Here’s the funny part: the “No List” might actually save the islands. It makes people think. It makes them book a trip to a less-hyped place like La Gomera instead. And suddenly, the pressure eases.
I’m already planning a trip to El Hierro next spring. It’s the smallest island, with a population smaller than my high school. I hear the locals are friendly because they’re not yet exhausted by endless selfies. I’ll keep my mouth shut about it, though. You didn’t hear it from me.
So, cheers to Fodor’s for being the bad cop. The Canary Islands are beautiful, but they deserve a break. Maybe we all do. Next time, leave the flamingo floaty at home. Pack some respect instead.
