Popular summer holiday destinations are popular for a reason, and this leads to a drive in demand and an uptick in costs for those looking to stay there.Those looking to save money and budget their summer holiday are using a tactic known as "destination duping" - sourcing a similar or the same experience in a cheaper country or city.
Valencia has recently been named the world’s best destination dupe, and top alternative for Barcelona, with a dupe destination score of 9.24/10 from travel experts at 1st Move International. If you are interested in an adventure further afield, Kuala Lumpur has emerged as Singapore’s most popular alternative, with a dupe destination score of 7.92/10.
For those fond of the luxury of Dubai, then Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, has increasingly been seen as an alternative.