| Not very long ago the currency of Buenos Aires was | | | | nightlife cities of the world. And do not leave without |
| tied to the US dollar. While this fabulous city offered | | | | purchasing some of their world famous custom |
| great panache and European flair, it had spiraling | | | | crafted leather goods. |
| inflation and was as pricey to visit as any other major | | | | So let's review 7 reasons why you should hop on a |
| metropolis. That all changed in 2002 when the | | | | plane to Buenos Aires as soon as you can: |
| Argentine Peso was liberated to float on its own and | | | | 1)It is a fun, sophisticated city with museums galore, |
| experienced a significant devaluation. In the five years | | | | cafes for dining, boutiques for shopping, on streets that |
| since, while the Peso has slowly gained in value, | | | | could have been lifted straight from France or Spain. |
| Argentina has become the darling of jet set travelers | | | | 2) The tremendously good rate of exchange means all |
| flocking to bargain shop in trendy boutiques filled with | | | | your activities and purchases will be a terrific value. |
| European designer goods, dine in world class | | | | 3) Because Argentina is in the southern hemisphere, |
| restaurants and learn to Tango. | | | | they have summer when we are having winter. |
| So what makes this city such a magnet for those in | | | | January, February and March see temperatures |
| the know? Quite simply, the city sizzles! Often called | | | | averaging 80 degrees. Likewise, when we're hot and |
| the Paris of South America, the streets hum with the | | | | steamy in summer, they are having temps in the 60's. |
| exuberance of a culture that has embraced its | | | | 4) Shopping is divine, with supple leathers and designer |
| uniqueness and has rediscovered its youthful vitality. | | | | clothes being the best bargain. |
| Buenos Aires enjoys a vibrant cafe society | | | | 5) Dining is world class. Try their famous Argentinean |
| whereartisans mold works of vibrant color, musicians | | | | Beef at incredible prices. |
| old and young revel in the music of the street, and | | | | 6) The nightlife positively sizzles to a Tango beat. |
| nothing seems more important than gathering with | | | | 7) For all you sports fans, no one loves their football |
| friends to discuss the news of the day. | | | | (soccer) more than Argentines! Soccer, polo and horse |
| Fashioned by immigrants from Europe, the architecture | | | | racing are much loved as well and draw huge crowds. |
| of Buenos Aires evokes feelings of Rome, Paris and | | | | You may want to bring along your golf clubs, as BA is |
| Barcelona. The city is home to numerous landscaped | | | | home to several exquisite golf courses. |
| parks, a world famous opera house, well respected | | | | All this and great prices too - incredible! Where else |
| museums, magnificent churches and broad avenues | | | | can you find five star hotels for only $200 a night; or |
| filled with trendy shops selling designer goods at a | | | | gourmet dinners at upscale restaurants for only $25 |
| fraction of their Euro prices. Tango bars and techno | | | | per person? It's time to move Buenos Aires to the top |
| clubs abound to make Buenos Aires one of the great | | | | of your MUST SEE list! |
