Carinthia Instead of Canada: European Travel Lookalikes to Consider
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- Tourism analyst Caroline Bremner and Mandarin Oriental executive Francesco Cefalu recommended European alternatives to long-haul destinations.
- The suggestions come as global crises and security concerns make safety and accessibility more important in destination choices.
- The travel alternatives are aimed at the autumn and winter seasons.
Carinthia could offer an alternative to Canada, while the Dolomites’ Three Peaks evoke the Rocky Mountains. These are among the European travel “dupes” being recommended as travelers reassess long-haul holidays.
Tourism analyst Caroline Bremner, who was born in Scotland, and Francesco Cefalu, chief development officer at Mandarin Oriental, gave their recommendations to the business travel portal Business Traveller.
The recommendations reflect a shift in how people choose destinations. Global crises and security concerns are making safety and ease of access more influential, even as demand for holidays remains high, according to the Europ Assistance Holiday Barometer 2026.
That combination is encouraging travelers to consider European lookalikes instead of popular long-distance destinations this autumn and winter.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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