For me, Spotted Places is a happy medium between "I want to travel" but "I don't have the money." You will be surprised by how many gems you are surrounded by and have no idea. That's where Spotted Places come in handy. People you trust--family, friends, bloggers, travelers, can save places they find amazing. And by following them you're able to see their recommendations. As someone who likes to travel but not always on road as often as I want to, I use Spotted Places to explore my local area "disappointment free," since the recommendations will be coming from people I trust.