19. Gawking at the Glamor of St. Tropez
The Cote d’Azure has an allure of glitz, and many people flock here to partake in the glamorous life in towns like St. Tropez, Cannes and Nice, hoping for their own Bardot moment.
We’re not saying the south of France doesn’t have its charms, but the beaches tend to be rocky, crowded and full of pricey chairs that take some of the magic away from the dreamy experience.
20. Shopping at Harrods in London
No trip to London is complete without a visit to its grand upmarket shopping mecca, Harrods, the colossal retail emporium of Knightsbridge.
The sad truth is Harrods has gone a little “tacky tourist” and Vegas in recent years, as evidenced in the gaudy Egyptian decor around one bank of escalators. It’s now owned by Qatar investors, so it’s lost some of that classic British aura it once had. Still, the Food Hall is definitely worth a visit, just be prepared for crowds and exorbitant prices.
