15 holiday destinations to avoid in 2025, revealed
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The travel guide publisher identified 15 ‘No’ locations “suffering from untenable popularity” alongside its annual ‘Go’ list of recommendations. Kristin Winkaffe, a sustainable travel expert, said: “Overtourism affects the very core of Balinese life.” “Without change, we’re risking more than just beautiful scenery—we’re at risk of losing cultural identity itself,” she added. Barcelona, Mallorca and the Canary Islands were all namechecked as “European destinations where locals don’t want you” due to tourism protests this summer, while Venice and Lisbon made the list for the new day-trippers entry fee and lack of housing, respectively. The No List serves to highlight destinations where tourism is placing unsustainable pressures on the land and local communities.” Fodor’s travel “No” list 2025 Perennial no list: Bali, Indonesia European destinations where locals don’t want you – Barcelona, Mallorca, Venice, the Canary Islands and Lisbon Koh Samui, Thailand Mount Everest Destinations beginning to suffer: Agrigento, Sicily, Italy British Virgin Islands Kerala, India Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan Oaxaca, Mexico Scotland North Coast 500 For more travel news and advice, listen to Simon Calder’s podcast
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