Mexico is one of the destinations continuing to attract visitors in the time of coronavirus, according to new insight from online travel agency CheapCaribbean.
One of the most accessible and few international destinations Americans can travel to with limited COVID-19 restrictions, Mexico now makes up 70 percent of CheapCaribbean’s bookings, signaling a 20 percent rise since the pandemic began.
The OTA has also noticed a significant increase in last-minute bookings, with more travelers looking to make reservations within 30 days of their stay to give themselves more flexibility as coronavirus restrictions change.
CheapCaribbean is also seeing more travelers booking extended stays with the ability to take their work and school with them. As of August 2020, stays of 14 or more nights are up 12 percent year-over-year, the OTA reports.
Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of CheapCaribbean’s 2021 bookings are from travelers who postposed their trip this year due to COVID-19. By comparison, the same percentage (65 percent) of 2020 bookings are for new trips.
While perhaps riskier, those traveling prior to the end of 2020 are taking advantage of low rates at properties throughout Mexico and the Caribbean.
According to CheapCaribbean, properties like Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa and Secrets Maroma Beach are experiencing steady demand amid the pandemic.
Gallery: The Most, Least Expensive Luxury Hotel Rooms Around the World (TravelPulse)
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Luxury for All Budgets
The Luxury Bed Co. recently analyzed prices from Booking.com for hotel rooms with a double bed for two adults with a check-in date of October 7, 2021, and a check-out the following day. Using Euromonitor’s list of the world’s most-visited cities and an article from The Culture Trip detailing the most extravagant cities around the world, the U.K.-based company put together a comprehensive list of 100 luxury rooms ranging from less than $80 to nearly $12,000 per night. Here are the five most expensive and cheapest.
The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection
The five-star Lanesborough hotel in London, which is home to more than 90 luxe suites and bedrooms, is one of only nine properties that The Luxury Bed Co. analyzed with a nightly room rate north of $5,000. The hotel’s most epic level of comfort is available for $6,360 per night.
City of Dreams Macau – Nuwa Macau
A luxury stay on the south coast of China doesn’t get any better than at the City of Dreams Macau – Nuwa Macau, where the finest room will set travelers back about $7,360 per night.
Hotel d’Inghilterra Roma – Starhotels Collezione
Situated in the heart of Rome, the five-star Hotel d’Inghilterra offers guests an ideal location in one of the world’s most coveted destinations in addition to an exceptional stay. However, neither come cheap as the property’s priciest luxury room comes in at just over $9,500.
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
The glamorous Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires prides itself on boasting unparalleled luxury and that’s just what guests will find inside of the property’s most expensive room, which goes for more than $10,160 per night.
InterContinental Geneva
With a price tag just shy of $12,000 for the night, Switzerland’s InterContinental Geneva is home to the most expensive luxury rooms you can book. Located just minutes from the United Nations, this five-star property caters to luxury seekers and VIPs.
Hotel Mercure Brasilia Lider
Brazil’s four-star Hotel Mercure Brasilia Lider is among the best luxury options for budget-conscious visitors to South America, with a comfortable queen room going for a wallet-friendly $207 per night.
Sheraton Guilin Hotel
The Sheraton Guilin Hotel in China is the fourth-cheapest luxury room with a nightly rate of just $1 cheaper than Hotel Mercure Brasilia Lider at $206. The five-star downtown hotel also boasts a gym, pool and on-site dining.
ANA Crowne Plaza Narita
Elsewhere in Asia, Japan’s four-star ANA Crowne Plaza Narita is another affordable luxury option. Travelers can expect to pay $169 per night for a relaxing room equipped with a king-sized bed, among other comfortable amenities.
b Hotel Bali & Spa
The b Hotel Bali & Spa in Indonesia offers travelers luxury for under $100 per night with a room rate of just over $95. What’s more, the four-star property is only a 10-minute drive from the popular Kuta Beach.
Hotel Grand Regency
The cheapest luxury bed can be found at the Hotel Grand Regency in Delhi, India. The room, which features a double-sized bed, will only set guests back $76 per night. That’s nearly 158 times cheaper than the most expensive room at the InterContinental Geneva.
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