The dollar being strong is a matter of it being strong in terms of other currencies. If you go on vacation out of the country, your costs would indeed be lower.

The dollar being strong is a matter of it being strong in terms of other currencies. If you go on vacation out of the country, your costs would indeed be lower. The dollar being strong doesn't really change a lot of what you spend money on, because a large percentage of it is locally produced. In terms of goods that are locally produced, but primarily made from foreign components, the company pockets the difference, and charges you the same.