15 cities you thought were romantic but really aren’t

8. Honolulu, Hawaii

This one’s going to be controversial, to be certain, but Honolulu isn’t always the idyllic destination that it appears to be. If you’re investing the steep price required for most visitors to travel there and splurging on a pricey, high-end resort, then you are probably expecting comfort and luxury. That, however, isn’t always the case in a place where the heat can be stifling and many resorts don’t offer the necessary air conditioning to prevent waking up drenched in sweat. There is certainly a magic to Hawaii, but it’s hard to say that Honolulu offers the necessary bang for your buck.