One unexpected bonus from the recent market turmoil, is the rebound of the US Dollar against world currencies. The US dollar is up about 25% vs the New Zealand Dollar in the last year or so and is at it’s strongest level in about 5 years. With such a strong dollar New Zealand is again a bargin and it is a great time to visit.  Ever dream of visiting Milford Sound now is the time with Summer Feet’s Milford Wilderness Tour. Airfares are still a little steep with the average round trip runninag arund $2000.00 but Quantas is offerering major deals to Australia @$1000.00 round trip with the ability to stop in New Zealand.