Calypso dreams hurt the pocket

The Caribbean with its sublime beaches, blazing sun and the sound of the calypso may be inviting, but like a designer label, the trip may just dig a little too deep in your bank balance. A trip to England for the 1999 World Cup cost about Rs 1.5 lakh. In 2003, a trip to South Africa would have set you back by about Rs 90,000, but if you are planning a trip to the West Indies, get ready to shell out at least Rs 2.5 lakh.