Examples of tourist trap in a Sentence
The street market is a tourist trap that mostly sells cheap souvenirs.
That hotel is just a tourist trap.
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No trip to Miami Beach is complete without a good meal — and there’s no need to cross the bridge to Miami proper for fantastic dining (still, skip the tourist traps in South Beach).
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
Brushing off Orlando as a tourist trap for Disney fanatics is easy.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
For travelers interested in avoiding tourist traps and finding authentic experiences, Camil said that Expedia’s vetting process ensures quality and reliability.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
Avoid Downtown, But Grab Some Grub at Wildflower The downtown area is a genuine tourist trap.
—Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
Brushing off Orlando as a tourist trap for Disney fanatics is easy.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
For travelers interested in avoiding tourist traps and finding authentic experiences, Camil said that Expedia’s vetting process ensures quality and reliability.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
Avoid Downtown, But Grab Some Grub at Wildflower The downtown area is a genuine tourist trap.
—Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Tourist trap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tourist%20trap. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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