Originally Posted by
deniah
in general, tripadvisor has been roughly useful (like 0.8 r value). cant deny power of numbers and consensus.
but for most of italy ive found it overly positive. not sure if theres systemic rigging or just overwhelmingly filled with newbie travelers on their once-a-lifetime trip to Lo Stivale where every osso bucco and bistecca and cafe is the most charming and the best theyve ever had in their life.....
would be nice to see ratings weighted by a combination of seniority , quantity , and helpful votes
I agree TripAdvisor trends to more optimism than perhaps it should, but I've yet to find a more reliable source of information as to the best places to stay and eat. "Attractions" reviews are valuable more for their detail, as activities and attractions are more individual in terms of the enjoyment derived. Two of the most positive museum experiences I've ever had were the Swiss railroad museum (technically the Museum of Transport) and the French military museum in Les Invalides, Paris. I doubt that's where most European tour guides would direct the majority of their clients.
