"It's Full Of Tourist Traps": Frequent Fliers Are Sharing The Travel Destinations They Would *Not* Recommend

When you travel somewhere new, it's almost impossible to leave aside your idealized notions of a place. In the best-case scenario, your expectations are blown away, but in the worst-case scenario, a new destination leaves you feeling seriously underwhelmed . Here are some travel destinations that left people feeling disappointed .

(Plus, a few underrated places that deserve more attention!) On the other hand, here are some hidden gems that travelers were seriously surprised by: Do you have one to add? What is a destination that didn't live up to your expectations? Or, on the other hand, what's a place you've traveled that exceeded them entirely? Tell us in the comments or in this anonymous form ..