5 Destinations Now Too Costly for Middle Class
May 7, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via AOL.com

Five popular travel spots have become too expensive for middle-class budgets. Soaring prices for flights, hotels, and dining squeeze affordability. Destinations face backlash over overtourism and inflation. Savvy travelers pivot to hidden gems and off-season deals. The shift prompts rethinking luxury versus value in vacations.
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