As fast as you could say easy credit we’ve gone from frivolous to frugal, deluxe to downsized. When it comes to travel, it’s not hard to get more for less — if you pick the right destination (at least after airfare).

The dollar may have rebounded a little lately in relation to the euro and pound sterling, but a trip to one of Western Europe’s capitals still feels like a shopping trip to Tiffany’s. If $100 taxi rides and $50 lunches aren’t your thing, head to a country where your dollars will go a long way. Here are some of the best deals on the planet right now, places that are easy for travelers and easy on the wallet.

— By Tim Leffel, Globe Correspondent