Bad reviews: what to do if you had a terrible time

We've all been on dud trips, but what do we do about them? Lottie shares her advice.

Once upon a time, I went on a press trip to a very wealthy country in the Middle East. I had a lovely time, for the most part. But the way the destination was sold to me — as an adventurous, “hidden gem” (ew) brimming with history and authentic local culture — had really over-egged its attraction. What I found when I got there, were luxury hotels, disti…