Bora Bora Without the Crowds The French Polynesian island of Bora Bora is one of the world's most stunning -- and has become increasingly crowded. We plan a serene visit.

April is one of our favorite months in Bora Bora, where real luxury means jumping right into the lagoon from your overwater bungalow. Here's how to avoid the crowds. #borabora #frenchpolynesia #overwaterbungalow #tahititourisme #travelsky #overtourism

Uluru/Ayers Rock Without the Crowds How to respectfully visit Uluru/Ayers Rock, a sacred Aboriginal site, while drinking in the visual magic of and deep spirituality.

It's the season for stargazing — and no so many tourists — at Uluru/Ayers Rock, Australia's most sacred site. #travelsky #uluru #ayersrock #overtourism

Ningaloo Reef: The Smart Traveler's Alternative Ningaloo Reef, Australia's other great underwater attraction, is known for its population of gentle whale sharks. Here's how to visit.

Swimming with the sharks can be truly blissful at Australia’s “other” great reef, where magnificent whale sharks pass through from April through July. #travelsky #overtourism #ningalooreef #whalesharks

The National Air and Space Museum Without the Crowds National Air and Space Museum exhibits include items from the Spirit of St. Louis, Apollo 11, and Star Trek. How to visit without the crowds.

Learn just how bad you’d be at flying a fighter plane at D.C.’s National Air and Space Museum — or at it’s much less crowded (but spectacular!) branch in Virginia. #smithsonian #nationalairandspacemuseum #visitdc #spacegeek #travelsky #overtourism

The National Air and Space Museum Without the Crowds National Air and Space Museum exhibits include items from the Spirit of St. Louis, Apollo 11, and Star Trek. How to visit without the crowds.

Learn just how bad you’d be at flying a fighter plane at D.C.’s National Air and Space Museum — or at the museum's much less crowded location in Virginia. #travelsky #smithsonian #nationalairandspacemuseum #visitdc #overtourism #spacegeek

Barcelona doubles down on its tourist tax Barcelona's latest effort to curb overtourism is a new tax, double the previous rate. The revenue will go to housing and infrastructure.

It's one battle after another in Barcelona's ongoing fight against overtourism. The latest tactic: doubling the hotel tax. #travelsky #overtourism #barcelona withoutthecrowds.com/barcelona-do...

"The Spectacle" quietly slams Instagram tourism A new documentary, The Spectacle, follows tourists as they pose for Instagram photos in some of Europe's most spectacular locations

Instagram tourism is ruining some of the world's most beautiful places — that's the message in "The Spectacle," a short documentary just released by The New Yorker. Hard to argue. withoutthecrowds.com/the-spectacl... #overtourism #thespectacle

Dingle Without the Crowds The Atlantic coast town of Dingle is one of Ireland's most popular getaways. Here's how to visit without the crowds.

Everyone and their cousin claim this is their favorite town in Ireland. And at times, it can feel like they’re visiting all at once. #dingle #ireland #travelsky #overtourism withoutthecrowds.com/dingle-witho...

La Jolla Without the Crowds La Jolla is a popular beach town in Southern California. Here's how to visit this beautiful seaside spot without the crowds.

Too cold where you are? Too wet? Too plain yuck? The weather is almost always perfect in La Jolla, San Diego's swankiest beach burb. Here's where to stay, eat, and enjoy. #lajolla #sandiego #californiabeaches #travelsky

Kinsale: The Smart Traveler's Alternative A colorful and lively Irish town known for its upscale eateries and trad music, Kinsale is a great alternative to overcrowded Dingle.

People say its historic pubs make this coastal town the best place in Ireland for a drink. The food's pretty brilliant, too. #kinsale #ireland #visitireland

Austria tackles overtourism with an NDA Austria has a clever new way to tackle overtourism, asking potential visitors to sign a NDA, keeping their experience to themselves

Attention, influencers: Austria is asking visitors to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement in order to access insider travel tips on its tourism website. In other words, please don't post your favorite new discovery. Fighting overtourism with humor and sass. #overtourism #austriatourism #travelsky

Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly: The Smart Traveler's Alternative Northeastern Arizona’s Canyon de Chelly National Monument and Monument Valley Navaho Tribal Park are uncrowded Grand Canyon alternatives.

Give the crowded Grand Canyon a break and steer toward Arizona’s Canyon de Chelly, where the 4WD tours are so bone-rattling, they're called shake-and-bakes. #travelsky #canyondechelly #arizonaparks #overtourism

Harbour Island: The Smart Traveler's Alternative One of the most charming and exclusive Bahamian Islands, Harbour Island appeals with its world-class beaches and serenity

A Bahamian mix we love: pink beaches, funky fish shacks, and one helluva karaoke night. #harbourisland #bahamas #travelsky

Skydeck Without the Crowds How to visit Chicago's famous Skydeck and The Ledge, its cantilevered glass-boxes, without the crowds.

Here's why some people pay $125 for a pizza. #theskydeck #theledge #willistower #chicago #travelsky #overtourism

Big Sur Without the Crowds Highway 1 along Big Sur is one of California's most iconic drives. Here's how to navigate Big Sur without the crowds.

After 3 years, Highway 1 through Big Sur is finally open again...mostly. Here's how to tackle California's most gorgeous, popular, iconic, drive. #travelsky #overtourism #bigsur #highway1 #visitcalifornia

It's a conversation worth having. There's a new trend of "anti-influencers" being the new influencers. We'll see how that goes. For better or worse our posts are never about the money!

Krakow Without the Crowds Krakow, Poland's charming second-largest city, has become known as one of Europe's party capitals. Here's how to enjoy it without the crowds.

Most people go to Krakow for its party-scene and its medieval charms. But according to Joe Montezinos, the latest contributor to our site, life's best breakfast is the Polish city's biggest lure. withoutthecrowds.com/krakow-witho... #overtourism #travelsky #krakow #stradamhouse

Hi Joez58: The small businesses in the area (of which there are very few) could actually use more visitors. The most fragile areas are off-limits unless you're incredibly lucky and/or very rugged. But you're right that coping with overtourism is a balancing act, something we take very seriously.

Understood -- let's hope that changes! And thanks for commenting.

Hi Rivera,
I don't think we set up the site with that intention and apologize for the inconvenience -- it sounds like a technical glitch that we'll look into. We'd like to make trip planning easy for you!
Sally & Bob

Sedona Without the Crowds Sedona, Arizona, attracts loads of travelers with its dramatic red rocks and New Age image. Here's how to beat the crowds.

The only airport hotel we actually love is in Sedona, AZ. #travelsky #overtourism #sedona #redrocks #visitarizona #skyranchlodge

Vermilion Cliffs: The Smart Traveler's Alternative An isolated spot in northern Arizona beckons trekkers and travelers with an otherworldly red-cliff landscape, a smart alternative to Sedona.

A red-rock landscape as spectacular as Sedona's, with a fraction of the visitors. The catch: To see the most spectacular part of it, you have to win a lottery. :/ #travelsky #overtourism #vermilioncliffs #visitarizona

Cherry blossom officials say overtourism is the pits One Japanese town has canceled its cherry blossom festival due to the problems overtourism is creating for its citizens

Cherry blossom officials say overtourism is the pits. #travelsky #overtourism #cherryblossoms #japantravel

Nubia Region of Egypt: The Smart Traveler's Alternative The Nubia Region of Egypt preserves a unique North African culture shared through music, art, language, and hospitality.

These are the people who built more pyramids than the Egyptians. And they want to invite you in for tea. #travelsky #overtourism #nubia #nubianvillage

Bar Harbor Without the Crowds Bar Harbor is a classic summer destination on the Maine coastline, known for lobster and Acadia National Park. Here's how to avoid the crowds.

Think Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are too crowded? Our newest contributor, Lisa Horsch Clark, VP of Friends of Acadia, promises to find you a quiet spot on even the sunniest summer Sunday. withoutthecrowds.com/bar-harbor-w... #overtourism #travelsky #barharbor #acadia

Thanks for the feedback -- you're right, the monsoons can make things difficult. Always smart to use caution, especially in the backcountry.

Shoulder season is the new in-season The shoulder season, traditionally a great way to avoid tourist crowds, is increasingly popular. One solution: Travel during "dead weeks."

The new in-season for smart world travelers. #travelsky #overtourism #smarttravel

Estremoz: The Smart Traveler's Alternative Estremoz, known as the Alentejo's region's "white city" is a charming alternative to overcrowded Lisbon, Portugal.

Really need a break? Visit this Portuguese city that's home to the patron saint of long-suffering wives. #travelsky #overtourism #estremoz #portugaltourism #saintelizabethofportugal

Maya Bay Without the Crowds Maya Bay began attracting boatloads of tourists after appearing in the movie, The Beach. Here's how to visit without the crowds.

The idyllic tropical setting that a movie almost killed. #travelsky #overtourism #thailandtravel #tropicaldestinations #setjetting

Todos Santos: The Smart Traveler's Alternative Todos Santos, much quieter than Cabo San Lucas, is a peaceful Mexican resort town known for surfing, art, and boutique hotels.

A Mexican beach town where nightlife means lingering over your dinner table. #todossantos #bajamexico #bajatourism #overtourism #travelmexico