Destinations Around The Globe That Are Off-Limits To Tourists

Published on 10/14/2022
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Heart Reef

There is a portion of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia that is known as Heart Reef. True to its name, this section of the reef is formed like a heart. The piece’s unique form has made it a sought-after subject for photographic documentation. However, Heart Reef really got overrun with visitors as a result of its growing popularity, which resulted in significant damage. As a direct consequence of this, scuba divers and snorkelers are not permitted in the local region.

Heart Reef

Heart Reef

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Maya Bay

Following its appearance in the movie “The Beach,” which starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Maya Bay, which is situated in Thailand, quickly developed into a popular tourist destination. The island’s ecology and ecosystem started to suffer irreversible harm somewhere over the following 18 years as a direct result of the island’s oversaturation with tourists. In response, the government of Thailand made the decision to temporarily restrict the region in an effort to give the environment time to recover. It hasn’t been operational again as of yet.

Maya Bay

Maya Bay

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