Yes, the flashy vacation spots spamming your Instagram feed may look overwhelmingly inviting, but let’s remember one thing: The more popular they are, the more crowded they’ll be. That’s when destination dupes—or less-crowded alternatives—come into play. ⁠ ⁠ To help you find the best ones out there, tour comparison site TourScanner (tourscanner) looked at the most overtouristed destinations and identified the best, cost-saving alternatives. ⁠ ⁠ If you were thinking of going to Hawaii, for example, your best bet would be Puerto Rico instead. The smaller island welcomes 12 million (yes, you read that right) fewer tourists a year, yet you’ll still have gorgeous beaches, scenery, and experiences at your disposal.⁠ ⁠ As for Paris, a great alternative is Bordeaux, which is still located in France and welcomes 80 million fewer tourists a year. And instead of visiting Madrid, you might want to head over to Salamanca for beautiful architecture and rich history without the hustle and bustle of t...