If you cut a few corners and follow this expert advice, you can be living a life of luxury in a less sought-after spot, experiencing paradise holidays just like the rich and famous.

Whether it's a stay in a palace, a yacht trip, or a unique underwater  hotel, who says you can't experience a trip just like the rich and not have to cough up half as much? The Telegraph have compiled some strong contenders for getaways that feel just as exclusive but come without the hefty price tag.

Steering away from package holidays and all-inclusive resorts, these low-key finds will have you staying in the most gorgeous slice of paradise. Carefully compiled is a small but mighty list of holidays, along with a number of trusted  travel agents that help make it all the more easy and cheap.

There's nothing that can quite top the exclusivity of an uninhabited Pacific island, and it's even better if it matches the same vibe as the ultra-expensive holidays that the likes of Beyoncé, Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey head out on. As well-known names have a tendency to fork out tens of thousands on a retreat to the likes of The Brando in French Polynesia, there's another spot offering the same tropical views for far less.

In Fiji, you can rent a trendy beach bungalow on Likuri Island, starting from as little as £29 per night. It sits just a 15-minute drive away and a short boat ride from the international airport, so it's not too much trouble to access, while giving you that perfect palm tree escape you could only dream of. 

South Seas stays offer snorkelling and scuba diving on the breathtaking offshore reefs and turquoise waters that meet soft sands. When booking with Loveholidays, they have offers for a week on the island with flights from London Heathrow and a room for £1,079 per person. This is eye-wateringly low in comparison to the typical 16k budget the celebs are willing to splash. 

Nothing scream millionaire lifestyle more than a superyacht, but of course it costs millions to buy one andd often has you paying hundreds of thousands just to rent one, even for a short stay. If you take away a few luxuries like a helipad, spa and gym, you can charter a yacht when booking through Click&Boat.

The exclusive yacht set sail across the Caribbean and costs significantly less than a cruise. This sizeable 42-foot skippered catamaran costs £4,425 for six guests, and with flights added to that, you could be paying just £1,500 per person to live like Leonardo DiCaprio for a week.

Pop star and actor Nick Jonas and his wife Priyanka Chopra hired this dreamy palace for two of their wedding ceremonies, but who can blame them when the price for luxury is far lower than its competitors? Umaid Bhawan Palace in India lives up to its regal name with 26 acres of vast land and 347 rooms to gawk at.

The luxurious residency, believed to be the sixth-largest private property in the entire world, houses the most breathtaking sandstone, marble and gilding that you can soak up for far less than you'd expect. Through Timbuktu Travel, you can enjoy the royal lifestyle with rooms starting at just £168 per night.

The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s underwater suite is a famed spot, known for its rich guest list, but it sets a family back around £12,266, according to The Telegraph, when using Luxury Escapes. However, if you're wanting the unique experience of an underwater stay but are not quite willing to fork out thousands, you can have your cake and eat it, sleeping with the fishes in Sweden.

In May 2026, for just £277, there's a bed and breakfast with your name on it, as artist Mikael Genberg is restoring his famous underwater art installation. Found just 90 minutes outside of Stockholm, lucky guests can expect to see a wide range of sea life, including predatory bass, pike, and pikeperch, along with the odd jellyfish as you lie in your bed.