Ok, ok. I guess it is not worth the risk... Two-three years ago I woudn't even think about doing this. At that time we were getting 1 euro for 85 cents and life was beautiful ... (even in the centre of Paris) This summer, I would have to shell close to $2k just for plane tickets plus $300-$400 for each day staying over there...

Maybe we should rethink the location? How far can buddy passes take us if we decide to go south? Mexico, Carribean? And how about Australia? In July? Are they running full planes to most of these destinations?