Most disappointing destination/holiday

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For me, it was the Norwegian fjords. Not because they weren’t beautiful (what we saw of them, they were!) but because it was cold, rainy and foggy when we went. One town known for being very pretty was ridiculously busy and there was a cruise ship blocking the view from the restaurant we booked. We knew the prices were going to be high, but expected good quality… when you pay over £100 for a train ticket, you expect there to be toilet roll and soap in the toilets!

where have you been that was disappointing?

You shouldn’t really be trying to force your views on someone wise. She didn’t like it, end of.

Go to Perth and then tell me Melbourne is a cultural wasteland! (I love Melbourne, but find Perth pretty much as you describe Melbourne).

My disappointing destination was Fuerteventura. No scenery, beaches too windy to swim off, full of drunk people. Not my sort of place at all.

I'm not trying to force my views on anyone! It's like someone saying " I went to the zoo and it was full of animals" 🤷‍♀️

Porto- felt very grey and shabby. There wasn’t much to see apart from churches (which I like but it got repetitive). I was unlucky with the weather and it rained a bit. Lots of construction work going on in the city and it took ages to cross the road sometimes.

I loved Tunisia, but specifically the Roman ruins.
Not interested in beaches.

We hired a car, had a good guide book, and spent a week just driving and finding a new hotel each night and gawping at the astonishing ruins. Things that in Europe would be fenced off and have a gift shop and restaurant and cost an arm and a leg to see, were just out in the open completely abandoned and unattended.

Apparently the Roman ruins in Libya are even better, but I would not recommend going there to find out.

It’s a lovely place to live though, great restaurants, major sporting events and reasonable theatre. At least it was 20 years ago when I lived and worked there.

Ellis island is one of my life defining visits. I found it beyond fascinating and was absolutely captivated in the role it played

Generally, I’ve had more enjoyment from the cheaper bargain holidays where my expectations were low and anything pleasant felt an extra. It’s tough for a fancy holiday to live up to the highest expectations and there’s bound to be a holiday over comedown to deal with too.

Same here. Put me off American cities for life. DD adores it and has been 3 times.

I did however love the Grand Canyon and I really enjoyed the scenery and places we drove through to get to it.

I've been to places mentioned on here and enjoyed them eg Santorini, Las Vegas, Malta. Disappointed in Barcelona thoughPart from the Gaudi stuff it was very meh.

Yes Kefalonia is a bit boring & didn't like Tenerife either.

Tunisia the men just dont leave you alone you just cant relax

Well after that I think I'll stay home and save the money.

@WorcsEdu I really want to go to Miami for the food!

Tunisia
Dublin

I went to Santorini about 20 years ago and it was lovely then. Not too busy, very pretty.

I did and they are, truly truly amazing.

@SoftPillow @tartyflette ,I absolutely loved it. I've been back a few times and would go there more times.
I think it depends where you go there, as it can be a bit like comparing the Isle of Wight to Blackpool.

@TheignT , @EuclidianGeometryFan ,I would love to go to Libya.

Calabria. 70 years backwards, false pride, nothing anywhere, mediocre food, conservatism. Never more (everyone else I know has been there, says never more). 😕

Ok 😂 have a nice day

Icelamd was a disappointment after seeing New Zealand's thermal activity.

Least favourite popular city is Barcelona.

Dodgiest place in my life was Memphis.

Exactly - Santorini itself is beautiful, it’s the tourists that spoil it 😂

Cripes, this gives me the horrors. We have often Eurocamped and it's a gamble for sure.
I once cancelled and rebooked elsewhere after I read about a hairy caterpillar infestation on TripAdvisor

Same here! I would say Malta was one of the most active holidays we've ever had in terms of sight-seeing and moving around?!

Are people really shocked that Tunisia isn't great & women get hassled?!