One horror story is about a vacation resort that had a serious mold problem. Guests started getting sick during their stay but the resort management tried to cover it up. Eventually, when it became obvious, they were slow to relocate the guests. It was a nightmare for those who were there expecting a relaxing time.
One common type is accommodation issues. For example, bugs in the beds. I once went to a resort where my room had a lot of tiny bugs that made it impossible to sleep well. Another is bad service. Rude staff who don't care about guests' needs can really spoil a vacation.
One of my vacation horror stories was when I went camping. It started to rain heavily in the middle of the night. Our tent leaked like crazy, and all our stuff got wet. We had to huddle in the car for the rest of the night, shivering and uncomfortable.
A couple went on a hiking vacation in the mountains. They got lost on the trail. As night fell, it started to rain heavily. They were cold and wet. To make things worse, they heard some howling sounds which they thought might be wolves. They huddled together under a small overhang and prayed until morning when they were finally able to find their way back to the main trail.
One horror story is about the long lines. People often wait for hours to get on a popular ride. For example, at the peak time, the line for Space Mountain can be so long that you might end up spending half of your day just waiting. It's a nightmare when you have limited time in the park.
My horror story was with a city apartment rental. The photos online looked amazing. But when we entered, it was filthy. There were stains on the carpets and the furniture was falling apart. It was not at all what we expected and really ruined our vacation mood.
I heard of a Cancun resort where the pool water was not properly maintained. It smelled bad and some guests got sick after swimming in it. The resort management didn't seem to care much at first, and it took a lot of complaints to get them to start fixing the problem. It was a horrible experience for those guests who were looking forward to a relaxing pool time during their vacation.
One horror story could be about a resort with really bad plumbing. Guests found sewage backing up into their rooms, which was extremely disgusting and made their stay unbearable.
One horror story could be about accommodation. A traveler booked a 'nice' hotel online but when they arrived in Cuba, the place was filthy. The sheets were stained, and there were bugs everywhere. It completely ruined their vacation mood.
Sure. One horror story is about a traveler who booked a hotel in a popular Mexican beach town. When they arrived, the hotel was overbooked and they were sent to a completely different and much shabbier place miles away. Another is a tourist who got food poisoning from a street vendor and was sick for days during their precious vacation time.
A friend of mine went to Mexico for a beach vacation. She got really sick from the food she ate at a local restaurant. She had to be rushed to the hospital and spent a few days there instead of enjoying her time at the beach. She said it was the worst experience ever. She was constantly vomiting and had a really high fever. The medical bills were also quite expensive, which added to the horror of the whole situation.