Travel destination dupes for 2025📍🗺️

Instead of the Seychelles, travel to the French island of Corsica

Corsica and the Seychelles are both stunning island destinations, that both boast some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. You'll find every type of beach in Corsica, given it has over 200 beaches along its stunning 1000km coast, all of which have crystal-clear waters and many being white-sand beaches, such as Cupabia Beach, San Ciprianu Beach and Saleccia Beach.

Instead of Cappadocia, travel to Bardenas Reales in Spain

Did you know there are rock formations in Spain that resemble the “fairy chimneys” found in the popular tourist destination of Cappadocia, Türkiye? A semi-desert region at the foot Navarre, this UNESCO site offers similar otherworldly views and unique landscapes to Cappadocia, without the high tourist prices. Stay in nearby towns like Tudela, where there are plenty of affordable hotels and agritourism options. Plus, it's much easier to reach than Cappadocia, which requires an indirect flight via Istanbul.

Instead of Cappadocia, visit Matera in Italy

Again, Matera is a much easier destination to reach than Cappadocia, since you'll have to travel through Istanbul to get there. Fly directly to the nearby city of Bari then drive to Matera. This city offers cave accommodations and stunning scenery. Plus, being in Italy means you’ll also be treated to fantastic cuisine.

Instead of Hawaii, opt for the Azores Islands

The Azores islands are a chain of Portuguese islands in the Atlantic. The lush green scenery, dramatic coastline and volcanic beaches mimic those found in Hawaii. Not only is Hawaii far away (and therefore expensive to fly to), but also the accommodation and general expenses are much more affordable in the Azores than what you'd find in Hawaii. So, it's a win-win.

You could also try nearby Madeira, another Portugese island not too far from the Azores Island (closer to Morcocco), that has a similar vibe.

Instead of Bolivia’s Salt Flats, visit Chott el Djerid in Tunisia

Did you know that Tunisia has salt flats?! If you're a Star Wars fan then maybe you did. Not only does Chott el Djerid feature as the location of Luke's childhood home, but there are also pink salt lakes in the area. SO cool and no need to pay the airfare all the way to South America.

Instead of Komodo Islands in Indonesia, visit Crete

Pink sand beaches are on the rise, and although the pink beaches of the Komodo Islands have been doing the rounds on Instagram, the Greek island of Crete is also a great place to experience this natural beauty. The beaches might be a bit more crowded than those in Indonesia (particularly in European summer months), but if you can visit the gorgeous Elafonissi beach early in the day or in shoulder season, it makes all the difference.

Instead of Lake Louise in Banff, visit Lake Bled in Slovenia.

When people think of Banff, they envision the vibrant blue waters of Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. However, we've got plenty of turquoise blue lakes to choose from this side of the pond. Slovenia's Lake Bled is a great alternative, with its stunning alpine lake surrounded by mountains and hiking trails, creating postcard-perfect views. Although just as scenic, Lake Bled is also much more affordable than Banff.

Instead of Banff, visit The Dolomites, Italy

Looking for a Banff dupe? With some of the best mountains in the world in Europe, it's not going to be hard to find you an affordable alternative. The Dolomites in Italy offers jaw-dropping mountain landscapes, outdoor adventures (hiking in summer and skiing in winter), and scenic drives. The Dolomites is particularly affordable and has fewer crowds in the off or shoulder-season. Use Cortina d'Ampezzo as a base, where you can find both luxury and budget-friendly accommodation options, and explore from there in the day.

Instead of Southeast Asia, visit Albania

Ok, this might sound strange, but here us out... Albania is such an underrated and diverse country. Due to the long length of Albania, each region has a different vibe. The North is known for its stunning waterfalls and turquoise rivers, resembling what you'd see in Thailand and Laos, and it's great for hiking too. The South has crystal clear seas and fun night life, like you'd expect from the Thai islands or Malaysia's Langkawi. Plus, it's super affordable.

Instead of Pamukkale, Türkiye, visit Terme di Saturnia in Tuscany

Locaed in Turscany, Italy, Terme di Saturnia also offers natural hot springs that are layered ontop of each other to make unique cliffside infinity pools. In both destinations, the pools are geothermal hot springs, making for the ultimate wellness escape, having been used for centuries for their healing properties.

Instead of Orlando, visit Paris, France

Orlando is the notorious theme park destination, but Disneyland Paris is much closer and offers a lot of the same thrills. It's currently undergoing a major make-over too, with renovations to the Walt Disney Studios Park entrance and Studio 1. The best time to visit will be mid-summer 2025 onwards, when the refurb of Big Thunder Mountain will be completed and everything will be brand-spanking-new.

It'll still be pricey, but the overall cost of visiting Paris will be a lot cheaper than Orlando when you consider the flights, accommodation and attractions.