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Most overrated destination you’ve visited?

999 replies

Hairbrush123 · 27/01/2022 21:21

For me, it was Paris. Not an AIBU, I know

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KohlaParasaurus · 27/01/2022 22:51

Centerparcs. We'd have enjoyed a week at home a lot more.

Sausagesausagesausage · 27/01/2022 22:51

Amsterdam - seedy and grubby. Museums were overpriced and over crowded. Full of Brits getting stoned.

MuchTooTired · 27/01/2022 22:51

Mauritius. Thought it would be full of brilliant snorkelling and a relaxing break, but it’s full of stray dogs some of which had been abused so it was a bit shit. Snorkelling was rubbish too, I wish I’d not bothered going.

Dongdingdong · 27/01/2022 22:52

Camber Sands.

Famousinlove · 27/01/2022 22:52

@SwedishEdith

Grin @ Northampton is a bit of a dump. Has anyone anywhere ever rated Northampton?
I thought the same about the person saying Blackpool, not sure where they got their high hopes from!
Mybestyear · 27/01/2022 22:52

Marseille
San Francisco
Pompeii

Twofurrycats · 27/01/2022 22:53

I've been to a lot of the places mentioned and enjoyed them.
The only one I'd avoid is Amsterdam. I love the Netherlands in general though. Much rather go to Haarlem, Groningen, Utrecht or Valkenburg than Amsterdam

Unprecedentedusername · 27/01/2022 22:53

Cotswolds - theme park countryside for Londoners

MissAmbrosia · 27/01/2022 22:54

How can Pompeii be overated?

sarahtalkstoomuch · 27/01/2022 22:54

Dublin. Why do all the bars smell so strongly of bleach?

Universe1969 · 27/01/2022 22:54

Dubai. Ergh

Dongdingdong · 27/01/2022 22:55

it seemed the majority of local people we conversed with were rude

Hmmmm. There’s only one common denominator here…

Russell19 · 27/01/2022 22:55

Capri. Full of tat shops and selfie sticks

Notimeforaname · 27/01/2022 22:55

Dublin.Why do all the bars smell so strongly of bleach?

I've only ever gotten this in the mornings in Dublin pubs . When they just open

united4ever · 27/01/2022 22:55

@loveinthe90s

I thought Lisbon was wonderful. Such good vibes there. Also Barcelona. Malaga is a surprisingly nice city.

I dislike Marbella although the old town is beautiful.

And I'm afraid I find the Cotswolds dull and vaguely oppressive. Muddy and twee!

Cotswolds also. A few pretty villages but nothing that great. Like Oxford, I think it gets put on the international tourists itinery because it's only an hour from London and they only have limited time.
Timeyime · 27/01/2022 22:55

@MissAmbrosia have you been there? It's a complete wreck.

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sarahtalkstoomuch · 27/01/2022 22:56

Also, Dubai is awful, I can’t understand who would go there willingly, for fun, but that wasn’t a surprise so not overrated

MrsPsmalls · 27/01/2022 22:56

Paris, Dublin, San Francisco, Cornwall, but loved Befast, NYC, Vegas, Bahamas.

seekinglondonlife · 27/01/2022 22:56

The Shambles in York is very underwhelming. Far too many people and a £10 a cup tea room right beside a Pound land.

Trolleedollee · 27/01/2022 22:56

I loved Belfast and also Amsterdam was fabulous

I can’t believe nobody has said Orlando. It’s truly a hellhole in every sense of the word

Love New York and I was pleasantly blown away by Miami

Tsuni · 27/01/2022 22:56

Paris. It was filthy and unsafe and full of aggressive men. Yuck

HeronLanyon · 27/01/2022 22:57

I think Pompeii is really beautiful and thought provoking. Good to go when quiet. Herculaneum I prefer.

Potatopotate · 27/01/2022 22:57

I wonder if everyone saying these places are dirty have rosy specs on about where they live. I live pretty close to central London. Went on holiday to Tenerife and the place was so clean, when I got home I realised how very dirty and grim my home place actually is!! Rubbish and vomit everywhere. But I love it still.

AngelinaFibres · 27/01/2022 22:57

@sarahtalkstoomuch

Dublin. Why do all the bars smell so strongly of bleach?
Probably all the clearing up of vomit from stag and hen nights