Places Rated: Cambodia's Sihanoukville Coastline

The November/December issue of Traveler features our annual "Places Rated" survey of destination stewardship, and this year 340 expert panelists rated 99 coastal destinations around the world. Here on the blog, we're going to highlight some of these coastal destinations and are interested in adding your feedback to the mix. What do you think?

Cambodia: Sihanoukville
Rating: 38 -- "In Trouble" category

Cambodia's premier coastal resort "has some serious issues to address in terms of sustainability," including corruption involved in development decisions, poor waste management, and "a low aesthetic of the built environment."

Why did the place earn this score? Read representative panelist comments after the jump.