International holidays can be tough when you've got Champagne tastes and a beer budget - particularly in this current climate. Perhaps that's why Expedia crowned 2024 the year of destination dupes , a term used to sub the real McCoy for a cheaper substitute that's similar in looks or feel. In the spirit of budgeting while also showcasing some of the top spots around our country, consider the following 'domestic destination dupes' the next time you're due for a break.
READ MORE: The Gold Coast hotel package that has everything you need for the perfect weekend away Just because everyone else is headed for the whitewashed shores of Santorini and Mykonos this northern summer doesn't mean you have to follow suit - not when an alternative with that same azure water can be found just off the coast of Perth. Rottnest Island , located 19 kilometres offshore, offers a wide range of snorkel spots across its 63 beaches (check out The Basin, Parakeet Bay and the shipwreck at Henrietta Rocks), but you can also book a high-speed boat tour , feast on fresh seafood at a seaside eatery such as Isola or lock in a four-hour Luxe Island Seafood Cruise with Rottnest Cruises . Best of all, not only is Rottnest Island far less crowded than those European islands, but it also has the one thing they do not: soft, white sand on which to spread out a towel.
READ MORE: Daydream Island: The perfect family escape where kids eat for free Sure, Bordeaux, located on the Garonne in southwestern France, might b.