Looking for art to relax with? This Paris museum of impressionist masterpieces admits no more than 250 visitors at a time. #travelsky #impressionism #monet #parismuseums #overtourism

Utah's Big 5 National Parks not enough for you? Try nearby Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. #travelsky #utahnationalparks #nationalmonuments #grandstaircaseescalante

French Polynesia, as it used to be. #travelsky #overtourism #huahine #frenchpolynesia #pacificisland

This Asian temple looks a lot like the Mayan step pyramids of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. Coincidence or cosmic convergence? #travelsky #overtourism #kohker #pyramids #ancientcivlizations #adventuretravel

A peaceful Jamaican getaway that's worth going the extra mile. withoutthecrowds.com/port-antonio... #portantonio #overtourism #jamaica #quietjamaica #travelsky

The Scottish castle where an early attempt at manned flight ended in the dunghill of history. #travelsky #overtourism #scotlandtravel #stirlingcastle #visitscotland

Here's a place that's not too crowded. Unless you count the 8,000 wildebeest born every day. #travelsky #adventuretravel #africatravel #serengeti #tanzania

The quiet part of New Orleans that some visitors fall so in love with that they never make it to the French Quarter. #travelsky #neworleans #NOLA #overtourism #gardendistrict

Australia’s other great reef. And with a fraction of the crowds. #travelsky #overtourism #adventuretravel #ningalooreef #westernaustralia

To get any farther from home than this, you may need a spaceship. withoutthecrowds.com/antarctica-w... #travelsky #antarctica #overtourism #antarcticatravel

Here’s what the Eiffel Tower would look like if it were laid on its side. withoutthecrowds.com/girona-the-s... #travelsky #overtourism #girona #spain

Without the Crowds newest “One Traveler’s Experience” contributor, travel writer Jacqueline Lambert, visits Britain’s largest stone circle. And she’s not at Stonehenge. #overtourism #travelbritain #avebury #nationaltrust #travelsky

Are you a waterfall chaser? Head to Munduk, in Bali's cool, mountainous north. #travelsky #bali #munduk #adventuretravel #overtourism

What gets half the number of visitors as the British Museum and has a collection that's twice as weird? #travelsky #overtourism #victoriaandalbertmuseum #londonmuseums #visitbritain

Contributor Sabina Lohr, a specialist in the region, gets to the heart of tourism problems and positives in the Middle East. See what she has to say in her News & Views story on Without the Crowds. #travelsky #overtourism #middleeasttravel

Possibly the most beautiful lagoon in the Americas? Hint: Margaritas anyone? #travelsky #overtourism #Mexicotourism #bacalar

Explore these Caribbean beaches where you’ll likely share the sand with more goats than people. #overtourism #adventuretravel #Caribbeantravel #Caribbeanbeaches #Caribbean

Want to see how the world was born? And how it’s doing? Here’s a place with some answers. #overtourism #adventuretravel #djiboutitravel #travelsky

The largest ancient stone circle in Britain isn't Stonehenge. And isn't crowded. withoutthecrowds.com/avebury-the-... #overtourism #travelsky #travelBritain #avebury

How about a quiet visit to the home of California’s best tide pools since 1542? withoutthecrowds.com/point-loma-t... #overtourism #travelsky #pointloma #california

Thank Barack Obama for making this a bucket-trip must for outdoors lovers. #overtourism #adventuretravel #famoushikes #hikingadventures

How have the tour groups missed this talcum-powder stretch of Caribbean sand? #travelsky #overtourism #britishvirginislands #virgingorda

Want a tale to tell about sleeping beneath the stars? Atop the Great Wall of China? #overtourism #travelsky #adventuretravel #Greatwall #Chinatravel

Most tourists in Paris make a beeline for the Eiffel Tower, but when we're in town, we prefer our views from afar. Here's how to bask in the Iron Lady's romantic glow without the crowds. withoutthecrowds.com/the-eiffel-t... #travelsky #overtourism #paris #eiffeltower

Some folks want to spend Thanksgiving as far from family as possible — Bora Bora springs to mind. If that's appealing, we've got the scoop on avoiding the crowds in this popular bit of paradise. withoutthecrowds.com/bora-bora-wi... #overtourism #travelsky #frenchpolynesia #tahiti #borabora

New on Without the Crowds: Whale-watching season has started in Todos Santos, a charming and serene alternative to crowded Los Cabos, with sublime Baja scenery and a crop of seductive boutique hotels. withoutthecrowds.com/todos-santos... #travelsky #overtourism #todossantos #mexico #baja

November on Florida's Gasparilla Island means sunny beach days, ideal fishing, and zero crowds. If you like sunsets, serenity, and tooling around in golf carts, this is the perfect time to go. withoutthecrowds.com/pristine-bea... #overtourism #travelsky #gasparilla #florida #beaches

Has the battle against overtourism gone to the dogs? One European city is now taxing traveling pooches, in an effort to manage the crowds. Sounds like it may be barking up the wrong tree. withoutthecrowds.com/has-the-batt... #overtourism #travelsky #bolzano #italy #dogswhotravel

There are great airfares to Athens right now (check out The Flight Deal for details). If you go, we've got fun ideas for enjoying the Parthenon without the crowds, none of which involve going to the Parthenon. withoutthecrowds.com/the-partheno... #overtourism #travelsky @theflightdeal.bsky.social

When the govt finally reopens, so will the Smithsonian museums. If you're keen to visit D.C.'s Air & Space Museum, one of the world's most popular attractions, here's how to beat the crowds. withoutthecrowds.com/the-national... #smithsonian #overtourism #travelsky #airandspacemuseum #washingtondc

With flight cuts due to the shutdown, it's time for a road trip. La Jolla, the prettiest beach community in San Diego, is a fine destination, with great food, arts, shopping, and hikes — especially in November. withoutthecrowds.com/la-jolla-wit... #overtourism #travelsky #lajolla #california

November is a great time to visit Girona, Spain. Never as crowded as neighboring Barcelona, it's at its coziest — you might even snag a table at one of the Roca Brothers' extraordinary restaurants. withoutthecrowds.com/girona-the-s... #overtourism #travelsky #girona #spain #rocabrothers #catalan

Want to visit Marrakech, but with maximal enjoyment, minimal tourists? Here's how to enjoy this remarkable Moroccan city without the crowds. withoutthecrowds.com/marrakech-wi... #overtourism #travelsky #marrakech #visitmorocco

The word "overtourism" has been shortlisted by dictionary.com as word of the year. (We still question whether "67" is a word.) Regardless, coping with overtourism is the #1 topic on withoutthecrowds.com. Hope you'll take a look. withoutthecrowds.com #overtourism #travelsky #travelenthusiasts

It's New Zealand's prime hiking season. When the famed Milford Track fills to capacity, pivot to the Hollyford Track, a magnificent 5-day South Island trek past pristine lakes and snow-capped peaks. withoutthecrowds.com/hollyford-tr... #travelsky #overtourism #hollyfordtrack #newzealand #hiking

Halloween brings hordes of tourists to Pluckley, called the most haunted town in England. Now locals are worried that the crowds are frightening away their resident ghosts. withoutthecrowds.com/ghosts-vs-cr... #overtourism #travelsky #pluckley #hauntedtowns #hauntedengland #travelenthusiasts

Shutdown tip: Take some of the stress off the Grand Canyon and head for Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly, spectacular Navajo parks that aren't impacted by federal funding. Bonus: fewer crowds! withoutthecrowds.com/monument-val... #overtourism #nationalparks #travelsky #monumentvalley #navajo

Hate crowds? Instead of visiting Amsterdam, head to Ghent, Belgium. It's got medieval marvels, enough charm to satisfy any photog, and blissfully fewer tourists. And did we mention beer, waffles, and fries?! withoutthecrowds.com/ghent-the-sm... #travelsky #overtourism #ghent #belgium #TravelAddicts

A bold jewel heist may have closed the Louvre, but Paris-bound art lovers can still visit Musee Marmottan-Monet. It's not just a treasure trove of Impressionist masters, it's blissfully uncrowded. #travelenthusiasts #overtourism #travelsky #paris #museum #louvre withoutthecrowds.com/musee-marmot...

Looking for adventure? How about hiking a part of Southern Europe so unexplored, it conceals glaciers that weren't discovered until 2009. withoutthecrowds.com/albanian-alp... #travelsky #overtourism #albania #travelenthusiasts

Hate crowds? Instead of the joining hordes of honeymooners on expensive Bora Bora, head to Huahine, a French Polynesian gem that's relatively undiscovered — and way more affodable. withoutthecrowds.com/huahine-the-... #overtourism #huahine #frenchpolynesia #responsibletravel #travelsky #travel

Surprise! Here’s one of Europe’s fastest-growing tourist destinations you've probably never heard of. withoutthecrowds.com/the-albanian... #overtourism #travelsky #travelenthusiasts #albania #albanianriviera

Hate crowds? Skip the always-busy Big Sur route and head north to California's surf-pounded Sonoma Coast. Great wines, innovative food, cool hotels, and some of Cali's funnest, funkiest towns. withoutthecrowds.com/sonoma-coast... #travelsky #traveladdicts #sonomacounty #roadtrips #overtourism

Hate crowds? Skip Cambodia’s insanely crowded Angkor Wat and head for Koh Ker, the mysterious temple complex just down the road. withoutthecrowds.com/koh-ker-the-... @overtourism.bsky.social @travelsky123.bsky.social @angkorwat.bsky.social @travelsky1.bsky.social #travelcambodia #adventuretravel

The weak yen means tourists are flocking to Kyoto, Japan, which Travel + Leisure named their readers' 6th favorite city. If you're joining them, here's how navigate iconic, always-crowded Sagano Bamboo Grove. #travelsky @travelz.bsky.social #overtourism #kyoto withoutthecrowds.com/sagano-bambo...

The biggest tourist attraction in London is — surprise! — the British Museum. And it's got the crowds to prove it. We've got strategies for a sane, rewarding visit. #overtourism #travelsky #London @visitbritain @british-museum @visitlondon withoutthecrowds.com/the-british-...

Who loves Chicago? We do! And we especially love surveying the city from a comfy seat with a glass of something tall and cool. Here are four fantastic rooftop bars with views of this glorious town. withoutthecrowds.com/chicagos-roo... #travelsky #chicago @govpritzker.illinois.gov

If you want to walk Dubrovnik's medieval walls, the mayor says you're going to have to reserve a time. But does anyone think it will really help with the city's overtourism problem? withoutthecrowds.com/want-to-walk... #overtourism #dubrovnik #travelenthusiasts #travelsky

Djibouti! It's fun to say ("juh-booty"), it can be magical to visit. Read about MT Sobek founder Richard Bangs' experience in this tiny, rarely visited North African land. withoutthecrowds.com/djibouti-the... #djibouti #overtourism #travelsky #mtsobek #richardbangs #travelenthusiasts

Sad news: The storied Grand Canyon Lodge and scores of other North Rim buildings were destroyed in the Dragon Bravo Fire. No lives were lost, but the North Rim is closed for the season. Here's info on visiting the South Rim, plus a good alternative. withoutthecrowds.com/grand-canyon/ #GrandCanyon