What Is A Dupe?

"Dupe" is short for duplicate. It started in beauty and fashion as a name for a more affordable product that looks, feels, and performs like a pricier, more famous one: the drugstore lipstick that matches the luxury shade, or the $30 sweater that's nearly identical to the $300 version. Gen Z made dupe-hunting a whole culture. Why pay for the name when you can get a similar experience for less?

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We're applying that idea to travel. A destination dupe is a place in the U.S. that captures the look and feel of a famous spot abroad, with no passport, long-haul flight, or months of planning required. Each dupe on our site is matched to its "OG" destination by vibe, whether that's Euro Summer, Alpine Escapes, Tropical Shores, Historic Cities, Coastal Cliffs, or Garden Hideaways. We pair them with side-by-side photos so you can see the resemblance for yourself. Some of the world's most iconic views have stand-ins right here at home, and we want to help you find them.