With Crowded Locales a Concern for 76 Percent of Travelers, ATC Highlights Gems from Bonaire to Morocco

OYSTER BAY, NY (March 25, 2025): As overtourism becomes an increasing concern for travelers, invitation-only luxury marketing group The Affluent Traveler Collection is recommending less-visited destinations that offer outstanding upscale properties. 

While tourism provides a valuable economic boost to destinations, too many visitors can overwhelm residents and resources and endanger quality of life. In the past few years, increased numbers of visitors have been stressing overcrowded destinations such as Venice, Amsterdam and Machu Picchu.

Social media FOMO and set-jetting, or visiting the setting of trending TV shows and movies, have contributed to the issue. Impacted locales are now combating overtourism with measures including higher fees and taxes as well as visitor caps.

Travelers have reached a tipping point, seeking less-visited sites for their journeys. Overtourism is a concern for 76 percent of travelers and 31 percent experienced its effects firsthand last year, according to Global Rescue. MMGY reports that 60 percent of travelers are considering overcrowding when choosing destinations. 

“Journeying to off-the-beaten-path destinations offers so many benefits to luxury travelers,” said Ed Donaldson, ATC Vice President of Sales. “Not only can they escape the crowds, they can satisfy their desire to discover lesser-known treasures. Choosing these unique stays lets travelers enjoy authentic escapes while positively impacting the places they visit."

ATC recommends these five unforgettable locations and world-class properties:

Fnideq, Morocco: This vibrant town blends majestic mountains, sparkling sea, and a cultural milieu where Mediterranean, French and African traditions converge. The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay is situated on a white sand beach, combining architecture influenced by Moroccan riads with manicured gardens and lush vegetation.

Nova Scotia, Canada: The Northumberland Shore features warm-water beaches, vineyards, trails, and historic towns. Set on the dramatic coastline, Fox Harb’r Resort offers gracious hospitality. Guests experience world-class golf, exquisite dining, luxurious spa and outdoor activities such as archery, kayaking and biking.

Tbilisi, Georgia: The city is a hidden gem with a special combination of natural beauty, culture and history, including its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The eye-catching Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi reflects its locale through colorful art, urban vistas, and five distinct restaurants and bars.

Bonaire: The Pearl of the Caribbean, the island is one of the region’s best-kept secrets, with clear blue waters and stunning coral reefs. All-inclusive property van der Valk Plaza Beach Resort Bonaire is home to a yacht marina and dive school to enjoy its waterfront setting. The resort also features a large private beach with tennis and volleyball, spa, and casino.

Rajasthan, India: In this region, visitors can embark on a tiger safari, tour the countryside at sunset, and be blessed in a ceremony at a historic temple. Housed in a converted 14th-century fort, Six Senses Fort Barwara offers a sanctuary of well-being. Originally owned by Rajasthani royalty, the resort reinterprets the ambiance of a bygone era with contemporary comforts.

For more information on these properties and the complimentary amenities ATC provides to the clients of its affiliated agencies, visit www.theaffluenttraveler.com/.

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