The phrase "tempting alternative" refers to an attractive or appealing choice or option, which may be difficult to resist because it seems more desirable than the current choice or situation. Full definition
The right to have one parent not undermine time with the other parent by suggesting tempting alternatives or by threatening to withhold activities with the other parent as punishment for the children's wrongdoing. (thelawcollaborative.com)
He suggested a «heavy dose of Keynesianism» might be one tempting alternative for the Labour party to suggest, but said even a bold call linking the level of deficit reduction to the amount of growth attained would not be enough. (politics.co.uk)
The 911 ticks all the right boxes, but Porsche's Cayman and Boxster siblings have become such tempting alternatives that it is increasingly hard to justify the extra thousands for the more iconic but not necessarily much more competent sports car classic. (automobilemag.com)