Internet searches for the ‘best beaches’ have skyrocketed to over 245,000 in the past month alone across the UK, showing that holidaymakers are on the hunt for the perfect coastal getaway this summer.

Whilst many dream of turquoise waters and powder-soft sands, recent interest in ‘budget holiday’ searches has increased massively in the past month, suggesting value for money is a top priority for Brits planning their 2025 holidays.

In response, Parkdean Resorts has revealed five UK 'beach dupes' that are alternatives for trending international holiday hotspots, which offer the same beauty and charm as their abroad alternatives - and three of them are in the South West, with Cornwall's Porthcurno Beach taking the top spot.

Dorset's Shell Bay Beach is the second South West beach on the lis

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