Nantucket beats out Italian and French coasts for world's priciest beach destination, travel magazine claims. NANTUCKET - Nantucket has been named the most expensive beach destination in the world, according to a recent survey by TravelMag.com. The publication had a particular way of coming up with its ranking.
1- Praia do Cassino Beach, Brazil (150 miles/241 km)By far and away, the longest beach in the world is the Praia do Cassino Beach, which runs for over 150 miles (241 km) from Rio down to Uruguay.
Spain with five beaches, Italy with four, and Portugal and Greece with two apiece are the top awarded countries on the list. “We have seen some wild beaches top ranked this year, showing an interest in nature less-crowded destinations and less-known places for summer holidays in Europe,” the EBD notes.
Baia do Sancho, Brazil. About 220 miles off the coast of Brazil, Baia do Sancho is regularly deemed the world's best beach. UNESCO designation and careful government protections keep it and the entire Fernando de Noronha archipelago pristine.
On average, a family of four should expect to spend a little over $4,500 for a beach vacation. With that number in mind, you would need to save for nine months if you can only afford to set aside $500 each month.
With some of the world's best islands, it's no surprise that the Maldives is a favorite destination for travelers who want to be surrounded by the clearest water in the world.
1. Los Cristianos, Tenerife, Spain. When it comes to warm weather and beaches in Europe, Spain usually has the best offer. It will probably require an extra flight to visit the warmest ones since these are in the spectacular Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands.
The Caribbean island of St.Barts is the most expensive vacation destination in the world, largely because of its high accommodation costs, which average $1,770 per night, according to the analysis. Average hotel rates in Switzerland's Gstaad (No.