According to travel experts, here are the 10 destinations you should not visit in 2023 because of various reasons, ranging from water scarcity, overburdened infrastructure or overvisited destinations.
This national park has had to put a cap of 400 on visitors as they lack the amenities to support large crowds.
Calanques National Park, France
The lake stands to loose its signature cobalt blue color, owing to pollution and dust kicked up by visiting cars. Local residents are opposing tourism due to this. If you must visit, consider using public transport.
Lake Tahoe, California
Because Antarctica is one of the regions most susceptible to climate change, even the modest tourist activity has had an effect on a region that was already in danger.
This small coastal town has been witnessing heavy crowds and traffic congestions. Locals and activists are campaigning with 'Return Next Year' signs.
The Amalfi Coast, Italy
According to locals, the region lacks the infrastructure to accommodate the quantity of traffic due to its congested small lanes, little parking, and dealing with excessive pollution and trash.
Amsterdam realized that it received more tourists than the number of locals, putting a strain on the infrastructure. So they are limiting the tourism by various means.
Thailand, due to its location and tourism hotspots receives more tourists than it can handle. As a result, the country is closing some of its national parks for a month to get a breathing space.
Short term rentals by tourists have increased the property rates beyond the affordability of many locals who are now homeless. Besides, unequal distribution of water between tourists and the locals have caused a widespread distress.
These Greek Islands already depend on water sourced from outside and want to put it to use in agriculture and to serve the local communities. Visiting tourists create water conflict by being able to pay more for it.
Visitors to Utah's Zion National Park use twice as much water as typical Las Vegas residents do. Desert ecosystems and low-income families are the most affected as the water supply decreases.
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