We often scoff at celebrities’ frivolous purchases, but at least they find ways to enjoy their money.

A 2014 Gallup poll found that the average American spent about $94 a day doing ordinary things like stopping by the gas station or shopping online. Spending money that way certainly doesn’t sound very fun, which is something a lot of people can use in larger doses.

So maybe you should take cues from the top-earners and get a little crazier with your money? If that sound like fun to you, click through for 40 exciting — and unusual — ways to spend your money.

1. Cruise the World

If you have a lot of time on your hands, take a world cruise. According to CruiseCritic.com, expect to pay anywhere from around $15,000 to about $200,000 — and possibly more, depending on the itinerary, length of the cruise, your cabin and the cruise line. Even if the price is six figures, it’s a relative value when you think about how much you would spend in airfare and hotels to visit all of those destinations otherwise.

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