Millennial and Gen Z travelers are over tourist traps.
Matt Berna, the president of Intrepid Travel, a small group travel company, told Business Insider that his company has seen a shift away from popular destinations among tourists between 18- and 35- years old.
According to Berna, young travelers aren’t bogged down by FOMO — or the “fear of missing out” — that influenced older generations. Instead, they want to set the tone.
“They want to be a trendsetter, going to the next cool place,” he said.
That’s why more young folks are booking so-called “destination dupes,” alternative vacation spots that are more affordable and less crowded than the well-known locations.
Intrepid Travel compiled a list of destination dupes travelers should consider this year.
Visit Corsica instead of Positano.
According to Intrepid Travel, the Mediterranean island of Corsica is a good alternative to Positano, a cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast in Italy.
“Unlike the bustling and tourist-heavy atmosphere of Positano, Corsica …