http://www.bluepeak.net/blog/2007/08/18/falling-into-the-tourist-trap/ Travel, tourism and photography Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:09:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 http://www.bluepeak.net/blog/2007/08/18/falling-into-the-tourist-trap/#comment-51 Jaime Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:38:59 +0000 http://www.bluepeak.net/blog/2007/08/18/falling-into-the-tourist-trap/#comment-51 Good observations about tourist traps. However, it all has to do with expectations and the right information. While it is true that The Falls are surrounded by urban and touristy developmente, they are still amazing and the town is fun (if that's what the traveler is looking fun). The Falls Region is by far the biggest tourist attraction in Canada and it offers something for everyone - sightseeing, golf, hiking, gambling, dancing, dining, shows, water parks for kids and much more. I used to be dissappointed because many years ago there was only the Falls and a string of touristy business - now it's a veritable fun place. Cheers, Jaime Good observations about tourist traps. However, it all has to do with expectations and the right information. While it is true that The Falls are surrounded by urban and touristy developmente, they are still amazing and the town is fun (if that’s what the traveler is looking fun). The Falls Region is by far the biggest tourist attraction in Canada and it offers something for everyone - sightseeing, golf, hiking, gambling, dancing, dining, shows, water parks for kids and much more. I used to be dissappointed because many years ago there was only the Falls and a string of touristy business - now it’s a veritable fun place.
Cheers,
Jaime

]]> http://www.bluepeak.net/blog/2007/08/18/falling-into-the-tourist-trap/#comment-52 Rogier Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:02:32 +0000 http://www.bluepeak.net/blog/2007/08/18/falling-into-the-tourist-trap/#comment-52 Excellent point, Jaime. We obviously had different expectations of the same experience. I would have been much happier if the falls had been in the middle of nowhere (like Virginia Falls in Nahanni), while you are happier now that Niagara offers so much more than just a string of touristy businesses. I fully agree that there is a lot to see in the area. For my part, I love the old towns, the history, and of course the vineyards. Excellent point, Jaime. We obviously had different expectations of the same experience. I would have been much happier if the falls had been in the middle of nowhere (like Virginia Falls in Nahanni), while you are happier now that Niagara offers so much more than just a string of touristy businesses.
I fully agree that there is a lot to see in the area. For my part, I love the old towns, the history, and of course the vineyards.

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