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South Africa

The gateway to Africa is a magnificent touchdown point for safari-bound honeymooners, and progressively more popular with wine tourists and foodies. Its proximity to Zimbabwe made its currency vulnerable and the Rand took a beating against the U.S. dollar in 2008, dropping dramatically by 50%. Prices have been reduced drastically at luxury hotels in Capetown and Johannesburg and Stellenbosch wine country.

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