While those of us with average incomes might take the canoe out on the weekends, rich people leave port in luxury yachts.
And while some of us spend time snuggling our Labrador retrievers, others pay visits to their countryside stables.
Yes, the wealthy tend to lead different lives from the rest of us. From driving race cars to hunting game in
Africa, here are some of the
many exciting activities the rich
enjoy.
YACHTING
You don't need to take a cruise with people you don't know if you can afford to sail in a yacht. And because most of the larger boats come equipped with a captain and crew, you need not know how to sail to hit the open water.
Unfortunately, you do need to have a large bank account to enjoy this activity. Renting one can run you $5,000 a day, according to TheRichest. And according to Forbes, a 170-foot yacht can cost as much as $50 million to buy outright. But believe it or not, some luxury yachts cost much,
much more.
POLO
Polo-a team sport played on horseback-is favored by the royals. So, it's no surprise that it's also an expensive hobby.
For example, a full membership in the Detroit Polo Club costs $3,000 a year. And that doesn't include the price to buy a horse, which can be as high as $250,000 for a polo pony, according to the Boston Globe.
RACE CAR DRIVING
If you have an adventurous side and a love of cars, high-performance race car driving can offer extreme fun as you speed around a track. But don't get too excited. It can cost up to $950 for three eight-minute driving sessions, according to Nascar Racing Experience.
BIG-GAME HUNTING
Hunting isn't necessarily an expensive hobby. But if you want to hunt big game, be prepared to empty your wallet. It can cost tens of thousands of dollars for the thrill of hunting lions, elephants and other big-game animals. And some hunting expeditions can cost up to $70,000, according to USA Today.
BALLROOM DANCING
Taking a ballroom dancing class here or there probably isn't going to break the bank. But if you turn ballroom dancing into a serious hobby and start competing, the cost of competition fees, lessons, transportation and other expenses can reach $10,000 per year, according to CostHelper. That's not too surprising, given that competitive-level dance lessons alone cost $50 to $200 per couple per session.