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Frank Jan 16th, 2003 03:04 PM

The most over rated resort area you have been to? (It's a poll-everyone should contribute!)
 
I was disappointed with Captiva and Sanibel area after all I had heard about it. As has been pointed out the shoreline is veryvery covered with shells which made enjoying the beach difficult---you always had to watch where you were walking.

darvy Jan 16th, 2003 03:47 PM

Disneyworld - any hotel.<BR>Ixtapa - any hotel.<BR>Bahamas - take your pick.

Susan Jan 16th, 2003 03:50 PM

This one is not in US but the most over-rated resort we have ever visited was the Marriott Resort in Aruba.....over-crowded, under-staffed, lousy food, the most uncomfortable beds anywhere, tired, run-down furnishings, mal-functioning elevators, the slowest room service.....just awful! We were paying in CDN dollars @ $700 per night for this over Christmas/Holiday Season a few years ago!! Unbelievable!

Beach-er Jan 16th, 2003 03:53 PM

Myrtle Beach, SC

Bill Jan 16th, 2003 03:58 PM

<BR>Here is my contribution:<BR>I don't go to resorts, I think they are overrated. I like to travel.<BR>

Jen Jan 16th, 2003 04:14 PM

Cozumel.

zzzz Jan 16th, 2003 04:54 PM

Four Seasons Maui. Way too many kids and wannabees chatting nonstop loudly on their cell phones. And I thought one was supposed to go on vacation to relax.

LilMsFoodie Jan 16th, 2003 05:16 PM

maui

bleah Jan 16th, 2003 06:23 PM

St. Pete Beach, and all Tradewinds resorts. 60's kitschy, tired, dirty, rundown, the whole area was overdeveloped long ago and it shows.

Mike Jan 16th, 2003 06:38 PM

Turks and Caicos, <BR>Hawaii (generally speaking)

Duke Jan 16th, 2003 07:34 PM

Manele Bay on Lanai in Hawaii. Nice, but not great by any means.

rita Jan 16th, 2003 08:06 PM

Wyndham Buttes in Tempe, Arizona. Not a nice place at all. On the side of a freeway and run down.

Bob Jan 16th, 2003 08:22 PM

<BR>MAUI!!!!!!

Susan Jan 16th, 2003 08:34 PM

When you heard about Sanibel/Captiva didn't you hear that the beaches are famous for shell collecting?

maui Jan 16th, 2003 08:35 PM

maui sucks - most overated - overpriced resort anywhere

p. Jan 16th, 2003 08:42 PM

Maui is an island with locals &amp; tourists and a very wide variety of possibilities for vacation accomodations. Your post is too generalised to be of value.<BR><BR>&lt; ..maui sucks - most overated - overpriced resort anywhere .. &gt;

Sally Jan 16th, 2003 09:38 PM

I agree - Manele Bay Resort.<BR>

Casey Jan 16th, 2003 10:54 PM

Wailea Maui, especially the Four Seasons

charles Jan 16th, 2003 11:51 PM

Myrtle Beach, hands down

Bogey Jan 17th, 2003 05:05 AM

1) The Atlantis Resort- Bahamas<BR>Words cannot even begin to express my disappoint with this sh*thole.<BR><BR>2) Any all-inclusive.<BR>Beer swilling hicks and bad food. Nuf' said.


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