Avoiding Tourist Trap


By definition, a tourist trap is an establishment that is created in an effort to lure in tourists in an effort to provide them with some type of service, entertainment, souvenir or something else at inflated prices compared to similar establishments in the region. And getting caught up in a tourist trap while on your tour of Europe, for instance, can not only be frustrating, but can also put a damper on your entire vacation if you realize that you were taken for your hard-earned cash. Below are some helpful hints on how to avoid getting caught up in a tourist trap on your next vacation:

-Picking A Time To Go - Large crowds of tourists can attract those looking to lure them into tourist traps. Avoid not only the crowds that will swarm your travel destination, but also the tourist traps by going during a less-popular period of time.

-Picking A Place To Go - Educating yourself before you actually go on your trip can save you a lot of hassle. Don't rely on the residents of your travel destination ... instead, do some homework before you get there and decide what you want to do. Or if you're travelling with an agent, talk to him or her and see what the hotspots are of your travel destination. Also, take along a guidebook, which will help you pick out the spots you're going to want to go to while on your vacation.

-Make A List - Take this lesson from Santa Claus. Make a list and check it twice to see where you want to go and stick to this list. When you're making this list, check out ticket prices, open and close times and keep this information handy. Don't settle on the advice of a random resident giving you advice on where else you should visit instead of that museum or other spot you wanted to visit.

-Network Socially - Do some surfing on the Web and find out some information from travelers that have been to where you're going. See if they have any advice on what to avoid when you get there, where the tourist traps are or where to shop to get the best deals. If you have a Twitter or Facebook account, do an informal poll of your friends, school alumni or anyone else and see if they have some advice on how you can avoid these spots on your vacation. And while you're at it, see if there are any blogs in the location you're going. This could very well be a wealth of information on not only avoiding tourist traps, but also finding other things to do while on your tour.

-No Signs - Avoid going places that advertise using billboards, handbills, etc. to advertise. Also, avoid restaurants or other stops that say things like, "Tour Groups welcome".

-Ask Your Cab Driver - Ask your cab driver for advice on where he or she goes to eat or where they go for entertainment. Oftentimes, you'll get a very real, authentic answer that will help you out by informing you of what the locals do.




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