I've been pondering this question for a while. I'm in Tahiti right now, always wanted to go there - ever since I saw that soap ad decades ago. See - advertising does work.

Obviously, I went on the internet to find a place to stay, and bought tickets online - but that's about it. I like the idea of not over analysing every aspect of spending my hard earned dollars, preferring to just take things as they come and explore for myself.

Often it's the bad experiences that are the most memorable. Is it helpful to read the reviews/star ratings of places/things to do or is it more fun finding things out by chance?

My question to you muppets is: what do you think - can you over-research a destination/restaurant/activity and what you are expecting from it?

Does the internet help or hinder what you are looking for when spending your money on pleasure, or.... better: how reliant are you on reviews posted by other muppets on the internet to plan your free time?