'Destination dupes' — more affordable alternatives to popular tourist destinations — is a new trend reshaping where we travel. Influenced by Tiktok and the desire for unique experiences, it is leading more holidaymakers to swap Alicante for Albania and Benidorm for Bosnia. These lesser-known locations offer similar experiences and excitement for a fraction of the price as well as the advantage of avoiding places already experiencing overtourism and promoting those more off the beaten track.

Bosnia

A country steeped in Muslim history with a great choice of halal-friendly hotels

from £117

8.3

Pino Nature Hotel

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herz.

All halal foodAlcohol-free propertyIndoor pool • Ladies-only • Fully-secludedIndoor pool • Private-hire • Fully-secludedWellness & Spa • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded

15%

17%

20%

Tunisia

Sandy beaches and well-preserved Roman sites offering excellent value

from £201

8.8

Iberostar Waves Averroes

Hammamet, Tunisia

Some halal foodAlcohol-free roomBeach • Mixed-gender • Modest swimwear allowedOutdoor pool • Mixed-gender • Modest swimwear allowedSauna, Spa treatment room(s) • Private-hire • Fully-secluded

2%

4%

6%

Zanzibar

Palm trees, pristine sandy beaches, and deep blue oceans

from £73

8.7

Tasneem Islamic Luxury Suites

Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

All halal foodAlcohol-free propertyBeach • Mixed-gender • Modest swimwear allowedOutdoor pool • Ladies-only • Fully-secludedWellness & Spa • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded

10%

15%

20%

Albania

An up and coming Muslim-friendly destination with beautiful beaches

from £97

9.3

Bougainville Bay Hotel

Sarandë, Albania

Some halal foodAlcohol-free roomBeach • Mixed-gender • Modest swimwear allowedOutdoor pool • Mixed-gender • Modest swimwear allowedSauna • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded

2%

4%

6%

Uzbekistan

Monumental cities and rich Islamic heritage on its historic Silk Roads

from £67

9.3

Central Palace Halal Hotel

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

All halal foodAlcohol-free propertyIndoor pool • Private-hire • Fully-secludedWellness & Spa • Private-hire • Fully-secludedSpa centre, Sauna, Steam room, Hammam • Private-hire • Fully-secluded

5%

7%

10%

Saudi Arabia

Experience its leisure resorts in Jeddah and on the Red Sea coast

from £151

8.8

Shirvan Hotel City Yard Jeddah

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

All halal foodAlcohol-free propertyOutdoor pool • Ladies-only • Fully-secludedOutdoor pool • Private-hire • Fully-secludedWellness & Spa • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded

5%

8%

10%

Dupe destinations - try somewhere different this year

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