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8 countries where your money will go further than Europe

The US dollar’s decline means it’s suddenly a lot cheaper to travel to some popular holiday destinations. But if you’re heading to Europe, you’re still out of luck.

Lucy Dean

Australians heading to holiday destinations such as the US, Kenya, Peru and Fiji have something to thank Donald Trump for: more purchasing power.

With the US dollar down more than 10 per cent – its worst first half in more than 50 years – and the Aussie climbing to an eight-month high, some locations look like very good value for money.

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Lucy Dean writes about wealth management, personal finance, lifestyle and leisure, based in The Australian Financial Review's Sydney newsroom. Connect with Lucy on Twitter. Email Lucy at l.dean@afr.com

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