Figuring out where to travel to in 2026? You may want to consider crossing a few popular destinations off your list.
Across the world, some of the most beloved destinations are facing issues caused by overtourism, which is straining their natural environments, infrastructure and communities.
In light of these struggles, Fodor’s Travel recently released its 2026 No List, an annual round-up of destinations where travelers should think twice about visiting next year. It’s “not a call for boycott,” according to the travel guidebook company, but seeks to highlight destinations that deserve a break from overcrowding.
On that note, Fodor’s also announced its Go List, a counterpart to the No List offering destinations that are especially welcoming visitors in 2026.
“Overtourism continues to be a massive problem plaguing numerous destinations, but we typically see a pattern among the spots that are hardest hit: the prioritization of tourists over locals,” Digital Editorial Director at Fodor’s Travel Jeremy Tarr said in a statement to USA TODAY. “Locals give a city its heart, vibrance, and culture. And while tourism dollars can be transformative, without limits, it destroys quality of life and triggers an affordability crisis. And for the tourist — who wants to visit a place populated only by other tourists? There has to be a balance, and it’s up to individual governments to work toward tailored solutions.”
Here are eight destinations where tourists should think twice about visiting in 2026.
In recent years, many travelers have been drawn to The Great White South, now more accessible thanks to the growing number of cruises to the once seemingly unreachable destination. From 2023 to 2024, 120,000 people traveled to Antarctica, and that number is estimated to double by 2033. While the rise in travelers helps spread awareness of protecting the continent’s wilderness, it also strains the fragile yet stunning environment, especially if companies aren’t doing their part in being responsible.
Residents of the Canary Islands protested the high influx of tourists this past year, naming unaffordable housing, traffic congestion and beach pollution among other issues. As the destination works to limit short-term rentals and improve the quality of living for its community, travelers can rethink whether they need to visit in 2026.
Warming twice as fast as the global average, Glacier National Park – or Ya·qawiswit̓xuki, meaning “the place where there is a lot of ice,” by the Kootenai – is quickly losing its namesake glaciers. As people flock to see the glaciers for what could possibly be the last time, the park is seeing traffic congestion, more garbage and wildlife disturbance.
This small coastal region just south of Rome is facing the development of a cruise port that will welcome mega ships, a project residents have been advocating against since 2010, according to Fodor’s. Its construction could destroy a protected natural area just 1,000 feet away, some environmental experts and advocates say.
Located in the Swiss Alps, the Jungfrau Region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site beloved for its picturesque villages, which travelers reach by a scenic railway. Many are just day trippers who visit for a short period of time but don’t add much to the local economy. However, overtourism has begun to put pressure on its natural resources, housing market and the community’s quality of life. In 2024, over 1 million people visited the area, a 5.1% increase from 2023.
This year, Mexico City residents began to protest the hordes of expats and tourists who have descended upon the city. Fast-paced gentrification has caused many issues for locals, from a housing crisis to the cost of living. Housing prices have increased eightfold between 2000 and 2018, local media outlet Yucatan Magazine reported.
Kenya’s Mombasa has become a hot destination for tourists looking to enjoy the country’s wildlife and gorgeous coastal environment. As tourist numbers continue to grow thanks to cruises, the African country is struggling with pollution, overcrowding and traffic, pushing the destination to now look toward sustainable tourism practices.
Paris’ neighborhood of Montmartre – home to the iconic Sacré-Cœur basilica – is overrun with tourists. Around 11 million visitors visit the famous basilica, whereas the neighborhood is home to just 30,000 residents, who now call Montmartre “unlivable,” according to Fodor’s.

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