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The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.

Last August, a hotel room in Europe priced at 200 euros was about $224. Today, travelers spending American dollars would pay only $208.

On the rise since last autumn, the dollar is strong compared with a number of foreign currencies, including the euro, the Japanese yen and the Canadian dollar. And President Trump’s tariff threat is only making it stronger.

For travelers, the exchange rate bonus makes trips abroad extra appealing.

“We’ve seen an increase in international bookings as travelers look to maximize the value of their dollar abroad,” said Michael Johnson, the president of Ensemble, a travel agency consortium. “The strength of the U.S. dollar has made destinations in Europe, Asia and South America more attractive, as travelers can get more for their money.”

In these dynamic and unpredictable times, whether the dollar will remain strong is

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