The Travel Guides, a popular Australian television program, has taken viewers on adventures to 75 destinations over eight seasons, with ratings provided by the show’s cast of travel experts. Recent analysis reveals the highest and lowest-rated trips, offering a glimpse into the varied experiences of the Guides.
Worst Rated Trips of All Time
1. Western Australia (Season 2)
The Guides rated their trip to Western Australia as their worst experience, scoring it 15 stars out of 25. The low score stemmed from a challenging camping holiday, despite the region’s scenic coastal beauty.
Kevin and Janetta expressed strong dissatisfaction with a night spent camping during “howling winds and thunderous surf,” calling it “the worst night on holidays we’ve ever had.”
2. Morocco (Season 6)
Morocco received a score of 17 stars out of 25. While most of the Guides enjoyed the trip, Stack and Josh rated it only 1 star, citing an overwhelming number of people and a general dislike of the city.
3. Wanaka, New Zealand (Season 2)
Wanaka, New Zealand received a score of 17.5 stars out of 25. Kevin and Janetta gave the trip 3 stars, stating a preference for warm weather and nightlife. Kev, Dorian and Teng scored it 2.5 stars, while Stack and Mel, who enjoy camping, gave it a perfect 5.
4. Taiwan, South Australian Foodie Tour, Vietnam / Cambodia
Taiwan, a South Australian Foodie Tour, and Vietnam/Cambodia were tied as the third ‘worst’ rated trips, each receiving 17.5 stars out of 25. Stack and Mel disliked the “concrete” city of Taiwan, giving it a 2-star review.
Best Rated Trips of All Time
1. Cook Islands (Season 7)
The Cook Islands received a perfect score of 25 stars out of 25, marking the first time a destination achieved this rating on the show. Kevin and Janetta, initially skeptical of awarding five stars, were impressed by the islands’ beauty.
2. Japan (Season 8)
Japan followed closely with 24 stars out of 25, captivating the Guides with its food, history, and sights.
3. The Kimberly (Season 4)
The Kimberley region in Western Australia also scored 24 stars out of 25. The Guides praised the area’s natural beauty and remote wilderness.
4. Finland (Season 6)
Finland received a score of 24 stars out of 25, with the Guides particularly enjoying dog sledding across the Arctic Circle.
5. Whitsundays (Season 4)
The Whitsunday Islands scored 23.5 stars out of 25, with the Guides highlighting the experience as a worthwhile alternative to international travel.
6. Florida: Miami and The Bahamas (Season 7)
Florida, including Miami and the Bahamas, earned 23.5 stars out of 25. Highlights included swimming with sharks and stingrays and visiting a private island inhabited by pigs.
7. Peru (Season 7)
Peru received 23.5 stars out of 25, with the Guides marveling at Machu Picchu and the unique experience of staying in a glass capsule suspended in the sky.
8. Tahiti (Season 8)
Tahiti scored 23.5 stars out of 25, with the Guides enjoying overwater bungalows and exploring the barrier reef.
9. European Cruise (Season 3)
A European river cruise received 23.5 stars out of 25, described as a “once in a lifetime experience” by the Fren Family.
10. Switzerland, Flinders Ranges, Vanuatu, New Zealand and South Africa
Switzerland, South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, Vanuatu, New Zealand and South Africa all tied with a score of 23 stars out of 25.
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