Expedia did a little digging into the data and discovered several popular travel dupes, not least among which was the Caribbean island of Curaçao as an alternative to St. Martin (or St. Maarten). Per Expedia, searches for flights to Curaçao are up 228 percent.
Both islands are known for their pristine beaches, turquoise waters, European-style architecture, and Euro-Afro-Carib cuisine. (While St. Martin is half-French and half-Dutch, Curaçao has Dutch heritage.)
Curaçao, in particular, is also noted for its spectacular dive sites. In terms of differences, Curaçao is a much larger island with fewer visitors, so it doesn’t feel quite as touristy as St. Martin. Thus, if you’re interested in visiting St. Martin but would prefer fewer crowds, Curaçao is a solid option for your next Caribbean vacation.
Expedia’s other dupes include Taipei for Seoul, which shares a tech-forward culture with vibrant culinary and nightlife scenes; Memphis for Nashville as music-centric destinations in the US; and Québec City for Geneva, similar for their cobblestoned stress, multilingual culture, and proximity to mountains.
This story first appeared on www.travelandleisure.com
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