IF you want to live like an A-lister on your next holiday without paying eye-watering French Riviera prices, you’ll want to check out this Turkish hotspot.
Dubbed the St Tropez of Turkey, Bodrum delivers boutique beach clubs, yacht-packed marinas, and turquoise bays on a budget.
The best part? Holidays here can cost you hundreds of pounds less when compared to its French rival.
According to travel experts at First Choice, holidaymakers who swap St Tropez for Bodrum can save an impressive £440 per person on their trip, which is 43% cheaper.
This is based on comparing a seven-night, all inclusive stay at the four-star Bodrum Holiday Resort and Spa with a week-long stay at the four-star Hôtel Brin d’Azur in St Tropez.
While the St Tropez holiday would cost you £951pp, the Bodrum holiday would cost just £590pp.
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And if you’re on a tighter budget, you can even bag yourself a break from £313pp with First Choice.
The holiday savings don’t stop when you land, either.
A three-course meal for two in Bodrum sets you back roughly €46 (£39) compared to €68 (£58) in St Tropez.
Local beers are also more than 50% cheaper, making going out for food and drink around one third cheaper overall.
Everything you’d be looking for in St Tropez – a glamorous waterfront, celeb-spotting, fancy bars and beach clubs – can also be found in Bodrum.
Famous figures including Kate Moss and even Royal Family members have been spotted strolling its glamorous streets.
Beyond the glam beach clubs and sunset cocktails, Bodrum packs in world-class history.
Visitors can explore the ruins of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Or you could wander medieval Bodrum Castle, built using stones salvaged from the ancient tomb itself.
Late summer and early autumn are prime times to visit for prices, temperatures and beating the crowds.
Average temperatures sit around a warm 29°C in September, meaning you can soak up the sunshine long after the peak summer rush has passed.
For the ultimate day trip, you can even tick off two countries in one holiday.
Daily ferries zip across the Aegean to the Greek island of Kos in under an hour for just €35 (£30) return – meaning you could eat your breakfast in Turkey and dinner in Greece.
Alternatively, hop aboard a traditional wooden boat at the harbour to sail around hidden coves and quiet swimming spots, giving you a taste of the glitzy sailing life for a fraction of the cost.
Prices correct at the time of publication.