84300DT, the Europeans who come to the US are lucky tourists simply because of the exchange rate, but believe me I've talked to many Europeans who say they don't want to come back to the US again anytime soon because security is too tight, immigration asks too many questions, etc. In addition many tourists from "good" countries require visas(Poland and Turkey come to mind) and these tourists tell me the US ain't worth the visa hassle. I was talking to friends whose parents are well-off(from Poland and Turkey), their parents had considered coming over here during the March break for a visit but change their minds because of all the visa restrictions and security, easier to travel elsewhere. I was surprised that Poles required tourist visas, they helped the Americans.