10) 10. Taj Mahal / Brighton Pavilion The majestic architecture of the Taj Mahal in India is resembled by the Royal Pavilion along the English seaside town of Brighton. Both buildings have beautiful gardens to wander around and soak in the sun. placeholder image
10) 10. Taj Mahal / Brighton Pavilion The majestic architecture of the Taj Mahal in India is resembled by the Royal Pavilion along the English seaside town of Brighton. Both buildings have beautiful gardens to wander around and soak in the sun. | submit

The top 10 romantic destination 'dupes' this Valentines Day - and the Lancashire destination that comes 1st

By Catherine Musgrove

Senior reporter

Published 9th Feb 2024, 16:01 GMT
Updated 9th Feb 2024, 16:05 GMT

If you're romantic, but on a budget.....

Travel experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have revealed 10 destination dupes for couples to visit the world’s most romantic landmarks right on their doorstep. 

Rather than spending a fortune on a romantic trip away this Valentine's Day, Britons can visit some of the UK’s best-kept secret spots that resemble romantic landmarks across the globe. 

 They include dupes of Venice, Brooklyn Bridge, and there's a special place in Lancashire you might want to visit.

Here are the ten best romantic destination dupes:

5. Brooklyn Bridge / Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol The iconic Brooklyn Bridge offers spectacular views of the surrounding magic of New York City. But Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol offers tourists a destination dupe to visit, with panoramic views in a picturesque setting.

5. 5. Brooklyn Bridge / Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol

5. Brooklyn Bridge / Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol The iconic Brooklyn Bridge offers spectacular views of the surrounding magic of New York City. But Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol offers tourists a destination dupe to visit, with panoramic views in a picturesque setting. | Stress Free Car Rental Photo: Stress Free Car Rental

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4. Venice / Cambridge The city that sits on water, Venice, is an incredibly romantic destination for Valentine’s Day. But rather than hopping on a plane, couples should take a day trip to Cambridge and have a go at punting, reminiscent of the gondolas in Venice.

6. 4. Venice / Cambridge

4. Venice / Cambridge The city that sits on water, Venice, is an incredibly romantic destination for Valentine’s Day. But rather than hopping on a plane, couples should take a day trip to Cambridge and have a go at punting, reminiscent of the gondolas in Venice. | Stress Free Car Rentals Photo: Stress Free Car Rentals

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3. Niagara Falls / Devil’s Bridge Falls, Wales Lovers of the iconic Niagara Falls on the US and Canadian border should head over to the pretty Devil’s Bridge Falls nestled in the quaint village of Ceredigion, Wales, just outside of Aberystwyth.

7. Lovers of the iconic Niagara Falls on the US and Canadian border should head over to the pretty Devil’s Bridge Falls nestled in the quaint village of Ceredigion, Wales, just outside of Aberystwyth.

3. Niagara Falls / Devil’s Bridge Falls, Wales Lovers of the iconic Niagara Falls on the US and Canadian border should head over to the pretty Devil’s Bridge Falls nestled in the quaint village of Ceredigion, Wales, just outside of Aberystwyth. | Stress Free Car Rentals Photo: Stress Free Car Rentals

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2. Maldives beaches / Vatersay Bay, Scotland The gorgeous white sands of the Maldives beaches are popular for romantic trips and honeymoons. But Vatersay Bay in the Hebrides, Scotland also offers large white-sand beaches and crystal blue seas with views that are just as scenic as the Maldives.

8. 2. Maldives beaches / Vatersay Bay, Scotland

2. Maldives beaches / Vatersay Bay, Scotland The gorgeous white sands of the Maldives beaches are popular for romantic trips and honeymoons. But Vatersay Bay in the Hebrides, Scotland also offers large white-sand beaches and crystal blue seas with views that are just as scenic as the Maldives. | Stress Free Car Rentals Photo: Stress Free Car Rentals

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