Brit tourists told 'do not visit' 15 holiday hotspots in 2025 including UK and Spanish destinations
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As we approach the end of 2024, many holidaymakers are already planning their next adventure. However, it seems that every year, there are only a few destinations that consistently top everyone's travel bucket list. This popularity often leads to overcrowding and the phenomenon that has defined many tourist hotspots in 2024: overtourism. Each year, renowned travel guide publisher Fodors aims to "shine a light" on these over-visited locations.
"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," warns Fodors. The publisher doesn't call for travel boycotts as they can harm local economies and don't bring about meaningful change.
"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.".
Bali has topped the "perennial no list" due to its overtourism woes, leading to what Fodors has dubbed a "plastic apocalypse". The Indonesian island saw a surge to 5.3 million international visitors in 2023, but this influx has left Balinese beaches swamped with an estimated 303,000 tons of plastic waste, overwhelming local waste management efforts.
Southeast Asia sustainable travel expert Kristin Winkaffe remarked: "Bali’s waste management is barely keeping up with the volume of trash, and that’s an understatement. " She also highlighted the impact on local culture, saying: "Overtourism affects the very core of Balinese life. Traditional practices like the subak irrigation system, which has supported rice paddies for centuries, are now under strain as water is diverted to tourist areas.".
