Tourism has continued to grow since global travel resumed following the pandemic, but many popular destinations are reaching a breaking point. Overcrowding, rising rents, and environmental strain are affecting destinations once celebrated for their beauty or cultural value.
Fodor’s annual No List draws attention to these issues by highlighting sites of overtourism, fragile ecosystems, and communities struggling to handle the surging crowds of holidayers. The message is certainly not anti-travel. On the contrary, it encourages travelers to understand how their choices affect local people and the environment.
In this gallery, we explore eight destinations you may want to avoid next year. Click through to find out where they are.