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Following the long and well documented recent fall in the value of the US Dollar, traveller to the United States are bringing back more and more unusual souvenirs to profit from the rates in their favour.  One good example is to buy some certified coins - not only are they very beautiful and interesting, they are likely to appreciate in value significantly. If you would like to find out about thsi sector, make sure you get good advice from professional like the adviser at Monex.  They have decades of experience in advising clients purchasing gold and silver bullion and coins, and they can guide you through the process.

The capital city of the Baix Vinalopo District as well as
the second largest city of the Alicante Province, Elche is
a charming tourist destination, situated within the
Valencian Autonomous Community, in the Costa Blanca Spanish
region. Elche has a prosperous history dating back to the
times of Iberian, and hence it is home to a plethora of
historical sites. Read more »

Titilaka Inkaterra Puno, Lake Titicaca, Andes
Lake Titicaca, on the Peru/Bolivia border, is the location of Inkaterra’s new 18-room lodge (opening in February) with spectacular wraparound terraces and panoramic views. Suites on the private peninsula have heated floors, large bathrooms and signature spa treatments such as the Andean Hot Stone massage. Further information from Original Travel (020 7978 7333; www.originaltravel.co.uk).

Tierra Atacama Hotel and Spa, Chile
In the Altiplano of the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile, this boutique hotel, opening in January, will have 32 contemporary rooms, with terraces and views of the Licancabur Volcano. There will be a spa with a wide range of treatments and an indoor pool. Further information from the Ultimate Travel Company (020 7386 4646; www.theultimatetravelcompany.co.uk).

La Casona, Cusco, Peru
Built on the site of the Palace of Inca Manco Capac, founder of the Inca Empire, in Cusco, this small hotel, which opens in February, will provide a luxurious start or finish to the Inca trail. In the old quarter of Cusco, the former 16th-century Spanish mansion has 11 open-plan suites, open fireplaces, large bathrooms and therapy tables for in-room massage. Prices start at £300 b & b for a 100 per cent carbon neutral stay. Further details from Inkaterra (0800 458 7506; www.inkaterra.com). Read more »

If you’re looking for a great place to vacation that has a view that can’t be beat, then I can’t think of any place better than Massanutten. Read more »