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Check out these savvy swaps for a beautiful holiday, minus the high price

- ELLA DOVE

Looking for white sands and clear waters or an epic mountain getaway surrounded by nature? There's no need to shell out for that. Searches for 'destination dupes' - that is, swapping more well-known faraway destinations for lookalike locations with lower price tags and fewer crowds - has hit an all-time high, according to Google Trends. Take a look at these hidden gems across the UK and Europe.

Swap the Caribbean for Cornwall

For picture-postcard coastlines with long, endless stretches of sand and turquoise waters, look no further than Cornwall. On a sunny day, Carbis Bay near St Ives rivals the Caribbean.

This privately-owned, pristine 25-acre beach has been awarded a Blue Flag for the last 18 years, and its calm waters are perfect for swimmers of all abilities. Activities include paddleboarding or kayaking, spotting dolphins and seals in the bay or simply laying back to soak up the sun.