Fodor's Travel put Maui on its 'No List' of places tourists may want to avoid in 2023. Here's why.
Fodor's Travel named Maui one of 10 destinations on its 2023 “No List” that tourists should reconsider visiting this year.
The travel publication outlined 10 regions ranging from Antarctica to Italy that are threatened by environmental damage caused by overtourism and climate change. The list split those places into three categories: "natural attractions that could use a break in order to heal and rejuvenate; cultural hotspots that are plagued with overcrowding and resource depletion; and locations around the world immediately and dramatically impacted by water crises ."
Maui was highlighted in the latter category, along with the Southern European Watershed and the American West, as destinations "suffering from water crises."
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The publication noted how last year, the debate over water restrictions on Maui hit a boiling point when only Upcountry residents were ordered to conserve water – or face $500 fines if they used water for "non-essential" purposes like irrigation and washing cars. At the same time, "no such limitations were placed on resorts in South and Central Maui, many of which boast pools, sprawling lawns, and golf courses," the article said.
The publication continued to say that Native Hawaiians are also "paying the price for the growing tourism industry" in other aspects of daily life. The cost of living has risen along with the boom in short-term rentals, the publication wrote, which is fueling more people to experience homelessness.
"This year’s No List does not serve as a boycott, ban, or cancelation of any sort; but a call to travelers to consider wisely the choices we make ," the article read. "We can have a positive impact on this world we love so dearly."
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Civil Beat’s coverage of Maui County is supported in part by grants from the Nuestro Futuro Foundation and the Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation.
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Citing Water Crisis, Maui Makes Fodor’s List Of Places To Not Visit Next Year
Fodor’s Travel has named Maui as one of 10 destinations on its 2023 “No List” that tourists should reconsider visiting in the year to come.
The travel publication outlined 10 regions ranging from Antarctica to Italy that are threatened by environmental damage caused by overtourism and climate change . The list split those places into three categories: “natural attractions that could use a break in order to heal and rejuvenate; cultural hotspots that are plagued with overcrowding and resource depletion; and locations around the world immediately and dramatically impacted by water crises.”
Maui was highlighted in the latter category, along with the Southern European Watershed and the American West, as destinations “ suffering from water crises .”
The publication noted how last year, the debate over water restrictions on Maui hit a boiling point when only Upcountry residents were ordered to conserve water — or face $500 fines if they used water for “non-essential” purposes like irrigation and washing cars. At the same time, “no such limitations were placed on resorts in South and Central Maui, many of which boast pools, sprawling lawns, and golf courses,” the article said.
The publication continued to say that Native Hawaiians are also “paying the price for the growing tourism industry” in other aspects of daily life. The cost of living has risen along with the boom in short-term rentals, the publication wrote , which is fueling more people to experience homelessness.
“This year’s No List does not serve as a boycott, ban, or cancelation of any sort; but a call to travelers to consider wisely the choices we make,” the article read. “We can have a positive impact on this world we love so dearly.”
Civil Beat’s coverage of Maui County is supported in part by grants from the Nuestro Futuro Foundation and the Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation.
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Maui Vacations In Peril; Fodor’s Says Don’t Visit Now
Fodor’s came out swinging against 2023 Maui vacations today. This comes as the island was deluged with post-pandemic revenge travel starting last year. At one point, the mayor asked airlines to cut back on Maui flights, which he has no authority to enforce and the airlines have no intention of doing.
The seemingly well-meaning No-List Article sets out to make visitors more aware of some locations suffering the most from excessive tourism. In addition, it broke the issues into three areas, including “Natural attractions that could use a break in order to heal and rejuvenate; cultural hotspots that are plagued with overcrowding and resource depletion; and locations around the world immediately and dramatically impacted by water crises.”
Maui suffers from beach erosion, drought, water rights, and more.
Maui was mentioned as an area impacted by water crises for these problems. Some Maui residents have had conservation orders to avoid non-essential water usage. However, these weren’t implemented uniformly, and some of the most affluent areas of South Maui, for example, had no such limitations.
Accessing freshwater can often be challenging for island residents. In Hawaii, it says, “Tourism… accounts for the biggest usage of water. One particularly striking case is Maui… The disparity in water distribution is leading to conflicts between the hospitality industry and household users. — Fodor’s
Also mentioned was that Native Hawaiians are impacted by the rapidly increasing cost of living, especially housing. Short-term rentals are mentioned as being in part to blame for Maui’s homeless problems.
The article says that visitors should do as they want; “This year’s No List does not serve as a boycott, ban, or cancelation of any sort; but a call to travelers to consider wisely the choices we make.”
Critical Maui beach erosion.
Not mentioned as part of Fodor’s take but worthy of mention is Maui’s critical beach erosion . Last fall, for example, following high tide, trees fell, and a sidewalk collapsed and fell into the ocean at Kaanapali Beach. This area is suffering following 40 years of continuous beach erosion. The State recently found that the erosion’s severity has increased with sea level rise and record high water levels, which will get worse from here.
The impact of climate change has pushed the shoreline to the location of hotels and condos.
Right now is literally the time when it’s most affordable and easiest for us to get engaged in managed retreat. Figuring that out is a problem, but we’re not the only community in the world that has this issue. Literally, every coastal community does.” — Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.
The state is developing plans to provide more time before yet bigger changes ahead. Recently, the state brought about 75k cubic yards of sand to that area, which is like a band-aid. The state said it will “restore coastal sandy habitat that extends across the terrestrial/marine boundary for immediate short-term remediation.”
Unfortunately, the long-term effects of similar shoreline projects are transitory. Research from California and Australia on beach “nourishment” indicates a negative impact on the invertebrates populations of such areas.
We said previously, “Throughout the State, many beachfront properties have employed seawalls to both hold back the waves and expand the footprint of useable land right up to the waterline. Such stop-gap measures are expensive, detrimental to shorelines, and ultimately ineffective. Natural beaches move and shift with the seasons and weather, with the sand being naturally replenished through wave action bringing sand onto the shore and by natural erosion from the shore itself.”
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My husband and I booked a 20 year anniversary vacation to West Maui in October. Can we reschedule for another time? So far we have not heard back from our resort hotel. Any info will be appreciated. We were booked to stay within a half mile of Lahaina.
We’ve shared all the current information. It is too soon to know, but in the next couple of weeks, more will be revealed. You can probably make a better informed decision then.
I mean no offense when I say this, but you are the kind of person that gives us “outsiders” a bad name and a reason for locals to complain about us. There is an absolute trajedy happening there right now and look at you…. “me, me, me”. Who cares about your anniversary, lives were lost, not just in death, but many ways, but hey, lets hope you get to go to your anniversary vacation.
Steve, you may be expecting too much out of people….
Let me relate to you my experiences yesterday that may help you make a decision regarding your upcoming visit. Yesterday I joined a team of healthcare workers from Kahului and travelled to to Lahaina to provide medical care to residents of West Maui. There were approximately 12 of us, split up into two groups, doctors, nurses and pharmacists. I was in the Gateway Center, which is in Lahaina, but was not touched by the fire. Just across the street in cordoned off areas I could see the devastation. I could smell it too. It is truly more horrific than anything anyone could imagine just from looking at drone footage on TV. Altogether we saw about 75 patients, the majority of which live in the vicinity of Lahaina and to the north along the western coast. As I treated these patients I listened to their stories. Their situation on the west side is dire. Many of them did not have running water or if they did it was not safe to drink. Most of them were just now getting electricity. Transportation was difficult due to road closures. Many were having to sit in cars for hours as they waited in drive-through lanes to pick up donated essential items. Most, if not all of the hotels are closed to visitors and are being used to house the refugees from the fire. The dead are still being found among the rubble. If you do come please consider volunteering rather than recreating. West Maui is no longer a vacation paradise. It will again be, but not now. Mahalo.
Thank you for all that you are doing and for generously sharing your knowledge here.
I really appreciate this first step in encouraging responsible tourism. I’d love to know more ways to heal and reduce harm to sensitive Hawaiian ecosystems,human and otherwise. Volunteerism is my love language: how can I speak it on my much anticipated first trip to Kauai? Mahalo.
Thank you Good information. We don’t stop to consider the damage we do to other communities when we are on vacation
Then I guess you should blame any Hawaiian resident that is even the slightest over weight for your homeless population…
So sad to hear about tourist problems. Maybe restrict access like Hanauma Bay? Kinda hard to do with a fully accessable beach.
Old. Very old BS I’ve been wintering for over 50 years on keavakapoo Beach (so maui) Have witnessed 2 big storms and tree damage.
The Hawaiian government was in collusion with big business, allowing Marriott to build two more big timeshare buildings in place of tennis courts,allowing Hyatt to build a big timeshare building, and Westin to build two more timeshare buildings. All of these are part of Kaanapali Beach. Maui was for sale.
Exactly! Supporting big out of town development, while banning short term rentals which local mom and pops could use to build wealth. Shame.
Yeah, and now after the Lahaina fire, that whole part of the island is now in chaos with no power or water, and took a very long time to evacuate the visitors. I think the Hawaiian spirts are sending a message.
Spoken by an entitled tourist!
Spoken by someone living there that apparently has money. Homelessness is the biggest problem plaguing Maui, not tourism. Way to look out for your fellow Hawaiians.
We just came back from Kehei, Maui and the tourist have more then doubled since my last visit. Would Love to live there instead of visiting.
The best thing you can do is do what You want to do. Be respectful of the land and reefs, but who cares if you are doing tourist things? What these Maui residents complaining don’t realize, is that Many other people in the US live in ‘tourist’ destinations, as well. They need to get over it, there are respectful and disrespectful people visiting everywhere, not just Maui.
As I said in another comment I made here, just don’t be shocked by the staggering amount of homeless you will see. It is very sad, and should be the focus of residents, not tourism.
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My only question is why aren't the other islands included on the list?
We can link telling them equity wrt the water supply days no.
There is noticeably far less traffic, up West and NW at least. South still seems packed to me. Some of that is prob the endless road work and lower speed limits down there.
With regard to the water---as I have pointed out before, golf courses are irrigated with grey water. Have been for over 30 years. Swimming pools are R-1 though.
I find it ironic that the USA today version has ad after ad interspersed in the article. Talk about cross-messaging! The original Civil Beat article was far more detailed and much better than this.
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Don't Travel to These Places If You Care About the Environment
Don't travel to these places if you care about the environment, maui, venice, lake tahoe, and other popular destinations are on fodor travel's 'no list' for 2023..
Tourism industries around the world are flourishing again after a pandemic slowdown, but not all places are benefitting from the boom. Over-tourism and environmental concerns have made some spots a bad idea to visit, as Fodor’s Travel has highlighted in its 2023 ‘No List.’
Extreme heat and drought are on the rise, thanks to human-fueled climate change. This has strained infrastructure, emergency services, and access to potable water. So if lots of extra people show up to a location that is struggling, the benefits of that tourism will be outweighed by how much harder life will become for locals and for the surrounding ecosystems.
Here’s some insight into regions on Fodor’s list, along with things to consider before traveling abroad.
Antarctica, South Pole
Unless you’re visiting Antarctica from your home at southern end of South America, leisure travel to the South Pole will produce a boatload of emissions. The world’s poles are melting, and recent studies have found that maintaining Antarctica’s ice shelves is crucial for stopping rapid sea level rise .
The ice-covered continent is also home to several endangered species . This includes a variety of whales, penguins, and sea birds. Those animals’ right to live and thrive in their natural habitat should outweigh the tourism industry’s right to send people to Antarctica.
Maui, Hawaii
The Hawaiian islands received over 2 million visitors last year, a local news website reported . Maui has struggled with water access due to drought earlier this year; last year, the dry conditions become so bad the island’s government enacted water restrictions. This prompted locals to ask tourists to reconsider visiting, the Washington Post reported .
Native Hawaiians have also asked tourists to stop visiting the islands in droves. Overcrowding has raised rental prices, strained access to water, and stressed aquatic ecosystems. Tourists have sometimes disturbed wildlife or have visited protected areas , despite being asked not to.
Rhine and Danube Rivers
The Rhine and Danube rivers are visited by international tourists who traverse their waters via cruise ships. But this past August, more than 60% of Europe was under some form of drought alert or warnings, CNN reported . And those dry conditions especially affected the Rhine and Danube, which flow through several countries in Europe.
This July, the Rhine was only a few inches away from failure, which meant levels were so low it would have been impossible for shipping vessels to pass . Shipping vessels and cruise ships have had to change routes to accommodate for the extremely low water levels this year.
Arizona, USA
Arizona is naturally arid, and the ongoing megadrought has affected water access across the state. Lake Mead and Lake Powell , which are two of the country’s largest water reservoirs, are partially in Arizona. Both provide recreational space and drinking water for locals and visitors. But they’re quickly drying out, with alarmingly low water levels recorded this year.
Venice, Italy
Venice, Italy is a famously romantic destination: think cobblestones, gorgeous architecture, and traveling along the canals via gondola. But the country has seen a 172% increase in international visitors from January to July 2022 from the same time last year, CNN reported . Well-known locations like Venice have been swamped after getting a break during the first two years of covid-19 restrictions. This means more litter and locals who are tired of the incessant crowds (who are most likely to be the ones trashing the canals). To combat the litter and crowds, Venice’s mayor announced that tourists will have to pay an entrance fee in 2023.
Lake Tahoe, USA
Lake Tahoe has been inundated by tourists and people who have purchased second homes in the area. This means car traffic around the lake as skyrocketed, which affects the quality of the water, according to The League To Save Lake Tahoe’s website . The lake is famous for its pristine blue water, but too many people and too much traffic can increase the sediment pollution into the lake, according to Fodor’s.
Étretat, Normandy, France
Étretat, Normandy is known for its iconic coastline and rocky archway by the water. But that coast is quickly eroding due to sea level rise, and over tourism is only making that worse, France24 reported . The increased foot traffic has even created landslides. Local officials also worry about the wastewater treatment facility. It wasn’t made to handle thousands of visitors a day, along with the local population. It had to be shut down for maintenance last year due to overuse, according to France24.
Koh Tao, Thailand
Koh Tao is an island along the Gulf of Thailand with beautiful greenery, tropical beaches, and diving spots. But there are endangered turtles that live in that region, along with protected coral. Coral reefs and marine environments that see more scuba divers are more likely to experience disease, according to Environmental Health News . Just this year, the island imposed a new fee for tourists. It’s the equivalent of about 55 cents in U.S. dollars and will go toward conservation efforts and waste management, the New York Times reported .
Málaga, Spain
Much of Spain is naturally dry, but the country is experiencing its driest conditions in over 1,000 years, according to recent research . This has severely affected agriculture, and several of Spain’s water reservoirs have reached critically low levels this year, Reuters reported .
Málaga, which is in the south of Spain, is a growing tourist destination drawing crowds with its beautiful beaches. But as of last month, Viñuela reservoir—the area’s largest—was at only 11% capacity . Growing crowds risk competing with locals for that shrinking pool of potable water.
Calanques National Park
Much like other beautiful destinations along France’s coastline, Calanques National Park is struggling to keep up with tourism. It’s one of the most popular seaside areas in the country and the only the only national park in Europe to encompass urban areas, land, and sea. But during peak vacation seasons, the area see s up to 2,000 visitors a day. All that foot traffic has eroded the beloved shoreline, France24 reported . To protect the area for locals and future generations, the park has introduced a reservation system for anyone hoping to visit the beaches. This new system will only allow 400 people to visit daily.
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