The Canary Islands and Mexico City are among the destinations travellers are being told to avoid in 2026

It’s always good to have an expert opinion to hand, even if you’re just booking a holiday. Those in the know can tell you exactly where you should go for sun, culture, or food, but they can also help out with something just as important: telling you where to avoid at all costs.

Fodor’s Travel has just released its ‘No List’; a collection of the eight spots across the world the publication thinks you should stay away from next year. But this list isn’t made up of places that are underwhelming – in fact, it’s quite the opposite. These destinations are so good that everyone wants to visit them, despite them reaching capacity long ago.

Previously, Fodor’s has warned travellers against visiting the likes of Tokyo and Bali due to excessive tourism. You’ve probably heard about anti-tourist protests in Barcelona this year, or the daytripper tax Venice recently reintroduced, but Fodor’s has made the decision not to include them this year. The travel company explained that although they ‘haven’t been magically cured’, it wants to continue to draw attention to the perils of overtourism for local economies and ecosystems by spotlighting some lesser-known hotspots.

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Antarctica is one such spot. You might not think that a polar continent could be over-visited, but according to Fodor’s, the number of people coming to take a look at the glaciers could double by 2033.

Scientists say that this mass tourism is unsustainable for the fragile landscape. The environment simply can’t handle so many ships docking, so conservationists are asking travellers to think very carefully before they sail down south.

On the other end of the scale, one of Europe’s most popular winter sun destinations, the Canary Islands, also feature on this year’s list. 

Residents of the Canaries have been frustrated by the levels of tourism reaching their homes for some time now. Earlier this year, huge protests were held in major cities across the islands, and more recently the government introduced an eco-tax for those visiting Tenerife’s national park.

Similar protests broke out in Mexico City, which has also made Fodor’s list, this summer. Locals blame short-term holiday lets for the city’s housing crisis, and feel left behind by a tourism industry which they view as contributing to the ‘commodification of community life, according to Fodor’s.

Amongst the other destinations named was Paris’ Montmartre district, where the Sacré Coeur and gorgeous cobbled streets have been overtaken by tourists, and the scenic Jungfrau Region of Switzerland.

Where not to travel in 2026

Here’s everywhere Fodor’s Travel says you should avoid if you want to be a responsible traveller this year:

• Antarctica
• Canary Islands
• Glacier National Park
• Isola Sacra
• The Jungfrau Region
• Mexico City
• Mombasa
• Montmartre

You can discover more details about each destination on Fodor’s Travel’s article here. You can also have a look at Time Out’s list of the emerging destinations most at-risk of overtourism here.

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