Five Dream Destinations Now Priced Out for Middle-Class Travelers

Paradise comes with a price tag. Key West, Cape Cod, Iceland, Italy, and Hawaii have transformed from accessible getaways into luxury-only experiences as surging demand and limited availability drive costs skyward. Private cottages in Cape Cod now exceed $2,000 nightly, while Italian coastal towns charge $500-plus for underwhelming hotels and $35 meals that once cost $10-15.