Expectation...against reality! Travelers reveal what perfect vacation hotspots can REALLY look like, from 'super claustrophobic' Italian towns to 'rainy and windy' Maldives

TikTokers Reveal How Some Beloved Holiday Hotspots Can Be A Disappointment Ailbhe Macmahon for Mailonline

Social media is full of perfect holiday snaps, but it's worth taking those brilliant posts with a pinch of salt.

That's the post shared by a handful of TikTokers who have taken it upon themselves to reveal how some of the world's most beloved holiday hotspots can be somewhat underwhelming.

Their videos illustrate the idealized expectations they had for their trips and how they contrast with the reality of the getaway, thanks to everything , from crowded streets to dreadful weather.

Below are some of the most surprising examples, from the Maldives to Mykonos…

MALDIVES  A handful of TikTokers are revealing how disappointing some of the world's most beloved vacation spots can be. Psychology student Beata Lexova has shared a video showing what she expects from a trip in the Maldives (above) Beata's video shows the Maldives in July, in the middle of the country's rainy season

Expectation...against reality! Travelers reveal what perfect vacation hotspots can REALLY look like, from 'super claustrophobic' Italian towns to 'rainy and windy' Maldives
TikTokers Reveal How Some Beloved Holiday Hotspots Can Be A Disappointment Ailbhe Macmahon for Mailonline

Social media is full of perfect holiday snaps, but it's worth taking those brilliant posts with a pinch of salt.

That's the post shared by a handful of TikTokers who have taken it upon themselves to reveal how some of the world's most beloved holiday hotspots can be somewhat underwhelming.

Their videos illustrate the idealized expectations they had for their trips and how they contrast with the reality of the getaway, thanks to everything , from crowded streets to dreadful weather.

Below are some of the most surprising examples, from the Maldives to Mykonos…

MALDIVES  A handful of TikTokers are revealing how disappointing some of the world's most beloved vacation spots can be. Psychology student Beata Lexova has shared a video showing what she expects from a trip in the Maldives (above) Beata's video shows the Maldives in July, in the middle of the country's rainy season

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