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Arnold advises budget-minded travelers to favor Portugal, Hungary and Czech Republic as euro strengthens
Summary
On Behind the Headlines, Edward Arnold told listeners the euro's strength is making many European destinations pricier and recommended lower-cost alternatives and local travel choices to stretch dollars.
Edward Arnold, president of the Susquehanna Valley Center for Public Policy, told listeners that rising exchange rates are making travel in parts of Europe more expensive and suggested lower-cost destinations and habits to reduce expenses. "The euro has become quite strong against the dollar," Arnold said, recommending travelers avoid premium hotels, eat at local restaurants and use public transportation. He specifically cited Portugal, Hungary, Greece and the Czech Republic as places where Americans can find better value and noted a personal interest in visiting northern Italy.
Arnold stressed practical tips over brand-name hotels: "Don't go to the premium hotels, go to the local restaurants, use public transportation," he said. The segment opened as part of a viewer Q&A format and was framed as practical consumer advice rather than formal policy analysis. The host, Charlie Greenwald, closed the segment by asking what countries Arnold would revisit, keeping the exchange conversational rather than technical.
