while these destinations may drain your
budget visiting them is a
once-in-a-lifetime experience
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
crazy expensive places to travel to for
this list we’re looking at those
destinations that are known for being
tough on the wallet based on a mix of
travel accommodation food and other
expenses
number 10 Copenhagen Denmark in need of
an adventure in Europe but not sure
where to start take a detour up to the
capital of Denmark this bustling
metropolis began as a fishing village in
the 10th century but since then
Copenhagen has become a modern-day
cultural hub while the city offers a
large variety of museums and art
galleries an active nightlife and
shopping
we recommend staying for a bit of Danish
cuisine foodies will particularly find
Copenhagen desirable as the capital has
15 michelin-starred restaurants for you
to enjoy this includes one of the
planet’s top-rated restaurants known as
Noma which was twice voted the best
restaurant in the world by various
magazines however you should prepare to
fork out some of your savings as meals
there can cost up to roughly $800 per
visit number 9 Bora Bora
French Polynesia Europe not your style
then perhaps you’ll find your ideal
vacation in French Polynesia part of a
tiny string of islands nestled in the
South Pacific Bora Bora offers a
luxurious vacation at a luxurious price
known for its series of overwater
bungalows Bora Bora attracts plenty of
visitors yearning for a taste of the
secluded good life if you want to stay
on land there are a variety of World War
2 tourist spots to visit around the
island with a solid price tag of around
$1,000 for basic accommodations
excluding airfare this island paradise
is for the elite who just need some time
away number 8
Paris France our next stop is thought to
be one of the most romantic cities in
the world home to such landmarks as the
Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Paris is the
premier destination for those travelers
who are in desperate need of
some culture widely considered one of
the most lavish cities in all of Europe
it’s no surprise that this destination
comes with a hefty price tag aside from
what you’ll be spending on your travel
expenses you will want to bring some
walking-around money in order to pick up
some of the city’s decadent chocolate
and wine fare hey we never said romance
and culture would be cheap
number seven Siena Italy if you’re bored
by France why not jump on over to Italy
nestled right in the heart of the Tuscan
hillsides Siena has plenty of
attractions for any tourist hiding in
plain sight in its medieval landscape we
suggest venturing over to the historic
center of Siena now recognized as a
unesco world heritage site to visit
historical monuments such as the Siena
Cathedral and plenty of shopping
destinations depending on the time of
year you may be able to see the famous
Palio di Siena horse race held by yearly
in the city centre number six the
British Virgin Islands who is ready to
visit the playground for Britain’s elite
white sand beaches and bottomless
cocktails await those who care to afford
it on the island of Guana where the rich
can separate themselves from the
problems of us common folk other
offerings in the way of leisure
activities include snorkeling tennis and
yoga if you’re willing to shell out the
dough you can rent out the private
necker island owned by virgin CEO
Richard Branson for a mere sixty
thousand dollars a night number five
Oslo Norway heat sunshine beaches these
are nothing compared to the freezing
cold and a good few ‘red the cultural
and industrial hub of Norway Oslo is an
ideal destination for the well-off yet
inexperienced traveler while the city
has plenty of cultural and shopping
destinations Oslo is host to many
festivals year-round including the Nobel
Peace Prize ceremony and the monumental
annual AEF festival and rock festival
Oslo is known as one of the world’s most
expensive cities due to large deposits
of oil and it’s high standard of living
so make sure you bring along your credit
cards as well as plenty of spending
money number four New York City USA one
of many premier travel destinations in
the United States the city that never
sleeps is the ideal spot for those who
just want a taste of the fast-paced
American lifestyle there are plenty of
landmarks for travellers to visit such
as the Statue of Liberty and Times
Square but many people go just for the
food home to the $1,000 sundae and other
outrageously priced amenities the Big
Apple is the place to go if you want to
burn through some cash believe us
when you travel to NYC you either want
to do it right or forget about it
number three Sydney Australia located on
the country’s populous East Coast
Australia’s capital has attracted
travelers for dozens of years one of the
most popular destinations in the world
Sydney allows individuals to indulge in
many different attractions most notably
the Sydney Opera House as well as the
Royal Botanic Gardens and its multitude
of museums and other cultural landmarks
however since Sydney has consistently
been ranked among the 20 most expensive
cities in the world as well as
Australia’s most expensive city to live
in you can probably expect to pay an arm
and a leg once you land and that’s not
even taking into account the flight to
get there number two London England now
it’s time to head straight into the
heart of England one of the most popular
tourist destinations in the world
London entices millions of travellers
annually due to its variety of
attractions and enduring cultural impact
while plenty of people know about Big
Ben and the London Underground railway
network fewer know that London is the
home to four separate world heritage
sites including the Tower of London
Greenwich the Kew Gardens as well as the
Palace of Westminster so if you want to
visit all the sites cover your airfare
and accommodations as well as sample
some of the cities find pub grub just
make sure you’re willing to shell out a
pretty penny before we spend all of our
savings traveling to our top pick
here are some honorable mentions
number one
Zurich Switzerland located in north
central Switzerland Zurich is a personal
snowy paradise for the rich and famous
who are aching for some powder on the
Alps if winter sports aren’t your forte
this city is also home to many cultural
and entertainment related events such as
the Zurich Film Festival or the techno
infused street parade make sure you have
deep pockets if you’re in the mood for a
swiss adventure though as one can expect
to fork over at least a couple grand for
a nice stay then again that is just a
drop in the bucket if you can afford to
ski on the Alps do you agree with our
list what is your favourite expensive
travel destination for more luxury top
10s published every day be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
budget visiting them is a
once-in-a-lifetime experience
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
crazy expensive places to travel to for
this list we’re looking at those
destinations that are known for being
tough on the wallet based on a mix of
travel accommodation food and other
expenses
number 10 Copenhagen Denmark in need of
an adventure in Europe but not sure
where to start take a detour up to the
capital of Denmark this bustling
metropolis began as a fishing village in
the 10th century but since then
Copenhagen has become a modern-day
cultural hub while the city offers a
large variety of museums and art
galleries an active nightlife and
shopping
we recommend staying for a bit of Danish
cuisine foodies will particularly find
Copenhagen desirable as the capital has
15 michelin-starred restaurants for you
to enjoy this includes one of the
planet’s top-rated restaurants known as
Noma which was twice voted the best
restaurant in the world by various
magazines however you should prepare to
fork out some of your savings as meals
there can cost up to roughly $800 per
visit number 9 Bora Bora
French Polynesia Europe not your style
then perhaps you’ll find your ideal
vacation in French Polynesia part of a
tiny string of islands nestled in the
South Pacific Bora Bora offers a
luxurious vacation at a luxurious price
known for its series of overwater
bungalows Bora Bora attracts plenty of
visitors yearning for a taste of the
secluded good life if you want to stay
on land there are a variety of World War
2 tourist spots to visit around the
island with a solid price tag of around
$1,000 for basic accommodations
excluding airfare this island paradise
is for the elite who just need some time
away number 8
Paris France our next stop is thought to
be one of the most romantic cities in
the world home to such landmarks as the
Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Paris is the
premier destination for those travelers
who are in desperate need of
some culture widely considered one of
the most lavish cities in all of Europe
it’s no surprise that this destination
comes with a hefty price tag aside from
what you’ll be spending on your travel
expenses you will want to bring some
walking-around money in order to pick up
some of the city’s decadent chocolate
and wine fare hey we never said romance
and culture would be cheap
number seven Siena Italy if you’re bored
by France why not jump on over to Italy
nestled right in the heart of the Tuscan
hillsides Siena has plenty of
attractions for any tourist hiding in
plain sight in its medieval landscape we
suggest venturing over to the historic
center of Siena now recognized as a
unesco world heritage site to visit
historical monuments such as the Siena
Cathedral and plenty of shopping
destinations depending on the time of
year you may be able to see the famous
Palio di Siena horse race held by yearly
in the city centre number six the
British Virgin Islands who is ready to
visit the playground for Britain’s elite
white sand beaches and bottomless
cocktails await those who care to afford
it on the island of Guana where the rich
can separate themselves from the
problems of us common folk other
offerings in the way of leisure
activities include snorkeling tennis and
yoga if you’re willing to shell out the
dough you can rent out the private
necker island owned by virgin CEO
Richard Branson for a mere sixty
thousand dollars a night number five
Oslo Norway heat sunshine beaches these
are nothing compared to the freezing
cold and a good few ‘red the cultural
and industrial hub of Norway Oslo is an
ideal destination for the well-off yet
inexperienced traveler while the city
has plenty of cultural and shopping
destinations Oslo is host to many
festivals year-round including the Nobel
Peace Prize ceremony and the monumental
annual AEF festival and rock festival
Oslo is known as one of the world’s most
expensive cities due to large deposits
of oil and it’s high standard of living
so make sure you bring along your credit
cards as well as plenty of spending
money number four New York City USA one
of many premier travel destinations in
the United States the city that never
sleeps is the ideal spot for those who
just want a taste of the fast-paced
American lifestyle there are plenty of
landmarks for travellers to visit such
as the Statue of Liberty and Times
Square but many people go just for the
food home to the $1,000 sundae and other
outrageously priced amenities the Big
Apple is the place to go if you want to
burn through some cash believe us
when you travel to NYC you either want
to do it right or forget about it
number three Sydney Australia located on
the country’s populous East Coast
Australia’s capital has attracted
travelers for dozens of years one of the
most popular destinations in the world
Sydney allows individuals to indulge in
many different attractions most notably
the Sydney Opera House as well as the
Royal Botanic Gardens and its multitude
of museums and other cultural landmarks
however since Sydney has consistently
been ranked among the 20 most expensive
cities in the world as well as
Australia’s most expensive city to live
in you can probably expect to pay an arm
and a leg once you land and that’s not
even taking into account the flight to
get there number two London England now
it’s time to head straight into the
heart of England one of the most popular
tourist destinations in the world
London entices millions of travellers
annually due to its variety of
attractions and enduring cultural impact
while plenty of people know about Big
Ben and the London Underground railway
network fewer know that London is the
home to four separate world heritage
sites including the Tower of London
Greenwich the Kew Gardens as well as the
Palace of Westminster so if you want to
visit all the sites cover your airfare
and accommodations as well as sample
some of the cities find pub grub just
make sure you’re willing to shell out a
pretty penny before we spend all of our
savings traveling to our top pick
here are some honorable mentions
number one
Zurich Switzerland located in north
central Switzerland Zurich is a personal
snowy paradise for the rich and famous
who are aching for some powder on the
Alps if winter sports aren’t your forte
this city is also home to many cultural
and entertainment related events such as
the Zurich Film Festival or the techno
infused street parade make sure you have
deep pockets if you’re in the mood for a
swiss adventure though as one can expect
to fork over at least a couple grand for
a nice stay then again that is just a
drop in the bucket if you can afford to
ski on the Alps do you agree with our
list what is your favourite expensive
travel destination for more luxury top
10s published every day be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
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