A travel trend for 2024 is visiting “destination dupes,” alternative destinations for popular places. These five places with a European feel are easily accessible and more affordable than traveling across the pond.
New Orleans for France
The Big Easy maintains its French heritage with its cuisine and Creole culture.
Colorado for Switzerland
Visitors come for snow-capped mountains and skiing.
Boston for Great Britain
The city boasts urban parks and London-influenced design.
St. Augustine for Spain
Spanish influenced cuisine and architecture from Spain’s 200-year rule.
Orange County in Virginia for Italy
Dozens of excellent wineries nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills.
– The Travel 100 staff