5 Dreamy Travel Retreats That Cost More Than Your Annual Salary
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Luxury travel goes beyond just five-star resorts. It includes experiences so exclusive they cost more than an entire year’s salary.
For those willing to splurge, these five retreats are the epitome of indulgence, offering over-the-top escapes with prices to match.
Maldives Beach House
- Price: estimated $44,000 for two weeks
A stay in one of these secluded beachfront villas at The Nautilus Maldives offers total privacy, personalized service, and the kind of barefoot luxury few ever experience. Each villa comes with a private sundeck, a Maldivian-style swing and a pool just steps from the water.
Hotel Suite in the Italian Lakes
- Price: estimated $76,000 for two weeks
Overlooking the most picturesque stretch of Lake Como, Italy, the historic Grand Hotel Tremezzo delivers elegance and exclusivity. Luxury lovers can book a Rooftop Grand Suite and benefit from two full bathrooms, a spacious living area, and a dining space opening onto a teakwood terrace with a private whirlpool. The hotel’s five dining venues, curated by legendary Italian chef Gualtiero Marchesi, add to the whole experience.
Mexican Beach Villa
- Price: estimated $95,000 for two weeks
Set on a pristine stretch of Tulum’s Caribbean coast, the Papaya Playa Project blends wellness with extravagance. Casa Viento is a five-bedroom beachfront villa that offers panoramic ocean views, spacious outdoor lounges and direct beach access. What drives the price up even more? A daily holistic massage, making relaxation a full-time activity.
Private Yacht Charter in the Caribbean
- Price: $190,000 for two weeks
Chartering a luxury yacht means waking up to a different secluded beach every morning. This 95-foot Sunseeker, “Accidental Success II”, comes with a professional crew of four, five staterooms, a Jacuzzi, a wet bar and an open-air dining area. The flybridge offers the best spot for sunset cocktails, while the swim platform gives direct access to the Caribbean’s crystal-clear waters.
Exclusive Private Island
- Price: over $150,000 per night
Sir Richard Branson’s private Necker Island spans 74 acres and is available for exclusive hire for anyone willing and able to spend six figures for one night. Booking the whole island means a group holiday of up to 48 adults and six children. Guests stay in Balinese-style villas, enjoy gourmet dining and have access to every amenity imaginable. With white sand beaches, coral reefs and wildlife encounters, it’s the ultimate tropical escape — if the budget allows.
(Prices based on vacations taken in April or May 2025)
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