expensive travel

[ɪkˈspɛnsɪv ˈtrævəl]
noun phrasepl: expensive travels
viagem cara/custosa
1. Journey or trip that costs a large amount of money due to high prices for transportation, accommodation, or activities
Traveling to Europe in summer is expensive travel because hotel prices and flights are at their peak.
Viajar para a Europa no verão é uma viagem cara porque os preços de hotéis e voos estão no pico.
2. Tourism or leisure activity that requires significant financial investment
Expensive travel to exotic destinations requires careful budget planning.
Viagens custosas para destinos exóticos exigem planejamento orçamentário cuidadoso.
In Brazilian culture, expensive travel is often associated with status and aspirational lifestyle. Many Brazilians save for years to take luxury trips abroad, particularly to the United States, Europe, or luxury Caribbean destinations. In American culture, 'expensive travel' reflects the trend of experiential spending, with millennials and Gen Z prioritizing travel experiences despite high costs. The phrase is common in tourism marketing and travel blogs in both countries.
NYC Slang
that trip gonna cost you mad bread / that's a bougie getaway
Synonyms / Sinônimos
costly travelhigh-cost travelpricey travelluxury travelpremium travel
Antonyms / Antônimos
budget travelcheap traveleconomical travelaffordable travelbudget-friendly travel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
viagem cara/viagem custosa
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
viagem cara
Colloquial preference for 'cara' over 'custosa'
São Paulo
viagem de alto custo
More formal business context usage
Portugal
viagem dispendiosa/viagem cara
Portuguese Portuguese prefers 'dispendiosa' in formal contexts

Related Words

luxury vacationfirst-class flightfive-star hoteltravel budgetairfareaccommodation costs

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the bank
cost an arm and a leg
travel like royalty
live large while traveling
splash out on a trip
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