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I was speaking to some folk from the US just yesterday; they are from Seattle and North Carolina and were telling me about how little their money is buying for them over here in Europe/UK. This got me thinking about the current exchange rates between the pound, euro and US dollar. If you are planning a holiday over in the States this year I would be thinking right now about getting my hands on some US dollars.

One key factor to the US/£ exchange rate is the difference between our interest rates and as it stands it’s looking as good as it’s going to get. US rates are extremely low and though they could get lower, as could ours of course, so the difference is probably as wide as it will go. Besides, the pound is weakening against the euro and other major currencies and could quite easily fall considerably against the dollar.

So if you are thinking of places like DisneyWorld for sometime this year arm yourself with some US currency now…and don’t forget that travel insurance!

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The US dollar might be experiencing some woes right now but that still shouldn’t affect your vacation plans, in fact, you will be thinking of how to get the most for your money right now. Regardless of the economic climate plenty of people still go on vacation every year having put a lot of thought and planning into where they want to go and where they want to stay.

For vacation lasting a week or longer renting a house is always a good option and if you are considering the Outer Banks region of North Carolina then make sure you have a good look at Outer Banks rentals.  If your vacation plans include staying by the beach then what better choice than one of their beautiful beach side rentals?

What I like about a vacation rental is that all you need is right there at your fingertips; you don’t even have to take any linen as it is provided. 

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I thought I would do a nice little shopping article today just for the girls, as I reckon we are all worth it. How often do you treat yourself to some beautiful lingerie? when was the last time you bought yourself something that was nothing other than pure indulgence ?

Ladies lingerie has become an huge industry nowadays and I am not just talking about bra’s and panties either; many women are now returning to wearing the style of lingerie that ladies from the past wore underneath their crinolines - corsets, garter belts and stockings but with a modern-day feel that makes us feel not so much restricted but sexy more than anything. And we all need to feel like that at times! Lingerie Diva have really caught my eye, especially their gorgeous range of body stockings that are full length as well as sheer and very seductive.

It’s the done thing now to shop for these items with the man in your life so give him a treat as well as yourself and stock up on some of their divine creations. Remind yourself, and him, just how much of a woman you are!

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