LINCOLN, N.H. -- A British invasion of sorts is taking over an area of New Hampshire this weekend as tourists flock in to see the fall foliage and to cash in on an enticing exchange rate.

WMUR reported that Brits are packing hotels and eating out.

"We've seen a great increase this year. It's almost 10 percent of the business we're doing," said Scott Rice, who runs the Woodstock Inn.

Sara Sautherden and her husband live minutes from Stonehenge, but they came to New England to see New Hampshire's leaves.

"It's just like the movies but people are really friendly and really kind," she said.

One British Pound gets a British tourist $1.77.

"I think if the exchange rate wasn't as favorable as it is, we'd find it very expensive to stay and eat," Sautherden said.

Germans are also taking advantage of a weak dollar. The Euro is now much stronger than it was when it debuted about eight years ago, buying $1.38, Kellogg reported.

"It isn't cheap, but like I mentioned earlier, it's more affordable than it would be in earlier times," Sautherden said.

At a time when many Americans no longer plan vacations months ahead, European visitors add stability to local markets.

"The British market is very consistent, it's steady. They planned their vacation three or four months ago. They're coming whether it rains, snows, whatever happens," Rice said.

By all indications, these visitors are glad they came.

"It has been absolutely great. We've loved every minute of it so far," Sautherden said.