FX.co ★ Five most expensive travel destinations

Antarctica

Every year, there are more and more opportunities to set foot in the southernmost continent. However, such a privilege will cost you a fortune. The average cost of a cruise is about $1,000 per person a day. You will pay this sum if you live in a standard cabin. If you count on something more, multiply this sum by two or even three. You should also take into account the cost of transport that will take you there. Thus, a five-hour flight from Punta Arenas (Chile) to King George Island, located near the coast of Antarctica, has a price of about $6,600.

Botswana

Botswana stands out from all African safaris for its luxury tourist camps and unique experiences, which are really pricey. A week-long trip through the most popular parks and reserves costs about $8,000 per person, and you will have to pay even more for a luxury trip. In addition, the trip to Botswana itself will be the most expensive part of your journey. A flight to Mount or Gaborone, two popular departure points for Botswana tours, is not budget-friendly at all.

Dubai

This shimmering city in the UAE is not as expensive as most think. However, most travelers spend the bulk of their money there. The fact is that in Dubai, temptations await tourists at every corner. Be it a restaurant, where you have a unique opportunity to taste edible gold, or a shopping center, where such luxury brands as Bulgari, Cartier, and Tiffany are widely represented. It is for this reason that many tourists leave tens of thousands of dollars in this metropolis for just a standard week of vacation.

French Polynesia

This region, located in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean, is famous for its paradise islands: Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, and many others. The prices for accommodation and services are constantly growing because of the high demand from tourists for recreation far from civilization. So, one night in an overwater bungalow on Bora Bora will cost you at least $800, and this does not include food. A flight to the island will add significantly to the expense.

Japan

Japan currently looks like an attractive travel destination, mainly thanks to the weakening yen. Despite this, the country's booming tourism industry is keeping prices high. In October 2023, for example, the cost of a two-week rail pass in Japan surged by more than 50%, and the average daily rate for a stay in luxury hotels in Tokyo jumped by 33% compared to the pre-pandemic period. This is significantly higher than the cost increases in other popular tourist cities.