Traveling costs a lot of money, but the price of a trip can fluctuate tremendously depending on the destination.
Hotels.com recently released its annual Hotels Price Index, a report on hotel prices in major destinations across the world that's based on Hotels.com bookings.
As part of this report, they found the destinations where U.S. travelers paid the most for hotel rooms—and some of the choices are surprising.
Instead of sleeping in notoriously expensive cities like Paris or London, Americans are spending more on hotel rates in places like Southampton, Bermuda and Moorea, French Polynesia.
The most expensive destination on this list by far was Bora Bora in the French Polynesia, with an average price of $855 per night.
20. Lake Louise, Canada: $313 per night
Book the Post Hotel & Spa in Lake Louise.
19. Salmiyah, Kuwait: $323 per night
Book the Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait in Salmiyah.
18. Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands: $325 per night
Book the The Ritz-Carlton in Seven Mile Beach.
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