Dollar-Friendly Destinations 2008  by Danielle Pergament  The
place: Barbados  It's a poor man's: Hawaii  The financial
analysis: Barbados has its share of upscale resorts like Sandy
Lane (burn, money, burn!), but that's only half the story. Head
to the east side of the island, where the beaches are wilder,
the front yards less manicured, and the rates a whole lot less
expensive. See, wild is the way.  Price of a beer: $4 for a
local Banks beer  What to do: If you're a die-hard surfer, want
to learn how to surf, or—let's be honest—think you might look
really good holding a surfboard, head to Surfer's Point on the
south coast. Zed of Zed's Surfing Adventures has the easygoing
demeanor and shaggy hair that come with being a really good
surfer—and instructor. Group lessons are $80 per person,
including board rental.  Hotel: Sea U is a guesthouse in the
village of Bathsheba, with doubles from $136. Rooms are tidy and
unpretentious but include convenient amenities like
coffeemakers, mini-fridges, big bathrooms, an