British holidaymakers are being urged to avoid seven popular tourist destinations in 2026, according to Fodor's Travel's No List. The list highlights locations where tourism is placing unsustainable pressures on the environment and local communities. It is not a boycott but a call for tourists to 'ease up on a spot for now – not forever'.
Antarctica tops the list, with experts warning that the continent is moving towards mass tourism rather than ecotourism. Professor Mike Gunter of Rollins College noted that Antarctica's fragile environment cannot sustain high visitor numbers. Elizabeth Leane, professor of Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania, said the region's mystique as the 'last wilderness' is a key attraction but also a vulnerability.
The Canary Islands are included due to excessive tourism and resident protests over rising rental prices and property values. John Dale Beckley of CanaryGreen.org said changes to regulations allowing short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb have driven up costs, making it nearly impossible for young people to find affordable housing.
Glacier National Park in Montana, USA, is also on the list, with climate change exacerbating wildfires and altering wildlife migration patterns. Michael Jamison of the National Parks Conservation Association described the challenges as 'unprecedented', with multiple existential threats converging at once.
Other destinations include Isola Sacra in Italy, where locals oppose a cruise terminal that could damage a delicate ecosystem; the Jungfrau Region in Switzerland, which saw over a million tourists last year and is struggling to balance visitor numbers with environmental protection; and Mexico City, where activists call for a ban on Airbnb due to its impact on housing and communities.
Fodor's advises travellers to consider these pressures and choose alternative destinations or travel responsibly to give these places a much-needed breather.
