Destination dupes: vacation destinations you didn't expect

🌍 More and more travelers are looking for affordable alternatives to popular vacation destinations. Maybe you want to experience the Maldives or dream of a city trip to New York, but your budget can't handle it. No worries! Destination dupes offer a smart solution for vacationers. Are you looking for a vacation experience that resembles your dream destination, but without the high price tag? Then we've made a handy list for your summer.

Aveiro, Portugal | Venice, Italy

🛶 Everyone knows the floating city, Venice. Instead, you can go to Aveiro in Portugal. This city offers a mix of culture and natural beauty. It crosses canals and is located on the Ria de Aveiro, but what the city is really known for are the colorful moliceiro boats. These were once used for harvesting seaweed, but now carry tourists around.

Sicily | Italy

🍝 Italy is a wonderful country and offers a perfect mix of cuisine, passion, history, culture and landscapes. Actually, you want to experience the atmosphere of Italy, but you'd rather skip the crowds. Then go to Sicily! Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea with a coastline of 1000 kilometers. Experience highlights like visiting the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento or climb Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. I say book it!

Sunny beach, Bulgaria | Ibiza, Spain

🎉 Dancing until sunrise in the hippest clubs with the most famous DJs? Then your thoughts immediately drift to Ibiza. Unfortunately, you pay top dollar there, actually you're looking for a cheap alternative. Sunny Beach in Bulgaria is an excellent choice for the same vibrant atmosphere. Sunny Beach has a beach that stretches no less than 8 kilometers with a boulevard full of bars, discos and beach clubs.

Palermo, Italy | Lisbon, Portugal

🏛️ Lisbon is a super fun place for a city trip, but the Italian counterpart Palermo is just as beautiful. Palermo is the capital of Sicily, no wonder we've already mentioned this country once! The bustling capital offers a mix of history, culture and Mediterranean charm. This beautiful place has experienced various influences throughout the centuries, which can be seen in the architecture and atmosphere. For example, visit the Cattedrale di Palermo or the Zisa castle.

Paros, Greece | Mykonos, Greece

🏖️ Everyone who thinks of Greece thinks of the beautiful white houses and beaches. Paros offers the same as Mykonos, but with less tourism and much cheaper prices. At least for now, because anyone who has seen the Netflix series One Day will recognize this dupe. Maybe the series can bring change to this tranquility. So quickly visit the port city Parikia, fishing village Naoussa or the beautiful beaches with crystal clear water.

Where are you going this summer?

✈️ It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a wonderful vacation with a friendlier price tag. Whether you want to visit volcanoes, lie on white beaches or discover the nightlife. The planning can begin! Which destination dupe will you choose?