The world’s most overhyped and underrated places ranked /

Find out where to go this summer – and where to avoid! Travelers may want to reconsider a trip to Stonehenge. According to a disappointed reader of Rough Guides, the famous prehistoric monument is “just a pile of stones”.

When Rough Guides readers were asked to name the places that made them feel flat (as well as the world’s most underrated places), they weren’t shy about speaking up. Whether you agree or not, these reviews make for fascinating reading for any travel enthusiast.

Four of the world’s top 10 underrated places are in South America, while the world’s most underrated country (shh!) is incredibly Indonesia. By contrast, three of the world’s 10 most overhyped tourist spots are in Paris (ouch!)

René Frey, CEO of Rough Guides says: “I love hearing from our readers about their travel experiences – and they certainly don’t hold back! The results of our latest poll make for fascinating reading, and I’m sure anyone who enjoys traveling will have an opinion on the rankings. The list of underrated places is the perfect source of travel inspiration for this summer’s travels. On the other hand, it is interesting that Stonehenge left so many readers feeling unimpressed. This shows that Rough Guides readers are looking for authentic, immersive travel experiences away from tourist traps – which is exactly what we are trying to offer them.”

Here’s the lowdown according to Rough Guides readers:

The world’s most overhyped tourist attractions

10. The Louvre
9. The Grand Canyon
8. Palace of Versailles
7. The Colosseum
6. Sydney Opera House
5. Statue of Liberty
4.Niagara Falls
3.Central Park
2. Eiffel Tower
1. Stonehenge — the world’s most overrated tourist attraction

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The most underrated holiday destinations in the world

10.Montenegro
9.Vietnam
8. Namibia
7.Guatemala
6.Argentina
5. Chile
4. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
3.Jordan
2. Peru
1. Indonesia — the world’s most underrated holiday destination