Overrated Travel Spots People Skip in 2026

March 20, 2026·about 4 hours ago·via MSN

Travelers call out popular spots like Times Square in New York, Reykjavik in Iceland, Phuket in Thailand, Paris in France, Bali in Indonesia, and Santorini in Greece as overrated due to overcrowding, high costs, and commercialization. These destinations draw massive crowds that diminish their appeal, with Patong Beach in Phuket now packed with vendors and partygoers, and Santorini's iconic whitewashed houses buried under tourist hordes.

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