Reviews and review sites have become part and parcel of the travel industry. With the advent of modern technology, savvy holidaymakers now have the opportunity to undertake a wealth of research before booking anything. Accommodation, eateries and attractions now all rely heavily on reviews to let would-be customers know that they are worth their time and money. This has led to a new wave of customer service oriented business practices, among other positive impacts.
Reviews from the mega-popular travel advice site TripAdvisor, can range from overwhelmingly positive to completely hammering, and everything in between. Some reviews can even be extremely absurd. Here are some of the most ridiculous/ funny reviews we’ve seen.
1.
This hotel allegedly had a young unwanted guest!
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This restaurant apparently hasn’t gotten the memo about the importance of customer service!
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Some TripAdvisor users may have had to do a double take on this one. (Midgets are small fly’s for anyone confused!)
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One of our favourites! In fairness the authorities at Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak should really take this users suggestion that the peak is too high seriously.
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One of England’s most famous landmarks Stonehenge didn’t escape the disdain in this review from one visitor! (FYI historians estimate that Stonehenge was erected 600-1000 years before the pyramids).
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Abbey Road the famous site of the Beatles album cover, from a purely statistical standpoint, has far less Zebras than London Zoo!
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Another establishment missed the customer service memo! They deserve this review.
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A hotel in Lancashire wasn’t covered in glory in this review from a clearly disappointed customer!
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The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco’s most famous landmark is apparently always covered in fog! Disingenuous tour operators strike again!
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This is a genuine review for none other than the Grand Canyon. One of nature’s most lauded landmarks < a DVD.
An honourable mention must go to some of the most outlandish reviews left for tour operator Thomas Cook;
- I compared the size of our one-bedroom apartment to our friends’ three-bedroom apartment and ours was significantly smaller
- I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local store does not sell proper biscuits like custard creams or ginger nuts.
- No-one told us there would be fish in the sea. The children were startled.
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