A travel expert has revealed some good alternative destinations (stock image) (Image: Getty) There’s nothing worse than accidentally choosing a busy tourist trap for a calming getaway break when you thought you’d booked a hidden gem. For many, crowded bars and beaches are not an ideal way to spend a two-week holiday, so one man has shared alternative locations you could try if you’d prefer something a little more off the beaten track. TikToker @calebthill took to TikTok to warn people to avoid the Algarve in Portugal , despite the fact “parts of this region are absolutely beautiful.

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It’s also three hours from Lisbon, which he said is the be.