Destination swaps: cheaper alternatives to traditional holiday hotspots

Holidaymakers are seeking the same travel experience in lesser-known locations

Sandy beach, with beach umbrellas, and clear blue sea of Ksamil, Albania
Close to Corfu, Albania's Ksamil islands are known as the 'Ionian pearl'
(Image credit: Frans Sellies / Getty Images)

Our holiday habits are changing in a bid to "avoid the impact of over-tourism, save money and make new discoveries". Holidaymakers are increasingly on the lookout for "alternatives to more obvious holiday hotspots", and opting for "step-sibling" destinations that offer a similar experience.

According to the British Airways Travel Trends Report, released last week, 31% of UK consumers said they would opt for "lesser-known alternative locations".

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Adrienne Wyper has been a freelance sub-editor and writer for The Week's website and magazine since 2015. As a travel and lifestyle journalist, she has also written and edited for other titles including BBC Countryfile, British Travel Journal, Coast, Country Living, Country Walking, Good Housekeeping, The Independent, The Lady and Woman’s Own.