There are plenty of travel destinations around the world that are worth a long plane ride or a splurge.
But then there are also the perennial traveler favorites that simply don't deserve their accolades.
From attractions to cities, we rounded up 21 spots that are overrated either because of cost, crowds, pollution, or otherwise.
Keep scrolling to see the places that maybe shouldn't be so high up on your bucket list.
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Phuket, Thailand
Phuket is Thailand's largest island — and its tourism numbers show it. Around 8.4 million visitors passed through the island's airport last year. Planning a vacation there during high season (November to March) means you'll be sharing the beach with tons of other tourists, and while this may improve if you go during low season, you'll most likely be dealing with more rain at that time of year.
Plus, according to a survey conducted by the Prince of Songkla University during the months of October 2016 to September 2017, trash and water quality is a problem for Phuket's beaches, meaning that they might not be the paradise you were hoping for.
Hollywood, California
Contrary to popular belief, if you're looking to spot a celebrity, you probably won't have much luck in Hollywood. Paramount Pictures is the only major studio that's actually located in the area.
Otherwise, there's the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which has long been known as a tourist trap, and unoriginal attractions like a wax museum and Ripley's Believe it Or Not Museum.
Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo, Japan
Given that there are so many places to see in Japan that are full of history and culture — Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka — it seems almost silly to go to a theme park that you can visit in your home country. In fact, some visitors will even tell you that Japan's version isn't as good as the original Disneyland or Disney World.
The crowds can also be an issue. One TripAdvisor reviewer cited two-hour waits to get onto rides, and said that it was nearly impossible to walk down Main Street.
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