Cruise ship dock on Saint Barthélemy Island. Photo: Travel+Leisure
Tourists spend between nearly $1,000 and $2,000 a day at the world's most expensive resorts, notably the Caribbean island of Saint-Barthélemy.
The Florida Panhandle travel advisory released a report this month on average visitor spending at 100 of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. The ratings are based on spending on accommodations, transportation, food and attractions, not including airfare.
Topping the list of the world’s 10 most expensive vacation destinations is the Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy. Visitors pay an average of $1,770 per night to stay there. The average tourist spends $1,852 per day.
In second place is the resort town of Gstaad, Switzerland. The average hotel room costs $1,360 per night. Gstaad’s food costs top the list at $177 per person per day. The total cost of living is about $1,554 per day.
The third most expensive destination is Aspen, Colorado, USA. Each tourist has to spend 1,385 USD for a day of travel here. Meanwhile, the average spending of a family of 4 in a day is 2,274 USD.
According to the report, the highest spending on sightseeing and exploring activities in the ski town of Park City, Utah, USA, is the highest on the list. Visitors typically spend $333 on attractions. The town is ranked fourth on the list of the world's most expensive resorts, with a cost of $1,257 per person per day.
The list of 10 most expensive vacation destinations also includes Maui, Hawaii, ranked 5th, with a daily travel cost of $1,082. London, England, ranked 6th, with an average daily spend of $1,008. Cocoa Island, Maldives, ranked 7th, with a daily cost of $981.
Activities and experiences in Maun, Botswana, the only African destination on the list, cost an average of more than $100 per day. The destination ranked eighth on the list, with visitors spending an average of $949 per day.
The resort paradise of Monte Carlo, France, ranked 10th with each visitor spending an average of $809 a day. The Florida Panhandle said this was a surprising result given Monte Carlo's reputation for its many vibrant casinos.
Despite their high total costs, attractions in Saint-Barthélemy (or St. Barts in English) and the Maldives are priced at $0. Vacationers here often pay a lot for hotel and resort stays, while beach activities in these two locations are virtually free.
According to vnexpress.net
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