether you’re in search of rainforests, beaches, volcanos, cloud forests or mountains, your dollar will get you far in Costa Rica. Let 2019 be your year of the sloth: The Big Mac Index flags the Costa Rican colón as undervalued by 32.4 percent, and, according to the Global Travel Forecast, the exchange rate is predicted to fall 5.2 percent in 2019. Even getting there is affordable: Airfare to Costa Rica tends to hover under the $400 mark round-trip from most U.S. cities, according to SmarterTravel’s sister site Airfarewatchdog.
    Whether you’re in search of rainforests, beaches, volcanos, cloud forests or mountains, your dollar will get you far in Costa Rica. Let 2019 be your year of the sloth: The Big Mac Index flags the Costa Rican colón as undervalued by 32.4 percent, and, according to the Global Travel Forecast, the exchange rate is predicted to fall 5.2 percent in 2019. Even getting there is affordable: Airfare to Costa Rica tends to hover under the $400 mark round-trip from most U.S. cities, according to SmarterTravel’s sister site Airfarewatchdog. Getty Images/iStockphoto
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    While the Caribbean is historically considered pricey, the Dominican Republic offers some of the best all-inclusive deals in the region. There’s a wide range of resorts in the Dominican Republic, and travelers can find good value in the Dominican peso whether they’re on a budget or looking for luxury. The 2019 Backpacker Index ranks Puerto Plata, Samana and Punta Cana, along with Playa del Carmen in Mexico, as the top four cheapest Caribbean destinations for 2019. Rates in the Dominican Republic are estimated to run around $1,100 per person for both round-trip airfare from New York and seven nights at a three-star hotel.
    While the Caribbean is historically considered pricey, the Dominican Republic offers some of the best all-inclusive deals in the region. There’s a wide range of resorts in the Dominican Republic, and travelers can find good value in the Dominican peso whether they’re on a budget or looking for luxury. The 2019 Backpacker Index ranks Puerto Plata, Samana and Punta Cana, along with Playa del Carmen in Mexico, as the top four cheapest Caribbean destinations for 2019. Rates in the Dominican Republic are estimated to run around $1,100 per person for both round-trip airfare from New York and seven nights at a three-star hotel. Getty Images/iStockphoto
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    The 2019 Backpacker Index lists Hanoi and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) in Vietnam as the top two most affordable cities to travel to in 2019. Hoi An also makes the top 10. For less than $20 per day, travelers to Vietnam can pay for budget accommodations (hostels), meals, some entertainment, and public transportation. Mid-range accommodations also tend to be affordable. While the exchange rate is predicted to increase slightly in Vietnam this year, the Big Mac Index undervalues it by 49.8 percent, suggesting the dollar will remain very strong in Vietnam in 2019.
    The 2019 Backpacker Index lists Hanoi and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) in Vietnam as the top two most affordable cities to travel to in 2019. Hoi An also makes the top 10. For less than $20 per day, travelers to Vietnam can pay for budget accommodations (hostels), meals, some entertainment, and public transportation. Mid-range accommodations also tend to be affordable. While the exchange rate is predicted to increase slightly in Vietnam this year, the Big Mac Index undervalues it by 49.8 percent, suggesting the dollar will remain very strong in Vietnam in 2019. Jui-Chi Chan, Getty Images/iStockphoto
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    Puerto Rico is on the upswing after recovering from the 2017 hurricane season. The U.S. dollar, which is the currency used in Puerto Rico, is expected to be strong here in 2019. Flights from the U.S. mainland East Coast to Puerto Rico are consistently on sale and many are direct routes, making it desirable even though hotel rates can be higher in Puerto Rico than in Mexico. Rates in San Juan are estimated to run less than $1,500 per person for round-trip airfare from New York and seven nights at a three-star hotel, according to the 2019 Backpacker Index.
    Puerto Rico is on the upswing after recovering from the 2017 hurricane season. The U.S. dollar, which is the currency used in Puerto Rico, is expected to be strong here in 2019. Flights from the U.S. mainland East Coast to Puerto Rico are consistently on sale and many are direct routes, making it desirable even though hotel rates can be higher in Puerto Rico than in Mexico. Rates in San Juan are estimated to run less than $1,500 per person for round-trip airfare from New York and seven nights at a three-star hotel, according to the 2019 Backpacker Index. Wilfredo Nieves, Getty Images/iStockphoto
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    Whether you want colonial cities, glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, wine country or wildlife, the greenback will take you far in Argentina. The dollar is so strong this year in Argentina that the Economist’s 2019 Big Mac Index undervalues the Argentine peso by 64.1 percent, a huge drop compared to last year’s also-favorable 25 percent. The exchange rate, which is likely to continue trending in favor of U.S. travelers, is forecast to decrease by 10.7 percent this year.
    Whether you want colonial cities, glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, wine country or wildlife, the greenback will take you far in Argentina. The dollar is so strong this year in Argentina that the Economist’s 2019 Big Mac Index undervalues the Argentine peso by 64.1 percent, a huge drop compared to last year’s also-favorable 25 percent. The exchange rate, which is likely to continue trending in favor of U.S. travelers, is forecast to decrease by 10.7 percent this year. Getty Images/iStockphoto
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    Your dollar goes far when it becomes pesos in Mexico. The Mexican peso is undervalued by 54.5 percent, according to the Big Mac Index, and the exchange rate is predicted to fall 1.3 percent in 2019, according to Global Travel Forecast. There are affordable flights and consistent flight deals from the United States to Mexico, specifically Cancun, plus an abundance of hotel accommodations for a variety of budgets.
    Your dollar goes far when it becomes pesos in Mexico. The Mexican peso is undervalued by 54.5 percent, according to the Big Mac Index, and the exchange rate is predicted to fall 1.3 percent in 2019, according to Global Travel Forecast. There are affordable flights and consistent flight deals from the United States to Mexico, specifically Cancun, plus an abundance of hotel accommodations for a variety of budgets. Jonathan Ross, Getty Images/iStockphoto
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    Canada’s dollar is currently undervalued at 8.9 percent, according to the Big Mac Index. But the exchange rate is forecasted to increase by 2.6 percent, so early 2019 is the time to get the most out of the U.S. dollar in Canada. Airfare to Canada is usually season-dependent, but if you stay on the same coast (Los Angeles to Vancouver or New York to Toronto), flights can go for as low as $200 round-trip, according to Airfarewatchdog.com experts.
    Canada’s dollar is currently undervalued at 8.9 percent, according to the Big Mac Index. But the exchange rate is forecasted to increase by 2.6 percent, so early 2019 is the time to get the most out of the U.S. dollar in Canada. Airfare to Canada is usually season-dependent, but if you stay on the same coast (Los Angeles to Vancouver or New York to Toronto), flights can go for as low as $200 round-trip, according to Airfarewatchdog.com experts. Lena Stones, Getty Images/iStockphoto
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