Here's how much more your next trip to Europe or Japan will cost thanks to the weak dollar

Vacations in Europe or Japan this summer are poised to cost you more than you might have expected due to a weaker US dollar. In mid-January, a buck was worth 0.98 euros, £0.82, or 158 yen. Now a dollar is worth 0.88 euros, £0.75, or 143 yen, representing declines of around 8% to 10% relative to the …