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You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.

Mexico is implementing a new cruise tax in 2025 to combat overcrowding—a growing problem in popular cruise ports. Rather than join the masses, head to these lesser-visited coastal destinations instead.

Getting the chance to see the Sistine Chapel without throngs of tourists is an almost religious experience. Here’s how to do it.

Through crowdsourcing, the SafeUp app is helping solo travelers feel more comfortable all over the world.

Get a travel idea (or 10) for each month of the year.

Enlist the help of local outfitters, stay at boutique hotels, and plan your trip in the off season.

From island-hopping in fall to sightseeing in spring, there’s plenty to see and do in Greece year-round.

Where to go when Rome, Berlin, and Barcelona are too crowded.

Be the main character of your own British novel at these countryside estates and among the tallest peaks in England.

While it appears to be a one-off event, it’s another indicator of the challenges sparked by overtourism across Europe.

Starting in February, nonresidents of Rome will be required to pay a fee for an up-close viewing and coin tossing at the Trevi fountain in an effort to manage crowds and congestion.

Visit under-the-radar towns, take a cooking class with a cookbook author, and eat at an agriturismo in the countryside.

An island resident shares insider tips for avoiding Bali’s busiest spots, with recommendations for quieter villages, lesser-known temples, and local night markets.

Basing yourself near the actual soccer stadiums, not the marquee cities, will save time, lessen the crowds, and unlock local experiences.

Visit Piazza San Marco after dark, explore the outer islands, including Giudecca and San Giorgio, and support the city’s glassmakers, lace makers, and other artisans.