Are you heading off to Paris this year? You'll probably have a great time but you certainly won't be alone once you get there. Such high-profile cities receive millions of visitors, meaning that it can sometimes be difficult to find your own space.

This doesn't have to be a problem. Sometimes we just accept that our holiday destination is likely to be busy and that we may have to face long queues for some attractions. But what if you struggle to get excited about spending time in crowded locations? If that describes you, then you may want to think about alternatives travel destinations.

Many of us are starting to realise that the very best holidays are often to be found somewhere off the beaten track. That means that you may want to avoid some of the more popular locations in Europe and further afield. There's nothing wrong with enjoying a holiday in France or Italy, for example, but maybe you could avoid the big cities.

You often find out a lot more about the country when you visit the areas that are loved by the locals. These are the places where you can often sample the best local dishes and see how people really live. They may not have the famous buildings and monuments that are frequently associated with major cities, but there may well be many other attractions.

So how do you find these hidden gems? The Internet is a great place to do your research. You might like to use websites and forums to try and see what local people are saying about their own countries. Find out where they would recommend to visit.

As a result of this information, it is likely that you'll hear about places that you previously knew little about. Just because you've not heard somewhere before, that doesn't mean that you won't have a great holiday there.

Travel is all about broadening your horizons and seeing new places. Heading to lesser known locations is likely to give you a real feeling of adventure.

When you come to book your next holiday, why not think about traveling to somewhere that less people may have previously heard of? You may find the entire experience extremely rewarding.

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