5 Places to Go in Europe Now That the Dollar Is at a Record High

Fewer tourists, better food: for many, that's how Sicily stacks up to more popular destinations in Italy, like Florence and Venice. Make the trip to the Mediterranean island off the boot of mainland Italy, and you'll dine on pasta alla norma (the traditional eggplant pasta) and cannoli.

Sicily also has a rich history, being settled by the Greeks, Romans, Moors, Normans, and more, which you can explore in Palermo. According to Airbnb, Palermo is one of the least expensive spots in Europe to rent an apartment, coming in at an average of $45 per night.