Travel inspiration: Places 9Travel would never go back to – and where we want to go instead

While we love any kind of holiday here at 9Travel, sometimes we’ve found destinations don’t quite live up to the hype.

But then for every let down, we find there are places that we can’t wait to go back to.

So we asked the team to reveal where they might not return to, and what holiday spots are still on their travel list.

Sarah

I enjoyed my visit to Cinque Terre in Italy, but I’d never go back. It’s simply too crowded with tourists

READ MORE: Eurostar train from London to Paris: Everything to know

While my husband and I did get around this by making sure we were up and out by 8am,  it was too overwhelming.

I also felt let down by Gibraltar. I was verbally abused by a local taxi driver for taking a video of a woman with a monkey on her head (she was in a public place).

It’s strictly forbidden to feed or touch them, a rule I was told by National Park staff, the taxi driver ‘Mafia’ don’t follow.

Meanwhile, I can’t wait to return to the South of France.

There are so many places to visit along the coast around Nice, and it’s so easy to get around on the train.

Jemima

I will never go back to Cambodia.

Angkor Wat is amazing but I don’t think it’s worth the trip.

READ MORE: The hotspot dupes in Paris that are way less crowded than classic tourist attractions

The food is really average, especially when compared to neighbouring Vietnam and Thailand. Even high-end restaurants felt really low quality.

Ten incredible cruise destinations to add to your bucket list

The island beaches are amazingly beautiful, but they’re being ruined by buildings and construction.

In one afternoon on the beach we found three syringes that washed up, and that was a resort beach.

READ MORE: The top 10 cities in the world for food-loving travellers, according to new research

However, I’m desperate to go back to Tasmania.

I did a two-week road trip all around the island and saw so much, but still felt like there’s so much more to do.

Kristy

I would not go back to Rome. I felt it was very overrated.

I would absolutely return to New York as it’s my favourite city in the world. I love the energy, vibe, and there’s always something to do for everyone.

READ MORE: Everything to know before you visit China, as it becomes increasingly popular with Aussies

Rosalyn

I have done minimal travelling but I don’t really want to go back to New Caledonia.

I went on a cruise with my family and the tour we took just felt like a tourist trap. We went to a market stall where most things were made in China and Vietnam.

I really want to go back to the Great Barrier Reef.

I also want to go back to Bega, NSW. I went as a kid on a road trip and visiting the cheese factory and doing taste tests is one of my favourite memories.

READ MORE: Travel expert reveals ‘quirkiest way’ you can explore Paris

Kerri

I’m not really one for not wanting to go back to anywhere in particular. I just generally prefer to explore new places.

I would go back to Dubrovnik in a heartbeat. It’s my favourite city in the world. The old city, the vibrancy, the views, the food, the people. It is a real life fairy-tale location

In Australia, Far North Queensland. I’ve been to Port Douglas and Palm Cove area about six times.

READ MORE: US Global Entry program will soon be open to Australians – Here’s what it means

Serena

I don’t need to go back to Singapore. I’ve been twice and found that there’s not much to do there that excites me.

We did the main tourist sites and while the indoor waterfalls etc were pretty, they weren’t worth the travel and expense.

I would love to go back to Spain, specifically Valencia. The food, architecture, culture and weather and people were just the best.

Nicole

I’d probably never go back to Ibiza. Granted, I’m perhaps now too old for that outrageous place, but paying €5 ($8) plus for some water in a bar is ridiculous.

READ MORE: Hotel review: Hoxton Paris hotel is a chic choice full of trendy locals

The clubs are so overpriced, you spend a fortune and nightlife is just as good in other European cities with better beaches

Türkiye, however, is the greatest place ever.

It’s so much more than just Istanbul, so easy to travel from place to place on night buses and each city is so different and magical with incredible beaches, shopping and food.

Here’s why more and more Aussies are holidaying in Türkiye