7 destinations charging a tourist tax in 2024

And this Caribbean island is getting its first direct flight from the US                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 [Matador Network Homepage]( [Greece island]( 7 Destinations Charging a Tourist Tax to Fight Overtourism Hi , Some places get touristy for a reason: they are beautiful, historical, and important to humankind. However, if you’ve ever complained about there being too many tourists around (while also being a tourist), you can probably understand how the locals feel. You’re likely already paying tourist taxes such as resort fees, but now, you’ll start to see more destinations introducing new tourist taxes—some of which are levied just for entering a town. Here are [seven destinations that introduced or increased their tourist taxes]( in 2024 to combat overtourism. [PAY IT FORWARD]( Would you pay an extra fee to see any of these places? [Absolutely 💯]( [No, I prefer to stay away from the crowds 🏝️]( Your Travel To-Do List The Modern Adventurer ✈ Get up to speed with [what’s happening at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics from arson and robberies to chaotic soccer]( ✈ See a summer flick outdoors. Here is [every county in the US that still has drive-in movie theaters]( ✈ Add a stop on your next Cali road trip to check out a [new EV charging station concept called Outpost]( ✈ Float down the Danube or the Rhine on a river cruise in Europe. We found [50% off deals through July 31 here]( ✈ Grab a bite at these [top spots in]([Atlas Obscura’s]([gastro guide to Las Vegas]( ✈ [Email our editor Nick with a travel question](mailto:nick.h@matadornetwork.com), and you may get featured in a story Matador's Weekly Roundup Our most popular stories this week. [Southwest airplane seating]( Southwest Will Stop Open Seating Those fares might not stay as low anymore. Here’s a glimpse of what the new seat selection model could look like in the future. [READ MORE]( [Cavtat, Croatia]( 10 Off-the-Radar Places To Travel To in 2024 Speaking of overtourism, if you’re looking for lesser-visited spots that still offer natural beauty, cultural experiences, and adventure, here’s a list from our editors of places you should check out. [READ MORE]( [packing a suitcase]( How Unpacking Your Suitcase at Your Hotel Can Lead to Bed Bugs If you’re unpacking your suitcase into a dresser, you might want to rethink that. [READ MORE]( [luxury train ride]( 10 Luxury Train Rides in the US That Are Worth Splurging On Skip the hassle of traffic, especially during peak times at national parks—take a train ride to soak in the epic beauty of the states. [READ MORE]( [travel gear]( Things We Loved in July The travel gear the Matador Network team loved most in July include a SlumberPod tent, Osprey messenger bags, travel shoes, and more. [GEAR UP]( This Week's Viral Videos Our most watched videos this week. [Trift Bridge]( Switzerland Walk the Trift Bridge near Gadmen. [WATCH NOW]( [Copacabana Beach]( Brazil Night swimming at Copacabana Beach. [WATCH NOW]( 📍Where To Stay Epic stays in our favorite places. [Waterville, Washington]( [Corsica]( EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH MATADOR FOLLOW US HERE [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [tk]( [in]( Move this email to your primary inbox or add Hello@MatadorNetwork.com as a contact so you never miss an email from us. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 Matador Network, all rights reserved PO Box 7775, Suite 40021 San Francisco, California 94120, United States of America [Terms of Service](