It may seem ironic but the worse the economy gets, the more affordable travel becomes. Especially concerning European travel, there's an extra-thick silver lining in the grey cloud since the economies across the Atlantic are struggling as well ( I put that currency converter on the sideboard for a reason - just check how low the euro and the pound sterling are against the dollar right now). An example: right now, Icelandic Air is offering a flight to London for $489.
Of course, there's a catch. The European suppliers are putting very strict time limits on these deals so that they can keep making a profit in the event that their currencies gain against the dollar in the near future. For example, Icelandair just announced this deal on May 8 and it will expire on the 15th.
Just for the sake of comparison, I priced a USAir flight to one of the most popular domestic destinations (Las Vegas) for the same period and it came in at $544. Granted, this was a direct flight from my home city & the Icelandair deal would require connecting to one of their gateways at an additional cost, but it still reinforces the point I've been making to people who have never been to Europe because they think it's too expensive. With some planning and flexibility on your side and help from a good travel agent, you can afford to go to Europe.
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