The luxurious Pousada Mangabeiras may be off the beaten track but it’s worth the effort to get to this hidden gem and Boipeba’s best pousada.

Here’s my pick of my favourite hidden gems from the last year.

Boipeba, home to some of Brazil’s best beaches and one of Bahia’s hidden gems, may take ages to get to but it’s undoubtedly worth the trek.

Parts of North East Brazil may have a bit of a dodgy reputation but the beach suburb of Barra is the safest place to stay in Salvador.

Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast in Italy are popular with holidaymakers but despite the crowds it’s possible to find Sorrento’s hidden gems.