15 Worst Tourist Traps

MSN identifies 15 tourist traps to avoid.

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August 27, 2006, 5:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Every city seems to have a section where chain burger joints and tacky T-shirt shops rule the streets like neighborhood thugs loitering on the corner. And every town has one or two attractions that get all the hype but offer none of the payoff. After months of watching your spending and saving up your vacation time, you deserve more. Take our advice and be a better traveler: Stay away from these tourist traps that aren't worth your moneyâ€"or your time."

Thanks to An Affair WIth Urban Policy

FULL STORY: Travel Tips: 15 Places to Avoid

Thursday, August 24, 2006 in MSN

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