Is anyone else cutting back on vacation with the inflation? Most of my friends are.

[Betsy Ross]

Has any one cut back on their travel or vacation? Just about all of my local friends have cut back on travel. Some friends that used to go to Punta del Este or Brazil just went to Mar del Plata this year or Pinamar. Many that used to go to Miami or the USA skipped out this year due to worry about inflation or their jobs. I myself have cut back with fear of the unknown.

This article spells out how a lot of locals fee. Any one else cutting back?

https://www.indexjournal.com/news/national/it-makes-me-sad-gloomy-times-for-argentine-vacationers/article_faacc0f7-07d9-5bbb-8fbc-4c17e7dfec38.html

 

[VINO]

Has any one cut back on their travel or vacation? Just about all of my local friends have cut back on travel. Some friends that used to go to Punta del Este or Brazil just went to Mar del Plata this year or Pinamar. Many that used to go to Miami or the USA skipped out this year due to worry about inflation or their jobs. I myself have cut back with fear of the unknown.

This article spells out how a lot of locals fee. Any one else cutting back?

https://www.indexjournal.com/news/national/it-makes-me-sad-gloomy-times-for-argentine-vacationers/article_faacc0f7-07d9-5bbb-8fbc-4c17e7dfec38.html

Yes, same for me. The blue dollar is going back up which helps out with my budget but I feel bad for my local friends. Those who formally traveled to the USA say it's almost impossible for them now. I want to see how things play out.

 

[Vince]

We still take our annual trip to NYC each Christmas to see my folks and also escape the heat. But yeah a lot of my friends and even my wife's family has skipped out this year from international travel. Many have cut down # of days on their trips and also stayed inside Argentina.

 

[Flamingo]

Many friends and family have definitely cut back spending on not only travel but a lot of other spending on non-essential activities. Some have quit smoking and drinking and trying to save money however they can.

 

[MikeYoung]

I know for me it definitely has made me cut back travel. The flights to the USA have been really expensive lately. I used to use mile awards but they haven't been so available the days I was able to go so I put it off.

 

[MikeRoss]

I saw the same article on Yahoo Finance today.

'It makes me sad': Gloomy times for Argentine vacationers

They are few, tight-fisted and downcast.

uk.finance.yahoo.com

 

[Uncle Wong]

I met a few amigas and besides trips back to see family in Paraguay they aren't traveling. I met a few girls from Venezuela that have lived here for many years but throwing in the towel. I asked them where they will go and they said Spain. I'm not sure how they will end up in Spain as I'd assume getting a visa to visit EU isn't easy for Venezuelans but a few mentioned they were heading to Spain to try their luck.

 

[Scottishgaucho]

Strangely enough, having not been back for years I'm thinking of going to Scotland this year for a visit. Our problem has always been the looking after of all our pets while we're away rather than the travelling costs. I'll probably end up having to go on my own leaving the missus to look after them all. Her fault, as she acquired most of them!!

 

[MikeYoung]

Strangely enough, having not been back for years I'm thinking of going to Scotland this year for a visit. Our problem has always been the looking after of all our pets while we're away rather than the travelling costs. I'll probably end up having to go on my own leaving the missus to look after them all. Her fault, as she acquired most of them!!

Your Mrs. sounds interesting with all her pets and her guns! Ha.

 

[Larry]

Of course! Almost all the locals are cutting back. Not just on holiday travel but their entire budget! BA is as expensive as the USA!

 

[FuturoBA]

For now delaying some plans, but not cancelling anything. Although I know many who are adjusting and changing

 

[illegal alien]

For now delaying some plans, but not cancelling anything. Although I know many who are adjusting and changing

I just went to Iguazu instead of going back to USA. Flights were too expensive. Many of the locals I met are staying in Argentina instead of traveling outside of the country.

 

[JoeTrip]

Definitely cutting back. Did not go home this year. Heading to Brazil before they make the change to have to get a Visa. They extended it and I hope they extend it again.

 

[Bill]

I have not only cut back on trips but also cut back on going out to eat at restaurants. I used to always dine out a few times a week and now I mostly just cook at home. Most of my local friends have been getting raises at work. I'm not clear if this is mandatory or not but one as much as 25% more which is nice. No one is giving me a 25% increase.

I have local friends that have cut out an entire meal out of their day and only eating 2 times per day instead of 3. 2 of my friends are having to cut their private healthcare coverage which they never thought they would have to do. Real sacrifices are being made now.

 

[Betsy Ross]

I have not only cut back on trips but also cut back on going out to eat at restaurants. I used to always dine out a few times a week and now I mostly just cook at home. Most of my local friends have been getting raises at work. I'm not clear if this is mandatory or not but one as much as 25% more which is nice. No one is giving me a 25% increase.

I have local friends that have cut out an entire meal out of their day and only eating 2 times per day instead of 3. 2 of my friends are having to cut their private healthcare coverage which they never thought they would have to do. Real sacrifices are being made now.

Hi @Bill Yes I know a few people who aren't dining out as much either. I am cooking more lately at home vs. dining out. There is a big difference in prices eating at home vs. dining out. But to be fair people have been cutting back for over a year now that I know. Almost 50% of Argentines were below the poverty level before President Milei won the election. Over 32% of permanent full-time workers were below the poverty win before his victory. In fact, that is why he won. People wanted a change.

These cutbacks aren't anything new. It's been going on for a long time now. I have many friends and my maid and other people I know that have been in savings mode for a long time now. I'm not sure if people are trying to equate misery and cutting back due to Milei but that simply isn't the case. A good argument can be made if MIlei didn't win and Massa was President, we would have it much worse with hyper-inflation.

 

[Wally]

At least prices are coming back down a bit at the supermarket. People stopped buying after some price gouging.

Por el derrumbe del consumo, las grandes empresas de alimentos empiezan a bajar precios

La mercadería que subió de precio, la gente no la compra. En las grandes cadenas volvieron las bonificaciones y hay rebajas para los comercios de barrio

www.iprofesional.com

 

[Billy Goat]

At least prices are coming back down a bit at the supermarket. People stopped buying after some price gouging.

Por el derrumbe del consumo, las grandes empresas de alimentos empiezan a bajar precios

La mercadería que subió de precio, la gente no la compra. En las grandes cadenas volvieron las bonificaciones y hay rebajas para los comercios de barrio

www.iprofesional.com

Yep. That is what is supposed to happen. The laws of supply and demand.

 

[Albany]

Yep. That is what is supposed to happen. The laws of supply and demand.

Agreed! I am willing to pay 2,000 pesos for a bottle of ketchup but not 7,000 pesos! They stocked up and now the prices are back down.