VR won't replace going there. But, it's a huge improvement over not going there. In practice, saying "Most people do not go to most places." is a bit of an understatement. Therefore, VR can be a huge improvement for most people.
Completely agree. My grandma is afraid of driving & flying but she loves to watch travel TV shows. I think a VR headset with travel content would be great for people like her and would really improve her quality of life.