Where do you NOT want to go and why?
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This is an interesting question! I feel like I will be in the minority here because I am a Walt Disney World fanatic. I would go every year if I could. To the person who found NYC rude, that is really too bad, I grew up in NYC, lived there for 22 years, and there are great people and a lot of fun things to do there. Perhaps you just had a bad expierence there, but It is an amazing city. One of my best trips with our best friends was to Niagra Falls, it has gotten very touristy though. I hardly recognized it this last time. Quite a change from 10 or 12 years ago. I thought that it was beautiful though. And Vegas I thought I would hate it but I went to my convention there and had a BLAST. Sorry that's all I can say about that I am sworn to secrecy. What goes on in Vegas stays in Vegas.
Maybe it's also who you travel with that can make all the difference.
I have a desire to go but would not go to somewhere that wasn't safe. Like the Middle East. But I cannot say I flat out would not want to go to a place because you just never know until you try something.
I also don't really like the cold. I am however really wanting to go to Alaska for my 40th birthday. So you just never know. That is the allure of traveling.
Maybe it's also who you travel with that can make all the difference.
I have a desire to go but would not go to somewhere that wasn't safe. Like the Middle East. But I cannot say I flat out would not want to go to a place because you just never know until you try something.
I also don't really like the cold. I am however really wanting to go to Alaska for my 40th birthday. So you just never know. That is the allure of traveling.
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Another vote for no desire to visit Las Vegas. I have been to Florida as a child but again no burning desire to return. Even though it probably has good attributes, I don't care to go to Los Angeles. As far as places I have been that I don't care for Cancun Mexico (loved Playa del Carmen however) and I don't care for Pigeon Forge Tennessee( goes along with Gatlinburg). I have family in that area, though, so I will return.
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For JJ5:
Why did you dislike Amsterdam so much? Husband and I are going for several nights in May and I was curious. I have heard many positive things about it and I must say it looks very beautiful. And I am aware of the legalization of soft drugs, prostitution, etc.
Why did you dislike Amsterdam so much? Husband and I are going for several nights in May and I was curious. I have heard many positive things about it and I must say it looks very beautiful. And I am aware of the legalization of soft drugs, prostitution, etc.
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Mexico... no desire at all.
Hawaii... been to Indonesia, others who have been to both say that HI can't compare.
Vegas- My ex lives there. <G>
New York City- Was there when I was 12, and have no desire to go back.
Hawaii... been to Indonesia, others who have been to both say that HI can't compare.
Vegas- My ex lives there. <G>
New York City- Was there when I was 12, and have no desire to go back.
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As interesting to see WHY people don't want to go somewhere as it is to see where. Always a difference if you've been there and don't want to go back, vs. you've never been there and have some reason you think you'd hate it.
I've never been to Las Vegas or Branson or Pigeon Forge -- no inclination to go there, because I know myself and I know how they promote themselves -- I'm not their target audience, let's just say.
I have been to DisneyWworld and Disneyland. Once was enough, preferably with a child. Went there more than once and vowed never again.
Have been to NYC, know enough to say it's not a theme park with a narrow mission and a target audience; has things to offer different groups of people, can be "rude, dirty, etc." and also NOT those things at all. Interesting to see Stephanie WOULD go to Chicago and NOT to NYC -- some of the same things, same variabilities, apply to both.
A place I should never even admit I've been to, yet stop there occasionally inspite of myself: South of the Border!! No one should go there!
I've never been to Las Vegas or Branson or Pigeon Forge -- no inclination to go there, because I know myself and I know how they promote themselves -- I'm not their target audience, let's just say.
I have been to DisneyWworld and Disneyland. Once was enough, preferably with a child. Went there more than once and vowed never again.
Have been to NYC, know enough to say it's not a theme park with a narrow mission and a target audience; has things to offer different groups of people, can be "rude, dirty, etc." and also NOT those things at all. Interesting to see Stephanie WOULD go to Chicago and NOT to NYC -- some of the same things, same variabilities, apply to both.
A place I should never even admit I've been to, yet stop there occasionally inspite of myself: South of the Border!! No one should go there!
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Hah! South of the Border!! Perfect for this thread!
Another "place" I don't and won't go isn't a specific place but any destination wedding I'm invited to that isn't either withing an hour or two's drive OR a place I planned to go to already for my vacation that year. (Stand by for the flaming war?)
Another "place" I don't and won't go isn't a specific place but any destination wedding I'm invited to that isn't either withing an hour or two's drive OR a place I planned to go to already for my vacation that year. (Stand by for the flaming war?)
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Just for the record, Las Vegas was number one on my list of places NOT to go to for years, until I had the opportunity to go practically for free, so went. I've been back about 12 or more times. Sometimes, our impressions of places we haven't been are totally wrong. Or maybe how we feel about them will change once we experience them.
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Hope I don't set off a firestorm but Sante Fe. I just don't get it. Been there twice. If you don't shop alot I don't see it as a destination city. Good restaurants but alot of places in the southwest have those.
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I'm willing to try a visit to just about anywhere, but I've got it in my head not to go to Houston. Was used as an example in urban planning course I took in law school as what not to do and ever since, I have no desire to go there. Especially after a few dates at the time with a medical resident who couldn't wait to get back to Houston because he loved that fact that his home didn't have a lawn to deal with-it was simply paved. Is all of Houston like that?
Have no desire to return to Detroit, Atlanta, LA, or Jersey Shore (except for Cape May).
Have no desire to return to Detroit, Atlanta, LA, or Jersey Shore (except for Cape May).
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The answer about Amsterdam is a bit difficult. And I do NOT want to diss any place that I haven't been. AND, it really isn't fair on a 5 day acquaintance. It was supposed to be 7 days.
Saying that, I will never go back there. I'll take Moscow / Warsaw first- which I've been to as well.
It has something to do with an emotional comfort level. And I deal with inner-city Chicago, so it is not about "scary" or physical safety issues.
I was there in Amsterdan during my late 30's, so this is about 20 years ago or more. It was spring, and I have never been in such a dark, sunless, airless, damp environment. The buildings are built on canals wall to wall for the most part, and there are very few windows, as they were used as taxing measures and the side walls adjoin other buildings directly. I felt like I was in a dark, dank box. And when you got out in the open, I did not enjoy the things I saw. I saw a mother bringing her son food in the park, as he wasted away. I saw very young teenagers looking like they were 3 days from the morgue. I went to Anne Frank's attic and did some wonderful sightseeing in the museum with all the Rubens, but when I came out I saw just too many sad and depressing sights in my eyes to continue "enjoying" myself on vacation. I was a young mom at the time, as well, and I think seeing some of those kids in the parks just ripped my heart out. We left and went back to Germany and Belgium for longer period than anticipated. I LOVED Berlin that trip. It was all brand new and filled with young college students making their own new world. Smart, interrogating, ambitious- I just couldn't help to compare after what I had just seen.
Also didn't care much for the food, as well. My cousin and I actually have a joke between us (concerns an Italian word for what we felt for the food in Holland.) Eel slurping and fries with mayo-give me a pass.
The answer about Amsterdam is a bit difficult. And I do NOT want to diss any place that I haven't been. AND, it really isn't fair on a 5 day acquaintance. It was supposed to be 7 days.
Saying that, I will never go back there. I'll take Moscow / Warsaw first- which I've been to as well.
It has something to do with an emotional comfort level. And I deal with inner-city Chicago, so it is not about "scary" or physical safety issues.
I was there in Amsterdan during my late 30's, so this is about 20 years ago or more. It was spring, and I have never been in such a dark, sunless, airless, damp environment. The buildings are built on canals wall to wall for the most part, and there are very few windows, as they were used as taxing measures and the side walls adjoin other buildings directly. I felt like I was in a dark, dank box. And when you got out in the open, I did not enjoy the things I saw. I saw a mother bringing her son food in the park, as he wasted away. I saw very young teenagers looking like they were 3 days from the morgue. I went to Anne Frank's attic and did some wonderful sightseeing in the museum with all the Rubens, but when I came out I saw just too many sad and depressing sights in my eyes to continue "enjoying" myself on vacation. I was a young mom at the time, as well, and I think seeing some of those kids in the parks just ripped my heart out. We left and went back to Germany and Belgium for longer period than anticipated. I LOVED Berlin that trip. It was all brand new and filled with young college students making their own new world. Smart, interrogating, ambitious- I just couldn't help to compare after what I had just seen.
Also didn't care much for the food, as well. My cousin and I actually have a joke between us (concerns an Italian word for what we felt for the food in Holland.) Eel slurping and fries with mayo-give me a pass.
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The only places I can say I have no desire to go to and have not already been are NYC and Branson. NYC just never appealed to me whatsoever and my mother went to Branson and that pretty much closed that one down!
As to places I've been and have no desire to return:
Las Vegas - UGH! What is the attraction? High priced hotels and they take your money as well.
Wisconsin - all of it. I was born there, I have to go back every once in a while for family stuff, but I always time my visits as short as possible.
Cancun/Cozumel - went there before anyone knew where it was. (Even I had to look it up on the map in the 80s when I made reservations!) Was a quiet, fun little place. Now? From what I gather it's just another overdone tourist overrun with "spring-breakers" and resorts. YUCK.
Hawaii - Again, when I went it was relatively uncrowded and pleasant. Now I understand there is bumper to bumper traffic on Maui and I prefer to remember it the way it was - beautifully absent of hordes of tourists.
As to the Middle East, I don't know why people are so afraid. As an American I wouldn't go to a Muslim country, but I've been to Israel and felt safer than I do here in the states. Go figure.
As to places I've been and have no desire to return:
Las Vegas - UGH! What is the attraction? High priced hotels and they take your money as well.
Wisconsin - all of it. I was born there, I have to go back every once in a while for family stuff, but I always time my visits as short as possible.
Cancun/Cozumel - went there before anyone knew where it was. (Even I had to look it up on the map in the 80s when I made reservations!) Was a quiet, fun little place. Now? From what I gather it's just another overdone tourist overrun with "spring-breakers" and resorts. YUCK.
Hawaii - Again, when I went it was relatively uncrowded and pleasant. Now I understand there is bumper to bumper traffic on Maui and I prefer to remember it the way it was - beautifully absent of hordes of tourists.
As to the Middle East, I don't know why people are so afraid. As an American I wouldn't go to a Muslim country, but I've been to Israel and felt safer than I do here in the states. Go figure.
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Las Vegas..just can't understand it's charm..I think everything there is a "rip-off" but 36 million people a year dusagree with me. Huston isn't big on my list of "go back to's" either. But like Patrick, if it's someplace I haven't been and I have an opportunity to go there, I'm pretty up for it...as long as I don't have to eat bugs or larvae.
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Walt Disney World--been there, done that. Once was enough, and I prefer natural attractions to man-made ones anyway.
Actually, I don't have much desire to return to anyplace I've visited in state of Florida (have been to Destin, Orlando, Miami, Daytona, Marco Island/Naples, Key West and Tampa). I know this is a huge generalization but so many areas seem over-commercialized. Plus I guess scrubby, swampy landscape just doesn't appeal to me. I much prefer mountains, and I get my fill of humid weather here in DC. I suppose I'd go if it was free but wouldn't spend my hard-earned vacation dollars.
I also concur with others on the Branson thing.
Actually, I don't have much desire to return to anyplace I've visited in state of Florida (have been to Destin, Orlando, Miami, Daytona, Marco Island/Naples, Key West and Tampa). I know this is a huge generalization but so many areas seem over-commercialized. Plus I guess scrubby, swampy landscape just doesn't appeal to me. I much prefer mountains, and I get my fill of humid weather here in DC. I suppose I'd go if it was free but wouldn't spend my hard-earned vacation dollars.
I also concur with others on the Branson thing.