UK holidaymakers are being urgently cautioned about travelling to 15 destinations in 2025, with a particular focus on locations outside the European Union. The advisory includes locations such as Agrigento in Sicily, the British Virgin Islands, Kerala in India, Kyoto and Tokyo in Japan, Oaxaca in Mexico, and Scotland’s North Coast 500.
Fodor’s Travel has highlighted these spots due to concerns of overtourism. The company warned: “These places are popular for good reason – they’re beautiful, fascinating, and culturally significant. But some of these sought-after tourist spots are buckling under the weight of their own fame.”
They continued: “But we do believe that acknowledging the problem is the first step towards solving it. The No List serves to highlight those destinations where tourism is putting unsustainable pressure on the environment and local communities. These issues need to be addressed. That way, the world’s favourite destinations can remain so for future generations.”
Anti-tourism protests broke out across Spain last summer
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Additionally, Fodor’s perennial ‘No List’ includes destinations grappling with overtourism, such as Bali in Indonesia and European locales like Barcelona, Majorca, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Venice, and Lisbon, which have all seen protests due to the influx of tourists.
The No List also featured other popular destinations such as Koh Samui in Thailand, Mount Everest, Agrigento in Sicily, Italy, the British Virgin Islands, Kerala in India, Kyoto and Tokyo in Japan, Oaxaca in Mexico, and Scotland’s North Coast 500. According to Fodor, these locations are facing significant challenges due to tourism, reports Birmingham Live.
Fodor stated: “The destinations featured on the No List deserve the fame and adoration they receive. They are worthy of your time and money. Yet, the myriad challenges they face are both real and urgent.”
The site continued: “Fodor’s does not advocate for travel boycotts–they harm local economies and fail to bring about meaningful change. But we do believe that the first step to alleviating a problem is recognizing there is one. The No List serves to highlight destinations where tourism is placing unsustainable pressures on the land and local communities. And these stresses need to be addressed.That way, the world’s favorite destinations can stay that way for the next generation.”
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