Weak dollar means bargains-galore over the pond

Bookings from London to New York are up 20% on this time last year as British consumer take advantage of cheap shopping. If you’d rather avoid the crowds, what about visiting one of America’s other great cities?

While the weak dollar may be bad news for the world economy, there is a bright side for British consumers: cheap shopping. Bookings from London to New York are up 20% on this time last year. But if you'd rather avoid the crowds, what about visiting one of America's other great cities?

Boston

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